Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 G1 21D5S00T00
Specifications
Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 G1 21D5S00T00 (ThinkPad Z16 Series)
Processor
AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H 8 x 3.2 - 4.7 GHz, 65 W PL2 / Short Burst, 47 W PL1 / Sustained, Rembrandt-H (Zen 3+)
Graphics adapter
AMD Radeon RX 6500M - 4 GB VRAM, Core: 2433 MHz, RAM: 2000 MHz, 55 W TDP, Navi 24, Adrenalin 21.40.64, Switchable Graphics
Memory
32 GB
, LPDDR5-6400, on-board, quad-channel
Display
16.00 inch 16:10, 1920 x 1200 pixel 142 PPI, NE160WUM-N62 , IPS LED, glossy: no
Mainboard
AMD Promontory/Bixby FCH
Storage
Samsung PM9A1 MZVL21T0HCLR, 1024 GB
, M.2 2280, NVMe PCIe 4.0, 893 GB free
Soundcard
Realtek ALC3306
Connections
1 USB 3.1 Gen2, 2 USB 4.0 40 Gbps, 2 Thunderbolt, USB-C Power Delivery (PD), 3 DisplayPort, Audio Connections: 3.5 mm audio port, Card Reader: SD card, 1 Fingerprint Reader
Networking
Qualcomm WCN685x (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/ Wi-Fi 6E 6 GHz), Bluetooth 5.1, Quectel EM05-G, LTE, GPS
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 15.8 x 354.4 x 237.4 ( = 0.62 x 13.95 x 9.35 in)
Battery
72 Wh Lithium-Polymer
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 10 Pro 64 Bit
Camera
Webcam: 1080p w/eShutter & IR
Additional features
Speakers: 2 Watt stereo, 135 W USB-C charger, Lenovo Commercial Vantage, 36 Months Warranty
Weight
1.887 kg ( = 66.56 oz / 4.16 pounds), Power Supply: 541 g ( = 19.08 oz / 1.19 pounds)
Price
2450 Euro
Price comparison
Average Score:
Average of 10 scores (from 16 reviews)
Average of 10 scores (from 16 reviews)
price: - %, performance: 94%, features: 80%, display: 91% mobility: 76%, workmanship: 90%, ergonomy: 92%, emissions: 87%
Reviews for the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 G1 21D5S00T00
Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 G1 laptop review: Powerful AMD flagship with a hickup | Notebookcheck
A high quality, a high performance, and even relatively efficient with current AMD Ryzen CPUs and Radeon graphics - what could possibly go wrong? Quite a lot, actually. But it was really only one problem with the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 G1, that created difficulties for our test evaluation.
A high quality, a high performance, and even relatively efficient with current AMD Ryzen CPUs and Radeon graphics - what could possibly go wrong? Quite a lot, actually. But it was really only one problem with the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 G1, that created difficulties for our test evaluation.
Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Review - An Experimental ThinkPad?
Source: Lon.TV
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/09/2023
Source: Lon.TV
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/09/2023
Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 review
Source: Techradar
The number of BIOS updates needed to fix this machine is a concern and may hint that this combination of power and chassis might have a potential flaw. When it isn’t getting hot, it’s great, but the cooling system might need a rethink.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/17/2023
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Techradar
The number of BIOS updates needed to fix this machine is a concern and may hint that this combination of power and chassis might have a potential flaw. When it isn’t getting hot, it’s great, but the cooling system might need a rethink.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/17/2023
Rating: Total score: 80%
Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Review: Recycled And Refreshing
Source: Slashgear
My tests involved my typical daily tasks, from writing and editing scores of text documents to compiling a multi-layered Excel spreadsheet to the aforementioned photo editing to everyday media consumption. My only performance complaint — the ThinkPad Z16 seemed to be a bit slow to start up from sleep. Of course, I am too — maybe if I'd scraped a bit more of the packaging into my coffee I'd wake faster. Otherwise, the ThinkPad Z16 never faltered. I never found myself grasping for additional performance from the processor, the 16GB of RAM, or the SSD. My usual machine is powered by a current-generation Intel I9 processor — the AMD Ryzen 7 Pro found here is nominally a downgrade, but I'm wondering if I could have managed to spend a bit less and would have been just as happy. I'm sure those looking for a desktop replacement to do heavy video editing will be shopping the available AMD Ryzen 9 Pro at 4.9GHz, but for most users, this will be more than enough machine. As tested, this Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 is available through CDW for $2249 — but a wide variety of configurations can move that price around a bit. I'm genuinely impressed with the value here — this can be the only device needed for a number of users, as it has the specs and performance to do nearly any task you throw at it. That it is built responsibly and sustainability doesn't affect how it performs, either — perhaps it needs to be painted green, however, to properly shout to others that you're doing your part to save the planet while you work.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/12/2023
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Slashgear
