Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JN)

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Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM)
Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM)

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM) and Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JN). 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 E16 Gen 1 (21JN) Review

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

robust build quality

efficient performance

comfortable keyboard

good battery life

affordable price

average display quality

modest graphics power

limited port selection

heavier design

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM) and Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JN)
73 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JN) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM) Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JN)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.55 cm x 20.85 cm x 1.99 cm 35.61 cm x 24.77 cm x 1.985 cm
Weight 1.47 kg 1.81 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre reinforced plastic Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour - Graphite black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM) Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JN)
Screen Size (Type) 12.5" 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (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 - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, Low Blue Light technology
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM) Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JN)
CPU Intel Core i3 (4th Gen) 4010U / 1.7 GHz Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 1335U / 1.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 10-core
Cache 3 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM) Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JN)
RAM 2 GB (1 x 2 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 8 GB 40 GB
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 1600 MHz / PC3L-12800 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 1600 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM) Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JN)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 500 GB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 7200 rpm 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM) Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JN)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 4400 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 - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features Face tracking Privacy shutter, Windows Hello, fixed focus, hybrid FHD/IR camera
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3232 Synaptic CX11880
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Advanced Audio v2 High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Input: Dolby Voice
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM) Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JN)
Wireless 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller M.2 Card M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Intel I218-V Intel I219-V
Features - Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation WWAN -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM) Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JN)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 47 Wh 57 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM) Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JN)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM) Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JN)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM) Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JN)
Slots - 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (1 free)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.0
VGA
Mini DisplayPort
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
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 2.1 (4K support)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM) Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JN)
Operating System (OS) Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Edition - French Windows 11 Pro - English
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM) Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JN)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) 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, ThinkVantage Active Protection System, 1 USB 3.0 (Always On), MIL-STD-810G tested Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
Compliant Standards RoHS, GREENGUARD RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 6, FSC, 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 Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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