Huawei Matebook D16 vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6 IRL (21KH)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Huawei Matebook D16 and Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6 IRL (21KH). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Huawei Matebook D16 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Huawei Matebook D16 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

affordable price point

cooling system efficiency

expandable storage options

decent build quality

heavyweight design

average battery life

dim display

limited color accuracy

Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6 IRL (21KH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6 IRL (21KH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful intel processor

high-resolution display

solid build quality

good battery life

fast ssd storage

heavier than competitors

limited color options

noisy under load

expensive base model

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Huawei Matebook D16 and Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6 IRL (21KH)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
85 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Huawei Matebook D16 vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6 IRL (21KH) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Huawei Matebook D16 Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6 IRL (21KH)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.67 cm x 24.87 cm x 1.84 cm 35.6 cm x 25.35 cm x 1.75 cm
Weight 1.7 kg 1.7 kg
Case Material Metal Aluminium (top), polycarbonate ABS (bottom)
Colour Space grey Dual tone arctic grey
DISPLAY Huawei Matebook D16 Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6 IRL (21KH)
Screen Size (Type) 16" - IPS 16" - IPS
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 45% NTSC
Features Flicker Free technology, Eye comfort mode, 178° viewing angle, 90% screen-to-body ratio, DC dimming Anti-glare, Low Blue Light technology
PROCESSOR Huawei Matebook D16 Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6 IRL (21KH)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 1335U / 1.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core 10-core
Cache 24 MB 12 MB
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Huawei Matebook D16 Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6 IRL (21KH)
RAM 16 GB 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 5200 MHz
Rated Speed - 5200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Huawei Matebook D16 Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6 IRL (21KH)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Huawei Matebook D16 Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6 IRL (21KH)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - Full HD Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, Windows Hello, fixed focus, hybrid FHD/IR camera
Sound Stereo speakers, 4 microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features - Input: noise-cancellation technology
COMMUNICATIONS Huawei Matebook D16 Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6 IRL (21KH)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Intel I219-V
Features Dual stream (2x2) Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Huawei Matebook D16 Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6 IRL (21KH)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 60 Wh 45 Wh
AC ADAPTER Huawei Matebook D16 Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6 IRL (21KH)
Input AC 120/230 V AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V 65 Watt
INPUT Huawei Matebook D16 Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6 IRL (21KH)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Huawei Matebook D16 Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6 IRL (21KH)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (1 free)
Interfaces USB-C (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI (4K support)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Huawei Matebook D16 Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6 IRL (21KH)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included Display Manager, Huawei PC Manager, Huawei Factory Reset Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Huawei Matebook D16 Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6 IRL (21KH)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter
Cables Included USB-C charge cable -
Security Fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Microphone with noise-cancellation, 2x2 MiMo function, one-touch power button, HUAWEI SuperCharge, HUAWEI metaline aerial Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810H tested, Rapid Charge Pro, self-healing BIOS
Compliant Standards TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, WPA, WPA2, WPA3 RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 6, FSC, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 26, TCO Certified 9.0
Max Operating Temperature 40 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating 90% RH 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty 1-year warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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