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Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 4
Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 4 looks to be a great laptop for work. It brings the latest 13th Gen Intel processors, or AMD Ryzen 7000 CPUs, as well as the option of an OLED display. Even the webcam has been improved with the option of a 5MP camera.
Positives- 5MP webcam
- Options for Intel and AMD CPUs
- OLED screen
cons- Only 14 inch option
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ThinkPad T16 second generation
ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 is the latest 16-inch model of the ThinkPad T16. It has the option of a 4K OLED display, and also comes with the options of 13th Generation Intel Core VPro processors, or AMD Ryyzen 7000 series processors.
Positives- 16-inch 4K OLED screen option
- Latest Intel and AMD CPUs
- It has a digital panel
cons- Heavier and larger laptop
Lenovo continues to add excellent business laptop options to its already impressive ThinkPad lineup in 2023. There’s the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 4 and its bigger brother the ThinkPad T16 Gen 2. Screen size is basically what separates these great business laptops – one is 14 inches and the other is 16. —but there are other differences that can make or break your decision, including battery, price, and more.
Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 4 vs T16 Gen 2: Pricing and availability
Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 4 or ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 are not available for purchase yet. Both were announced in late February, and you’ll have to wait until May to purchase them. As usual, Lenovo laptops will be sold first before they arrive at other retailers.
Lenovo said pricing on the ThinkPad T14 Gen 4 is set to start at around $1,239, while the larger ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 will start at $1,269. We’re not sure what specs it’ll cover, but we’ve got the full specs of both laptops below.
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Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 4
Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 4 looks to be a great laptop for work. It brings the latest 13th Gen Intel processors, or AMD Ryzen 7000 CPUs, as well as the option of an OLED display. Even the webcam has been improved with the option of a 5MP camera.
- Brand
- Lenovo
- color
- Storm Gray, Deep Black
- storage
- Up to 2TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD
- CPU
- 13th Generation Intel Core processors or AMD Ryzen 7000 Series processors
- memory
- up to 32GB LPDDR5x
- OS
- Windows 11 operating system
- battery
- 39.3Whr or 52.5Whr battery
- ports
- 2 x Thunderbolt 4 (Intel) / USB4 (AMD) 2 x USB Type-A (USB 3.2 Gen 1) 1 x HDMI 2.0b 1 x RJ45 Ethernet 3.5mm combo headphone port SIM card slot
- camera
- 720p HD Webcam, 1080p HD Webcam + IR, 5MP + IR Webcam
- screen (size, resolution)
- 14″ with 16:10 aspect ratio, up to 2.8K OLED, 400 nits, 100% DCI-P3, 90Hz refresh rate
- Weight
- 2.92 pounds
- GPU
- Intel Iris Xe graphics, Nvidia GeForce MX550 (optional, Intel only) / AMD Radeon graphics
- The dimension
- 12.51 x 8.93 x 0.70 in
- network
- Wi-Fi 6E Bluetooth 5.1 Cellular (Optional): 4G LTE
- Amplifiers
- Dolby Audio Speaker System with Dolby Audio
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ThinkPad T16 second generation
ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 is the latest 16-inch model of the ThinkPad T16. It has the option of a 4K OLED display, and also comes with the options of 13th Generation Intel Core VPro processors, or AMD Ryyzen 7000 series processors.
- Brand
- Lenovo
- color
- Storm Gray, Thunder Black
- storage
- Up to 2TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD
- CPU
- 13th Generation Intel Core VPro processors or AMD Ryzen 7000 series processors
- memory
- Up to 32GB of LPDDR5x RAM
- OS
- Windows 11 operating system
- battery
- 52.5 hours or 86 hours
- ports
- 2 x Thunderbolt 4 (USB4 on AMD) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A HDMI 2.0b RJ45 Audio Jack
- camera
- 5 Megapixel + IR 1080p FHD RB IR, HD 720 RGB
- screen (size, resolution)
- 16:10 aspect ratio: 4K OLED, WUXGA, WUXGA IPS, WUXGA IPS
- Weight
- 3.74 pounds
- GPU
- Intel Iris Xe Graphics (Intel models) Optional NVIDIA MX550 4GB GDDR6 AMD Radeon Graphics (AMD models)
- The dimension
- 14.24 x 10.05 x 0.78 in
- network
- WI-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.1 / Optional 4G LTE
- Amplifiers
- 2 x user-facing speakers with Dolby Audio
Design: A slimmer laptop compared to a larger laptop
The ThinkPad T14 Gen 4 and ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 are similar-looking traditional laptops. Both are made of magnesium and have passed Lenovo’s military durability tests. It also comes in the same Thunder Black and Storm Gray color options. They start to differ when it comes to size. Do you want a larger laptop with a full-size keyboard and numpad or a lighter and more portable laptop?
