Lenovo has expanded its ThinkPad lineup with the Z13 and Z16 models. The Chinese technology giant, which went into strategic cooperation with AMD, only includes Ryzen processors in its new laptops. Like the other models in the ThinkPad series, the products, which have a black color option, also have a TrackPoint button that makes it easy to navigate between web pages and documents.
Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 and Z16 features
While the ThinkPad Z13 comes with a 2.8K quality OLED display; The Z16 has a 4K OLED display. Offering touchscreen support on both models, Lenovo also offers consumers a Full HD webcam, an IR camera for facial recognition, and dual microphones. In addition, laptops are equipped with a privacy cover that allows to block the camera when not in use.
Let’s come to the performance of laptop computers. While the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 is powered by AMD’s Ryzen Pro U series processor, it also offers an optional Ryzen Pro 6860Z option. ThinkPad Z16 is powered by AMD Ryzen Pro H series processor. Both devices feature AMD Radeon graphics as well as Microsoft’s Pluton security processor.
Lenovo offering LPDDR5 memory support up to 32 GB, PCIe Gen 4 SSD up to 1 TB in ThinkPad Z13; ThinkPad Z16 includes PCIe Gen 4 SSD support up to 2TB. Also, the Z13 is 13.3 inches; The Z16, on the other hand, comes with a 16-inch screen and both support the 16:10 image format. In addition, the brightness of laptops can go up to 400 nits.
Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2 support
Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 and Z16 also support the Wi-Fi 6E standard, the latest version of Wi-Fi. When we look at the input and output points of laptops that meet their wireless connection needs with Bluetooth 5.2; We see that there are 2 USB 4.0 Type-C ports in the Z13 and 3 USB 4.0 Type-C ports in the Z16. In addition, the devices also have a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Lenovo ThinkPad Z13’s dimensions are 294.4 x 199.6 x 13.99 mm; The dimensions of the Z16 were announced as 354.4 x 237. 4 x 15.8 mm. In addition, the 13.3-inch model weighs 1.25 kg, while the 16-inch model weighs about 2 kg. On the other hand, the ThinkPad Z13 comes with a 50Whr battery. The Z16, on the other hand, increases the capacity a little more to 70Whr.
Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 and Z16 price
The ThinkPad Z13 will be available starting May 2022 with prices starting at $1,549. The ThinkPad Z16 will be available starting May 2022, with prices starting at $2,099.
ThinkPad Z13 | ThinkPad Z16 | |
CPU | AMD Ryzen PRO U series processor Optional AMD Ryzen PRO 6860Z processor |
AMD Ryzen PRO H series processor |
Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
Memory | LPPDR5 RAM up to 32GB | LPPDR5 RAM up to 32GB |
Storage | Up to 1TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD | Up to 2TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD |
Graphic | Integrated AMD Radeon graphics | Integrated AMD Radeon graphics Optional AMD Radeon RX 6500M |
Screen | 13.3 inch, 16:10 OLED 91.6% screen-to-body ratio 400 nits brightness |
16.0 inch, 16:10 OLED 92.3% screen-to-body ratio 400 nits brightness |
Audio | Dolby Atmos Speaker System and Dolby Voice | Dolby Atmos Speaker System and Dolby Voice |
Link | Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5. 2 | Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5. 2 |
Battery | 50 Whr, Quick Charge | 70 Whr, Quick Charge |
Security | dTPM 2.0, Microsoft Pluton Security Processor | dTPM 2.0, Microsoft Pluton Security Processor |
I/O port | 2 x USB-C (USB 4.0), Audio Jack | 3 x USB-C (USB4. 0), Audio Jack, SD Card Reader |
Dimensions | 294.4 x 199.6 x 13.99mm | 354. 4 x 237. 4 x 15.8mm |
Weight | 1.25kg | 1.97kg |
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