Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 vs Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga Comparison

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Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 vs Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 and ThinkBook 14s Yoga, two laptops by Lenovo. Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 was introduced to market in February 2023 and Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga was launched in September 2020. As you can see, ThinkBook 14s Yoga is 3 years older than ThinkBook 16p Gen 4. Let's see if this age difference between two laptops makes a big difference.

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ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 and ThinkBook 14s Yoga 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 16p Gen 4 and Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 Key Specs

Launched in February 2023
16.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i5 13500H
GPU: GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile 6GB
8GB Ram
354.6 x 255 x 19.9 mm (13.96 x 10.04 x 0.78 inches)
Weight: 2.2 kg (4.85 lbs)

Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga Key Specs

Launched in September 2020
14.0" Touchscreen - IPS LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i3 1115G4
GPU: Intel UHD Graphics Xe G4
8GB Ram
320 x 216 x 16.9 mm (12.6 x 8.5 x 0.67 inches)
Weight: 1.5 kg (3.31 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 and ThinkBook 14s Yoga compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 over Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga

Screen-to-Body Ratio	~82.1% vs ~78.1%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	5 mm vs 5.1 mm	0.1 mm thinner bezels
Display Size	16 inches vs 14 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Screen PPI	189 ppi vs 157 ppi	More pixels per inch
Screen Resolution	2560 x 1600 pixels vs 1920 x 1080 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
Screen Type	Matte vs Glossy	potentially less reflections on screen
sRGB Color Space	100% vs 89%	Wider sRGB Color Space Coverage
Max Brightness	400 nits vs 300 nits	Brighter Screen
GPU Fabrication Process	4 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation GPU
GPU FLOPS	8.8 TFLOPS vs 0.84 TFLOPS	Dedicated GPU unit
GPU Type	Dedicated vs Integrated	Faster RAM Type
RAM Type	DDR5 vs DDR4	Higher RAM potential
Max Total RAM	32 GB vs 24 GB	Faster RAM
RAM BUS	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Bluetooth	v5.2 vs v5.1	Higher Resolution Camera
Webcam Resolution	1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720	Better HDMI connectivity
HDMI Version	2.1 vs 2.0	Fast way to input numbers
Numeric Pad	Yes vs No	Larger Touchpad Area
Touchpad Size	13.5 x 8.0 cm vs 10.5 x 7.0 cm

Reasons to choose Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga over Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4

Weight	1.50 kg vs 2.20 kg	0.7 kg lighter
2-in-1 Design	Yes vs No	Use like a tablet
Touch Screen	Yes vs No	Interact with your fingers

Common Strengths of Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga and Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4

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
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the RAM size
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	v6E vs v6	Fast and Reliable Wi-Fi Connections
Bluetooth Standard	v5.2 vs v5.1	Fast and Reliable Bluetooth Connections
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes vs Yes	Easy Login with Fingerprint Sensor
Thunderbolt Port	v4 vs v4	Fast data and power transfer via Thunderbolt Port
HDMI Output	1x HDMI 2.1 vs 1x HDMI 2.1	Connect to External Displays via HDMI cable
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Built-in SD Card Reader	Yes vs Yes	Read & Write SD Cards
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 vs Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 and the Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga.

Physical Specs
Weight	2.2 kg (4.85 lbs)	1.5 kg (3.31 lbs)
Surface Area	904 cm2 (140.2 inches2)	691 cm2 (107.1 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~82.1%	~78.1%
Side Bezel Thickness	~5 mm	~5.1 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.14 kg/inch	0.11 kg/inch
	0.308 lbs/inch	0.242 lbs/inch
Colors	Gray	Silver, Blue
Cover Opening Angle	180Â°	360Â°

Comparison of the Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 and the Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga External Dimensions

Weight

ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 weighs 2.2 kg (4.85 lbs), whereas the ThinkBook 14s Yoga weighs 1.5 kg (3.31 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 16p Gen 4 2.20 kg

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 2.07 kg

Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga 1.50 kg

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 1.42 kg

Thickness Comparison

Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 19.90 mm

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 20.35 mm

Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga 16.90 mm

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 17.12 mm

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 16p Gen 4 is 0.14 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga is 0.11 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 16p Gen 4 vs Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core i5 13500H Intel Core i7 13700H Intel Core i9 13900H	Intel Core i3 1115G4 Intel Core i5 1135G7 Intel Core i7 1165G7
Base Frequency	2.6 GHz	1.7-3.0 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.7 GHz	4.1 GHz
Number of Cores	12	2
Number of Threads	16	4
L3 Cache	18 MB	6 MB
Integrated GPU	Intel Iris Xe Graphics (80EU)	Intel UHD Graphics Xe G4
CPU Fabrication Process	10 nm	10 nm
Geekbench 5 (Single)	1730	1264
Geekbench 5 (Multi)	11090	2563
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1816	1330
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	14071	3144

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 16p Gen 4 and Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga.