My tests involved my typical daily tasks, from writing and editing scores of text documents to compiling a multi-layered Excel spreadsheet to the aforementioned photo editing to everyday media consumption. My only performance complaint — the ThinkPad Z16 seemed to be a bit slow to start up from sleep. Of course, I am too — maybe if I'd scraped a bit more of the packaging into my coffee I'd wake faster. Otherwise, the ThinkPad Z16 never faltered. I never found myself grasping for additional performance from the processor, the 16GB of RAM, or the SSD. My usual machine is powered by a current-generation Intel I9 processor — the AMD Ryzen 7 Pro found here is nominally a downgrade, but I'm wondering if I could have managed to spend a bit less and would have been just as happy. I'm sure those looking for a desktop replacement to do heavy video editing will be shopping the available AMD Ryzen 9 Pro at 4.9GHz, but for most users, this will be more than enough machine. As tested, this Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 is available through CDW for $2249 — but a wide variety of configurations can move that price around a bit. I'm genuinely impressed with the value here — this can be the only device needed for a number of users, as it has the specs and performance to do nearly any task you throw at it. That it is built responsibly and sustainability doesn't affect how it performs, either — perhaps it needs to be painted green, however, to properly shout to others that you're doing your part to save the planet while you work.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/12/2023
Rating: Total score: 90%
[REVIEW] Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 - it's worth spending a small fortune
Source: Laptop Media
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/29/2022
Source: Laptop Media
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/29/2022
Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Review: All Business
Source: Htxt Africa
That quickly simply is a big ask, especially when we are talking about a notebook designed with the enterprise space in mind. That is not to say the notebook feels cheap or inferior in any way, as it is quite the contrary, but in this day and age, you may feel like you can get away with a bit less performance and power for far less money. It is therefore the only aspect holding us back from wholeheartedly recommending the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/28/2022
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Htxt Africa
That quickly simply is a big ask, especially when we are talking about a notebook designed with the enterprise space in mind. That is not to say the notebook feels cheap or inferior in any way, as it is quite the contrary, but in this day and age, you may feel like you can get away with a bit less performance and power for far less money. It is therefore the only aspect holding us back from wholeheartedly recommending the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/28/2022
Rating: Total score: 70%
Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 review: A thoroughbred premium laptop with flaws
Source: It Pro
As a package, the ThinkPad Z16 is pretty convincing. The 4K touchscreen and sound system are both absolutely top-notch while the design and build quality leave nothing to be desired. Performance is on point too; to get better you'll need to look at a machine with a considerably more potent GPU. In the negative column, the webcam is a disaster, the battery life adequate at best and when an Apple laptop offers a better selection of ports you have to ask if Lenovo couldn't have stretched to an HDMI port at the very least.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/25/2022
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: It Pro
As a package, the ThinkPad Z16 is pretty convincing. The 4K touchscreen and sound system are both absolutely top-notch while the design and build quality leave nothing to be desired. Performance is on point too; to get better you'll need to look at a machine with a considerably more potent GPU. In the negative column, the webcam is a disaster, the battery life adequate at best and when an Apple laptop offers a better selection of ports you have to ask if Lenovo couldn't have stretched to an HDMI port at the very least.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/25/2022
Rating: Total score: 80%
Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Review Philippines: Modernizing a Classic
Source: Unbox
If you want a ThinkPad that’s more modern and stylish, the Z16 is a suitable option here in the Philippines. It’s arguably the most premium-looking ThinkPad to date, and it has the best internals right now to function as a workstation. Our only complaints about the ThinkPad Z16 are the anemic port selection and the TrackPoint being more of a decorative piece with the trackpad’s size and functionality.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/18/2022
Source: Unbox
If you want a ThinkPad that’s more modern and stylish, the Z16 is a suitable option here in the Philippines. It’s arguably the most premium-looking ThinkPad to date, and it has the best internals right now to function as a workstation. Our only complaints about the ThinkPad Z16 are the anemic port selection and the TrackPoint being more of a decorative piece with the trackpad’s size and functionality.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/18/2022
Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 review: Disappointing webcam, great everything else
Source: Zdnet.com
I opened by noting that the ThinkPad Z16 is very much a premium laptop, with the high expectations that designation carries. From the build quality, through the performance, to the battery life, I was consistently impressed. The only negative standout was that pesky webcam. If Lenovo hadn't branded the lid with its specs and created a dedicated "Communications Bar" to house it, I might have shrugged at its mediocre performance. But, if you're going to make something a showpiece of a $2,000ish laptop, it had better be a highlight. It wasn't. If you want a do-it-all, desktop replacement notebook that will last just about all day, look no further. There are systems that perform just as well for hundreds of dollars less, but none that offer the same level of wow-inducing build quality or the attention to detail that's made Lenovo's ThinkPad line a favorite of business travelers for 30 years.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/17/2022
