Lenovo ThinkPad L570 (20JR) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT)

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Lenovo ThinkPad L570 (20JR)
Lenovo ThinkPad L570 (20JR)

Our Rating: 72 %

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad L570 (20JR) 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 ThinkPad L570 (20JR) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L570 (20JR) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

good enterprise security

reliable performance

decent battery life

heavy and bulky

dated aesthetic design

mediocre display quality

limited graphics capability

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 ThinkPad L570 (20JR) and Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT)
69 % - Design
66 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad L570 (20JR) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L570 (20JR) Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.7 cm x 25.5 cm x 3.085 cm 35.61 cm x 24.77 cm x 1.985 cm
Weight 2.38 kg 1.81 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour Black Graphite black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad L570 (20JR) Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - TN 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (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 L570 (20JR) Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT)
CPU Intel Core i3 (6th Gen) 6100U / 2.3 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 7530U / 2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 6-core
Cache 3 MB 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad L570 (20JR) Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 40 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad L570 (20JR) Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 2.5" (7 mm) SATA 6Gb/s - Samsung 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad L570 (20JR) Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 520 AMD Radeon Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - 720p 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 ALC3245 Synaptic CX11880
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Input: Dolby Voice
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L570 (20JR) Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT)
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 8260 - M.2 Card M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8111H-CG
Features - Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad L570 (20JR) Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life Up to 14.8 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad L570 (20JR) Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 20 V 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad L570 (20JR) Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L570 (20JR) Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT)
Slots - 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (1 free)
Interfaces 3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0
USB 3.1 Gen 1/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 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
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad L570 (20JR) Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Pro - English
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad L570 (20JR) Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip 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, MIL-STD-810G tested 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, TCG Certified, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 26, TCO Certified 9.0
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty - Base warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site - response time: next business day
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