Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 14IWC11 vs Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 5 (Intel)
34.4chipPerformancechip39.8
26.5Display26.5
46.7Battery46.7
70.8Portability59.5
2 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 14IWC111 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 5 (Intel)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 14IWC11 scores 41.7 against 41.5 for Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 5 (Intel). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 14IWC11 edges ahead in portability, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 14IWC11
- Stronger portability score: 71 vs 60
- 27% lower thickness: 17.4 mm vs 23.8 mm
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 5 (Intel)
- Stronger performance score: 40 vs 34
- 14% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 14 ″
Display
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 14IWC11 | Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 5 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 16 ″+14% |
| Panel type | IPS (touch) | IPS (WUXGA, anti-glare, non-touch) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 14IWC11 | Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 5 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 5 315 | Intel Core Ultra 5 325 |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (integrated) | Intel Graphics (integrated, 4 Xe3 cores) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (SODIMM) | LPDDR5X-6800 (LPCAMM2 module, replaceable) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD (M.2 2242, PCIe 4.0) | NVMe SSD (M.2 2280, PCIe 4.0 x4) |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 14IWC11 | Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 5 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 60 Wh | 60 Wh |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 14IWC11 | Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 5 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.54 kg+6% | 1.63 kg |
| Thickness | 17.4 mm+27% | 23.8 mm |
| Material | Aluminum (top), PC-ABS + 40% glass fiber (bottom) | Aluminum (top), carbon-fiber-reinforced polycarbonate (bottom) on WLAN models |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 14IWC11 | Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 5 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x 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 jack | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB PD 15-100W, 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; optional smart card reader and nano-SIM slot (WWAN models) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 or Wi-Fi 7 (by configuration) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR, with privacy shutter | 5MP with privacy shutter (IR camera optional) |
| Biometrics | IR camera for Windows Hello face recognition; no fingerprint reader | Optional fingerprint reader (power button) and IR camera for Windows Hello |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 14IWC11 | Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 5 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
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