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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is designed for intensive engineering tasks, as it comes with a more powerful processor and graphics card, leading to superior performance in 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering software. However, the Yoga 6 is more portable and offers a touchscreen with better battery life, making it a better fit for general use and mobility. The ThinkPad P16 is heavier and has a larger screen, which might make it less ideal to carry around, but it has higher screen resolution and color accuracy, which is beneficial for tasks requiring visual precision. The Yoga 6 is less expensive, so if budget is a concern and you primarily do light to moderate computing tasks, it might be the better option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad P16
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo Yoga 6
- Very good portability
- Excellent battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.9
6.1
4.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
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
8.7/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 and Lenovo Yoga 6 are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is somewhat better.
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is considered better for gaming and 3D due to its dedicated Nvidia RTX A1000 graphics card, which outperforms the integrated AMD Vega 8 graphics in the Lenovo Yoga 6. Despite both laptops having similar screen refresh rates, the ThinkPad P16's superior GPU is more crucial for these tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.3
7.0
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
4.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo Yoga 6 is good.
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is tailored for tasks demanding robust CPU and GPU performance, such as engineering and design, featuring an Intel i7 processor and Nvidia RTX graphics card, along with a high-resolution screen, which justifies its excellence in this space.
Content Creation
8.2
7.6
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo Yoga 6 is good.
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
7.4
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is very good for software development, while the Lenovo Yoga 6 is good.
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.
Screen Quality
8.2
6.7
16.0in
SIZE
13.3in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
569.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has a better screen than the Lenovo Yoga 6 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 boasts a high-resolution and bright display, which enhances its suitability for general use and detailed engineering work, while its accurate color gamut supports professional design tasks. In contrast, the Lenovo Yoga 6's screen provides adequate resolution and brightness for everyday activities and handles design software decently due to reasonable color accuracy, but it lacks the superior brightness and resolution of the P16. However, neither is optimal for 3D tasks or gaming, as both lack high refresh rates which are crucial in those scenarios for smoother visuals and better responsiveness.
Battery
10.0 Hours
12.5 Hours
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has 10 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Yoga 6 has 12.5 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
3.0 lbs
1.2in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo Yoga 6 has very good portability, while the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
7.4
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has very good build quality, while the Lenovo Yoga 6 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,449
$1,045
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has a price of $1,449 and the Lenovo Yoga 6 costs $1,045.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.0
7.6
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
569.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.5 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
5.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo ThinkPad P16 to be very good for general use, while the Lenovo Yoga 6 is good.
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 boasts a high-quality screen and strong performance with an Intel i7 CPU and dedicated Nvidia GPU, making it well-suited for demanding tasks but it's heavier and has a shorter battery life. The Lenovo Yoga 6 offers good performance for general use with its AMD Ryzen CPU and integrated graphics, and its high portability due to lower weight and longer battery life, plus a versatile 2-in-1 design, making it ideal for on-the-go use.
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How the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 and the Lenovo Yoga 6 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad P16 | Lenovo Yoga 6 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,449 | $1,045 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.3'' x 10.5'' x 1.2'' | 12'' x 8.6'' x 0.72'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.5 lbs | 3.01 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.3" | 11.97" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.5" | 8.58" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12800HX | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 4 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 12.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 94 Wh | 59 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 | 271 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 5.8/10 | 8.6/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.1/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
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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Mario Petzold | March 2023
"The AMD R7-7730U in the Lenovo Yoga 6 13 provides a suitable answer to the limited cooling capabilities of a convertible - especially in tablet mode. It draws high computing power from a comparatively limited power supply so that less heat has to be dissipated at the same time."
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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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