Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Series

Graphics Adapter: AMD Radeon 660M, AMD Radeon 680M
Display: 13.30 inch
Weight: 1.196kg, 1.26kg, 1.289kg
Price: 1850, 2300, 2900 euro
Average of 17 scores (from 33 reviews)
Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 21D2CTO1WW
Specifications

Processor: AMD Rembrandt (Zen 3+) R5 PRO 6650U
Graphics Adapter: AMD Radeon 660M
Display: 13.30 inch, 16:10, 1920 x 1200 pixels
Weight: 1.196kg
Price: 1850 euro
Links: Lenovo homepage
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Why is there no ThinkPad X1 with AMD CPUs? That's because there's now a premium series exclusively for AMD with the ThinkPad Z series. The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 G1 presents many arguments in its favor in our review, and it's one of the best compact laptops so far in 2022.
Source: T3

The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 is a great ultra-portable laptop focused on minimising the footprint without sacrificing power. Its screen is good, the keyboard is solid, and battery life is excellent - beating what you'd get from an Intel-powered rival. The lingering issue is it's not that much of a "ThinkPad", unless you think that's all about having a nipple on show (yes, it has the series’s classic nipple mouse). You just can't come expecting the meaty-feeling keyboard and touchpad of older ThinkPad models. While both are good, they may seem insubstantial to fans of the series, in which case you may wish to look to the Gen 10 ThinkPad X1 Carbon instead.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/27/2022
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: T3

The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 is a great ultra-portable laptop focused on minimising the footprint without sacrificing power. Its screen is good, the keyboard is solid, and battery life is excellent - beating what you'd get from an Intel-powered rival. The lingering issue is it's not that much of a "ThinkPad", unless you think that's all about having a nipple on show (yes, it has the series’s classic nipple mouse). You just can't come expecting the meaty-feeling keyboard and touchpad of older ThinkPad models. While both are good, they may seem insubstantial to fans of the series, in which case you may wish to look to the Gen 10 ThinkPad X1 Carbon instead.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/27/2022
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Techradar

The ThinkPad Z13 squares the circle of performance and battery life to deliver a highly portable machine that provides excellent speed combined with more than a working day without a recharge. Having only two USB-C ports requires a dock.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/26/2022
Source: Techradar

The ThinkPad Z13 squares the circle of performance and battery life to deliver a highly portable machine that provides excellent speed combined with more than a working day without a recharge. Having only two USB-C ports requires a dock.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/26/2022
Source: It Pro

In trying to make a ThinkPad that is a little less like a ThinkPad, Lenovo could have made a machine too idiosyncratic for those customers that want compact laptops from the likes of Apple and Dell. Or, not idiosyncratic enough for its dedicated ThinkPad users. Thankfully, Leonovo pulled it out of the bag by coming up with a notebook that's stylish, well made, and easy to use, and with just enough of the traditional ThinkPad features to take on the competition. What's more, that impressive trade-off between performance and efficiency from the Ryzen 5 Pro chipset is the cherry on the cake. One that makes this an excellent notebook for both business and pleasure, provided you have some really deep pockets.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/28/2022
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: It Pro

In trying to make a ThinkPad that is a little less like a ThinkPad, Lenovo could have made a machine too idiosyncratic for those customers that want compact laptops from the likes of Apple and Dell. Or, not idiosyncratic enough for its dedicated ThinkPad users. Thankfully, Leonovo pulled it out of the bag by coming up with a notebook that's stylish, well made, and easy to use, and with just enough of the traditional ThinkPad features to take on the competition. What's more, that impressive trade-off between performance and efficiency from the Ryzen 5 Pro chipset is the cherry on the cake. One that makes this an excellent notebook for both business and pleasure, provided you have some really deep pockets.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/28/2022
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Laptop Media

Support, online available, Short, Date: 08/24/2022
Source: Laptop Media

Support, online available, Short, Date: 08/24/2022
Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 21D20029GE
Specifications

Processor: AMD Rembrandt (Zen 3+) R7 PRO 6850U
Graphics Adapter: AMD Radeon 680M
Display: 13.30 inch, 16:10, 2880 x 1800 pixels
Weight: 1.26kg
Price: 2300 euro
Links: Lenovo homepage
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Source: Ultrabook Review

This Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 is an interesting 13-inch compact ultrabook. The excellent build quality, the good typing experience, and the multiple display and configuration options are among its main selling points, alongside the elephant in the room: the balanced AMD hardware supplemented by an advanced cooling module. At the same time, you'll have to accept USB-C-only IO here, not much in audio quality, as well as some conservative power profiles and thermal limits that prevent the AMD platform from running at its peak abilities in sustained loads.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/03/2022
Rating: Total score: 85%
Source: Lon.TV

Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/11/2022
Source: Digital Trends

As much as Lenovo has tried, the brand “ThinkPad” probably doesn’t make you think of adventurous designs or innovation. Dependable? Sure. Legacy? Yes. But not design experimentation. The ThinkPad Z13 might not count as “experimental,” but it certainly feels like something new in the world of ThinkPads. The faux-leather material looks (and feels) unique, and it’s even a bit more affordable than the typical ThinkPad.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/02/2022
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: PC Mag

