Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 5

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Date Published: 20 Aug 2024

Intel Core i7-14650HX
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (Laptop, 140W)
16.0", WQXGA (2560 x 1600), IPS
1000GB SSD
2.20 kg (4.9 lbs)

TOTAL SCORE

5.7 Portability Average

8.5 Display Excellent

8.3 For Work Excellent

8.0 For Gaming Excellent

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Specs

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

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

OS
Windows 11 Home

Body Material
Aluminum

Dimensions
354.6 x 258.2 x 19.9 mm (13.96" x 10.17" x 0.78")

Weight
2.20 kg (4.9 lbs)

Ports and connectivity

2x USB Type-A
3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)

1x USB Type-A
3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), Sleep and Charge

2x USB Type-C
4.0, Thunderbolt 4, Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort

HDMI
2.1

Card Reader
SD (SD, SDHC, SDXC)

Ethernet LAN

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6E

Bluetooth
5.3

Audio jack
3.5mm Combo Jack

Features

Fingerprint reader

Web camera
FHD with privacy shutter, fixed focus

Backlit keyboard

Microphone
Dual Microphone Array with noise-cancelling

Speakers
2x 2W woofers + 2x 2W tweeters Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, sound by harman/kardon

Optical drive

Security Lock slot
Kensington Nano Lock

Portability

Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 5

13.96" x 10.17" x 0.78" Dimensions

2.20 kg (4.9 lbs) Weight

Average 16.0-inch laptop

2.03 kg (4.5 lbs) -8% Weight

Review

Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 5 in-depth review

If you are a hybrid worker or content creator who travels a lot and needs a powerful big-screen laptop that doesn't weigh a ton, your options are kind of limited. Not all hope is lost since devices like the Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 5 (16") exist. This one has a sub-20 mm profile but you can order it with a 55W Intel Core i9-14900HX and a GeForce RTX 4060 (just like we did). MUX switch is also onboard.You can choose from two IPS panels. The base display is okay for a non-gaming notebook - 1600p 60Hz unit. The optional model is way more interesting because of the higher 2000p resolution and the 165Hz refresh rate. This variant is tied with G-SYNC and Advanced Optimus capabilities. It looks like gamers in the office should be happy.The machine is rich in security features such as an I[...]

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Pros

Solid aluminum chassis
Great overall performance given the thin profile
The fans aren't too noisy under full CPU loads in "Extreme Performance" mode
408 nits of max brightness (CSO1626)
Comfortable viewing angles + 16:10 aspect ratio (CSO1626)
100% sRGB and 99% DCI-P3 coverage + accurate colors with our "Design and Gaming" profile (CSO1626)
PWM-free (CSO1626)
Good audio quality
IR Web camera with privacy shutter
Modern port selection with 5x USB ports and an SD card reader
The i9-14900HX can maintain high P-core and E-core clocks in long loads (~3.06 GHz / 2.55 GHz)
The RTX 4060 can sustain a stable 2640 MHz core clock during gaming
Comfortable backlit keyboard + big and smooth glass touchpad
2x SODIMMs + 2x M.2 Gen 4 slots
The bottom panel is easy to open
Snappy NVMe (SAMSUNG MZVL21T0HCLR-00BL2)
Fingerprint reader
MUX switch
G-Sync + Advanced Optimus (for the RTX 4060-based models with 2000p screen)

Cons

Short battery life

Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

Opening the DeviceUndo eight Torx-head screws on the bottom of the notebook. The two bottom corners will be slightly raised; start prying from the front. Work your way around the sides and the rear to fully detach the bottom panel.More info: Here's how the bottom plate looks on the inside.Battery RemovalUnplug the battery connector from the motherboard. Undo the six Phillips-head screws that secure the battery to the chassis. Lift and remove the 80Wh battery.Note: The battery capacity is sufficient for around 4 hours and 30 minutes of video playb[...]