With a few exceptions, like its dearth of ports, the answer is yes.
For one thing, it’s missing the distinct leather smell.
For another, it’s not particularly soft.
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Even with a good-sized 13.3-inch display, the ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 is still incredibly compact.
The bezels around the monitor are only 4mm wide.
There’s no wasted space here, contributing to the solid-feeling build quality.
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Of course, some of this compactness comes at a cost, with only three total connector ports.
A full manual, which covers both this model and theZ16 Gen 1, is available on theLenovo website.
The keys are well-balanced and a joy to use with a precise 1.35mm travel distance.
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Unlike some other laptop keyboards, you don’t have to hit the keys dead center to avoid wobble.
Edge-to-edge backlighting helps with key visibility when lighting conditions are poor.
By default, keyboard shortcuts are active on the top row function keys.
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The more pressure applied with your finger on the TrackPoint, the faster the mouse pointer moves.
A large 4.7in (120mm) wide trackpad is located below the left center of the keyboard.
It’s definitely a step up from what you find in most other laptops.
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The included 65W USB-C-based AC adapter can easily be swapped with a more versatilemulti-port 65Wor100W USB-C charger.
Wi-Fi performance was similarly excellent.
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Surprisingly, I even found the display perfectly usable outdoors, even in relatively sunny conditions.
The screen is slightly glossy and reflective, but its anti-reflective properties work well in all but direct sunlight.
Finally, the display isEyesafe certified, meaning it reduces blue light while maintaining the color of the screen.
However, without tweaks, the camera does lose some color and detail in the images it produces.
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This audio depth is particularly shocking since the two speakers are found underneath the laptop.
In Windows 11 Pro, the Enhance Audio checkbox can be found under System > Sound > Properties.
Although using a good headset is always recommended, the built-in microphones provide great clarity and background noise reduction.
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It would have been easy to maintain the status quo or to experiment in another product line.
