Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G4 IRH (21J8) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G4 IRH (21J8) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

high-resolution display

solid build quality

good thermal management

decent battery life

heavier than competitors

limited port selection

higher price point

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell Latitude 3580 and Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G4 IRH (21J8)
83 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell Latitude 3580 vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G4 IRH (21J8) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell Latitude 3580 Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G4 IRH (21J8)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.9 cm x 25.5 cm x 2.33 cm 35.46 cm x 25.5 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.95 kg 2.2 kg
Case Material - Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour - Dual tone storm grey
DISPLAY Dell Latitude 3580 Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G4 IRH (21J8)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 16" - IPS
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 200 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, Delta E<2 calibration, Eyesafe technology, X-Rite Pantone factory color calibration, Dolby Vision, Smart sense panel, ±89° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Dell Latitude 3580 Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G4 IRH (21J8)
CPU Intel Core i3 (7th Gen) 7100U / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13700H / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 5 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 14-core
Cache 3 MB 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Dell Latitude 3580 Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G4 IRH (21J8)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz 5200 MHz
Rated Speed - 5200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE Dell Latitude 3580 Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G4 IRH (21J8)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 500 GB HDD SATA / 7200 rpm 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell Latitude 3580 Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G4 IRH (21J8)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 620 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Advanced Optimus, Dynamic Boost 2.0, Direct X 12 Ultimate, NVIDIA DLSS 3
Camera Yes - 1280 x 720 Yes - 1080p
Resolution 0.92 Megapixel -
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, Windows Hello, fixed focus, hybrid FHD/IR camera
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Two tweeters, two woofers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3246 Realtek ALC3306-CG
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Output: harman/kardon stereo speakers, Smart Amplifier (AMP); Input: noise-cancellation technology
VR Ready - Yes
COMMUNICATIONS Dell Latitude 3580 Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G4 IRH (21J8)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Dell Latitude 3580 Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G4 IRH (21J8)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 80 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 18 hours
Battery Run Time - Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 18 hours
AC ADAPTER Dell Latitude 3580 Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G4 IRH (21J8)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19.5 V, 3.34 A 230 Watt
INPUT Dell Latitude 3580 Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G4 IRH (21J8)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision glass touchpad, smart sense keyboard backlight, SMB Service hot key
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell Latitude 3580 Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G4 IRH (21J8)
Slots - 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (1 free)
Interfaces LAN
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (PowerShare)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
VGA
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI (8K support)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) Yes (SD Express Card)
SOFTWARE Dell Latitude 3580 Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G4 IRH (21J8)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included Microsoft Office (30 days trial), McAfee SecurityCenter (30 days trial, digital delivery) Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Dell Latitude 3580 Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G4 IRH (21J8)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Noble Wedge security slot Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810H tested, Rapid Charge Pro, self-healing BIOS, LA2-Q AI performance chip
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 6, FSC, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 26, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution), TCO Certified 9.0, Low-VOC
Carbon Footprint - 402 kg carbon emissions (EU)
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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