Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 7

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Date Published: 17 Jul 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)

TOTAL SCORE

7.4 Portability Very Good

8.5 Display Excellent

7.0 For Work Very Good

5.6 For Gaming Average

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Specs

Display
16.0", WQXGA (2560 x 1600), 120 Hz, IPS

HDD/SSD
1000GB SSD

M.2 Slot
2x 2280 / 2242 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 See photo

RAM
32GB RAM

OS
Windows 11 Pro

Body Material
Plastic / Polycarbonate, Aluminum

Dimensions
356 x 253.5 x 17.5 mm (14.02" x 9.98" x 0.69")

Weight
1.70 kg (3.7 lbs)

Ports and connectivity

1x USB Type-A
3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)

1x USB Type-A
3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), Sleep and Charge

1x USB Type-C
3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort

1x USB Type-C
4.0, Thunderbolt 4, Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort

HDMI
2.1 (4K@60Hz)

Card Reader
SD (SD, SDHC, SDXC)

Ethernet LAN
10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6E

Bluetooth
5.3

Audio jack
3.5mm Combo Jack

Features

Fingerprint reader

Web camera
FHD 1080p + IR hybrid, with privacy shutter, fixed focus

Backlit keyboard

Microphone
Dual-microphone array with smart noise-cancelling

Speakers
2x 2W Stereo Speakers, Dolby Audio

Security Lock slot
Kensington Nano Lock

Portability

Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 7 (Intel)

14.02" x 9.98" x 0.69" Dimensions

1.70 kg (3.7 lbs) Weight

Average 16.0-inch laptop

2.03 kg (4.5 lbs) +20% Weight

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 [...]