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ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 Intel · 16 GB / 512 GB

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Key specs
Battery
48Whr
Highlights

Specs that matter

Display
Panel
IPS
Resolution
1920x1200
Refresh
60 Hz
Brightness
300 nits
Performance
Processor
Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 225U Processor (E-cores up to 3.80 GHz P-cores up to 4.80 GHz)
GPU
Integrated Intel® Graphics
RAM
16 GB DDR5
Storage
512 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe Gen4 TLC Opal
OS
Windows 11 Pro 64
Body
Weight
3.59 lb (1.63 kg)
Dimensions
10.10 – 17.05mm x 356mm x 249mm
Colors
Eclipse Black
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DisplayIPSIPS
ChipsetIntel® Core™ Ultra 5 225U Processor (E-cores up to 3.80 GHz P-cores up to 4.80 GHz)16 GB RAM · Integrated Intel® Graphics
RAM / storage16 GB · 512 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe Gen4 TLC OpalWindows 11 Pro 64
Weight3.59 lb (1.63 kg)10.10 – 17.05mm x 356mm x 249mm
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Full specifications

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Performance

NPU
Up to 13 trillion operations per second (TOPS) AI performance

Battery

Battery
48Whr

Connectivity

Wireless
Intel® WiFi 6E* 802.11AX (2 x 2)
Ports
  • USB C® (Thunderbolt™ 4, USB 40Gbps) with power delivery 3.1 & DisplayPort 2.1
  • USB-C® (USB 20Gbps) with power delivery 3.1 & DisplayPort 1.4
  • USB-A (USB 10Gbps)
  • USB-A (USB 5Gbps)
  • Ethernet (RJ45)
  • HDMI® 2.1 (supports resolution up to 4K@60Hz)
  • Headphone / mic combo
  • actual speeds will vary and may be less than expected.
Webcam
Hybrid FHD 1080p & infrared (IR) with webcam privacy shutter; 5M RGB with webcam privacy shutter
Audio
  • 2 x 2W speakers
  • Harman Kardon® speakers
  • Dolby Atmos®
  • Dual-array mics

Keyboard & Input

Keyboard
  • Dual-function TrackPoint: navigate cursor or double-tap to open TrackPoint Quick Menu
  • Optional: backlit with white LED lighting
  • Spill-resistant
  • TrackPad with 3 buttons (115mm x 67mm / 4.52in x 2.63in)
  • ThinkPad TrackPoint Keyboard (1.5mm / 0.05in key travel)
Chassis
  • 90% post-consumer content (PCC) recycled plastic used in speaker enclosure
  • 90% PCC recycled plastic used in battery enclosure
  • 90% PCC recycled plastic used in adapter
  • 85% PCC plastic used in backlit keycaps
  • 70% PCC plastic used in non-backlit keycaps
  • 50% recycled aluminum used in top (A) cover & bottom (D) cover
  • 50% PCC recycled plastic used in display side (B)
  • Bamboo fiber used in device bag
  • Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC)-certified carton & accessory box
  • FSC- certified paper screen sheet

Body

Dimensions
10.10 – 17.05mm x 356mm x 249mm
Colors
  • Eclipse Black

Software & Launch

Operating system
Windows 11 Pro 64
Preloaded software
  • Lenovo AI Now*
  • Lenovo Commercial Vantage
  • Lenovo Smart Connect
  • Lenovo Smart Meeting
  • McAfee® LiveSafe™ (trial)
  • ThinkPad TrackPoint Quick Menu
Warranty
One Year Onsite
Certifications
  • ENERGY STAR® 9.0
  • MIL-STD-810H
  • TCO 10.0 certified
  • TÜV Low Blue Light (software controlled)
  • TÜV Eyesafe®
  • EPEAT® Gold with Climate+
In the box
  • ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (16in Intel)
  • 48Whr Internal Battery
  • USB-C® 65W AC adapter
  • Quick Start Guide
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