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ThinkPad T16 Gen 5 AMD · 16 GB / 256 GB

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Key specs
Battery
60Whr · customer replaceable unit (CRU) · 75Whr
Weight
0.1 oz (2 g)
Highlights

Specs that matter

Display
Panel
IPS
Resolution
1920x1200
Refresh
60 Hz
Brightness
400 nits
Performance
Processor
AMD Ryzen™ 5 PRO 215 Processor (3.20 GHz up to 4.70 GHz)
GPU
Integrated Graphics
RAM
16 GB DDR5
Storage
256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 TLC Opal
OS
Windows 11 Home Lenovo recommends Windows 11 Pro for business.
Body
Dimensions
11.45mm (front)
Colors
Eclipse Black
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DisplayIPSIPS
ChipsetAMD Ryzen™ 5 PRO 215 Processor (3.20 GHz up to 4.70 GHz)16 GB RAM · Integrated Graphics
RAM / storage16 GB · 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 TLC OpalWindows 11 Home Lenovo recommends Windows 11 Pro for business.
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Chipset
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Chipset
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Full specifications

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Performance

NPU
Up to 16 trillion operations per second (TOPS) AI performance

Battery

Battery
  • 60Whr
  • customer replaceable unit (CRU)
  • 75Whr
  • CRU

Connectivity

Wireless
WiFi 7* 802.11BE (2 x 2)
Ports
  • USB-A (USB 5Gbps) always on
  • USB-A (USB 5Gbps)
  • 2 x USB-C® (Thunderbolt™ 4, USB 40Gbps) with Power Delivery 3.0 and DisplayPort™ 2.1
  • Headphone / mic combo
  • HDMI® 2.0b (supports resolution up to 4K@60Hz)
  • Ethernet (RJ45)
  • Optional: nanoSIM
  • Optional: Smart Card Reader
  • actual speeds will vary and may be less than expected.
Webcam
  • 5MP RGB with Microphone and Privacy Shutter;
  • 5MP RGB+IR with Microphone and Privacy Shutter;
  • 5MP RGB+IR with Microphone and Privacy Shutter, Computer Vision, Video High Dynamic Range
Audio
  • Side user-facing Dolby Audio™ Speaker System
  • Dolby Voice®
  • 2 x speakers
  • 2 x microphones

Keyboard & Input

Keyboard
  • Dual-function TrackPoint: navigate like a mouse or double-tap to open TrackPoint Quick Menu
  • ThinkPad TrackPoint Keyboard (1.5mm travel stroke)
  • Three-Button Trackpad (115mm x 66.6mm)
  • Optional: Backlit
Chassis
  • 90% recycled magnesium used C frame
  • 85% post-consumer content (PCC) recycled plastic used in keyboard keycaps
  • 90% recycled stainless steel used in keyboard base plate
  • 90% PCC recycled plastic used in speaker enclosure
  • 30% PCC recycled rare earth elements used in Hall Sensor Magnet/system magnet
  • 100% recycled cobalt used in battery
  • 90% PCC recycled plastic used in battery frame
  • 90% PCC recycled plastic used in AC adapter
  • 30% PCC recycled plastic & 5% closed-loop PCC used in cable/antenna holders
  • 25% PCC recycled plastic & 90% recycled steel used in fan housing
  • 100% plastic-free primary packaging with Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC) certified paper

Body

Dimensions
11.45mm (front)
Weight
0.1 oz (2 g)
Colors
  • Eclipse Black

Software & Launch

Operating system
Windows 11 Home Lenovo recommends Windows 11 Pro for business.
Preloaded software
  • Dolby® Settings
  • Lenovo Commercial Vantage
  • Lenovo Smart Connect
  • TrackPoint Quick Menu
Warranty
1 Year Courier or Carry-in
Certifications
  • 10/10 iFixit score
  • ENERGY STAR® 9.0
  • TCO 10.0 certified
  • MIL-SPEC-810H
  • Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC) packaging
  • EPEAT® Gold with Cimate+
In the box
  • ThinkPad T16 Gen 5 (16in AMD)
  • USB-C® 65W or 100W AC adapter
  • Internal Battery
  • Quick-Start Guide
Repairability
  • Battery (60Whr, 75Whr)
  • DDR5 Memory
  • Fan
  • I/O Daughter Card (RJ45, USB-A, headphone / mic combo, HDMI®)
  • Keyboard
  • M.2 Storage & M.2 Wireless WAN
  • USB-C® ports
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