Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) vs. Lenovo 100w Gen 4 (82VK)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) and Lenovo 100w Gen 4 (82VK). 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 Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

excellent build quality

powerful amd processor

bright oled display

eco-friendly materials

solid security features

higher price point

limited port selection

no dedicated gpu

average battery life

Lenovo 100w Gen 4 (82VK) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo 100w Gen 4 (82VK) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

compact design

durable build quality

efficient battery life

suitable for basic tasks

limited storage capacity

mediocre display resolution

underpowered for gaming

fewer connectivity options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) and Lenovo 100w Gen 4 (82VK)
81 % - Design
84 % - Display
80 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
74 % - Design
66 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) vs. Lenovo 100w Gen 4 (82VK) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) Lenovo 100w Gen 4 (82VK)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29.44 cm x 19.96 cm x 1.399 cm 28.7 cm x 20 cm x 1.975 cm
Weight 1.26 kg 1.16 kg
Case Material Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom) Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top)
Colour Black (bottom), arctic grey (top) Slate grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) Lenovo 100w Gen 4 (82VK)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" OLED 11.6" - TN
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
Screen Resolution 2880 x 1800 (2.8K) 1366 x 768 (HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Image Brightness 500 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 45% NTSC
Features Anti-reflective, One Glass Solution, anti-smudge, on-cell touch technology, Low Blue Light technology, Dolby Vision, 91.6% screen-to-body ratio Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) Lenovo 100w Gen 4 (82VK)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6850U / 2.7 GHz Intel N-series N100 / 800 MHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 16 MB 6 MB
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) Lenovo 100w Gen 4 (82VK)
RAM 32 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 6400 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 6400 MHz 4800 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) Lenovo 100w Gen 4 (82VK)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Union Memory 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) Lenovo 100w Gen 4 (82VK)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon 680M Intel UHD Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 2 external monitor(s) 2 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Windows Hello, fixed focus, e-camera shutter, Discrete IR Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3306 Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Input: Dolby Voice, 360° far-field -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) Lenovo 100w Gen 4 (82VK)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Qualcomm NFA725A Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) Lenovo 100w Gen 4 (82VK)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 51.5 Wh 47 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 12.3 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) Lenovo 100w Gen 4 (82VK)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) Lenovo 100w Gen 4 (82VK)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, edge-to-edge backlit keyboard, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad, Haptic ForcePad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad, anti-pick proof key caps, full-skirt design key caps
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) Lenovo 100w Gen 4 (82VK)
Interfaces 2 x USB4 (supports DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN (on supplied adapter)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) Lenovo 100w Gen 4 (82VK)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence Windows 11 Pro - English
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) Lenovo 100w Gen 4 (82VK)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter, Lenovo USB-C to Ethernet Adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip with Microsoft Pluton, fingerprint reader Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type - Kensington NanoSaver security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, system password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password, certificate based BIOS authentication, FIDO (Fast Identity Online) authentication Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810H tested, secure wipe
Compliant Standards RoHS, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCO Certified 9.0 RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 6, ASTM F963, TCG Certified, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 26, TCO Certified 9.0
Carbon Footprint 216 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
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