Lenovo ThinkPad L450 vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6 IRL (21KH)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad L450 and Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6 IRL (21KH). 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 ThinkPad L450 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L450 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

durable build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

solid performance base

affordable price point

average display quality

heavier than competitors

limited graphics power

no touchscreen option

Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6 IRL (21KH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6 IRL (21KH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful intel processor

high-resolution display

solid build quality

good battery life

fast ssd storage

heavier than competitors

limited color options

noisy under load

expensive base model

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad L450 and Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6 IRL (21KH)
75 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad L450 vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6 IRL (21KH) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L450 Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6 IRL (21KH)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.9 cm x 23.5 cm x 2.43 cm 35.6 cm x 25.35 cm x 1.75 cm
Weight 2.1 kg 1.7 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Aluminium (top), polycarbonate ABS (bottom)
Colour - Dual tone arctic grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad L450 Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6 IRL (21KH)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full 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 220 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, Low Blue Light technology
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad L450 Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6 IRL (21KH)
CPU Intel Core i5 (5th Gen) 5300U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 1335U / 1.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.9 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 10-core
Cache 3 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad L450 Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6 IRL (21KH)
RAM 8 GB 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 1600 MHz / PC3L-12800 5200 MHz
Rated Speed 1600 MHz 5200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad L450 Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6 IRL (21KH)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 240 GB SSD 2.5" (7 mm) SATA 6Gb/s 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad L450 Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6 IRL (21KH)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 5500 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera - Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, Windows Hello, fixed focus, hybrid FHD/IR camera
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3232 Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features - Input: noise-cancellation technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L450 Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6 IRL (21KH)
Wireless Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Intel I219-V
Features - Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad L450 Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6 IRL (21KH)
Technology - Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) - 45 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad L450 Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6 IRL (21KH)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad L450 Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6 IRL (21KH)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L450 Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6 IRL (21KH)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (1 free)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.0
USB 3.0 (Always On)
VGA
Mini DisplayPort
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
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 (4K support)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad L450 Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6 IRL (21KH)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad L450 Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6 IRL (21KH)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Firmware 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 Hard drive password, power-on password, ThinkEngine, MIL-STD-810G tested Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810H tested, Rapid Charge Pro, self-healing BIOS
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, GREENGUARD, ISO 27001 RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 6, FSC, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 26, TCO Certified 9.0
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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