Lenovo IdeaPad Vibe 15 vs Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 4 (Intel)
39chipPerformancechip42.4
38.4Display26.5
53.3Battery81.3
75.1Portability52.1
4 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Vibe 154 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 4 (Intel)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Lenovo IdeaPad Vibe 15 scores 48.5 against 48.8 for Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 4 (Intel). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 4 (Intel) edges ahead in battery and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad Vibe 15
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 27
- Stronger portability score: 75 vs 52
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 33% lower thickness: 15.8 mm vs 23.5 mm
- 25% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 400 nits
- Lower launch price: $700 vs $1,623
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 4 (Intel)
- Stronger performance score: 42 vs 39
- Stronger battery score: 81 vs 53
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 32% higher capacity: 86 Wh vs 65 Wh
Display
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Vibe 15 | Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 4 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.3 ″ | 16 ″+5% |
| Panel type | OLED | IPS (WUXGA, anti-glare, touch) |
| Resolution | 2160x1352 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+25% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Vibe 15 | Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 4 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 | Intel Core Ultra 7 255U |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 840M (integrated) | Intel Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (SODIMM) | DDR5-5600 (SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD (M.2 2242, PCIe 4.0) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2280) |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Vibe 15 | Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 4 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 65 Wh | 86 Wh+32% |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Vibe 15 | Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 4 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.47 kg+22% | 1.89 kg |
| Thickness | 15.8 mm+33% | 23.5 mm |
| Material | Aluminium top, aluminium or PC-ABS bottom | Carbon-fiber-reinforced polycarbonate |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Vibe 15 | Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 4 (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 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 7 (Wi-Fi 6 on some configurations) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 (5.3 with Wi-Fi 6) | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 5MP with privacy shutter (IR camera optional) | 5MP + IR with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | No fingerprint reader; optional IR camera for Windows Hello face unlock | Fingerprint reader (in power button), IR camera for Windows Hello face recognition |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Vibe 15 | Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 4 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
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