Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D4) vs. Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14ACH5 (82MS)

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Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14ACH5 (82MS)
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14ACH5 (82MS)

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D4) and Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14ACH5 (82MS). 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 Z16 Gen 1 (21D4) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D4) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

high-resolution oled display

solid build quality

good battery life

efficient thermal management

heavier than competitors

expensive base model

limited port selection

noisy under load

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14ACH5 (82MS) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14ACH5 (82MS) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

sharp display resolution

lightweight design

powerful amd processor

fast ssd storage

good battery life

limited port selection

no dedicated gpu

higher price point

average speaker quality

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Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D4) and Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14ACH5 (82MS)
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
89 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D4) vs. Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14ACH5 (82MS) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D4) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14ACH5 (82MS)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.44 cm x 23.74 cm x 1.58 cm 31.24 cm x 22.14 cm x 1.69 cm
Weight 1.94 kg 1.32 kg
Case Material Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom) Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom), mylar (display cover)
Colour Black (bottom), arctic grey (top) Slate grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D4) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14ACH5 (82MS)
Screen Size (Type) 16" OLED 14" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2400 (WQUXGA) 2240 x 1400 (2.2K)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:10
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 100% sRGB
Features Anti-reflective, One Glass Solution, anti-smudge, Low Blue Light technology, Dolby Vision, 92.3% screen-to-body ratio Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D4) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14ACH5 (82MS)
CPU AMD Ryzen 9 Pro 6950H / 3.3 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 5600H / 3.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.9 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 6-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB L3 - 16 MB
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D4) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14ACH5 (82MS)
RAM 32 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 6400 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 6400 MHz 3200 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D4) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14ACH5 (82MS)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe), Performance 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D4) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14ACH5 (82MS)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon RX 6500M / AMD Radeon 680M AMD Radeon Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) 2 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 720p
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello, e-camera shutter IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus, ToF sensor
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3306 Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Voice High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Harman-branded
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D4) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14ACH5 (82MS)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Qualcomm NFA725A M.2 Card
Compliant Standards DASH -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation 4G -
Technology LTE -
Controller Quectel EM05-G - M.2 Card -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D4) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14ACH5 (82MS)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 72 Wh 61 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 15.8 hours
Battery Run Time - Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 15.8 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D4) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14ACH5 (82MS)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 135 Watt 95 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D4) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14ACH5 (82MS)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision glass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D4) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14ACH5 (82MS)
Slots 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free) -
Interfaces 3 x USB4 (supports DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDXC UHS-II Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D4) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14ACH5 (82MS)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro - English Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included Glance by Mirametrix Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D4) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14ACH5 (82MS)
Included Accessories USB-C slim power adapter USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip with Microsoft Pluton, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password, USB FIDO (Fast Identity Online) device integration, pen upgradable, certificate based BIOS authentication Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, Rapid Charge Express
Compliant Standards RoHS, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TUV Rheinland Eyesafe Display, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Base warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Base warranty - battery - 1 year
Extended warranty - 3 years - on-site
Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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