Delivering gaming performance on par with the Apple M3 Pro, the ThinkPad Z16 Gen 2 presents a formidable option. However, the aging RDNA2 technology in its Radeon GPU raises eyebrows, especially when considering the steep $1600+ price tag. The saving grace lies in the speedy Ryzen 9 Pro Zen 4 CPU and the stunning 4K OLED touchscreen.
Our detailed review centers on the top-tier model, featuring the Ryzen 9 Pro 7940HS, Radeon RX 6550M, OLED touchscreen, and a substantial 64 GB of RAM, all priced at around $2600 USD. If budget constraints come into play, the lower-tier options kick off with the Ryzen 5 Pro 7640HS, integrated graphics, and a 1200p IPS display at a more approachable $1600. Positioned as a semi-professional multimedia and content creator laptop, the ThinkPad Z16 stands out with its use of Ryzen Pro CPUs, setting it apart from the standard non-Pro alternatives.
For those exploring alternatives, consider high-end 16-inch content creator laptops like the MSI Creator Z16P, Apple MacBook Pro 16, Asus Vivobook Pro 16X, or the Dell XPS series. Each brings its unique strengths to the table, offering diverse options in this competitive segment.
Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 2 (ThinkPad Z16 Series) Specifications:
Processor: AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS, 8 cores, 4 - 5.2 GHz, 82 W PL2 / Short Burst, 64 W PL1 / Sustained, Phoenix-HS (Zen 4)
Graphics Adapter: AMD Radeon RX 6550M, 4 GB VRAM, Memory: 1065 MHz, 60 W TDP, GDDR6, 31.0.14058.13002, Switchable Graphics
Memory: 64 GB LPDDR5 6400 MHz, 18-15-17-34, Quad Channel
Display: 16.00 inch 16:10, 3840 x 2400 pixels, 283 PPI, 10-point capacitive, Samsung ATNA60YV04-0, OLED, glossy: yes, HDR, 60 Hz
Mainboard: AMD Promontory/Bixby FCH
Storage: Kioxia XG8 KXG8AZNV1T02, 1024 GB
Weight: 1.841 kg (4.06 pounds), Power Supply: 502 g (1.11 pounds)
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