Lenovo ThinkBook 13x vs Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 2 16-inch AMD Comparison

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Lenovo ThinkBook 13x vs Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 2 16-inch AMD Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing ThinkBook 13x and ThinkBook 16p Gen 2 16-inch AMD, two laptops by Lenovo. Lenovo ThinkBook 13x was introduced to market in January 2021 and Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 2 16-inch AMD was launched in January 2021. Both ThinkBook 13x and ThinkBook 16p Gen 2 16-inch AMD were launched within the same month so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and available technology level.

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ThinkBook 13x and ThinkBook 16p Gen 2 16-inch AMD are members of Lenovo's ThinkBook series of laptops. Below you can find the latest models from this series.

Lenovo ThinkBook Series History

	Release Date	Screen Size	Dimensions	Weight
Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 7 QOY Snapdragon	September 2024	16.0"	356.4 x 248.4 x 16.7 mm	1.82 kg (4.01 lbs)
Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 7	April 2024	14.0"	313.5 x 224 x 16.9 mm	1.38 kg (3.04 lbs)
Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 7	April 2024	16.0"	356 x 253.5 x 17.5 mm	1.7 kg (3.75 lbs)
Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 6 Plus	January 2024	14.5"	322 x 228 x 15.9 mm	1.5 kg (3.31 lbs)
Lenovo Thinkbook 13x Gen 4	January 2024	13.5"	293.5 x 205.3 x 12.9 mm	1.15 kg (2.54 lbs)
Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 6	September 2023	14.0"	313.5 x 224 x 16.9 mm	1.38 kg (3.04 lbs)
Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 6	September 2023	16.0"	356 x 253.5 x 17.5 mm	1.7 kg (3.75 lbs)
Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4	February 2023	16.0"	354.6 x 255 x 19.9 mm	2.2 kg (4.85 lbs)

Here is a brief look at the main features of Lenovo ThinkBook 13x and Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 2 16-inch AMD before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Key Specs

Launched in January 2021
13.3" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i5 1130G7
GPU: Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)
8GB Ram
298 x 209 x 12.9 mm (11.73 x 8.23 x 0.51 inches)
Weight: 1.13 kg (2.49 lbs)

Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 2 16-inch AMD Key Specs

Launched in January 2021
16.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600H
GPU: GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile 6GB
8GB Ram
356 x 252 x 16.3-19.9 mm (14.02 x 9.92 x 0.64-0.78 inches)
Weight: 2 kg (4.41 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how ThinkBook 13x and ThinkBook 16p Gen 2 16-inch AMD compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Lenovo ThinkBook 13x over Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 2 16-inch AMD

Weight	1.13 kg vs 2.00 kg	0.87 kg lighter
Noise Level	34 dB vs 48.1 dB	Less fan noise
Contrast Rate	1686:1 vs 1200:1	more pleasing colors
Screen PPI	227 ppi vs 189 ppi	More pixels per inch
RAM BUS	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)	Faster RAM
Dolby Atmos Speakers	Yes vs No	3D Surround Sound Support
Number of Microphones	4 vs 2	Better Sound capture
Speaker Loudness	81.7 dB vs 74.7 dB	Generates higher sound levels
USB-C Port Type	v4.0 vs v3.2	Faster USB-C connection
Thunderbolt	v4 vs No	Support audio, data, power and video all through one single port

Reasons to choose Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 2 16-inch AMD over Lenovo ThinkBook 13x

Screen-to-Body Ratio	~82.7% vs ~82.3%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	5.7 mm vs 5.8 mm	0.1 mm thinner bezels
Display Size	16 inches vs 13.3 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Screen Type	Matte vs Glossy	potentially less reflections on screen
sRGB Color Space	100% vs 99.7%	Wider sRGB Color Space Coverage
DCI-P3 Color Gamut	76.4% vs 69%	Wider DCI-P3 Color Gamut
Adobe RGB Profile	77.4% vs 70.8%	Wider Adobe RGB Coverage
Response Time	25 ms vs 38 ms	Faster Response screen
CPU Fabrication Process	7 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation CPU
GPU Fabrication Process	8 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation GPU
GPU FLOPS	10.7 TFLOPS vs 1.41 TFLOPS	Dedicated GPU unit
GPU Type	Dedicated vs Integrated	More RAM Options
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs No	Higher Resolution Camera
Webcam Resolution	1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720	Read & Write SD Cards with the built-in reader
SD Card Reader	Yes vs No	Fast way to input numbers
Numeric Pad	Yes vs No

