Lenovo IdeaPad 320-15ISK (80XH) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JN)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad 320-15ISK (80XH) and Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JN). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Lenovo IdeaPad 320-15ISK (80XH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 320-15ISK (80XH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

intuitive keyboard layout

adequate connectivity options

decent processor performance

average battery life

mediocre display resolution

limited graphics capabilities

no USB-C port

Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JN) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JN) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

efficient performance

comfortable keyboard

good battery life

affordable price

average display quality

modest graphics power

limited port selection

heavier design

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad 320-15ISK (80XH) and Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JN)
72 % - Design
65 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
73 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 320-15ISK (80XH) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JN) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 320-15ISK (80XH) Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JN)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.8 cm x 26 cm x 2.29 cm 35.61 cm x 24.77 cm x 1.985 cm
Weight 2.2 kg 1.81 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour Platinum grey Graphite black
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 320-15ISK (80XH) Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JN)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - TN 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 200 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, Low Blue Light technology
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 320-15ISK (80XH) Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JN)
CPU Intel Core i5 (6th Gen) 6200U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 1335U / 1.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.8 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 10-core
Cache 3 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad 320-15ISK (80XH) Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JN)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 40 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2133 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad 320-15ISK (80XH) Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JN)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm - Seagate 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 320-15ISK (80XH) Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JN)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce 920MX / Intel HD Graphics 520 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM -
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Resolution 1 Megapixel -
Camera Features Fixed focus Privacy shutter, Windows Hello, fixed focus, hybrid FHD/IR camera
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Synaptic CX11880
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Input: Dolby Voice
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 320-15ISK (80XH) Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JN)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3165 - M.2 Card M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Intel I219-V
Features - Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad 320-15ISK (80XH) Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JN)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 30 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life Up to 6 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 320-15ISK (80XH) Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JN)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad 320-15ISK (80XH) Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JN)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 320-15ISK (80XH) Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JN)
Slots - 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (1 free)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
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 2.1 (4K support)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad 320-15ISK (80XH) Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JN)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Pro - English
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 320-15ISK (80XH) Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JN)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security - Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, 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 Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 6, FSC, TCG Certified, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 26, TCO Certified 9.0
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver -
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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