Chuwi CoreBook X (2025) vs Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 2 (Intel)
41.6chipPerformancechip55.1
—Display29.8
28.3Battery42.7
75.2Portability53.4
2 spec wins — Chuwi CoreBook X (2025)2 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 2 (Intel)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Chuwi CoreBook X (2025) scores 45.8 against 45.7 for Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 2 (Intel). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Chuwi CoreBook X (2025) edges ahead in portability, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Chuwi CoreBook X (2025)
- Stronger portability score: 75 vs 53
- 30% lower thickness: 17.3 mm vs 24.8 mm
- 22% lower weight: 1.4 kg vs 1.79 kg
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 2 (Intel)
- Stronger performance score: 55 vs 42
- Stronger battery score: 43 vs 28
- 23% higher capacity: 57 Wh vs 46 Wh
- 14% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 14 ″
Display
| Spec | Chuwi CoreBook X (2025) | Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 2 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 16 ″+14% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS |
| Resolution | 2160x1440 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | — | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | — | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Chuwi CoreBook X (2025) | Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 2 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-13900HK | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H |
| Graphics | Intel Iris Xe Graphics (96EU) | Intel Arc 140T (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR4 | DDR5-5600 |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe SSD | NVMe SSD (M.2 2280, PCIe 4.0) |
Battery
| Spec | Chuwi CoreBook X (2025) | Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 2 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 46 Wh | 57 Wh+23% |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Chuwi CoreBook X (2025) | Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 2 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.4 kg+22% | 1.79 kg |
| Thickness | 17.3 mm+30% | 24.8 mm |
| Material | — | Plastic (PC-ABS) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Chuwi CoreBook X (2025) | Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 2 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB-C 3.0 (full-featured), 2x USB-A 3.0, HDMI 1.4, microSD card slot, 3.5mm audio jack, DC-in jack | 2x Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 (40Gbps, USB PD, DisplayPort 2.1), 3x USB-A (one USB 2.0, two 5Gbps with one always-on), HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K/60Hz), Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45), 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1MP | 5.0MP + IR camera with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | — | IR camera for Windows Hello face recognition, fingerprint reader in power button |
Software
| Spec | Chuwi CoreBook X (2025) | Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 2 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
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