Common Strengths of Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 2 16-inch AMD and Lenovo ThinkBook 13x

HDR Support	Yes, Dolby Vision vs Yes, Dolby Vision	Watch HDR Clips
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
USB Power Delivery	Yes vs Yes	Charging via USB port gives flexibility
RAM Type	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
Wi-Fi Standard	v6 vs v6	Fast and Reliable Wi-Fi Connections
Bluetooth Standard	v5.2 vs v5.2	Fast and Reliable Bluetooth Connections
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes vs Yes	Easy Login with Fingerprint Sensor
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 2 16-inch AMD and Lenovo ThinkBook 13x

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability
HDMI Output	No vs No	Need an adapter to connect to HDMI displays

Lenovo ThinkBook 13x vs Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 2 16-inch AMD: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x and the Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 2 16-inch AMD.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.13 kg (2.49 lbs)	2 kg (4.41 lbs)
Surface Area	623 cm2 (96.5 inches2)	897 cm2 (139.1 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~82.3%	~82.7%
Side Bezel Thickness	~5.8 mm	~5.7 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.08 kg/inch	0.13 kg/inch
	0.176 lbs/inch	0.286 lbs/inch
Colors	Gray, Blue	Gray
Cover Opening Angle	180Â°	180Â°

Comparison of the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x and the Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 2 16-inch AMD External Dimensions

Weight

ThinkBook 13x weighs 1.13 kg (2.49 lbs), whereas the ThinkBook 16p Gen 2 16-inch AMD weighs 2 kg (4.41 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. However, it's important to consider that comparing their weights directly may not provide a complete picture since they also have different display sizes.

Weight Comparison

Lenovo ThinkBook 13x

Avg: 13.0-13.9"

Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 2 16-inch AMD

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

Thickness Comparison

Lenovo ThinkBook 13x

Avg: 13.0-13.9"

Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 2 16-inch AMD

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

Another value that we use for comparing the weights of the laptops is the Weight per Inch of Screen, which is calculated by dividing the total weight of the model with its usable diagonal screen size. This value for the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x is 0.08 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 2 16-inch AMD is 0.13 kg/inch.Here are some of the best performing laptops in this area:

Microsoft Surface Go 4: 0.05 kg/inch
LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2022: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2-in-1 2022: 0.07 kg/inch

Lenovo ThinkBook 13x vs Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 2 16-inch AMD: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core i5 1130G7 Intel Core i7 1160G7	AMD Ryzen 5 5600H AMD Ryzen 7 5800H AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX
Base Frequency	0.8-1.8 GHz	3.3 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4 GHz	4.2 GHz
Number of Cores	4	6
Number of Threads	8	12
L3 Cache	8 MB	16 MB
Integrated GPU	Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EU	Radeon RX Vega 7
CPU Fabrication Process	10 nm	7 nm

Above you can see the CPU options and the CineBench and GeekBench test scores for both laptops, which gives an idea about what kind of performance difference you may experience between the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x and Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 2 16-inch AMD.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPUs and compare them:

Laptops with: Intel Core i5 1130G7

Laptops with: AMD Ryzen 5 5600H

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)	GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile 6GB
Base Clock Frequency	300 MHz	900 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1100 MHz	1425 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	15 W	80 W
Type	Integrated	Dedicated
FLOPS	1,408 GFLOPS	10.94 TFLOPS
Memory Size	System Shared	6 GB
Memory Type	System Shared	GDDR6
Memory Bus	System Shared	192 bit
Memory Speed	System Shared	1750 MHz 14 Gbps effective
Shading Units Cores	640	3840
TMUs	40	120
ROPs	20	48

GPU is as critical as the CPU for graphic heavy applications and the table above gives a picture of how the two GPU compares. FLOPS is a measure of a GPU's performance based on the number of floating-point arithmetic calculations that the processor can perform within a second. Lenovo ThinkBook 13x has a FLOPS value of 1.41 TFLOPS whereas the Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 2 16-inch AMD ' has a FLOPS value of 10.7 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 2 16-inch AMD may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	8GB 16GB	8GB 16GB 32GB
Memory Bus	2x4 GB	1x8 GB
RAM Clock	4266 MHz	3200 MHz
RAM Type	LPDDR4X	DDR4
Upgradable	No	Yes
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)

Both laptops, the ThinkBook 13x and the ThinkBook 16p Gen 2 16-inch AMD, come with similar RAM capacities of 8 GB, providing comparable performance in memory-intensive tasks.

