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Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 14IWC11 vs Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 3 (Intel)

Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 14IWC11
41.5Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 3 (Intel)
41.7Inno Score
34.4chipPerformancespec-basedchip39.8
40.6chipGraphicschip55.7
26.5Displayspec-based26.5
46.7Batteryspec-based42.7
70.8Portabilityspec-based53.6
3 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 14IWC111 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 3 (Intel)

InnoReviews verdict

This one is close to a dead heat: Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 14IWC11 scores 41.5 against 41.7 for Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 3 (Intel). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 3 (Intel) edges ahead in graphics, or by price.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 14IWC11

  • 30% lower thickness: 17.4 mm vs 24.8 mm
  • 14% lower weight: 1.54 kg vs 1.78 kg

Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 3 (Intel)

  • Stronger graphics score: 56 vs 41
  • 14% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 14 ″

Display

Display comparison: Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 14IWC11 versus Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 3 (Intel)
SpecLenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 14IWC11Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 3 (Intel)
Screen size14 ″16 ″+14%
Panel typeIPS (touch)IPS LCD
Resolution1920x12001920x1200
Refresh rate60 Hz60 Hz
Peak brightness400 nits400 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 14IWC11 versus Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 3 (Intel)
SpecLenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 14IWC11Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 3 (Intel)
ProcessorIntel Core 5 315Intel Core Ultra 5 325
GraphicsIntel Graphics (integrated)Intel Graphics (integrated)
RAM16 GB16 GB
RAM typeDDR5-5600 (SODIMM)DDR5-5600 (2x SODIMM)
Storage512 GB512 GB
Storage typeNVMe SSD (M.2 2242, PCIe 4.0)NVMe SSD (M.2 2280, PCIe 4.0 x4)

Battery

Battery comparison: Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 14IWC11 versus Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 3 (Intel)
SpecLenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 14IWC11Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 3 (Intel)
Capacity60 Wh+5%57 Wh
Charging65 W65 W

Design

Design comparison: Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 14IWC11 versus Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 3 (Intel)
SpecLenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 14IWC11Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 3 (Intel)
Weight1.54 kg+14%1.78 kg
Thickness17.4 mm+30%24.8 mm
MaterialAluminum (top), PC-ABS + 40% glass fiber (bottom)PC-ABS

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 14IWC11 versus Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 3 (Intel)
SpecLenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 14IWC11Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 3 (Intel)
Ports2x USB-C (5Gbps, USB PD 45-65W, DisplayPort 1.2), 2x USB-A (5Gbps, one always-on), HDMI 1.4b, microSD card reader, 3.5mm combo audio jack2x USB-C (Thunderbolt 4, USB PD, DisplayPort 2.1), 3x USB-A (2x 5Gbps, one of them always-on; 1x USB 2.0), HDMI 2.1 (4K/60Hz), Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45), 3.5mm combo audio jack
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6 or Wi-Fi 7 (by configuration)Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.45.4
Webcam1080p + IR, with privacy shutter720p HD or 5.0MP + IR camera with privacy shutter
BiometricsIR camera for Windows Hello face recognition; no fingerprint readerMatch-on-chip fingerprint reader in the power button (optional); IR camera for Windows Hello

Software

Software comparison: Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 14IWC11 versus Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 3 (Intel)
SpecLenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 14IWC11Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 3 (Intel)
Operating systemWindows 11 HomeWindows 11 Pro

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