Lenovo V15-ADA (82C7) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)

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Lenovo V15-ADA (82C7)
Lenovo V15-ADA (82C7)

Our Rating: 65 %

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo V15-ADA (82C7) and Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5). 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 V15-ADA (82C7) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo V15-ADA (82C7) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

decent processor speed

sufficient connectivity options

quiet operation

average display quality

limited graphics performance

modest battery life

plastic build quality

Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

powerful AMD processor

high-resolution display

good battery life

heavier than competitors

expensive base model

limited color options

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo V15-ADA (82C7) and Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
74 % - Design
66 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo V15-ADA (82C7) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo V15-ADA (82C7) Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.22 cm x 25.15 cm x 1.99 cm 35.44 cm x 23.74 cm x 1.58 cm
Weight 1.85 kg 1.94 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour Iron grey texture Black (bottom), arctic grey (top)
DISPLAY Lenovo V15-ADA (82C7) Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 16" OLED
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 3840 x 2400 (WQUXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare Anti-reflective, One Glass Solution, anti-smudge, Low Blue Light technology, Dolby Vision, 175° viewing angle, 92.3% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Lenovo V15-ADA (82C7) Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
CPU AMD 3000 Series 3020E / 1.2 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6850H / 3.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.6 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 8-core
Cache L3 - 4 MB L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo V15-ADA (82C7) Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 32 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 8 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 6400 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 6400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Lenovo V15-ADA (82C7) Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe - SanDisk 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Western Digital
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo V15-ADA (82C7) Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics AMD Radeon 680M
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes Yes - 1080p
Resolution 0.3 Megapixel -
Camera Features - Windows Hello, fixed focus, e-camera shutter, hybrid FHD/IR camera
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Input: Dolby Voice, 360° far-field
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo V15-ADA (82C7) Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Qualcomm 344A-AC - M.2 Card Qualcomm NFA725A
BATTERY Lenovo V15-ADA (82C7) Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 35 Wh 72 Wh
Battery Life Up to 6 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo V15-ADA (82C7) Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A 135 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT Lenovo V15-ADA (82C7) Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo V15-ADA (82C7) Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Interfaces USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
2 x USB4 (supports DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (SD Card, SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo V15-ADA (82C7) Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Operating System (OS) FreeDOS Windows 11 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo V15-ADA (82C7) Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C slim power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip with Microsoft Pluton, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password 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, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 RoHS, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified, TCO Certified 9.0
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
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