Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G4 IRH (21J8) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 4 (21H5)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G4 IRH (21J8) and Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 4 (21H5). 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 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

Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 4 (21H5) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 4 (21H5) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

good battery life

adequate performance level

reliable security features

average display quality

heavier design

limited graphics power

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G4 IRH (21J8) and Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 4 (21H5)
83 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G4 IRH (21J8) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 4 (21H5) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G4 IRH (21J8) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 4 (21H5)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.46 cm x 25.5 cm x 1.99 cm 32.54 cm x 21.7 cm x 1.983 cm
Weight 2.2 kg 1.4 kg
Case Material Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom) Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top)
Colour Dual tone storm grey Thunder black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G4 IRH (21J8) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 4 (21H5)
Screen Size (Type) 16" - IPS 14" - IPS
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, Delta E<2 calibration, Eyesafe technology, X-Rite Pantone factory color calibration, Dolby Vision, Smart sense panel, ±89° viewing angle Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G4 IRH (21J8) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 4 (21H5)
CPU Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13700H / 2.4 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 7530U / 2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core 6-core
Cache 24 MB L3 - 16 MB
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G4 IRH (21J8) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 4 (21H5)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 5200 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 5200 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G4 IRH (21J8) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 4 (21H5)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G4 IRH (21J8) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 4 (21H5)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) 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 - 1080p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, Windows Hello, fixed focus, hybrid FHD/IR camera Privacy shutter, Windows Hello, fixed focus, hybrid FHD/IR camera
Sound Two tweeters, two woofers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3306-CG Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Output: harman/kardon stereo speakers, Smart Amplifier (AMP); Input: noise-cancellation technology Input: Dolby Voice, far-field
VR Ready Yes -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G4 IRH (21J8) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 4 (21H5)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller M.2 Card AMD RZ616 - M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8111EPV
Compliant Standards - DASH
Features Dual stream (2x2) Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - 4G upgradable
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G4 IRH (21J8) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 4 (21H5)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 80 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life Up to 18 hours -
Battery Run Time Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 18 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G4 IRH (21J8) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 4 (21H5)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G4 IRH (21J8) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 4 (21H5)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
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 Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G4 IRH (21J8) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 4 (21H5)
Slots 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (1 free) -
Interfaces 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
USB 3.2 Gen 1
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)
HDMI (4K support)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Express Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G4 IRH (21J8) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 4 (21H5)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro - English Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G4 IRH (21J8) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 4 (21H5)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor -
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader
Security Slot Type Kensington nano 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 Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
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 RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 6, TCG Certified, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 26, TCO Certified 9.0
Carbon Footprint 402 kg carbon emissions (EU) -
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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