Lenovo Yoga Pro 9 16IRP8 (83BY) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21K7)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo Yoga Pro 9 16IRP8 (83BY) and Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21K7). 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.

Lenovo Yoga Pro 9 16IRP8 (83BY) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Yoga Pro 9 16IRP8 (83BY) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning oled display

powerful intel processor

premium build quality

innovative soundbar hinge

responsive touchscreen

high price point

limited port selection

heavier design

average battery life

Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21K7) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21K7) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

powerful processor options

good battery life

reliable security features

heavier than competitors

limited color accuracy

expensive base model

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo Yoga Pro 9 16IRP8 (83BY) and Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21K7)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
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85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo Yoga Pro 9 16IRP8 (83BY) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21K7) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo Yoga Pro 9 16IRP8 (83BY) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21K7)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.244 cm x 24.482 cm x 1.79 cm 36.19 cm x 25.55 cm x 2.05 cm
Weight 2.18 kg 1.82 kg
Case Material Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom) Carbon fibre hybrid (top), polyphenylene sulfide (bottom)
Colour Storm grey Thunder black
DISPLAY Lenovo Yoga Pro 9 16IRP8 (83BY) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21K7)
Screen Size (Type) 16" - IPS 16" - IPS
Screen Resolution 3200 x 2000 (3.2K) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 165 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:10
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 100% DCI-P3 45% NTSC
Features Glossy, Glass Panel, Delta E<1 calibration, Eyesafe technology, Dolby Vision, TCON (Timing Controller) colour calibration Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo Yoga Pro 9 16IRP8 (83BY) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21K7)
CPU Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) i7-13705H / 2.4 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 7540U / 3.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.9 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core 6-core
Cache 24 MB L3 - 16 MB
Platform Technology Intel Evo -
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo Yoga Pro 9 16IRP8 (83BY) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21K7)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR5X SDRAM LPDDR5X SDRAM
Speed 6400 MHz 6400 MHz
Rated Speed 6400 MHz 6400 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo Yoga Pro 9 16IRP8 (83BY) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21K7)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo Yoga Pro 9 16IRP8 (83BY) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21K7)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics AMD Radeon 740M
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features Dynamic Boost 2.0, Direct X 12 Ultimate -
Camera Yes Yes - 1080p
Resolution 5 Megapixel -
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus, ToF sensor, e-camera shutter Privacy shutter, Windows Hello, fixed focus, hybrid FHD/IR camera
Sound Two tweeters, four woofers, quad array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3306 Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos, Smart Amplifier High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Input: noise-cancellation technology Input: Dolby Voice, 360° far-field
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo Yoga Pro 9 16IRP8 (83BY) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21K7)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller M.2 Card AMD RZ616
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8111EPV
Compliant Standards - DASH
Features Dual stream (2x2) Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - 4G upgradable
BATTERY Lenovo Yoga Pro 9 16IRP8 (83BY) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21K7)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 75 Wh 86 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11 hours -
Battery Run Time Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 11 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo Yoga Pro 9 16IRP8 (83BY) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21K7)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 170 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo Yoga Pro 9 16IRP8 (83BY) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21K7)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad, glass touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo Yoga Pro 9 16IRP8 (83BY) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21K7)
Slots 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (1 free)
1 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (0 free)
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Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI (4K support)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB4 (supports DisplayPort 1.4a 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 Lenovo Yoga Pro 9 16IRP8 (83BY) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21K7)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home - English Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) Glance by Mirametrix
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo Yoga Pro 9 16IRP8 (83BY) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21K7)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor, hall sensor -
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip with Microsoft Pluton, fingerprint reader, smart card reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, MIL-STD-810H tested, Rapid Charge Pro, self-healing BIOS Administrator password, system password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810H tested, NVMe password, Firmware Resiliency 3.0, certificate based BIOS authentication, FIDO (Fast Identity Online) authentication
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 6, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 26, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution), TUV Rheinland Eyesafe 2.0 Display RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 6, TCG Certified, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 26, TCO Certified 9.0
Carbon Footprint 366 kg carbon emissions -
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 - 3 years - pick-up and return
Base warranty - battery - 1 year
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site - response time: next business day
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