Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 8 (IRL) vs Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel)
35.9chipPerformance32.1
23.3Display23.3
26.7Battery29.3
65.9Portability72.8
2 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 8 (IRL)2 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 8 (IRL) scores 36.1 against 36.6 for Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel) edges ahead in portability and battery, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 8 (IRL)
- Stronger performance score: 36 vs 32
- 14% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 14 ″
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel)
- Stronger portability score: 73 vs 66
- 16% lower weight: 1.42 kg vs 1.7 kg
Display
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 8 (IRL) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (anti-glare) | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 8 (IRL) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 5 210H | Intel Core Ultra 7 155U |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (integrated) | Intel Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x 8GB SODIMM) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD (M.2 2242, PCIe 4.0 x4) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 M.2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 8 (IRL) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,245Bottom 5% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 8,311Bottom 4% |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 8 (IRL) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 45 Wh | 47 Wh+4% |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 8 (IRL) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.7 kg | 1.42 kg+16% |
| Thickness | 17.5 mm+6% | 18.6 mm |
| Material | Aluminum (top), PC-ABS plastic (bottom) | Aluminum top, PC-ABS bottom (aluminum bottom on some models) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 8 (IRL) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 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 | USB-A 5Gbps, USB-A 10Gbps, USB-C 20Gbps (PD 3.0, DisplayPort 1.4), Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.1, Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 / 6E (configuration dependent) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 / 5.3 (configuration dependent) |
| Webcam | 1080p IR camera with privacy shutter | 720p or 1080p (optional IR) with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader (power button) and IR camera for Windows Hello | Optional fingerprint reader in power button; optional IR camera (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 8 (IRL) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home / Pro |
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