•  Date Published: 30 Jan 2025
    • Intel Core Ultra 7 155U
    • Intel Graphics (4-Cores)
    • 16.0”, WUXGA (1920 x 1200), IPS
    • 2000GB SSD
    • 64GB RAM
    • 1.77 kg (3.9 lbs)
    6.1
    TOTAL SCORE
    7.2 Portability Very Good
    7.0 Display Very Good
    6.5 For Work Good
    4.3 For Gaming Average

    Specs

    • HDD/SSD
    • 2000GB SSD
    • M.2 Slot
    • 1x 2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4  See photo
    • RAM
    • 64GB RAM
    • OS
    • Windows 11 Pro
    • Body Material
    • Plastic / Polycarbonate
    • Dimensions
    • 357.2 x 253.4 x 20.78 mm (14.06" x 9.98" x 0.82")
    • Weight
    • 1.77 kg (3.9 lbs)
    • Ports and connectivity
    • 1x USB Type-A
    • 2.0
    • 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 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
    • 802.11be
    • Bluetooth
    • 5.4
    • Audio jack
    • 3.5mm Combo Jack
    • Features
    • Fingerprint reader
    • Web camera
    • 5.0MP + IR discrete, with privacy shutter, fixed focus
    • Backlit keyboard
    • Microphone
    • Dual-microphone array, far-field, Dolby Voice
    • Speakers
    • 2x 2W Stereo Speakers, Dolby Audio
    • Security Lock slot
    • Kensington Nano Lock
    • Gifts
    • 32GB USB Drive

    Portability

    Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 1 (Intel)
    14.06" x 9.98" x 0.82" Dimensions
    1.77 kg (3.9 lbs) Weight
    Average 16.0-inch laptop
    2.03 kg (4.5 lbs) +15% Weight

    Review

    Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 1 in-depth review

    Most business laptops that offer up-to-date hardware and features are expensive. Of course, you can find devices in this segment that don't cost an arm and a leg. Just like the Intel version of the ThinkPad L16 Gen 1 which is powered by Intel Meteor Lake processors. If you care about battery life, a 15W U-series chip is the better choice and you can also find this machine with 28W CPUs that are more suitable for heavy workloads.You also get decent upgradability alongside a modern port selection. The base security features seem good for the class, including a privacy shutter, a Kensington Nano Security slot, a self-healing BIOS, and a dTPM 2.0 chip. The fingerprint reader, the IR Web camera, and the Smart card reader are optional. Interestingly, even the keyboard's backlight will cost y[...]

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    Pros

    • Rigid build
    • Good overall performance
    • The fan is quiet during max CPU stress in "Best Performance" mode
    • PWM-free panel (LEN41B5)
    • Comfortable viewing angles (LEN41B5)
    • 360 nits of max brightness (LEN41B5)
    • Good audio quality
    • Web camera with a privacy shutter
    • Modern port selection with two Type-C ports
    • The CPU can sustain high P-core and E-core clocks in long loads (~3.50 GHz / 3.00 GHz)
    • Comfortable keyboard + smooth touchpad
    • 2x SODIMMs
    • The bottom panel is easy to open
    • 4G, NFC, Smart Card reader, vPro CPU, 5MP IR Web camera, and fingerprint reader (all are optional)

    Cons

    • Plastic build
    • Too many optional features
    • Just one M.2 slot

    Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

    Opening the DeviceUndo the ten captive Phillips-head screws securing the bottom panel. Remove the SIM card tray. Use a thin plastic tool to pry the top two corners. Next, pry the sides and the back, and then pop the front to remove the panel.More info: Here's how the bottom panel looks on the inside.Battery RemovalDetach the battery connector from the mainboard. Undo the three Phillips-head screws securing the battery to the chassis. Lift the battery to remove it from the device.Note: This laptop comes with an optional 57Wh battery, while[...]

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