Lenovo Prima 14 IWC vs Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 8 (IRL)
27.7chipPerformancechip35.9
23.3Display23.3
29.3Battery26.7
72.6Portability65.9
2 spec wins — Lenovo Prima 14 IWC4 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 8 (IRL)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Lenovo Prima 14 IWC scores 35 against 36.1 for Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 8 (IRL). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 8 (IRL) edges ahead in performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Prima 14 IWC
- Stronger portability score: 73 vs 66
- 19% lower weight: 1.37 kg vs 1.7 kg
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 8 (IRL)
- Stronger performance score: 36 vs 28
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
- 100% higher storage: 512 GB vs 256 GB
- 14% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 14 ″
- 12% lower thickness: 17.5 mm vs 19.9 mm
Display
| Spec | Lenovo Prima 14 IWC | Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 8 (IRL) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 16 ″+14% |
| Panel type | IPS (TN on base SKU) | IPS (anti-glare) |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo Prima 14 IWC | Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 8 (IRL) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 3 304 | Intel Core 5 210H |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics | Intel Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (SODIMM) | DDR5-5600 (2x 8GB SODIMM) |
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2242) | NVMe SSD (M.2 2242, PCIe 4.0 x4) |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo Prima 14 IWC | Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 8 (IRL) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 47 Wh+4% | 45 Wh |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo Prima 14 IWC | Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 8 (IRL) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.37 kg+19% | 1.7 kg |
| Thickness | 19.9 mm | 17.5 mm+12% |
| Material | PC-ABS (top and bottom) | Aluminum (top), PC-ABS plastic (bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo Prima 14 IWC | Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 8 (IRL) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB-A (5Gbps), 2x USB-C (5Gbps, PD 45-65W, DP1.2), 1x HDMI 1.4b, Ethernet (RJ-45), 3.5mm audio | 1x Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 (40Gbps, USB PD, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-C (10Gbps, USB PD, DisplayPort 1.4), 2x USB-A (5Gbps, one always-on), HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K/60Hz), Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45), SD card reader, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 720p | 1080p IR camera with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | None | Fingerprint reader (power button) and IR camera for Windows Hello |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo Prima 14 IWC | Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 8 (IRL) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home Single Language | Windows 11 Pro |
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