Lenovo announces a new Z series of ThinkPad laptops with the latest AMD Ryzen processors
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Lenovo today announced a new series of ThinkPad laptops featuring a new industrial design, and new colors (bronze and arctic grey) and materials (recycled aluminum or recycled black vegan leather). ThinkPad Z13 and Z16 are the first two laptops in this Z series. The packaging of these laptops is made from 100% recyclable and compostable bamboo and sugarcane, and the AC power adapter uses 90% Post-Consumer Content (PCC).
Highlights of ThinkPad Z13 and Z16:
- ThinkPad Z13 and Z16 will be powered by the latest AMD Ryzen PRO 6000 Series processors.
- Z13 is powered by AMD Ryzen PRO U-Series processors with integrated AMD Radeon graphics plus Microsoft Pluton security processor. Z13 is also available with an exclusive AMD Ryzen PRO 6860Z processor
- Z16 is powered by AMD Ryzen PRO H-Series processors with integrated AMD Radeon graphics or optional AMD Radeon RX 6500M discrete graphics, and include the Microsoft Pluton security processor
- Communications Bar integrating an FHD camera with a larger sensor, electronic e-Shutter for privacy and dual-array microphones
- Highest screen-to-body (STB) ratio in ThinkPad portfolio – 91.6% (Z13) and 92.3% (Z16)
- Larger 120mm haptic ForcePad
- Vivid display options including touch-enabled 2.8K OLED on Z13 and 4K OLED on Z16, both with Dolby Vision® support and low blue light
- Dolby Atmos Speaker System and Dolby Voice AI noise cancellation technology
- New double-tap function on TrackPoint launches Communication QuickMenu for rapid access to camera and microphone settings
- AMD Ryzen PRO 6000 Series processors with Qualcomm FastConnect 6900 offer advanced manageability and industry leading Wi-Fi connectivity on Z13 and Z16. Additionally, Qualcomm 4-stream Dual Band Simultaneous (DBS) on AMD Ryzen PRO 6000 Series processors enables sustained low latency potential of Wi-Fi Dual Station, natively supported on Windows 11
- Preloaded with Windows 11
- Match-on-chip fingerprint reader integrated into keyboard for security convenience
ThinkPad Z13 will be available starting from $1549 while the ThinkPad Z16 will be available starting from $2099. Both the laptops will be available in May 2022.
Tech Specs:
| ThinkPad Z13 | ThinkPad Z16 | |
| Processor | AMD Ryzen PRO U-Series processor Optional exclusive AMD Ryzen PRO 6860Z processor |
AMD Ryzen PRO H-Series processor |
| Operating System | Windows 11 | |
| Memory | Up to 32GB LPDDR5 | |
| Storage | Up to 1TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD | Up to 2TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD |
| Graphics | Integrated AMD Radeon graphics | Integrated AMD Radeon graphics AMD Radeon RX 6500M discrete option |
| Display | 13.3-inch 16:10 – 91.6% STB -WUXGA IPS 400nit Low Power (touch option) -WQXGA OLED 400nit, Touch, Dolby Vision, Low Blue Light |
16.0-inch 16:10 – 92.3% STB -WUXGA IPS 400nit Low Power (touch option) -WQUXGA OLED 400nit, Touch, Dolby Vision, Low Blue Light |
| Audio | Dolby Atmos Speaker System and Dolby Voice | |
| Camera | Infrared FHD camera f2.0, with eShutter | |
| Battery | 50Whr, Rapid Charge | 70Whr, Rapid Charge |
| Security | Match-on-Chip FPR, dTPM 2.0, Microsoft Pluton Security Processor | |
| Ports | 2 x USB-C (USB4.0), Audio Jack | 3 x USB-C (USB4.0), Audio Jack, SD Card Reader |
| Keyboard | Edge-to-Edge, Backlit, 120mm Haptic ForcePad | Backlit, 120mm Haptic ForcePad |
| Wireless LAN | Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2 | |
| Wireless WAN | 4G LTE CAT 16 | |
| Colors/Materials | Black Recycled Vegan Leather/Bronze AL Arctic Grey Recycled AL Black Recycled AL |
Arctic Grey Recycled AL |
| Dimensions | 294.4 x 199.6 x 13.99mm | 354.4 x 237.4 x 15.8mm |
| Weight | 1.25kg – 2.76 lbs | 1.97kg – 4.3 lbs |
Source: Lenovo
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