Lenovo IdeaPad Vibe 14 vs Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 3 (Intel)
39chipPerformancespec-basedchip39.8
41.2chipGraphicschip55.7
26.5Displayspec-based26.5
33.3Batteryspec-based42.7
77.8Portabilityspec-based53.6
2 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Vibe 142 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 3 (Intel)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Lenovo IdeaPad Vibe 14 scores 41.6 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 Vibe 14
- 36% lower thickness: 15.8 mm vs 24.8 mm
- 23% lower weight: 1.38 kg vs 1.78 kg
- Lower launch price: $799 vs $1,569
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 3 (Intel)
- Stronger graphics score: 56 vs 41
- 14% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 14 ″
- 14% higher capacity: 57 Wh vs 50 Wh
Display
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Vibe 14 | Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 3 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 16 ″+14% |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Vibe 14 | Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 3 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 | Intel Core Ultra 5 325 |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 840M (integrated) | Intel Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (SODIMM) | DDR5-5600 (2x SODIMM) |
| 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 Vibe 14 | Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 3 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 50 Wh | 57 Wh+14% |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Vibe 14 | Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 3 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.38 kg+23% | 1.78 kg |
| Thickness | 15.8 mm+36% | 24.8 mm |
| Material | Aluminum (top), aluminum or PC-ABS (bottom) | PC-ABS |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Vibe 14 | Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 3 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB-C (5Gbps, DisplayPort 1.2, USB PD 65-100W), 2x USB-A (5Gbps), HDMI 1.4, microSD card reader, 3.5mm combo audio jack | 2x 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-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (Wi-Fi 6 on some configurations) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 (5.3 with Wi-Fi 6) | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 5MP with privacy shutter (IR camera optional) | 720p HD or 5.0MP + IR camera with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | No fingerprint reader; optional IR camera for Windows Hello face unlock | Match-on-chip fingerprint reader in the power button (optional); IR camera for Windows Hello |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Vibe 14 | Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 3 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
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