LOCAL LLM Compatibility Evaluation

This quick guide shows what types of large language models (LLMs) each of these laptops could support, based on their respective hardware specifications. It's meant to help you compare their suitability for running AI models locally.

LLM Category	Lenovo ThinkBook 13x	Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 2 (16” AMD)
Small Models(1-3B):Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B	✔ Run smoothly.	✔ Run smoothly.
Medium Models(7-8B):Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
Large Models(13-30B):Examples: Mixtral, Qwen-14B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
Extra-Large Models(65B+):Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.

Note: Optimized (e.g., 4-bit) models may run on limited hardware. Performance depends on runtime and setup.

📌 MoE Models: Some models like Mixtral 8x7B and Qwen3-30B-A3B use a Mixture of Experts (MoE) design, activating only part of the model during inference. This means they can often run efficiently on laptops with 12–16 GB of VRAM when quantized.

BATTERY

BATTERY	53 Wh	71 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Po	Li-Po
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	No	Yes
USB Power Delivery	Yes	Yes
Charging Port Position	Left	Bottom
Charge Power	65 W	230 W
Full Charging Time	1:30 hr
AC Adapter Weight	325 gramm	924 gramm

On the other hand, the ThinkBook 16p Gen 2 16-inch AMD features a higher battery capacity of 71 Wh, delivering longer usage time compared to the ThinkBook 13x's 53 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Lenovo ThinkBook 13x

Avg: 13.0-13.9"

Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 2 16-inch AMD

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

STORAGE
The ThinkBook 16p Gen 2 16-inch AMD offers a larger max storage capacity of 2 TB, providing more room for storing files and data compared to the ThinkBook 13x's storage capacity of 1 TB.

Storage Options	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes

If your budget allows, we recommend opting for the largest possible disk size, considering the potential increase in storage capacity needs in the future. However, please keep in mind the question 'What will the laptop be used for?' when making this decision. Of course, you can later upgrade the hard disk capacity by getting a larger disk. However, if your laptop has only one disk slot, it may not be as straightforward as a RAM upgrade, where you simply add or replace a module, as moving or cloning files to a new disk may be necessary.

Lenovo ThinkBook 13x vs Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 2 16-inch AMD: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x and Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 2 16-inch AMD since its is the component that you interact the most and significantly impact the experience.

Screen Area and Dimensions

Now let's look at the comparison of the actual display areas of both laptops below, keeping the bezels around the screens out of the equation. ThinkBook 13x has a display size of 13.3".On the other hand, ThinkBook 16p Gen 2 16-inch AMD has a larger16.0" display.The total usable screen area of the ThinkBook 13x is 513cm² / 80inch² whereas the ThinkBook 16p Gen 2 16-inch AMD's total usable screen area is 742cm² / 115inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the ThinkBook 13x features a higher pixel density with 227 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Lenovo ThinkBook 13x

Avg: 13.0-13.9"

Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 2 16-inch AMD

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

Refresh Rate
Both ThinkBook 13x and ThinkBook 16p Gen 2 16-inch AMD offer the same refresh rate of 60 Hz.

Furthermore, the ThinkBook 16p Gen 2 16-inch AMD boasts a faster response time of 25.0 ms, reducing motion blur for fast-paced content.

Brightness
Both ThinkBook 13x and ThinkBook 16p Gen 2 16-inch AMD offer the same maximum brightness of 400 nits (cd/m²).

Brightness Comparison

Lenovo ThinkBook 13x

Avg: 13.0-13.9"

Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 2 16-inch AMD

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

Lenovo ThinkBook 13x vs Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 2 16-inch AMD Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Both laptops offer the same Wi-Fi standard (v6), ensuring fast and reliable wireless connections.

