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Updated June 5, 2024·
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 offers robust performance with its AMD Ryzen 7 processor and AMD RX 6500M GPU, making it a strong choice for engineering tasks and general use. Its OLED display with high resolution and PPI ensures vibrant colors and sharp images, ideal for detailed work and entertainment. With a midrange price, it provides a good balance of performance and features, including ample RAM and storage, a backlit keyboard, and a variety of ports, including Thunderbolt 3 and USB-C. However, its larger size and weight make it less portable than some alternatives. On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 is a versatile 2-in-1 device with a Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite processor, suitable for those who prioritize portability and battery life. Its high-quality OLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate is excellent for fast-moving visuals and general use, though it may not match the Lenovo's performance in intensive tasks. The Samsung also features a touchscreen and stylus support, which could be beneficial for creative work or note-taking. While it has less RAM and storage than the Lenovo, it's still a capable machine for everyday tasks and light gaming, with the added convenience of a tablet mode. Ultimately, if you need a laptop for demanding applications and don't mind a bulkier design, the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 is the better choice. However, if you value a lightweight, flexible device with long battery life and a responsive touchscreen for general use, the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 would be more suitable for your needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16
- Very good overall build quality
- Best in class speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16
- Very good portability
- Very good battery life
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.5
8.7
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
393.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 for gaming and AI.
PerfectRec’s screen quality scores take into account various important factors that are relevant for different use cases.
Battery
7.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 has 7 hours of battery life. The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 has 10 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
16.0in
4.2 lbs
WEIGHT
3.4 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.4in
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 has very good portability, while the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,120
$1,350
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 has a price of $1,120 and the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 costs $1,350.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.6
8.3
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
393.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.6/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 and Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 are both very good for general use.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
6.7
6.7
4.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.7/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 and Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
8.4
8.2
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
4.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 and Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 are both very good for engineering and design.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
8.5
8.5
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 and Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 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
8.2
8.1
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 and Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 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
8.0
7.6
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 to have very good build quality, while the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,120 | $1,350 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2024 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.4'' x 0.62'' | 14'' x 9.9'' x 0.48'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.27 lbs | 3.42 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.95" | 13.99" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.35" | 9.86" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 6850H | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E84 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 2048 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 72 Wh | 61.8 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2400 | 2880 x 1800 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 393 nits | 400 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.6/10 | |
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 | 7.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.6/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 0 | 1 | |
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 | N/A | 4 | |
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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.
About Samsung
Samsung Electronics is one of the largest technology corporation by revenue. Based in South Korea, they are very well known for their wide range of phones, tablets, TVs and appliances. Their main line of laptops is the Galaxy Book series, launched in 2017. This range includes 2-in-1 convertible devices and standard notebooks, with a focus on portability and value for money.
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