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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is more portable, has a longer battery life, and is suited for general usage with a good balance of performance and portability. It is lighter and has a slightly higher portability score. On the other hand, the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 stands out for its substantially larger storage and memory, stronger performance in engineering and 3D/machine learning tasks, and a higher-quality display with better colors and resolution, making it ideal for demanding applications and media consumption. However, it is heavier and less portable, with a shorter battery life. Both are similarly priced, offering different strengths depending on whether you prioritize portability or performance. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga
- Excellent portability
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16
- 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
- Best in class speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.2
8.6
2256 x 1504
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
451.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
393.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
9.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 is very good for general use, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is good.
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga offers good general usability with a balance between performance and portability, featuring a convertible design, decent screen, and lightweight form, making it suitable for on-the-go use and general tasks.
Gaming and AI
6.0
6.7
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.6/10
2256 x 1504
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
9.1/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 is somewhat better.
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has a less powerful GPU and a lower screen refresh rate which might not handle gaming and 3D applications as efficiently, while the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16's better GPU and higher refresh rate would provide a smoother experience in those tasks. Additionally, the ThinkPad Z16 typically offers a more robust CPU and superior screen quality, further enhancing performance and visuals for gaming and 3D work.
Engineering and Design
6.7
8.4
3.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is only fair.
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 outshines the X1 Titanium Yoga for engineering and design tasks primarily due to its superior CPU, double the RAM, higher end GPU, and a more vibrant OLED screen, key factors that provide better performance and visual clarity. While the X1 Titanium Yoga is lighter and may offer better portability, the Z16's performance advantage and better speakers might justify its increased size and weight for users needing to run complex applications and multitask efficiently.
Content Creation
7.3
8.5
3.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
2256 x 1504
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga 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
7.3
8.2
3.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2256 x 1504
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 is very good for software development, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga 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
7.3
8.5
13.5in
SIZE
16.0in
2256 x 1504
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
451.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
393.0 nits
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has a high resolution and brightness, making it suitable for general use, but its color gamut coverage may fall short for engineering and design applications, despite the adequate resolution. The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 typically offers wider color gamuts that are critical for professional engineering and design work, ensuring more accurate color representation and detailed visuals. For gaming and 3D applications, however, both models may not deliver the high refresh rates required for smooth motion, despite meeting the resolution and panel type needs for moderate detail and image quality.
Battery
8.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has 8 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 has 7 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
Excellent
Good
13.5in
SIZE
16.0in
2.5 lbs
WEIGHT
4.2 lbs
0.4in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has excellent portability, while the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$725
$1,120
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has a price of $725 and the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 costs $1,120.
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Build Quality
8.0
8.0
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga and Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 both have very good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga and the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga | Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$725 | $1,120 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2021 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11.7'' x 9.2'' x 0.45'' | 14'' x 9.4'' x 0.62'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.54 lbs | 4.27 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.71" | 13.95" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.16" | 9.35" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1130G7 | AMD Ryzen 7 6850H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 2048 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 44.5 Wh | 72 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.5" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2256 x 1504 | 3840 x 2400 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 451 nits | 393 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.4/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | Yes | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 9.1/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 9.6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 0 | 0 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga
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Tom Brant | April 2021
"The ThinkPad X1 Titanium is a showcase of what Lenovo thinks business computing will look like in the near future. People want thinner, lighter laptops with high-quality screens and enough computing power to get their work done. The X1 Titanium achieves these goals with some controversial but innovative design choices, including a redesigned keyboard and a pared-down port selection."
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Matthew S. Smith | September 2022
"Lenovo’s ThinkPad Z16 tries has some success in its effort to tweak the ThinkPad formula. The laptop is attractive, yet still tame, and material quality is on par with the best Windows competition. I also like the smooth, responsive haptic touchpad and the wide range of modern connectivity. Yet the Z16 doesn’t fix ThinkPad’s typical weakness: value. Starting around $1,550, and more typically near $1,700, the Z16 finds itself facing alternatives that have better performance or an improved display for the same price, or less."
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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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