Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE) and Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT). 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.

Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

affordable price

solid battery life

decent performance

good connectivity options

average display quality

limited storage capacity

basic graphics

no thunderbolt support

Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT) Review

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

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

reliable performance

affordable price

mediocre display quality

limited graphics power

no thunderbolt support

heavier design

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE) and Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
62 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE) Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.17 cm x 20.7 cm x 1.49 cm 35.61 cm x 24.77 cm x 1.985 cm
Weight 1.2 kg 1.81 kg
Case Material Aluminium (top), polycarbonate ABS (bottom) Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour Light silver Graphite black
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE) Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE) Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT)
CPU Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c Kryo 490 AMD Ryzen 5 7530U / 2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.45 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 6-core
Cache - 16 MB
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE) Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 40 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 1866 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 1866 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE) Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE) Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Qualcomm Adreno 675 AMD Radeon Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 2 external monitor(s) 3 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus Privacy shutter, Windows Hello, fixed focus, hybrid FHD/IR camera
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Qualcomm WCD9341 Synaptic CX11880
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Input: Dolby Voice
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE) Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8111H-CG
Features Dual stream (2x2) Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation 4G -
Technology LTE Advanced -
Controller Qualcomm QGM8180X -
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE) Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 51 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life Up to 20 hours -
Battery Run Time Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 20 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE) Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE) Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE) Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT)
Slots 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free) 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (1 free)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI (4K support)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE) Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home (on ARM) - English Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE) Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options Proximity sensor -
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Discrete 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 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, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 6, TCG Certified, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 26, TCO Certified 9.0
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Base warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site - response time: next business day
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