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

Laptops with: Intel Core i5 13500H

Laptops with: Intel Core i3 1115G4

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile 6GB GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile 8GB	Intel UHD Graphics Xe G4
Base Clock Frequency	1455 MHz	300 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1755 MHz	1100 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	50 W	15 W
Nvidia Optimus	Yes, Advanced Optimus
Type	Dedicated	Integrated
FLOPS	8.986 TFLOPS	844.8 GFLOPS
Memory Size	6 GB	System Shared
Memory Type	GDDR6	System Shared
Memory Bus	96 bit	System Shared
Memory Speed	2000 MHz 16 Gbps effective	System Shared
Shading Units Cores	2560	384
TMUs	80	24
ROPs	48	12

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 16p Gen 4 has a FLOPS value of 8.8 TFLOPS whereas the Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga ' has a FLOPS value of 0.84 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	8GB 16GB 32GB	8GB 16GB 24GB
Memory Bus	1x8 GB	2x4 GB
RAM Clock	4800 MHz	3200 MHz
RAM Type	DDR5	DDR4
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Max RAM Size	32 GB	24 GB
Total Slots	2	2
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)

Both laptops, the ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 and the ThinkBook 14s Yoga, 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 16p Gen 4	Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga
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	80 Wh	60 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Po	Li-Po
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	Yes	Yes
USB Power Delivery	Yes	Yes
Charging Port Position	Left, Bottom	Left
Charge Power	230 W	65 W

Moreover, the ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 boasts a larger battery capacity of 80 Wh, offering extended usage time compared to the ThinkBook 14s Yoga's60 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 80 Wh

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 74.15 Wh

Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga 60 Wh

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 55.79 Wh

STORAGE
Both laptops, the ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 and the ThinkBook 14s Yoga have similar max. storage capacities of 1 TB, allowing for ample space to store files and applications.

Storage Options	512 GB, 1 TB	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	2	2
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 16p Gen 4 vs Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 and Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga 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 16p Gen 4 has a display size of 16.0".On the other hand, ThinkBook 14s Yoga has a smaller 14.0" display.The total usable screen area of the ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 is 742cm² / 115inch² whereas the ThinkBook 14s Yoga's total usable screen area is 540cm² / 84inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 features a higher pixel density with 189 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 189 PPI

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 169 PPI

Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga 157 PPI

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 173 PPI

Refresh Rate
Both ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 and ThinkBook 14s Yoga offer the same refresh rate of 60 Hz.

Brightness
The ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 offers a higher maximum brightness of 400 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 400 nits

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 413 nits

Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga 300 nits

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 383 nits

Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 vs Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 features a more advanced Wi-Fi standard v6E, providing faster and more reliable wireless connections compared to ThinkBook 14s Yoga (v6).

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
Both ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 and ThinkBook 14s Yoga feature 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 and ThinkBook 14s Yoga feature 2x USB 4.0 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
Both ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 and ThinkBook 14s Yoga are equipped with Thunderbolt 4 ports.

HDMI
Both ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 and ThinkBook 14s Yoga feature an HDMI port. ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 offers 1x HDMI 2.1, while ThinkBook 14s Yoga offers 1x HDMI 2.0.

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
Both ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 and ThinkBook 14s Yoga come with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards.

Audio Jack
Both ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 and ThinkBook 14s Yoga 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)	v6E	v6
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.2	v5.1
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	2x USB 3.2	2x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	2x USB 4.0	2x USB 4.0
Thunderbolt (latest: 4)	Thunderbolt 4	Thunderbolt 4
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.1	1x HDMI 2.0
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	Yes	Yes
Proprietary Charging Port	Yes	No