Huawei Matebook D15 AMD 2021 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Huawei Matebook D15 AMD 2021 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.

Huawei Matebook D15 AMD 2021 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Huawei Matebook D15 AMD 2021 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

sleek aluminum design

full hd display

fast charging support

ample port selection

average battery life

mediocre speaker quality

no touchscreen option

limited upgradeability

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 Huawei Matebook D15 AMD 2021 and Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Huawei Matebook D15 AMD 2021 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Huawei Matebook D15 AMD 2021 Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.78 cm x 22.99 cm x 1.69 cm 35.44 cm x 23.74 cm x 1.58 cm
Weight 1.63 kg 1.94 kg
Case Material Aluminium alloy Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour Mystic silver Black (bottom), arctic grey (top)
DISPLAY Huawei Matebook D15 AMD 2021 Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 16" OLED
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 3840 x 2400 (WQUXGA)
Pixel Density (ppi) 141 -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, Eye comfort mode, 178° viewing angle, 3-sided narrow bezels, 87% screen-to-body ratio, 5.3 mm bezel Anti-reflective, One Glass Solution, anti-smudge, Low Blue Light technology, Dolby Vision, 175° viewing angle, 92.3% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Huawei Matebook D15 AMD 2021 Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 5500U / 2.1 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6850H / 3.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 8-core
Cache 8 MB L3 - 16 MB
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Huawei Matebook D15 AMD 2021 Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
RAM 8 GB 32 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 6400 MHz
Rated Speed - 6400 MHz
STORAGE Huawei Matebook D15 AMD 2021 Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Western Digital
AUDIO & VIDEO Huawei Matebook D15 AMD 2021 Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics AMD Radeon 680M
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features Recessed camera 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 - Input: Dolby Voice, 360° far-field
COMMUNICATIONS Huawei Matebook D15 AMD 2021 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 - Qualcomm NFA725A
BATTERY Huawei Matebook D15 AMD 2021 Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Technology Lithium polymer 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 72 Wh
AC ADAPTER Huawei Matebook D15 AMD 2021 Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 135 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT Huawei Matebook D15 AMD 2021 Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Huawei Matebook D15 AMD 2021 Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Interfaces USB-C (charging/data)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
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 Huawei Matebook D15 AMD 2021 Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Pro
Software Included Display Manager, Huawei PC Manager, Huawei Share, Huawei Factory Reset -
MISCELLANEOUS Huawei Matebook D15 AMD 2021 Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Included Accessories 65W USB-C power adapter USB-C slim power adapter
Cables Included USB-C charge cable -
Security Fingerprint reader Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip with Microsoft Pluton, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features 2x2 MiMo function, one-touch power button, HUAWEI SuperCharge 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 TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification, WEP, WPA, WPA2 RoHS, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified, TCO Certified 9.0
Max Operating Temperature 40 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating 90% RH 8 - 95%
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