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

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Book S and Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

Samsung Galaxy Book S Review

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

ultra-lightweight design

long-lasting battery life

fanless for silent operation

lte connectivity available

solid state drive storage

limited hardware upgradeability

average display brightness

no dedicated graphics

fewer port 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 S and Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
72 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Book S vs. Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Samsung Galaxy Book S Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.52 cm x 20.32 cm x 1.18 cm 35.44 cm x 23.74 cm x 1.58 cm
Weight 961 g 1.94 kg
Case Material - Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour Mercury grey Black (bottom), arctic grey (top)
DISPLAY Samsung Galaxy Book S Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" 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
Colour Support 16 million colours -
Features - 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 S Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
CPU Qualcomm Snapdragon 1.8 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6850H / 3.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.84 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 8-core
Cache - L3 - 16 MB
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Samsung Galaxy Book S Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
RAM 8 GB 32 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type - LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 6400 MHz
Rated Speed - 6400 MHz
STORAGE Samsung Galaxy Book S Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Western Digital
AUDIO & VIDEO Samsung Galaxy Book S Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Graphics Processor (GPU) - 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 array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Input: Dolby Voice, 360° far-field
COMMUNICATIONS Samsung Galaxy Book S 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 NFA725A
WWAN
Generation 4G -
Technology UMTS, WCDMA, FDD LTE, TDD LTE -
BATTERY Samsung Galaxy Book S Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Technology - 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 72 Wh
Battery Life Up to 25 hours -
AC ADAPTER Samsung Galaxy Book S Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 135 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT Samsung Galaxy Book S 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 S Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Slots 1 x Nano-SIM card -
Interfaces USB-C 3.1
Headphone output
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, microSDHC, microSDXC) Yes (SD Card, SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE Samsung Galaxy Book S Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS Samsung Galaxy Book S Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C slim power adapter
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor, hall sensor -
Security Fingerprint reader 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, 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 - RoHS, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified, TCO Certified 9.0
SAR Value 1.256 W/kg (body) -
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
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