Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 2 (AMD) vs Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 6 (Intel)
50.3chipPerformancespec-based38.2
53.3chipGraphicschip46.2
26.5Displayspec-based26.5
42.7Batteryspec-based39.6
53.4Portabilityspec-based87.2
3 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 2 (AMD)2 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 6 (Intel)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 2 (AMD) scores 44.6 against 44.6 for Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 6 (Intel). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 2 (AMD) edges ahead in graphics, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 2 (AMD)
- Stronger graphics score: 53 vs 46
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 20% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 13.3 ″
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 6 (Intel)
- 46% lower weight: 0.96 kg vs 1.79 kg
- 27% lower thickness: 18.2 mm vs 24.8 mm
Display
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 2 (AMD) | Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+20% | 13.3 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS (anti-glare, non-touch) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 2 (AMD) | Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 | Intel Core Ultra 5 225U |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 860M (integrated) | Intel Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SODIMM) | LPDDR5X-8400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD (M.2 2280, PCIe 4.0 x4) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2280) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 2 (AMD) | Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,460Bottom 19% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 10,734Bottom 15% |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 2 (AMD) | Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 57 Wh+4% | 55 Wh |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 2 (AMD) | Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.79 kg | 0.96 kg+46% |
| Thickness | 24.8 mm | 18.2 mm+27% |
| Material | PC-ABS | Carbon-fiber top cover with aluminum or magnesium bottom (varies by configuration) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 2 (AMD) | Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB-C (Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40Gbps, USB PD, DisplayPort), 2x USB-A (5Gbps, one always-on), 1x USB-A (USB 2.0), HDMI 2.1, Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45), 3.5mm combo audio jack | 2x USB-C (Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40Gbps, USB PD, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-A (5Gbps, always-on), HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K/60Hz), 3.5mm combo jack; optional nano-SIM slot and smart card reader |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 7 on some configurations) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 720p HD or 5.0MP + IR camera with privacy shutter | 5MP + IR with privacy shutter (5MP without IR on some configurations) |
| Biometrics | Match-on-chip fingerprint reader in the power button (optional); IR camera for Windows Hello | Fingerprint reader in power button and IR camera for Windows Hello (both optional) |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 2 (AMD) | Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) |
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