Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 8 (Intel) vs Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (Intel)
55.2Performance36.7
23.3Display35.1
34.5Battery62.7
76.1Portability62.5
5 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 8 (Intel)5 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (Intel)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 8 (Intel) scores 46.4 against 46.7 for Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (Intel). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (Intel) edges ahead in battery and display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 8 (Intel)
- Stronger performance score: 55 vs 37
- Stronger portability score: 76 vs 63
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 62% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 14,990 vs 9,276
- 22% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,925 vs 2,390
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (Intel)
- Stronger display score: 35 vs 23
- Stronger battery score: 63 vs 35
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 75% higher Web browsing endurance: 12.8 h vs 7.3 h
- 42% higher capacity: 64 Wh vs 45 Wh
Display
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 8 (Intel) | Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 16 ″+14% |
| Panel type | IPS (WUXGA, anti-glare) | IPS (anti-glare, non-touch, VRR) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 400 nits+33% |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 8 (Intel) | Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H | Intel Core Ultra 5 225U |
| Graphics | Intel Arc 140T Graphics (integrated) | Intel Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 (SO-DIMM, 2 slots) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD (M.2 2242, PCIe 4.0 x4; second M.2 2280 slot free) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2242, second M.2 2280 slot) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 8 (Intel) | Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,925+22%Top 27% | 2,390Bottom 15% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,990+62%Top 33% | 9,276Bottom 8% |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 8 (Intel) | Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 45 Wh | 64 Wh+42% |
| Web browsing endurance | 7.3 h | 12.8 h+75% |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 8 (Intel) | Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.36 kg+18% | 1.65 kg |
| Thickness | 17.5 mm+17% | 21.2 mm |
| Material | Aluminum (top), PC-ABS (bottom) | Aluminum top and bottom (PC-ABS bottom on some configurations) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 8 (Intel) | Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB-C (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), RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, SD card reader, 3.5mm combo jack | 1x Thunderbolt 4 (USB4 40Gbps, USB PD, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-C 20Gbps (PD, DP 1.4, optional), 1x USB-A 10Gbps (always-on), 1x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K/60Hz), RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 7 on some configurations) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR with privacy shutter | 1080p with IR and privacy shutter (5MP or 720p on some configurations) |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader (power button), IR camera for Windows Hello | Fingerprint reader in power button and IR face unlock (both optional) |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 8 (Intel) | Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) |
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