Lenovo 100w Gen 4 (82VK) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo 100w Gen 4 (82VK) and Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

Lenovo 100w Gen 4 (82VK) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo 100w Gen 4 (82VK) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

compact design

durable build quality

efficient battery life

suitable for basic tasks

limited storage capacity

mediocre display resolution

underpowered for gaming

fewer connectivity options

Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

reliable performance

affordable price

mediocre display quality

limited graphics power

no thunderbolt support

heavier design

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo 100w Gen 4 (82VK) and Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT)
74 % - Design
66 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo 100w Gen 4 (82VK) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo 100w Gen 4 (82VK) Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 28.7 cm x 20 cm x 1.975 cm 35.61 cm x 24.77 cm x 1.985 cm
Weight 1.16 kg 1.81 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top) Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour Slate grey Graphite black
DISPLAY Lenovo 100w Gen 4 (82VK) Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT)
Screen Size (Type) 11.6" - TN 16" - IPS
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo 100w Gen 4 (82VK) Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT)
CPU Intel N-series N100 / 800 MHz AMD Ryzen 5 7530U / 2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache 6 MB 16 MB
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo 100w Gen 4 (82VK) Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 40 GB
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 4800 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Lenovo 100w Gen 4 (82VK) Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo 100w Gen 4 (82VK) Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 2 external monitor(s) 3 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, fixed focus Privacy shutter, Windows Hello, fixed focus, hybrid FHD/IR camera
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 Synaptic CX11880
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Input: Dolby Voice
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo 100w Gen 4 (82VK) Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 Card M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8111H-CG
Features Dual stream (2x2) Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo 100w Gen 4 (82VK) Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 47 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12.3 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo 100w Gen 4 (82VK) Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo 100w Gen 4 (82VK) Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad, anti-pick proof key caps, full-skirt design key caps Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo 100w Gen 4 (82VK) Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT)
Slots - 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (1 free)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI (4K support)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Lenovo 100w Gen 4 (82VK) Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro - English Windows 11 Pro - English
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo 100w Gen 4 (82VK) Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington NanoSaver security slot Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810H tested, secure wipe Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 6, ASTM F963, TCG Certified, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 26, TCO Certified 9.0 RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 6, TCG Certified, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 26, TCO Certified 9.0
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Base warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site - response time: next business day
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