Samsung Galaxy Book Go vs. Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Book Go 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.

Samsung Galaxy Book Go Review

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

affordable price

lightweight design

long battery life

fanless operation

lte connectivity

mediocre performance

limited storage capacity

basic display quality

fewer ports options

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 Samsung Galaxy Book Go and Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
74 % - Design
66 % - Display
45 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Book Go vs. Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Samsung Galaxy Book Go Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.39 cm x 22.48 cm x 1.49 cm 35.44 cm x 23.74 cm x 1.58 cm
Weight 1.38 kg 1.94 kg
Case Material - Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour Silver Black (bottom), arctic grey (top)
DISPLAY Samsung Galaxy Book Go Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 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 - 16:10
Image Brightness - 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 Samsung Galaxy Book Go Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
CPU Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c (2nd Gen) Kryo 468 / 2.55 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6850H / 3.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 8-core
Cache - L3 - 16 MB
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Samsung Galaxy Book Go Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 32 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 6400 MHz
Rated Speed - 6400 MHz
STORAGE Samsung Galaxy Book Go Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB - eUFS 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Western Digital
AUDIO & VIDEO Samsung Galaxy Book Go Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Qualcomm Adreno 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, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Input: Dolby Voice, 360° far-field
COMMUNICATIONS Samsung Galaxy Book Go Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Qualcomm NFA725A
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
WWAN
Generation 4G -
Technology LTE -
BATTERY Samsung Galaxy Book Go Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Technology - 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 42.3 Wh 72 Wh
AC ADAPTER Samsung Galaxy Book Go Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 25 Watt 135 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT Samsung Galaxy Book Go Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Samsung Galaxy Book Go Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Interfaces 2 x USB-C
USB 2.0
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 Yes (microSD) Yes (SD Card, SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE Samsung Galaxy Book Go Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Pro
Software Included Samsung Settings, Samsung Gallery, Samsung Notes, Screen Recorder, Galaxy Book Smart Switch, Quick Share -
MISCELLANEOUS Samsung Galaxy Book Go Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Included Accessories Power adapter, USB-C power adapter USB-C slim power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip with Microsoft Pluton, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Pressure-resistant, vibration-resistant, high/low temperature resistant 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
Navigation Receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou -
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G, IEC 61960 RoHS, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified, TCO Certified 9.0
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
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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