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Zdnet.com
I opened by noting that the ThinkPad Z16 is very much a premium laptop, with the high expectations that designation carries. From the build quality, through the performance, to the battery life, I was consistently impressed. The only negative standout was that pesky webcam. If Lenovo hadn't branded the lid with its specs and created a dedicated "Communications Bar" to house it, I might have shrugged at its mediocre performance. But, if you're going to make something a showpiece of a $2,000ish laptop, it had better be a highlight. It wasn't. If you want a do-it-all, desktop replacement notebook that will last just about all day, look no further. There are systems that perform just as well for hundreds of dollars less, but none that offer the same level of wow-inducing build quality or the attention to detail that's made Lenovo's ThinkPad line a favorite of business travelers for 30 years.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/17/2022
Rating: Total score: 80%
Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 review: Big Ryzen energy
Source: XDA Developers
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 can definitely handle video editing, but even with the dedicated graphics option, you'll want something beefier for 4K 60 FPS video editing or gaming. Also, if you need power when you're not connected to power, you need to go Intel. But for creators, you get that SD card slot, an optional OLED display, and optional Radeon dedicated graphics.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/15/2022
Source: XDA Developers
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 can definitely handle video editing, but even with the dedicated graphics option, you'll want something beefier for 4K 60 FPS video editing or gaming. Also, if you need power when you're not connected to power, you need to go Intel. But for creators, you get that SD card slot, an optional OLED display, and optional Radeon dedicated graphics.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/15/2022
Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 review: departing from the formula
Source: Digital Trends
The Thinkpad Z16 breaks out of the typical ThinkPad mode and introduces a new, more contemporary machine to the line. It proves that Lenovo is willing to take some risks, and it was worth it. The ThinkPad Z16 is a well-built, attractive, fast, and long-lasting laptop with an excellent keyboard and haptic touchpad. The biggest problem with the machine is that it’s expensive. I wish the same principles that Lenovo applied to the smaller ThinkPad Z13 could apply here. But even then, it’s in line with laptops like the Dell XPS 15 and the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme, and it costs less than more powerful laptops like the MSI Creator Z16P and the MacBook Pro 16. The ThinkPad Z16 is worth a look if you’re in the market for a larger machine.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/07/2022
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Digital Trends
The Thinkpad Z16 breaks out of the typical ThinkPad mode and introduces a new, more contemporary machine to the line. It proves that Lenovo is willing to take some risks, and it was worth it. The ThinkPad Z16 is a well-built, attractive, fast, and long-lasting laptop with an excellent keyboard and haptic touchpad. The biggest problem with the machine is that it’s expensive. I wish the same principles that Lenovo applied to the smaller ThinkPad Z13 could apply here. But even then, it’s in line with laptops like the Dell XPS 15 and the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme, and it costs less than more powerful laptops like the MSI Creator Z16P and the MacBook Pro 16. The ThinkPad Z16 is worth a look if you’re in the market for a larger machine.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/07/2022
Rating: Total score: 80%
Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 review: All-new ThinkPad tries to think different
Source: PC World
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. Lenovo’s own competition highlights this issue. The company’s new Slim 7, Yoga 7i, and Yoga 9i are a better value (and, yes, Lenovo has a 16-inch Slim 7). Competitor laptops like the Asus Vivobook Pro 16X also provide much better performance in this price range. Those looking for an elegant, durable laptop with a big screen and long battery life will like the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16. It is a good choice for day-to-day use. But if you want to run demanding apps, or enjoy entertainment, the Z16 falls behind the curve.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/29/2022
Rating: Total score: 78%
Source: PC World
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. Lenovo’s own competition highlights this issue. The company’s new Slim 7, Yoga 7i, and Yoga 9i are a better value (and, yes, Lenovo has a 16-inch Slim 7). Competitor laptops like the Asus Vivobook Pro 16X also provide much better performance in this price range. Those looking for an elegant, durable laptop with a big screen and long battery life will like the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16. It is a good choice for day-to-day use. But if you want to run demanding apps, or enjoy entertainment, the Z16 falls behind the curve.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/29/2022
Rating: Total score: 78%
Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 - disassembly and upgrade options
Source: Laptop Media
Support, online available, Short, Date: 08/24/2022
Source: Laptop Media
Support, online available, Short, Date: 08/24/2022
Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Review - The Battery Champion!
