Chuwi CoreBook Air (Core Ultra 5 226V) vs Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 4 (Intel)
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38.2chipPerformancespec-basedchip42.4
59chipGraphicschip47.6
40Displayspec-based26.5
40Batteryspec-based81.3
81.8Portabilityspec-based52.1
3 spec wins — Chuwi CoreBook Air (Core Ultra 5 226V)4 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 4 (Intel)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Chuwi CoreBook Air (Core Ultra 5 226V) scores 48.5 against 48.6 for Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 4 (Intel). Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Chuwi CoreBook Air (Core Ultra 5 226V)
- Stronger graphics score: 59 vs 48
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 37% lower weight: 1.2 kg vs 1.89 kg
- 29% lower thickness: 16.8 mm vs 23.5 mm
- Lower launch price: $799 vs $1,623
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 4 (Intel)
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 56% higher capacity: 86 Wh vs 55 Wh
- 14% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 14 ″
Display
| Spec | Chuwi CoreBook Air (Core Ultra 5 226V) | Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 4 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 16 ″+14% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS (WUXGA, anti-glare, touch) |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | — | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Chuwi CoreBook Air (Core Ultra 5 226V) | Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 4 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 5 226V | Intel Core Ultra 7 255U |
| Graphics | Intel Arc 130V | Intel Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | DDR5-5600 (SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2280) |
Battery
| Spec | Chuwi CoreBook Air (Core Ultra 5 226V) | Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 4 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 55 Wh | 86 Wh+56% |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Chuwi CoreBook Air (Core Ultra 5 226V) | Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 4 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.2 kg+37% | 1.89 kg |
| Thickness | 16.8 mm+29% | 23.5 mm |
| Material | Anodized aluminum alloy | Carbon-fiber-reinforced polycarbonate |
Connectivity
| Spec | Chuwi CoreBook Air (Core Ultra 5 226V) | Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 4 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, 40Gbps), 3x USB-A, HDMI 2.0 (4K@60Hz), 3.5mm audio jack | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB4 40Gbps, USB PD up to 100W, DisplayPort 2.1), 2x USB-A (5Gbps, one always-on), HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K/60Hz), Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45), 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 2MP Full HD with privacy shutter | 5MP + IR with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | — | Fingerprint reader (in power button), IR camera for Windows Hello face recognition |
Software
| Spec | Chuwi CoreBook Air (Core Ultra 5 226V) | Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 4 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
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