Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 2vsLenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 4

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Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 2
ThinkPad Z16 Gen 2

Quick Stats

The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 2 boasts excellent CPU performance per watt, making it a powerhouse overall.
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 2 boasts excellent build quality with sturdy and durable construction overall.
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 2 boasts an impressive OLED display with excellent color accuracy and vibrant visuals always.
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 2 boasts exceptional CPU performance per watt and stunning OLED display prominently.
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Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 4
ThinkPad P14s Gen 4

Quick Stats

The Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 4 offers significant performance upgrades, delivering smooth gaming and productivity experiences always.
The Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 4's build quality feels solid and premium, making it a great option overall.
The standout display feature of ThinkPad P14s is its stunning OLED screen with high color accuracy and resolution.
The Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 4 boasts impressive features including OLED display and precise keyboard controls.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 2
#67
Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 4
Winner
#64
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 2
#361
Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 4
#188
Winner
Display
Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 2
#127
Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 4
#105
Winner
Performance
Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 2
#244
Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 4
#239
Winner
Build
Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 2
#737
Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 4
#295
Winner
Features
Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 2
#118
Winner
Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 4
#506

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Lenovo Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 2
Lenovo Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 4
up to 64GB
up to 64GB
up to 2000GB SSD
up to 4000GB SSD
AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS
Intel Core i7-1370P
AMD Radeon RX 6550M
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)
1x 2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 See photo
N/A

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 2

Strengths

The gorgeous OLED display is excellent.
Excellent CPU performance per watt, really good modern industrial design, actually a big fan of it.
Zen 4 Ryzen Pro options here, fast SD card reader, good battery life even with the OLED option, expect even better battery life for the IPS offering.
The sensil haptic touchpad here is improved this time around, very responsive and works as you'd expect, very very seamless and very very good.
The keyboard is actually really good, the tactility, feedback, overall key travel was very good.
Very good results when it comes to scrolling and doing all the gestures with the touchpad.
Dual user-facing speakers with Dolby Atmos, which helps with the spatial audio, and the sound is pretty good in dynamic mode.
The modern industrial design actually a big fan of it.
Good battery life, even with the OLED option.

Weaknesses

No specific cons listed for this device

Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 4

Strengths

A lot of the times these business laptops just don't have nice screens, but the P14s Gen 4 has an OLED screen that's truly beautiful - matte, with good color gamut, high resolution, and fine details.
The Intel Core i7-1370P processor is still very powerful, making it a great option for productivity tasks and gaming.
The Nvidia A500 graphics are surprisingly capable, delivering good performance in both gaming and productivity tasks.
It has all the nice-to-haves that ThinkPads are known for, including a great keyboard and trackpoint nub.
You can play really demanding games like Hogwarts Legacy at 1200p native on medium settings with no dips, which is impressive for an A500 graphics card.
The matte OLED screen reduces reflections, making it perfect for indoor use.
The laptop's overall performance is rock-solid, making it suitable for both gaming and productivity tasks.

Weaknesses

No specific cons listed for this device

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Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 2

The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 2 is a powerful mobile workstation that shines with its gorgeous OLED display and excellent CPU performance per watt. The device boasts modern industrial design, Zen 4 Ryzen Pro options, and a fast SD card reader. Battery life is impressive, even with the OLED option, making it a great choice for professionals on-the-go. However, some limitations include no high refresh rate options and soldered RAM, which may be drawbacks for some users.

Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 4

The ThinkPad P14s Gen 4 is a powerhouse laptop that defies expectations. Initially, I thought it would be another generic ThinkPad workstation machine, but its potent combination of the Intel Core i7-1370P processor and NVIDIA GeForce A500 graphics has proven me wrong. This laptop delivers exceptional performance in both gaming and productivity tasks, making it an attractive option for those seeking a capable 14-inch machine.

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