Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1
- Intel Core i7-1260P
- Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)
- 16.0”, WUXGA (1920 x 1200), IPS
- 4000GB SSD
- 48GB DDR4
- 1.65 kg (3.6 lbs)
Review
Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 in-depth review
Lenovo is clearly embracing the idea of a 16-inch form factor inside of its very tight business ThinkPad family. We are too since it proved to be quite well received by the public. Thanks to the shrinking of screen bezels, the 16-inch display casually sneaks inside a 15.6-inch shell.But the ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 is not only coming with a panel of this size but also has a 16:10 aspect ratio, which puts it in the front foot of productivity notebooks. Yep, developers and traders will be happier than ever.In addition, you can explore the huge improvements brought by Intel's 12th Gen Alder Lake processor family. You get a choice of the U and P-series, both of which offer pretty efficient CPUs, but at different base TDPs - 15W and 28W, respectively. A dedicated GPU is also available.Bu[...]
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Pros
- 2x Thunderbolt 4 ports + LAN port
- M.2 PCIe x4 Gen 4 support
- Fingerprint reader embedded in the power button + optional IR face recognition
- Comfortable spill-resistant keyboard with a backlight
- Good battery life
- Wi-Fi 6E + 4G support (optional)
- Covers 99% of the sRGB color gamut and has accurate color representation (BOE NE160QDM-N63 (LEN41BB))
- No PWM (BOE NE160QDM-N63 (LEN41BB))
Cons
- Unimpressive thermal management
- No SD card slot
- The competition features better upgradeability
Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options
Most ThinkPad laptops offer good upgradeability. While you are provided with some options to expand the memory and the storage, we would have liked to see more.Check out all Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 prices and configurations in our Specs System or read more in our In-Depth review.1. Remove the bottom plate To access this laptop's internals, you need to undo 8 captive Phillips-head screws. Then, pry the bottom panel with a plastic tool, and lift it away from the chassis.2. Battery Inside, we find an 86Wh battery pack. It lasts for more than 14 hours of Web browsing, or mo[...]
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