Lenovo ThinkPad L450 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21K7)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad L450 and Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21K7). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

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 ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21K7) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21K7) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

powerful processor options

good battery life

reliable security features

heavier than competitors

limited color accuracy

expensive base model

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad L450 and Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21K7)
75 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad L450 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21K7) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L450 Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21K7)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.9 cm x 23.5 cm x 2.43 cm 36.19 cm x 25.55 cm x 2.05 cm
Weight 2.1 kg 1.82 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Carbon fibre hybrid (top), polyphenylene sulfide (bottom)
Colour - Thunder black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad L450 Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21K7)
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 220 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad L450 Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21K7)
CPU Intel Core i5 (5th Gen) 5300U / 2.3 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 7540U / 3.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.9 GHz 4.9 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 6-core
Cache 3 MB L3 - 16 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 ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21K7)
RAM 8 GB 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM LPDDR5X SDRAM
Speed 1600 MHz / PC3L-12800 6400 MHz
Rated Speed 1600 MHz 6400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad L450 Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21K7)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 240 GB SSD 2.5" (7 mm) SATA 6Gb/s 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad L450 Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21K7)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 5500 AMD Radeon 740M
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
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: Dolby Voice, 360° far-field
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L450 Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21K7)
Wireless Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - AMD RZ616
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8111EPV
Compliant Standards - DASH
Features - Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - 4G upgradable
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad L450 Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21K7)
Technology - Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) - 86 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad L450 Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21K7)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad L450 Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21K7)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L450 Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21K7)
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 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB4 (supports DisplayPort 1.4a 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) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad L450 Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21K7)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included - Glance by Mirametrix
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad L450 Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21K7)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip with Microsoft Pluton, fingerprint reader, smart card 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, system password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810H tested, NVMe password, Firmware Resiliency 3.0, certificate based BIOS authentication, FIDO (Fast Identity Online) authentication
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, GREENGUARD, ISO 27001 RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 6, TCG Certified, 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 Base warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Base warranty - battery - 1 year
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site - response time: next business day
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