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ThinkBook 16 Gen 9 Intel · 16 GB / 512 GB

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Key specs
Battery
48Whr; Supports Rapid Charge (60 minutes = 80% capacity) with 65W or higher adapter
Highlights

Specs that matter

Display
Panel
IPS
Resolution
1920x1200
Refresh
120 Hz
Brightness
400 nits
Performance
Processor
Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 325 Processor (LPE-cores up to 3.40 GHz P-cores up to 4.50 GHz)
GPU
Integrated Intel® Graphics
RAM
16 GB DDR5
Storage
512 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe Gen4 QLC
OS
Windows 11 Pro 64
Battery
Wired charge
65 W
Body
Weight
3.75 lb (1.7 kg)
Dimensions
17.5mm – 18.9mm x 356.0mm x 253.5mm
Colors
Arctic Grey
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DisplayIPSIPS
ChipsetIntel® Core™ Ultra 5 325 Processor (LPE-cores up to 3.40 GHz P-cores up to 4.50 GHz)16 GB RAM · Integrated Intel® Graphics
RAM / storage16 GB · 512 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe Gen4 QLCWindows 11 Pro 64
Weight3.75 lb (1.7 kg)17.5mm – 18.9mm x 356.0mm x 253.5mm
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Chipset
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Chipset
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Chipset
Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 325 Processor (LPE-cores up to 3.40 GHz P-cores up to 4.50 GHz)AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 / Ryzen AI 7 345
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Full specifications

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Performance

NPU
Up to 50 trillion operations per second (TOPS) AI performance

Battery

Battery
48Whr; Supports Rapid Charge (60 minutes = 80% capacity) with 65W or higher adapter

Connectivity

Wireless
WiFi 7* Intel BE213 802.11BE (2 x 2)
Ports
  • Left Side:
  • 2 x USB-C® (Thunderbolt™ 4, USB 40Gbps)
  • USB-A (USB 5Gbps) always on
  • HDMI® 2.1 (supports resolution up to 4K@60Hz)
  • Headphone / mic combo
  • Right Side:
  • USB-A (USB 5Gbps)
  • Ethernet (RJ45)
  • SD card reader (4-in-1: SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC)
  • actual speeds will vary and may be less than expected.
Webcam
FHD 1080p & infrared (IR) with webcam privacy shutter
Audio
Dolby Audio™; Dual-array mics

Keyboard & Input

Keyboard
  • 180-degree hinge (lay-flat mode)
  • Copilot key
  • Customer replaceable keys
  • Enlarged TouchPad: 120mm x 75mm / 4.72in x 2.95in
  • F11 hotkey for Smart Connect
  • Numeric pad
  • Optional: Backlit with white LED lighting
  • Spill-resistant
  • Tactile markings for improved accessibility on F2
  • F3
  • F12
  • Fn
  • F
  • J
  • Enter & down arrow
Chassis
  • 100% paper used in screen sheet
  • 97% dry pressed pulp used in packing cushion
  • 90% post-consumer content (PCC) recycled plastic used in AC adapter
  • 90% recycled ocean-bound plastic (OBP) used in device bag
  • 50% PCC recycled plastic used in keycaps
  • 30% PCC recycled plastic used in speaker enclosure
  • 30% PCC recycled plastic used in battery enclosure
  • Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC) certified carton & accessory box

Body

Dimensions
17.5mm – 18.9mm x 356.0mm x 253.5mm
Colors
  • Arctic Grey

Software & Launch

Operating system
Windows 11 Pro 64
Preloaded software
  • Lenovo Smart Meeting
  • Lenovo Vantage
  • McAfee® LiveSafe™ (trial)
  • Microsoft Office 365 (trial)
  • Smart Connect
  • Lenovo AI Now*
Warranty
One Year Onsite
Certifications
  • ENERGY STAR® 9.0 certified
  • Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC) certified
  • MIL-STD-810H
  • TCO 10.0 certified
  • TÜV Eyesafe®
  • TÜV Low Blue Light
  • EPEAT® Gold with Climate+
In the box
  • ThinkBook 16 Gen 9 (16in Intel)
  • USB-C® 65W AC adapter
  • Internal Battery
  • Quick Start Guide
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