Lenovo launches the ThinkPad Z13 / Z16 Gen 2 laptops in China, starting at 10,999 Yuan ($1,538)

Soumyakanti — Wed, 27 Dec 2023 10:53:31 +0000

Lenovo has recently launched its ThinkPad Z series laptops in China, which include the ThinkPad Z13 Gen 2 and ThinkPad Z16 Gen 2 models. These laptops were initially showcased at MWC 2023 and are currently available for purchase in the Chinese market.

Specifications and Pricing

Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 2 starts at 10,999 Yuan ($1,538) and features an AMD R7 Pro 7840U processor for high-performance computing. It’s impressively lightweight at 1.24kg and slim at 13.99mm, emphasizing portability without compromising performance.

In terms of display, the Z13 laptop is equipped with a 13-inch 2.8K OLED panel, offering a resolution of 2880 x 1800. This high-quality display supports a 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, a brightness level of 400 nits, and 10-point touch control.

As for the ThinkPad Z16 Gen 2, it is priced higher at 14,999 Yuan ($2,098). This model steps up with an AMD R7 Pro 7840HS processor, coupled with an RX 6550M dedicated graphics card. It is slightly heavier and bulkier than the Z13, weighing 1.84kg with a thickness of 15.8mm, but offers a more robust set of features for users who need more power and a larger screen.

The Z16’s display is a standout, featuring a larger 16-inch WQUXGA 4K OLED panel with a higher resolution of 3840 x 2400. Like the Z13, it also supports the 100% DCI-P3 color gamut and 400 nits brightness, along with 10-point touch control.

Both laptops come equipped with 32GB LPDDR5X-6400 memory and a 1TB SSD, ensuring fast and efficient storage and multitasking capabilities. The Z13 includes dual USB4 ports and an audio interface, while the Z16 adds to this with an additional USB-C port and an SD card slot.

Both laptops prioritize security with facial recognition and fingerprint scanning. Additionally, both laptops incorporate eco-friendly materials and manufacturing processes, making them environmentally responsible choices.

Both models also focus on enhancing the videoconferencing experience, with FHD infrared cameras and AI-based audio for crisp and clear online meetings. They also meet the US Department of Defense’s MIL-STD 810H standards, assuring their durability and reliability in tough conditions.

Lenovo Thinkpad Z13 & Z16 Gen 2 Laptops Unveiled With AMD Ryzen 7000 CPUs, TIO Gen 5 Monitors Tag Along

Sudhanshu — Mon, 27 Feb 2023 10:42:31 +0000

At the ongoing Mobile World Congress 2023 event, Lenovo has unveiled a bunch of new tech and also refreshed some of its devices. The ThinkPad Z13 & Z16 have also been refreshed with the most cutting-edge hardware from AMD. Alongside these laptops, the brand has also unveiled the Lenovo ThinkCentre TIO Gen 5 monitor, which is essentially an all-in-one pc packed into a small form factor.

ThinkPad Z13 Gen 2 & Z16 Gen 2 specs

The two laptops obviously differ in display sizes, but other than that there is not much difference in terms of specifications. The three display options available are WUXGA (1,920 x 1,200) IPS LCD, WQXGA (2.8K) OLED (Z13 Gen 2), and WQUXGA (4K) OLED (Z16 Gen 2). All of the display options feature a peak brightness of 400 nits and offer touchscreen capabilities. The ThinkPad Z16 Gen 2 has a larger battery capacity of 72 Wh compared to the ThinkPad Z13 Gen 2’s 51.5 Wh battery. Both laptops are powered by AMD’s Ryzen 7000 laptop processors, though the specific models are not specified.

The integrated Radeon GPU is the only graphics option, but the ThinkPad Z16 Gen 2 can be configured with a dedicated Radeon RX 6500M. Both laptops have similar I/O options, including USB 4.0 ports, a 3.5 mm combo audio jack, and an SD card reader. The ThinkPad Z16 Gen 2 also has a USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C port, while the ThinkPad Z13 Gen 2 offers an optional 4G LTE modem. Both laptops support up to 2 TB solid-state storage and 64 GB of LPDDR5x RAM and include FHD webcams with a privacy shutter and Windows Hello support.

ThinkCentre TIO Gen 5 monitos

The ThinkCentre Tiny-in-One (TIO) Gen 5 monitors are available in two sizes: 21.5-inch and 23.8-inch. They use an FHD (1,920 x 1,080) IPS LCD panel, which offers optional touch functionality, a 60 Hz refresh rate, and a 6 ms response time (4 ms in Extreme Mode). These monitors provide 99% coverage of the sRGB color gamut and have a peak brightness of 250 nits (225 nits for the touch-enabled version).

The TIO Gen 5 monitor features a three-in-one connector that allows it to be connected to existing Lenovo Tiny desktop units, including the ThinkCentre M small-form-factor desktops. In terms of connectivity, it includes one HDMI 1.4 port, one DP 1.4 port, two USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A ports, and one USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-B port. The monitor also has an integrated 1080p webcam on top of the screen, and at the back, there are dual Kensington lock slots and a navigation button inspired by the ThinkPad track point. Two 3 Watt speakers are located at the bottom of the screen.

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