The ThinkPad T14 Gen 4 measures 12.51 x 8.93 x 0.70 inches and weighs about 2.92 pounds, making it great for on-the-go use. On the other hand, the ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 is a thicker device. Its dimensions are 14.24 x 10.05 x 0.78 inches and 3.74 pounds. While you can still take the T16 Gen 2 with you, it’s not what we’d call portable.
Just because the ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 has a larger chassis, doesn’t mean it has more ports. In fact, the overall ports are the same. You’ll get two Thunderbolt 4 ports (or USB-4 on AMD models), two USB Type-A ports, HDMI 2.0, an Ethernet jack, and an audio jack. For a business laptop, this is a great choice of ports, so you can avoid using a dongle to connect to a monitor.
Screen: The ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 features a larger screen
Although both laptops have tall displays with a 16:10 aspect ratio, perfect for stacking windows side by side and multitasking, there is one thing that sets them apart: the overall screen size. Just as the name suggests, the ThinkPad T14 Gen 4 has a 14-inch screen, while the ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 has a larger 16-inch screen. Accordingly, some screen resolution options also differ.
Both devices have a 1920 x 1200 screen option, but the ThinkPad T14 Gen 4 goes all the way with a 2.8K OLED panel while the ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 goes up to a 4K OLED panel. Both are paid upgrades, but the bump in resolution gets you more pixels on the screen, and more room to open more than one window at a time. If you want to live without a screen, the ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 will be better for you.
Performance: Same CPU and GPU options
Since both these mobile devices share the same specifications, their performance will be mostly similar. You’ll get either 13th Gen Intel Core vPro processors or AMD Ryzen 7000 series mobile processors across both models. There’s also an Nvidia MX550 graphics option on Intel models if you need a graphics card for extra performance for things like content creation.
Compared to last year’s 12th Gen Intel CPUs, these new 13th Gen CPUs don’t bring much changes besides some minor clock speed bumps. Intel claims you’ll get a 10% increase in productivity, which likely stems from the hybrid architecture, sharing performance and efficiency cores to increase performance on long-running tasks. We’re looking forward to benchmarking these chips a little more to see how they stack up.
Since both these mobile devices share the same specifications, their performance will be mostly similar.
AMD Ryzen 7000 series processors are a bit more of a puzzle. We’re not sure what parts Lenovo uses on these laptops, so it’s hard to talk about performance. Some Ryzen 7000 series CPUs still use the Zen 2 and Zen 3 architecture, and only use the higher-end Zen 4 chips, which come with additional battery and performance benefits. Again, this is something we’ll have to wait and see more about, and given the $1,000 price tag, we wouldn’t be surprised if this laptop uses Zen 4 chips.
As for battery performance, we’ll have to wait for the tests, but the ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 packs a bigger battery. There’s a choice of an 86Wh battery or a 52.5Wh battery, which will hold more power than the ThinkPad T14 Gen 4’s 39.2Wh or 52.5Wh battery. Of course, if you buy an OLED model, you’ll get poorer battery life, though you can be conservative in how you use your laptop by not keeping it at higher screen brightness for too long.
Why the ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 is right for you
If you don’t mind a larger and heavier laptop, the ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 is a better machine than the ThinkPad T14 Gen 4. It has a larger screen and the option of a 4K resolution panel, giving you more room for multitasking when not on a desk.
ThinkPad T16 second generation
An impressive 16-inch screen
ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 is the latest 16-inch model of the ThinkPad T16. It has the option of a 4K OLED display, and also comes with the options of 13th Generation Intel Core VPro processors, or AMD Ryyzen 7000 series processors.
That’s the only benefit of the ThinkPad T16 Gen 2. If you want a more portable laptop that doesn’t have a larger screen, the ThinkPad T14 Gen 4 is just as good. It shares the same CPU and GPUs with the T16 Gen 2, as well as connectivity, which makes it ideal if you’re someone who likes thinner and lighter hardware.
Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 4
A more portable laptop
Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 4 looks to be a great laptop for work. It brings the latest 13th Gen Intel processors, or AMD Ryzen 7000 CPUs, as well as the option of an OLED display. Even the webcam has been improved with the option of a 5MP camera.
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