Huawei Matebook 16 vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G4 IRH (21J8)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Huawei Matebook 16 and Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G4 IRH (21J8). 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.

Huawei Matebook 16 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Huawei Matebook 16 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful ryzen processor

affordable gaming option

decent battery life

robust build quality

fast ssd storage

average display quality

heavier design

noisy under load

limited port selection

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 Huawei Matebook 16 and Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G4 IRH (21J8)
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75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Huawei Matebook 16 vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G4 IRH (21J8) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Huawei Matebook 16 Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G4 IRH (21J8)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.1 cm x 25.49 cm x 1.78 cm 35.46 cm x 25.5 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.99 kg 2.2 kg
Case Material - Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour Space grey Dual tone storm grey
DISPLAY Huawei Matebook 16 Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G4 IRH (21J8)
Screen Size (Type) 16" - IPS 16" - IPS
Screen Resolution 2520 x 1680 (2.5K) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
Pixel Density (ppi) 189 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% sRGB
Colour Support 1.07 billion colours -
Features Matte, Flicker Free technology, Eye comfort mode, 178° viewing angle, DC dimmer, 90% screen-to-body ratio Anti-glare, Delta E<2 calibration, Eyesafe technology, X-Rite Pantone factory color calibration, Dolby Vision, Smart sense panel, ±89° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Huawei Matebook 16 Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G4 IRH (21J8)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 5800H / 3.2 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13700H / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 14-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB 24 MB
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Huawei Matebook 16 Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G4 IRH (21J8)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 5200 MHz
Rated Speed - 5200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE Huawei Matebook 16 Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G4 IRH (21J8)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Huawei Matebook 16 Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G4 IRH (21J8)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics 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 - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features Recessed camera Privacy shutter, Windows Hello, fixed focus, hybrid FHD/IR camera
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Two tweeters, two woofers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3306-CG
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Output: harman/kardon stereo speakers, Smart Amplifier (AMP); Input: noise-cancellation technology
VR Ready - Yes
COMMUNICATIONS Huawei Matebook 16 Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G4 IRH (21J8)
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 - M.2 Card
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Huawei Matebook 16 Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G4 IRH (21J8)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 84 Wh 80 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 18 hours
Battery Run Time Local video (1080p) playback time: up to 12.5 hours Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 18 hours
AC ADAPTER Huawei Matebook 16 Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G4 IRH (21J8)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 135 Watt 230 Watt
INPUT Huawei Matebook 16 Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G4 IRH (21J8)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, glass touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision glass touchpad, smart sense keyboard backlight, SMB Service hot key
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Huawei Matebook 16 Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G4 IRH (21J8)
Slots - 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (1 free)
Interfaces 2 x USB-C (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (charging/data/video)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
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 Express Card)
SOFTWARE Huawei Matebook 16 Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G4 IRH (21J8)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included Huawei PC Manager, Huawei Share, Huawei Factory Reset Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Huawei Matebook 16 Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G4 IRH (21J8)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Huawei Share sensor Ambient light sensor
Security Fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Microphone with echo cancelling, 2x2 MiMo function, HUAWEI SuperCharge, microphones AI noise reduction 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 TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification, WPA, WPA2, WPA3 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 40 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating 90% RH 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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