In the premium ultraportable space, the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 competes with the best of the best, and still manages to shine. The design is an impressive departure from the bland bare-metal laptop that's become so popular in recent years, and the AMD-powered system has performance that's just as impressive. It's a stark alternative to the Intel-based majority, and it stands up well enough to the impressive Apple M2 processor. At well under 3 pounds, with nearly 18 hours of battery life, the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 is every inch an ultraportable laptop, with great performance to go with it. Lenovo then wraps it all in black leather and bronze brushed aluminum, offering as much style as substance, without skimping on either. Is it as good as the five-star, all-business ThinkPad X1 Carbon? That's a tough call, and largely depends on whether you're looking for a tried-and-true business notebook or something fancier. The Z13 is certainly good enough to recommend as the most stylish ultraportable laptop right now, and an easy Editors' Choice pick.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/21/2022
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Laptop Media

Z13 is a super stylish heir of the legendary ThinkPads and shows how far the technology has come in the last 30 years. Yes, we'd love to have some more ports and better upgradability but apart from that, the model is one of the best compact devices on the market. With great display, extremely long battery life, and ThinkPad class durability.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/21/2022
Source: XDA Developers

To be fair, the Grey model does offer the more subtle design that a lot of business users need. The Vegan Leather Black one is sexy, and it’s really nice to see because business laptops are usually pretty bland. Of course, the biggest drawback is that performance takes a meaningful hit when it’s not connected to power, an issue we’ve seen with plenty of AMD Ryzen processors over the years. The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 was designed in collaboration with AMD, and packs a lot of modern features like a haptic touchpad, a brand-new design, an FHD webcam, and more.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/10/2022
Source: Slashgear

Overall, you get a very nice, compact, quiet, and moderately powered laptop that fits into a shoulder bag. It has a great screen, wonderful keyboard, and a great build. There are a few flaws and peccadilloes, but I don't consider anything to be a major deal breaker. The laptop starts at around $1,400 on Lenovo's website which means you can probably find it for less at a third-party retailer. The fingerprint reader gives me pause, just because this is the first laptop I've reviewed from Lenovo (and I've reviewed a lot of them) with this kind of fingerprint sensor. Other sensors in the past have given me no trouble — but considering this is the same kind of fingerprint sensor showcased on Lenovo's next upcoming foldable laptop, it seems this is the way forward for the company. I hope that the issue I had is worked out behind the scenes. Of course, if you're more of a facial recognition or PIN type of person, that won't bother you at all. Beyond that, there's really not a lot to dislike. Maybe you could ask for better airflow.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/09/2022
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Mash IT

Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/24/2022
Source: Matthew Moniz

Review of the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13. This laptop has one of the best touchpads I've ever used on a Windows Laptop. It comes with AMD's Ryzen 7 6850U Pro CPU and a gorgeous design.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/07/2022
Foreign Reviews
Source: News Bytes

Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/03/2023
Source: Quotidiano Hardware Upgrade

Positive: Premium design; solid workmanship; metal case; powerful hardware; high gaming performance.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/16/2022
Source: PurePC

Positive: Great built quality; metal case; slim size; light weight; powerful processor; high performance; nice display; comfortable keyboard. Negative: Overheats while using; high price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/08/2022
Source: Log.com.tr

Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/29/2023
Rating: Total score: 85%
Source: Zive

Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/01/2022
Rating: Total score: 80%
Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 G1-21D20016GE
Specifications

Processor: AMD Rembrandt (Zen 3+) R7 PRO 6860Z
Graphics Adapter: AMD Radeon 680M
Display: 13.30 inch, 16:10, 2880 x 1800 pixels
Weight: 1.289kg
Price: 2900 euro
Links: Lenovo homepage
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Lenovo’s new AMD ThinkPad Z13 comes with an exclusive AMD processor and the high-end version also gets an OLED screen and a leatherette lid that flaunts bronze-hued trim. It looks stylish, but is it still a 'business laptop'?
Source: Tech Acute

If you’re in the market for a new laptop that is both powerful and sustainable, Lenovo’s ThinkPad Z13 and Z16 are great options. With a sleek design, fast performance, and up to 32GB of RAM, these laptops can handle anything you throw at them. Plus, they’re made with recycled materials, so you can feel good about your purchase. The ThinkPad has been around for 30 years now, and it’s clear that it isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. If you need a reliable machine that will last you for years to come, look no further than the ThinkPad Z13 or Z16. I enjoyed testing these units out and I’m sure that they’ll do well, no matter what challenge you have for them. Depending on the exact build, you can get the Z16 and the Z13 starting at around $1.500.
Comparison, online available, Short, Date: 12/29/2022
Source: Tech Acute

