Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business vs. Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business and Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5). 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.

Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

affordable business option

responsive touchscreen display

fast charging support

stylish design

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

average battery life

modest performance capabilities

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 Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business and Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business vs. Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 27.8 cm x 20.6 cm x 1.57 cm 35.44 cm x 23.74 cm x 1.58 cm
Weight 1.13 kg 1.94 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, anodised aluminium Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour Platinum Black (bottom), arctic grey (top)
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Screen Size (Type) 12.4" 16" OLED
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes (10-point multi-touch)
Screen Resolution 1536 x 1024 3840 x 2400 (WQUXGA)
Pixel Density (ppi) 148 -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:10
Image Brightness 320 cd/m² 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Features Corning Gorilla glass 3, Color Calibrated, PixelSense, sRGB Mode, enhanced colour Anti-reflective, One Glass Solution, anti-smudge, Low Blue Light technology, Dolby Vision, 175° viewing angle, 92.3% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6850H / 3.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core 8-core
Cache 12 MB L3 - 16 MB
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
RAM 8 GB 32 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 6400 MHz
Rated Speed - 6400 MHz
STORAGE Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Western Digital
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics AMD Radeon 680M
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Windows Hello, fixed focus, e-camera shutter, hybrid FHD/IR camera
Sound Stereo speakers, dual far-field studio microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards Dolby Audio Premium High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Output: Omnisonic speakers Input: Dolby Voice, 360° far-field
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Qualcomm NFA725A
BATTERY Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Technology - 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 41 Wh 72 Wh
Battery Life Up to 15 hours -
AC ADAPTER Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 39 Watt 135 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Precision touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Interfaces USB-C 3.2/DisplayPort
USB 3.1
Headphone output
SurfaceConnect
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 - Yes (SD Card, SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 11 Pro
Software Included Microsoft 365 Business Standard, Business Premium or Microsoft 365 Apps (30 days trial), Microsoft 365 Apps (requires licence or subscription) -
MISCELLANEOUS Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories 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 Fast charging 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, TCG Certified, TCO Certified 9.0
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year -
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