Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4) 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 IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

compact design

lightweight for mobility

solid build quality

decent keyboard layout

limited storage capacity

low-resolution display

modest performance

poor battery life

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 IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4) and Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT)
68 % - Design
45 % - Display
38 % - Performance
60 % - Connectivity
62 % - Battery
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4) Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 28.8 cm x 20.09 cm x 1.77 cm 35.61 cm x 24.77 cm x 1.985 cm
Weight 1.15 kg 1.81 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour Mineral grey Graphite black
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4) Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT)
Screen Size (Type) 11.6" 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4) Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT)
CPU Intel Celeron N3350 / 1.1 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 7530U / 2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.4 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 6-core
Cache 2 MB 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4) 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 LPDDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4) Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4) Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 500 AMD Radeon Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes Yes - 1080p
Resolution 0.3 Megapixel -
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, Windows Hello, fixed focus, hybrid FHD/IR camera
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Synaptic CX11880
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Input: Dolby Voice
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4) Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT)
Wireless Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller M.2 Card M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8111H-CG
Features - Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4) Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 32 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4) Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4) Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4) Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT)
Slots - 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (1 free)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
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
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4) Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 in S mode - English Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included Lenovo Settings, McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), Lenovo ID, Lenovo Companion 3.0 -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4) Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Discrete 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 Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 6, TCG Certified, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 26, TCO Certified 9.0
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 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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