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Updated March 21, 2024·
If you need a laptop for heavy tasks like 3D modeling, machine learning, or engineering software, the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 usually offers better performance, which can justify its higher price. However, it's bulkier, so if portability is a priority for you, the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 is lighter and more suited for travel, making it better for general use and meetings on the go. Keep in mind that the P16 may also have a shorter battery life due to its more powerful components. Choose based on what's more important to you: performance and specialized use versus cost, portability, and battery life. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad P16
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good battery life
- Excellent speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad X13
- Very good portability
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.2
6.9
16.0in
SIZE
13.3in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
569.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16's superior screen resolution and panel technology offer crisp and vivid visuals that enhance general computing tasks and detailed engineering work, while its wide color gamut supports accurate color reproduction crucial for design professionals. On the other hand, the ThinkPad X13's decent resolution and panel quality provide a good overall experience for everyday tasks and professional design work without reaching the high fidelity of the P16. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops fall short as they lack the high refresh rates required for smooth motion rendering, which is less of an issue for general use and engineering where screen refresh speed is less critical.
Battery
10.0 Hours
8.5 Hours
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has 10 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 has 8.5 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Portability
Poor
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
13.3in
6.5 lbs
WEIGHT
2.8 lbs
1.2in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 has very good portability, while the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.0
8.4
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
569.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.5 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
5.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.9/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 and Lenovo ThinkPad P16 are both very good for general use.
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 offers robust performance with a high-quality CPU and substantial RAM, making it well-suited for intensive tasks and general use, while its screen quality enhances visual experiences; however, its bulkiness and shorter battery life may limit portability. Conversely, the Lenovo ThinkPad X13, while also good for general use with competent CPU and RAM, shines with its greater portability due to a lighter frame and longer battery life, though it might not handle demanding tasks as efficiently as the P16.
Gaming and AI
6.9
6.7
4.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.0/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 and Lenovo ThinkPad X13 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16, with its more capable GPU, offers better performance for gaming and 3D applications than the ThinkPad X13, although both might not match dedicated gaming laptops. The P16 also typically has a higher screen refresh rate, which provides smoother visuals, a key advantage for these use cases, while the X13's strengths might lie in portability and battery life rather than maximum performance.
Engineering and Design
8.3
8.0
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
4.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 and Lenovo ThinkPad X13 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16, with its powerful CPU, ample RAM, and dedicated GPU, handles engineering software and complex designs, offering a high-quality screen for detailed visuals. The Lenovo ThinkPad X13, while still capable with good CPU and RAM, is more portable with a quality keyboard, making it suitable for engineers who prioritize mobility and typing comfort, but it may have less graphical power compared to the P16.
Content Creation
8.2
8.2
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 and Lenovo ThinkPad X13 are both very good for content creation.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
8.4
8.1
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 and Lenovo ThinkPad X13 are both very good for software development.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 and Lenovo ThinkPad X13 both have very good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,449
$1,459
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has a price of $1,449 and the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 costs $1,459.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad P16 | Lenovo ThinkPad X13 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,449 | $1,459 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 1, 2023 | September 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.3'' x 10.5'' x 1.2'' | 11.9'' x 8.5'' x 0.63'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.5 lbs | 2.87 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.3" | 11.88" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.5" | 8.46" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12800HX | AMD Ryzen 7 7840U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 4 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 8.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 94 Wh | 41 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 13.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2400 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 569 nits | 321 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 5.8/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | Yes | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.1/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1440p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Eric Grevstad | February 2023
"It's only a few months since we gave the MSI CreatorPro X17 one of our rare 4.5-star ratings and our top mobile workstation honor, but the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 matches that achievement in a more premium overall build. Ultimately, its build quality, screen, and keyboard give our latest Editors' Choice nod to the Lenovo—it's enough of a monster on almost all fronts that it simply cannot be ignored."
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Benjamin Herzig | September 2023
"The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 G4 has very good input devices, a wide array of security features and ports as well as 5G in the tested configuration. It is more compact and lightweight compared with its predecessor, and it has improved speakers and a slightly better webcam. On the other hand, the fan is more annoying and the performance is barely improved. The battery is worse as well, but this is primarily attributable to the OLED screen - if this aspect is important, buyers should choose the IPS Low Power LCD."
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About Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
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