Below, you'll find a Wi-Fi Versions Table, along with their release dates and speeds, to provide a brief overview of its development.

Wi-Fi Versions and Speeds

Standard	Speed	Release Date	Network	Frequency Bands (GHz)
Wi-Fi 7	up to 40 Gbps (5 GB/s)	2023	802.11be	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6E	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2020	802.11ax	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2019	802.11ax	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 5	up to 6.93 Gbps (866.25 MB/s)	2014	802.11ac	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 4	up to 600 Mbps (75 MB/s)	2009	802.11n	2.4, 5

* Please note that the provided transfer rates are maximum theoretical values, and real-life performance may vary based on environmental factors.

USB
ThinkBook 16p Gen 2 16-inch AMD is equipped with 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports. ThinkBook 13x does not have USB-A ports.
Both ThinkBook 13x and ThinkBook 16p Gen 2 16-inch AMD have USB Type-C ports. ThinkBook 13x has 2x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports, while ThinkBook 16p Gen 2 16-inch AMD has 2x USB 3.2 USB Type-C ports.

Below, you'll find a table of USB ports, along with their release dates and speeds.
To mitigate the confusion caused by generation names, the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) suggests using marketing names like USB 5Gbps, USB 10Gbps, and so forth, based on their respective transfer rates.

USB Type and Speeds

USB Type	Version	Speed	Date	Other Features/Explanations
USB4	Gen 4 (2.0)	80 Gbps	2022	Also known as USB 80Gbps
USB4	Gen 3×2	40 Gbps	2019	Also known as USB 40Gbps
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2x2	20 Gbps	2019	Double the data transfer rates of Gen 2
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.1
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.0
USB 3.1	3.1 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2013	Faster data transfer rates
USB 3.0	3.1 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2010	SuperSpeed USB, improved data transfer rates
USB 2.0	2.0	480 Mbps	2000	High-speed data transfer
USB 1.0	1.0	1.5 Mbps	1996	Original USB standard

Thunderbolt
ThinkBook 13x is equipped with Thunderbolt 4 port. ThinkBook 16p Gen 2 16-inch AMD does not have Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
Neither ThinkBook 13x nor ThinkBook 16p Gen 2 16-inch AMD has an HDMI port for connecting to external monitors. Neither ThinkBook 13x nor ThinkBook 16p Gen 2 16-inch AMD has an HDMI port for connecting to external monitors.

Below, you'll find a comparison table detailing different HDMI versions, including their bandwidth, color depth, maximum resolution, and release dates. This information can be helpful in understanding the capabilities of each HDMI version and choosing the most suitable one for your needs.

HDMI Comparison Table

HDMI Version	Maximum Resolution	Bandwidth (Gbps)	Color Depth (bits)	Release Date
HDMI 2.1-2.1b	7680 x 4320 *(8K)* @ 60p 3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 120p	48.0	48	2017
HDMI 2.0-2.0b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 60p	18.0	48	2013
HDMI 1.4-1.4b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 30p	10.2	48	2009
HDMI 1.3-1.3a	2560 x 1440 @ 60p	10.2	48	2006
HDMI 1.0-1.2a	1920 x 1200 @ 60p	4.95	24	2002

* Please note that the provided resolution values represent the maximum supported resolution, and actual display quality may depend on other factors such as source content and connected devices.

SD Card Reader
ThinkBook 16p Gen 2 16-inch AMD is equipped with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards. ThinkBook 13x does not have an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both ThinkBook 13x and ThinkBook 16p Gen 2 16-inch AMD are equipped with a 3.5mm Audio Jack, providing seamless connection to headphones and speakers.

To summarize the connectivity and ports details, please refer to the table below to see them listed.

Connectivity and Ports
WiFi Standard (latest: v7)	v6	v6
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.2	v5.2
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	No	2x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	2x USB 4.0	2x USB 3.2
Thunderbolt (latest: 4)	Thunderbolt 4	No
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	No	No
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes	Yes
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	No	No
SD CardReader	No	Yes
Proprietary Charging Port	No	Yes