Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 1

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Date Published: 17 Jun 2025

Intel Core Ultra 5 135U
Intel Graphics (4-Cores)
16.0”, WUXGA (1920 x 1200), IPS
1000GB SSD
64GB RAM
1.77 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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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[...]

DISPLAY: 16.0-inch, 1920x1200, IPS

Name
AUO B160UAN03.2

Diagonal
16.0"

Pixel density
141.51 ppi

Brightness
332 cd/m²

sRGB
51%

PWM frequency
No PWM (Flicker-Free)

Panel Type
IPS

Resolution
1920x1200

Becomes "Retina" from
24 inches (62 cm)

Contrast
1330:1

dE Color Checker
6.7 3.9

PWM Rating
10.0: (safe)

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