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ThinkBook 16 Gen 8 (Intel Core Ultra 5 225H) vs ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (Intel Core Ultra 7 255H)

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Quick verdict

  • ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (Intel Core Ultra 7 255H) leads on battery and build.
  • ThinkBook 16 Gen 8 (Intel Core Ultra 5 225H) is the cheaper option at ₹1,23,561.

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Battery and build ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (Intel Core Ultra 7 255H)

Specifications side by side

Spec
ThinkBook 16 Gen 8 (Intel Core Ultra 5 225H)
ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (Intel Core Ultra 7 255H)
Overview
Type
Business
Business
Operating system
Windows
Windows
OS edition
Windows 11 Home
Windows 11 Home
Model number
16 G8 IAL (21SK)
E16 Gen 3 (21SS)
Performance
Processor
Intel Core Ultra 5 225H
Intel Core Ultra 7 255H
Processor brand
Intel
Intel
Graphics
Integrated graphics
Integrated graphics
Dedicated graphics
No
No
Memory and storage
RAM
16 GB
16 GB
RAM type
DDR5-5600
DDR5-5600
RAM upgradeable
Yes
Yes
Storage
512 GB
512 GB
Storage type
SSD M.2 2242 PCIe Gen4 QLC
SSD M.2 2242 PCIe Gen4 TLC Opal
Display
Display size
16"
16"
Resolution
1920 x 1200
1920 x 1200
Display panel
IPS
IPS
Refresh rate
60 Hz
60 Hz
Peak brightness
300 nits
300 nits
Battery and build
Charger
65 W
65 W
Weight
1.7 kg
1.63 kg (better)
Thickness
17.5 mm
17.05 mm (better)
Colours
Arctic Grey
Eclipse Black
Connectivity and warranty
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6
Wi-Fi 6
Ports
USB-C (Thunderbolt 4, USB 40Gbps); USB-C (USB 10Gbps) with power delivery 3.0 & DisplayPort 2.1; 2 x USB-A (USB 5Gbps); HDMI 2.1 (supports resolution up to 4K@60Hz); Headphone / mic combo; Ethernet (RJ45); SD card reader (4-in-1: SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC)
USB C (Thunderbolt 4, USB 40Gbps) with power delivery 3.1 & DisplayPort 2.1; USB-C (USB 20Gbps) with power delivery 3.1 & DisplayPort 1.4; USB-A (USB 10Gbps); USB-A (USB 5Gbps); Ethernet (RJ45); HDMI 2.1 (supports resolution up to 4K@60Hz); Headphone / mic combo
Warranty
1 year
1 year

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Price and availability

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ThinkBook 16 Gen 8 (Intel Core Ultra 5 225H)

₹1,23,561

ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (Intel Core Ultra 7 255H)

₹1,65,962

Pros and cons

ThinkBook 16 Gen 8 (Intel Core Ultra 5 225H)

  • Pro: RAM can be upgraded later
  • Con: Heavier than 90% of the 11 business laptops on Comparezi that state it (1.7 kg)
  • Con: Thicker than 81% of the 11 business laptops on Comparezi that state it (17.5 mm)

ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (Intel Core Ultra 7 255H)

  • Pro: RAM can be upgraded later
  • Con: Heavier than 81% of the 11 business laptops on Comparezi that state it (1.63 kg)

Which should you buy?

ThinkBook 16 Gen 8 (Intel Core Ultra 5 225H) if price matters most: it is the cheaper option at ₹1,23,561.

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