•  Date Published: 13 Dec 2025
    • Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
    • Intel Arc (8-Cores)
    • 16.0", WQXGA (2560 x 1600), 120 Hz, IPS
    • 1000GB SSD
    • 32GB RAM
    • 1.70 kg (3.7 lbs)
    7.0
    TOTAL SCORE
    7.4 Portability Very Good
    8.5 Display Excellent
    7.0 For Work Very Good
    5.6 For Gaming Average
    Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 7

    Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 7

    $1318.80 $1199.00
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    Review

    Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 7 in-depth review

    Lenovo states that the ThinkBook 16 Gen 7 is meant for "SMB owners, power users, and professionals on the go." If you value performance over battery life, you can pick a device with a 28W Meteor Lake CPU. The 15W processor options are a good choice for people who travel a lot and need a machine with a long autonomous life.This notebook looks and feels almost the same as its Gen 6 predecessor. The new kid on the block is offered with new processors which is the main difference between the two. The rest is more or less the same. You get a modern port selection, good upgradability, and Dolby Audio speakers.The security is on point thanks to the fTPM 2.0 (the machine is also hardware-ready for dTPM 2.0), the Kensington Nano Security slot, the privacy shutter, the self-healing BIOS, the[...]

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    Pros

    • The fan is non-intrusive during max CPU stress
    • Compact for a 16-incher (1.70 kg / 17.55 mm)
    • Snappy performance for daily or office tasks
    • 2x SODIMMs + 2x M.2 Gen 4 slots
    • PWM-free display (LEN9156)
    • 16:10 aspect ratio and wide viewing angles (LEN9156)
    • Aluminum lid
    • Optional IR Web camera +  fingerprint reader
    • Privacy shutter
    • Comfortable spill-resistant keyboard with optional backlight
    • Good port selection
    • The Core Ultra 5 125U can maintain a 2.90 GHz / 2.40 GHz P and E-core clock in long loads
    • Long battery life
    • Fair price

    Cons

    • Plastic base
    • The lid can't be opened with a single hand
    • Sub-300 nit max brightness and low sRGB coverage (LEN9156)

    Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

    Opening the DeviceUndo the 9 Phillips-head screws securing the bottom panel. The top and middle screws are captive. Use a thin plastic tool to pop the upper corners and fully pry the back. Work your way around the sides and the front to remove the bottom panel.More info: Here's how the bottom plate looks on the inside. Battery RemovalIf you need to detach the battery, pull out the connector from the mainboard. Undo the five Phillips-head screws securing the battery to the chassis. Lift the battery to remove it.Note: The base model comes [...]

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