Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14IIL05 (82A1) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D4)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14IIL05 (82A1) and Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D4). 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 Yoga Slim 7 14IIL05 (82A1) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14IIL05 (82A1) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

impressive battery life

lightweight design

vivid display quality

fast processing speed

good value for money

limited port selection

average speaker quality

no dedicated GPU

plastic build quality

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

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14IIL05 (82A1) and Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D4)
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Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14IIL05 (82A1) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D4) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14IIL05 (82A1) Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D4)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.06 cm x 20.818 cm x 1.51 cm 35.44 cm x 23.74 cm x 1.58 cm
Weight 1.5 kg 1.94 kg
Case Material Aluminum Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour Orchid | Dark moss Black (bottom), arctic grey (top)
DISPLAY Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14IIL05 (82A1) Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D4)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 16" OLED
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 3840 x 2400 (WQUXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare Anti-reflective, One Glass Solution, anti-smudge, Low Blue Light technology, Dolby Vision, 92.3% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14IIL05 (82A1) Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D4)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G4 / 1.1 GHz AMD Ryzen 9 Pro 6950H / 3.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 4.9 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 6 MB L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14IIL05 (82A1) Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D4)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 32 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 6400 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 6400 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14IIL05 (82A1) Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D4)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe), Performance
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14IIL05 (82A1) Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D4)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Plus Graphics AMD Radeon RX 6500M / AMD Radeon 680M
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus, ToF sensor IR camera, Windows Hello, e-camera shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Voice
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14IIL05 (82A1) Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D4)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller M.2 Card Qualcomm NFA725A
Compliant Standards - DASH
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - 4G
Technology - LTE
Controller - Quectel EM05-G - M.2 Card
BATTERY Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14IIL05 (82A1) Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D4)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 60.7 Wh 72 Wh
Battery Life Up to 15 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14IIL05 (82A1) Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D4)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 135 Watt
INPUT Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14IIL05 (82A1) Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D4)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14IIL05 (82A1) Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D4)
Slots - 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free)
Interfaces USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB-C (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
3 x USB4 (supports DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (SD Card, SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14IIL05 (82A1) Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D4)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) Glance by Mirametrix
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14IIL05 (82A1) Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D4)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C slim power adapter
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor -
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, Rapid Charge Pro 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
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 RoHS, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified
SAR Value 0.94 W/kg (body), 0.94 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
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 Base warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Base warranty - battery - 1 year
Extended warranty - 3 years - on-site
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