Acer ConceptD 7 (CN715-71) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Acer ConceptD 7 (CN715-71) and Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

Acer ConceptD 7 (CN715-71) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer ConceptD 7 (CN715-71) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful i7 processor

4K UHD display

accurate color reproduction

ample storage capacity

robust design

heavy build

high price point

average battery life

limited port selection

Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

powerful AMD processor

high-resolution display

good battery life

heavier than competitors

expensive base model

limited color options

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer ConceptD 7 (CN715-71) and Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
82 % - Design
87 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
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Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer ConceptD 7 (CN715-71) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer ConceptD 7 (CN715-71) Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.85 cm x 25.5 cm x 1.79 cm 35.44 cm x 23.74 cm x 1.58 cm
Weight 2.1 kg 1.94 kg
Case Material - Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour White Black (bottom), arctic grey (top)
DISPLAY Acer ConceptD 7 (CN715-71) Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 16" OLED
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K) 3840 x 2400 (WQUXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% Adobe RGB 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 30 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display, Delta E<2 calibration, Pantone Validated Anti-reflective, One Glass Solution, anti-smudge, Low Blue Light technology, Dolby Vision, 175° viewing angle, 92.3% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Acer ConceptD 7 (CN715-71) Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6850H / 3.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 8-core
Cache L3 - 12 MB L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer ConceptD 7 (CN715-71) Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 32 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 6400 MHz
Rated Speed - 6400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Acer ConceptD 7 (CN715-71) Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) - SanDisk 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Western Digital
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer ConceptD 7 (CN715-71) Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 AMD Radeon 680M
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Windows Hello, fixed focus, e-camera shutter, hybrid FHD/IR camera
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features MaxxAudio, MaxxBass, MaxxDialog Input: Dolby Voice, 360° far-field
COMMUNICATIONS Acer ConceptD 7 (CN715-71) Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Killer Wireless-AC 1550i - M.2 Card Qualcomm NFA725A
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Killer E3000 -
Features Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology -
BATTERY Acer ConceptD 7 (CN715-71) Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 84 Wh 72 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer ConceptD 7 (CN715-71) Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt, 19.5 V 135 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT Acer ConceptD 7 (CN715-71) Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer ConceptD 7 (CN715-71) Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Interfaces HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
LAN
USB 3.0 (with power off charging)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3)
Microphone input
Headphone output
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
2 x USB4 (supports DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card, SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE Acer ConceptD 7 (CN715-71) Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS Acer ConceptD 7 (CN715-71) Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C slim power adapter
Security - Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip with Microsoft Pluton, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Power capacity indicator, battery life Indicator, AeroBlade fan Administrator password, system password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password, certificate based BIOS authentication, FIDO (Fast Identity Online) authentication
Compliant Standards - RoHS, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified, TCO Certified 9.0
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
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Model Number 70FF -
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