Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 2

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Date Published: 20 Jan 2026

Intel Core Ultra 7 155U
Intel Graphics (4-Cores)
16.0”, WUXGA (1920 x 1200), IPS
1000GB SSD
64GB RAM
1.78 kg (3.9 lbs)

TOTAL SCORE

7.2 Portability Very Good

7.0 Display Very Good

6.5 For Work Good

4.3 For Gaming Average

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Specs

Display
16.0”, WUXGA (1920 x 1200), IPS

HDD/SSD
1000GB SSD

M.2 Slot
1x 2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 + 1x 2242 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 See photo

RAM
64GB RAM

OS
Windows 11 Pro

Body Material
Plastic / Polycarbonate, Aluminum

Dimensions
356.1 x 247.7 x 19.85 - 20.20 mm (14.02" x 9.75" x 0.78")

Weight
1.78 kg (3.9 lbs)

Ports and connectivity

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

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

1x USB Type-C
3.2 Gen 2x2 (20 Gbps), Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort

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

HDMI
2.1 (4K@60Hz)

Card Reader

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 Atmos, audio by HARMAN

Security Lock slot
Kensington Nano Lock

Gifts
Dockztorm Portable USB Hub

Portability

Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 2 (Intel)

14.02" x 9.75" x 0.78" Dimensions

1.78 kg (3.9 lbs) Weight

Average 16.0-inch laptop

2.03 kg (4.5 lbs) +14% Weight

Review

Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 2 in-depth review

The Intel version of the Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 2 has the right amount of features that make it a good choice for office work. You get a Meteor Lake-U or H-series CPU options with NPU units for AI-assisted productivity alongside fine upgradability and modern port selection. The full-sized keyboard is ready for tons of writing or calculations (yep, it has a NumPad).This device isn't too expensive and that's why goodies such as NFC, SD Card reader, or eSIM aren't available. Still, the security is on point which is important for a business-oriented laptop, It boasts a privacy shutter, a Lock slot, a self-healing BIOS, and a dTPM 2.0 chip. You have to pay an additional amount of money if you need extras such as an IR Web camera, fingerprint reader, or a vPro processor.Since that's not[...]

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Pros

Decently solid build
Feels fast for normal work
The fan is quiet during max CPU stress in "Best Performance" mode
PWM-free panel (LEN41B5)
Comfortable viewing angles (LEN41B5)
353 nits of max brightness (LEN41B5)
Good audio quality
Web camera with a privacy shutter
Modern port selection with two Type-C ports
Comfortable keyboard
2x SODIMMs + 2x Gen 4 M.2 slots
vPro CPU, IR Web camera, and fingerprint reader (all are optional)

Cons

Unimpressive CPU clocks
Low sRGB coverage (LEN41B5)

Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

Opening the DeviceUndo the seven captive Phillips-head screws on the bottom panel. Insert a thin plastic tool into one of the top corners to create a gap in the rear and pop the panel. Pry the sides and the front to fully remove the bottom panel.More info: The inside of the bottom panel houses a socket for the SODIMMs and a thermal pad for the preinstalled SSD.Battery RemovalUnplug the battery connector from the mainboard. Undo the three Phillips-head screws that secure the battery to the chassis. Lift the battery to remove it.Note: This model is[...]