Dell Pro Rugged 13 vs Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 4 (Intel)
36.4chipPerformancespec-basedchip42.4
46.8chipGraphicschip47.6
88.6Displayspec-based26.5
38Batteryspec-based81.3
32Portabilityspec-based52.1
1 spec wins — Dell Pro Rugged 135 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 4 (Intel)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Dell Pro Rugged 13 scores 48.7 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 Dell Pro Rugged 13
- 250% higher Peak brightness: 1,400 nits vs 400 nits
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 4 (Intel)
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 61% higher capacity: 86 Wh vs 54 Wh
- 36% lower thickness: 23.5 mm vs 36.5 mm
- 21% lower weight: 1.89 kg vs 2.4 kg
- 20% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 13.3 ″
- Lower launch price: $1,623 vs $5,107
Display
| Spec | Dell Pro Rugged 13 | Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 4 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.3 ″ | 16 ″+20% |
| Panel type | WVA touchscreen, anti-glare | IPS (WUXGA, anti-glare, touch) |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | — | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,400 nits+250% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Dell Pro Rugged 13 | Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 4 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 165U | Intel Core Ultra 7 255U |
| Graphics | Intel integrated graphics | Intel Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5x-6400 (onboard) | DDR5-5600 (SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2280) |
Battery
| Spec | Dell Pro Rugged 13 | Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 4 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 54 Wh | 86 Wh+61% |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell Pro Rugged 13 | Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 4 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.4 kg | 1.89 kg+21% |
| Thickness | 36.5 mm | 23.5 mm+36% |
| Material | — | Carbon-fiber-reinforced polycarbonate |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell Pro Rugged 13 | Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 4 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x Thunderbolt 4 USB-C (Power Delivery), optional second Thunderbolt 4 USB-C, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (one with PowerShare), HDMI 2.1, RJ45 1GbE, RS-232 serial, microSD, headset jack, optional smart-card reader | 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 7 optional) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | FHD RGB with IR | 5MP + IR with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader (optional), IR face recognition | Fingerprint reader (in power button), IR camera for Windows Hello face recognition |
Software
| Spec | Dell Pro Rugged 13 | Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 4 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
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