Source: Matthew Moniz
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/21/2022
Source: Matthew Moniz
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/21/2022
Foreign Reviews
Edles Arbeitstier
Source: Connect - 5/23
Single Review, , Medium, Date: 04/01/2023
Rating: Total score: 90% performance: 100% features: 85%
Source: Connect - 5/23
Single Review, , Medium, Date: 04/01/2023
Rating: Total score: 90% performance: 100% features: 85%
Test Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 - nowa seria laptopów biznesowych, tym razem z AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H oraz Radeon RX 6500M
Source: PurePC
PL→EN
Positive: Great built quality; metal case; powerful processor; excellent performance; beautiful display; large battery capacity; stereo speakers. Negative: Noisy under loads; mediocre GPU; poor set of I/O ports; high price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/23/2022
Source: PurePC
PL→ENPositive: Great built quality; metal case; powerful processor; excellent performance; beautiful display; large battery capacity; stereo speakers. Negative: Noisy under loads; mediocre GPU; poor set of I/O ports; high price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/23/2022
Lenovo Thinkpad Z16: Välbyggd laptop faller mellan stolarna
Source: M3 PC för alla
SV→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/02/2022
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: M3 PC för alla
SV→ENSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/02/2022
Rating: Total score: 60%
Comment
AMD Radeon RX 6500M: Entry-level mobile graphics card based on the RDNA 2 architecture. Offers 1024 cores (16 CUs) at a TDP of 50 Watt.
With these GPUs you are able to play modern and demanding games fluently at medium detail settings and HD resolution.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
R7 PRO 6850H: Mobile Octa-Core APU using Zen 3+ cores clocked at 3.2 to 4.7 GHz and a RDNA2 graphics adapter with 12 CUs clocked at up to 2,200 MHz. This is a professional version of the consumer R7 6800H with additional management features and the Microsoft Pluton Security processor.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
16.00":
15-inch display variants are the standard and are used for more than half of all laptops.
The reason for the popularity of mid-sized displays is that this size is reasonably easy on the eyes, often allows high resolutions and thus offers rich details on the screen, yet does not consume too much power and the devices can still be reasonably compact - simply the standard compromise.
» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.Lenovo: Lenovo ("Le" from English legend, novo (Latin) for new) was founded in 1984 as a Chinese computer trading company. As of 2004, the company was the largest laptop manufacturer in China and, after acquiring IBM's PC division in 2005, the fourth largest in the world. In addition to desktops and notebooks, the company manufactures monitors, projectors, servers, etc, and specializes in developing, manufacturing and marketing consumer electronics, personal computers, software, enterprise solutions and related services.
In 2016, the company ranked first in the world in computer sales. It still held it in 2023 with about 23% global market share. Important product lines are Thinkpad, Legion and Ideapad.
In 2011, it acquired a majority stake in Medion AG, a European computer hardware manufacturer. In 2014, Motorola Mobility was purchased, which gave Lenovo a boost in the smartphone market.
79.53%: This rating is not earth-shattering. This rating must actually be seen as average, since there are about as many devices with worse ratings as better ones. A purchase recommendation can only be seen with a lot of goodwill, unless it is about websites that generally rate strictly.
» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.
