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Updated January 10, 2024·
Choose the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 if you need high performance for demanding tasks like engineering software or 3D rendering, desire a premium build, and want superior screen quality, but it's less portable and more expensive. Alternatively, the Lenovo Yoga 6 is more budget-friendly, provides good performance for general use, and is lighter for carrying around, yet it has a less powerful processor and graphics, and a lower-quality display compared to the Z16. Select the Yoga 6 for everyday tasks and casual use, or the ThinkPad Z16 for intensive work and better visual experience. Give Feedback
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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
- Very good overall build quality
- Best in class speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo Yoga 6
- Very good portability
- Excellent battery life
Key differences
General Use
8.6
7.6
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
393.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.5 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 is very good for general use, while the Lenovo Yoga 6 is good.
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16, with a high-quality OLED screen, larger RAM, and a more powerful CPU, offers better performance and screen quality which is ideal for demanding tasks, but is less portable and has a shorter battery life compared to the Lenovo Yoga 6, which is more compact, has longer battery life, making it suitable for on-the-go use despite having a lower resolution IPS screen and less powerful CPU and GPU.
Gaming and AI
6.7
6.1
4.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 and Lenovo Yoga 6 are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 is somewhat better.
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 offers better gaming and 3D experiences because it is equipped with a more powerful dedicated GPU (AMD RX 6500M), crucial for rendering complex graphics, while the Lenovo Yoga 6 utilizes an integrated GPU (Vega 8) which is less potent for demanding graphics tasks. Additionally, both laptops have similar screen refresh rates, but the Z16's higher screen quality, with its OLED panel and higher resolution, provides a more visually impressive experience compared to the Yoga 6's IPS display.
Engineering and Design
8.4
7.0
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
4.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo Yoga 6 is good.
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 is equipped with a high-end CPU, abundant RAM, and a dedicated GPU, alongside an OLED screen with excellent color coverage, making it well-suited for demanding engineering and design tasks. In contrast, the Lenovo Yoga 6 has a moderate-level CPU, less RAM, integrates its GPU with the processor, and features an IPS screen with lower color coverage, which makes it less ideal for intensive tasks but offers greater portability and versatility as a 2-in-1 convertible.
Content Creation
8.5
7.6
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 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
8.2
7.4
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 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
8.5
6.7
16.0in
SIZE
13.3in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
393.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 has a better screen than the Lenovo Yoga 6 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
If you prioritize a crisp, vibrant display for everyday tasks like web browsing and document editing, the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 stands out with its high-resolution screen and bright panel, making for a great visual experience. Engineers and designers will appreciate the ThinkPad Z16's wide color coverage, offering accuracy important for professional creative work. However, for gaming and 3D rendering, the ThinkPad Z16 falls short due to a lower refresh rate, which can make fast-paced visuals less smooth, whereas the Lenovo Yoga 6, despite having a lower resolution and brightness, faces similar limitations for gaming and 3D, making neither ideal for those specific applications.
Battery
7.0 Hours
12.5 Hours
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 has 7 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
Good
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
13.3in
4.2 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo Yoga 6 has very good portability, while the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.0
7.4
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 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
$1,120
$1,045
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 has a price of $1,120 and the Lenovo Yoga 6 costs $1,045.
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How the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 and the Lenovo Yoga 6 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 | Lenovo Yoga 6 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,120 | $1,045 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.4'' x 0.62'' | 12'' x 8.6'' x 0.72'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.27 lbs | 3.01 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.95" | 11.97" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.35" | 8.58" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 6850H | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 2048 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 12.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 72 Wh | 59 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 13.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2400 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 393 nits | 271 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.9/10 | 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 | 8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.6/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 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 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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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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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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