ThinkPad T16 Gen 5 Intel · 16 GB / 256 GBEclipse Black
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ThinkPad T16 Gen 5 Intel · 16 GB / 256 GB

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Key specs
Battery
60Whr
Highlights

Specs that matter

Display
Panel
IPS
Resolution
1920x1200
Refresh
60 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 Graphics
RAM
16 GB LPDDR5X
Storage
256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 TLC Opal
OS
Windows 11 Home Lenovo recommends Windows 11 Pro for business.
Battery
Wired charge
65 W
Body
Weight
3.62 lb (1.64 kg)
Dimensions
11.45mm (front)
Colors
Eclipse Black
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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 Graphics
RAM / storage16 GB · 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 TLC OpalWindows 11 Home Lenovo recommends Windows 11 Pro for business.
Weight3.62 lb (1.64 kg)11.45mm (front)
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Full specifications

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Battery

Battery
  • 60Whr
  • customer replaceable unit (CRU)
  • Supports Rapid Charge (60 minutes = 80% capacity) with 65W or higher adapter
  • 75Whr
  • CRU
  • Supports Rapid Charge (60 minutes = 80% capacity) with 100W or higher adapter

Connectivity

Wireless
WiFi 7* Intel BE211 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 and DisplayPort™
  • Headphone / mic combo
  • HDMI® 2.1 (supports resolution up to 4K@60Hz)
  • Ethernet (RJ45)
  • Optional: SIM
  • Optional: Smart Card Reader
  • actual speeds will vary and may be less than expected.
Webcam
  • 5MP + Infrared (IR) discrete + Computer Vision + variable HDR (vHDR) with webcam privacy shutter, fixed focus, temporal noise reduction;
  • 5MP + Infrared (IR) discrete, with webcam privacy shutter, fixed focus, temporal noise reduction;
  • 5MP with webcam privacy shutter, fixed focus, temporal noise reduction
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 Copilot Keyboard (1.5mm travel stroke)
  • Three-Button Trackpad
  • Optional Backlit
Chassis
  • 90% recycled magnesium used C frame & S 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 touchpad
  • 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)
Colors
  • Eclipse Black

Software & Launch

Operating system
Windows 11 Home Lenovo recommends Windows 11 Pro for business.
Preloaded software
  • Dolby Settings
  • Intel® Connectivity Performance Suite (ICPS)
  • Lenovo Commercial Vantage
  • Lenovo Smart Connect
  • Lenovo AI Now*
  • Office 365 (trial)
  • TrackPoint Quick Menu
Warranty
1 Year Courier or Carry-in
Certifications
  • 10/10 iFixit Repairability Score
  • ENERGY STAR® 9.0
  • Eyesafe®
  • TCO 10.0 certified
  • MIL-SPEC-810H
  • Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC) packaging
  • EPEAT® Gold with Climate+
In the box
  • ThinkPad T16 Gen 5 (16in Intel)
  • USB-C® 65W and 100W AC adapter
  • Internal Battery
  • Quick-Start Guide
Repairability
  • Battery (60Whr, 75Whr)
  • Fan
  • I/O Daughter Card (RJ45, USB-A, headphone / mic combo, HDMI®)
  • Keyboard
  • LPCAMM2 Memory
  • M.2 Storage & M.2 Wireless WAN
  • USB-C® ports
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