Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (Intel) vs Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 10 Aura Edition
VS
36.7Performance45.9
35.1Display29.8
62.7Battery42.7
62.5Portability76.8
4 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (Intel)6 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 10 Aura Edition
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (Intel) scores 46.7 against 46.7 for Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 10 Aura Edition. 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 ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (Intel)
- Stronger display score: 35 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 63 vs 43
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 14% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 14 ″
- Lower launch price: $923 vs $2,199
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 10 Aura Edition
- Stronger performance score: 46 vs 37
- Stronger portability score: 77 vs 63
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 25% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 400 nits
- 21% lower weight: 1.3 kg vs 1.65 kg
Display
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (Intel) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 10 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (anti-glare, non-touch, VRR) | IPS (WUXGA, anti-glare, touch) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 500 nits+25% |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (Intel) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 10 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 5 225U | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (integrated) | Intel Arc Graphics 140V |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (SO-DIMM, 2 slots) | LPDDR5X-8533 (on-package) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2242, second M.2 2280 slot) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2280) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (Intel) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 10 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,390Bottom 15% | 2,780+16%Top 50% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 9,276Bottom 8% | 11,069+19%Bottom 21% |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (Intel) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 10 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 64 Wh+12% | 57 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 12.8 h | — |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (Intel) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 10 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.65 kg | 1.3 kg+21% |
| Thickness | 21.2 mm | 18.3 mm+13% |
| Material | Aluminum top and bottom (PC-ABS bottom on some configurations) | Aluminum (top and bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (Intel) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 10 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 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 | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB4 40Gbps, USB PD, DisplayPort 2.1), 2x USB-A (5Gbps, one always-on), HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K/60Hz), 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 7 on some configurations) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p with IR and privacy shutter (5MP or 720p on some configurations) | FHD 1080p + IR with privacy shutter (8MP + IR optional) |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader in power button and IR face unlock (both optional) | Fingerprint reader (in keyboard key), IR camera for Windows Hello face recognition |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (Intel) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 10 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) | Windows 11 Pro |
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