If you’re in the market for a new laptop that is both powerful and sustainable, Lenovo’s ThinkPad Z13 and Z16 are great options. With a sleek design, fast performance, and up to 32GB of RAM, these laptops can handle anything you throw at them. Plus, they’re made with recycled materials, so you can feel good about your purchase. The ThinkPad has been around for 30 years now, and it’s clear that it isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. If you need a reliable machine that will last you for years to come, look no further than the ThinkPad Z13 or Z16. I enjoyed testing these units out and I’m sure that they’ll do well, no matter what challenge you have for them. Depending on the exact build, you can get the Z16 and the Z13 starting at around $1.500.
Comparison, online available, Short, Date: 12/29/2022
Source: Yugatech

The updated design of the ThinkPad gives it a sleeker and less conventional take on enterprise notebooks. The price for the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 starts at PHP 90,995. Performance aside, the Ryen Pro processors are also made for efficiency. The ThinkPad Z13 gives a mighty 15 hours of basic use. Overall, the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 is a decent device that can get you through your business tasks and definitely won’t let you down. Nothing to really complain about with the ThinkPad Z13.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/03/2022
Source: Yugatech

The updated design of the ThinkPad gives it a sleeker and less conventional take on enterprise notebooks. The price for the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 starts at PHP 90,995. Performance aside, the Ryen Pro processors are also made for efficiency. The ThinkPad Z13 gives a mighty 15 hours of basic use. Overall, the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 is a decent device that can get you through your business tasks and definitely won’t let you down. Nothing to really complain about with the ThinkPad Z13.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/03/2022
Foreign Reviews
Source: HDblog.it

Positive: Beautiful display; high performance; comfortable keyboard; compact size; light weight. Negative: Short battery life; only 2 USB-C ports; non-expandable RAM; easy getting fingerprints.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/04/2022
Source: HDblog.it

Positive: Beautiful display; high performance; comfortable keyboard; compact size; light weight. Negative: Short battery life; only 2 USB-C ports; non-expandable RAM; easy getting fingerprints.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/04/2022
Source: Journal du Geek

Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/05/2022
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Journal du Geek

Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/05/2022
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Charles Tech

Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/16/2022
Rating: Total score: 86% performance: 80% display: 100% mobility: 80% ergonomy: 90%
Source: Charles Tech

Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/16/2022
Rating: Total score: 86% performance: 80% display: 100% mobility: 80% ergonomy: 90%
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Lenovo: Lenovo ( "Le" as in the English word legend and "novo" (Latin) for new) was founded in 1984 as a Chinese computer trading company. From 2004, the company has been the largest laptop manufacturer in China and got the fourth largest manufacturer worldwide after the acquisition of IBM's PC division in 2005. In addition to desktops and notebooks, the company also produces monitors, projectors, servers, etc.
In 2011, Lenovo acquired the majority of Medion AG, a European computer hardware manufacturer. In 2014, Lenovo took over Motorola Mobility, which gave them a boost in the smartphone market.
From 2014 to 2016 Lenovo's market share in the global notebook market was 20-21%, ranking second behind HP. However, the distance decreased gradually. In the smartphone market, Lenovo did not belong to the Top 5 global manufacturers in 2016.
Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards.
AMD Radeon 660M: Integrated graphics card in the Ryzen 6000 mobile series APUs based on the RDNA2 architecture with 6 of the 12 CUs (= 384 shaders) and a clock speed of up to 1.9 GHz.
AMD Radeon 680M: Integrated graphics card in the Ryzen 6000 mobile series APUs based on the RDNA2 architecture with 12 CUs (= 768 shaders) and a clock speed of up to 2.4 GHz.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
AMD Rembrandt (Zen 3+):
R5 PRO 6650U: Mobile Hexa-Core APU with six Zen 3+ cores clocked at 2.9 to 4.5 GHz and a RDNA2 graphics adapter with 6 CUs clocked at up to 1,900 MHz. The TDP is specified at 15 - 28 Watts. The Ryzen 7 PRO 6650U is the professional version of the consumer Ryzen 5 6600U with additional management features and the Microsoft Pluton Security processor.
R7 PRO 6850U: Mobile Octa-Core APU using Zen 3+ cores clocked at 2.7 to 4.7 GHz and a RDNA2 graphics adapter with 12 CUs clocked at up to 2,200 MHz. The TDP is specified at 15 - 28 Watts. The Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U is the professional version of the consumer R7 6800U with additional management features and the Microsoft Pluton Security processor.
R7 PRO 6860Z: Mobile Octa-Core APU using Zen 3+ cores clocked at 2.7 to 4.75 GHz and a RDNA2 graphics adapter with 12 CUs clocked at up to 2,200 MHz. The TDP is specified at 15 - 28 Watts. The Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U is the professional version of the consumer R7 6800U with additional management features and the Microsoft Pluton Security processor.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.
1.196 kg:
In former time,s this weight was typical for big tablets, small subnotebooks, ultrabooks and convertibles with a 10-11 inch display-diagonal. Nowadays, often 15 inch laptops weigh as much.
1.289 kg:
83.61%: This rating should be considered to be average. This is because the proportion of notebooks which have a higher rating is approximately equal to the proportion which have a lower rating.
» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.