Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) vs. Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) and Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra. 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 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

Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high-resolution display

powerful processor performance

lightweight design

ample storage capacity

advanced graphics capabilities

higher price point

limited port selection

average battery life

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) and Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra
81 % - Design
84 % - Display
80 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
82 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) vs. Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29.44 cm x 19.96 cm x 1.399 cm 35.54 cm x 25.04 cm x 1.65 cm
Weight 1.26 kg 1.79 kg
Case Material Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom) Aluminum
Colour Black (bottom), arctic grey (top) Graphite
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" OLED 16" - AMOLED
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
Screen Resolution 2880 x 1800 (2.8K) 2880 x 1800 (WQXGA+)
Pixel Density (ppi) - 212
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:10
Image Brightness 500 cd/m² 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 120% DCI-P3
Colour Support - 16 million colours
Features Anti-reflective, One Glass Solution, anti-smudge, on-cell touch technology, Low Blue Light technology, Dolby Vision, 91.6% screen-to-body ratio HDR 500 True Black, 0.2 ms response rate, Eye Caring, gaming performance
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6850U / 2.7 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13700H / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 14-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB L3 - 24 MB
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra
RAM 32 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 6400 MHz 6000 MHz
Rated Speed 6400 MHz -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Union Memory 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon 680M NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050
Max Monitors Supported 2 external monitor(s) -
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features Windows Hello, fixed focus, e-camera shutter, Discrete IR Auto framing
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone AKG stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3306 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Input: Dolby Voice, 360° far-field Output: Smart Amp
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra
Wireless Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Qualcomm NFA725A -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity (Size) 51.5 Wh 76 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt 100 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, ClickPad
Keyboard Name - Pro keyboard
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, edge-to-edge backlit keyboard, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad, Haptic ForcePad Backlit
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra
Slots - SSD (1 free)
Interfaces 2 x USB4 (supports DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN (on supplied adapter)
HDMI
USB 3.2
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x Thunderbolt 4
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence Windows 11 Home
Software Included - Samsung Recovery Solution, Samsung Update, Samsung Settings, Samsung Gallery, Studio Plus, Samsung Flow, Live Wallpaper, Quick Search, Samsung Notes, Screen Recorder, Galaxy Book Smart Switch, Quick Share, Samsung Pass, Second Screen, Private Share, Galaxy Book Experience
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter, Lenovo USB-C to Ethernet Adapter 100W USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip with Microsoft Pluton, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
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 -
Compliant Standards RoHS, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCO Certified 9.0 IEC 61960
SAR Value - 0.232 W/kg (limb), 0.232 W/kg (body)
Carbon Footprint 216 kg carbon emissions (EU) -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years
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