Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1

16", AMD Ryzen 5 7530U, 16 GB, 512 GB, CH
62Ratings
BrandMore from Lenovo
Test reportsVery good based on 5 tests
Currently out of stock
Free shipping starting at 50.–

Product details

The Lenovo ThinkPad E16 (16" AMD) notebook is equally powerful, reliable and secure - making it perfect for your business needs. With the exceptional performance of the AMD Ryzen 7000 Series processors and integrated UMA graphics, you can get all your tasks done in the most productive way. Thanks to the extensive DDR4 RAM and fast SSD mass storage, multitasking is a breeze with this notebook.

Enjoy the modern, professional design of the ThinkPad E16 (16" AMD) notebook. The larger, more ergonomic keyboard features durable keys with better travel, a number pad and better key spacing to prevent typing errors. The seamless 115 x 68 mm trackpad makes it easier to navigate the screen. The stunning 16" display is available in resolutions up to WQXGA (2,560 x 1,600), with 100% sRGB colour space coverage, optional touch functionality and hardware-based Low Blue Light certification for excellent viewing.

With the ThinkPad E16 (16" AMD) you can easily and reliably connect to peripherals, networks and people. For example, USB-C 3.2, USB-A 3.2 and HDMI ports are available. Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.0 enable effortless wireless connectivity, while two microphones and up to FHD/infrared hybrid webcam (with coverage) facilitate location-independent collaboration.

The ThinkPad E16 (16" AMD) lets you connect to peripherals, networks and people easily and reliably. For example, USB-C 3.2, USB-A 3.2 and HDMI ports are available. Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.0 enable effortless wireless connectivity, while two microphones and up to FHD/infrared hybrid webcam (with coverage) facilitate location-independent collaboration.

The ThinkPad E16 (16" AMD) notebook is made for remote working with its portable design and up to 57 Wh battery capacity. It is also highly durable, meeting US military standards MIL-STD 810H for reliability and durability. The notebook is tested to 12 rigorous standards and undergoes more than 200 quality checks to ensure it will perform in the harshest conditions - from the Arctic wilderness to desert sandstorms.

Key specifications

Processor family
Ryzen 5 7th Gen
Memory
16 GB
SSD capacity
512 GB
Operating System Version
Windows 11 Pro
Image resolution
1920 x 1200 pixels
Keyboard layout
Swiss
Item number
36239051

General information

Manufacturer
Lenovo
Category
Notebooks
Manufacturer no.
21JT000AMZ
Release date
18.10.2023
May include power adapter
No

Colour

Colour
Black
Exact colour description
Graphite Black

Application range

Notebook type
Business laptop
Model number
21JT000AMZ

Processor

Processor family
Ryzen 5 7th Gen
Processor type
AMD Ryzen 5 7530U
Clock frequency
2 GHz
Max. turbo clock rate
4.50 GHz
Number of processor cores
6 -Core
Max. Turbo Clock frequency Performance Cores
4.50 GHz
Number of threads
12
Cache
16 MB
Chipset
AMD SoC

Memory

Memory
16 GB
Memory configuration
1 x 8GB
Onboard memory
8 GB
Max. supported memory
40 GB
Memory type
DDR4-RAM
Memory form factor
SO-DIMM
Storage clock frequency
3200 MHz

Graphics card properties

Graphics hardware
Integrated graphics

Material

Material group
Metal
Material
Aluminium

Onboard graphics properties

Graphics chip (GPU)
AMD Radeon
Graphics card model
AMD Radeon Graphics

Display properties

Display resolution
WUXGA
Image resolution
1920 x 1200 pixels
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Aspect ratio
16:10
Display functions
Integrated microphone
Display size (inches)
16"
Screen surface
Anti-glare
Screen technology
LCD
Panel technology
IPS
Brightness
300 cd/m²

Data storage overview

Disk type
SSD
Total capacity
512 GB
SSD capacity
512 GB

Optical drive

Optical drive type
No drive

Connections

USB ports
USB-A, USB-C
Exact USB ports
USB-A 3.0 (2x), USB-C 3.0 (1x), USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (1x)
Video connections
HDMI (1x)
Audio Connections
Jack 3.5mm (1x)
Network connections
RJ45 (1x)
HDMI version
1.4b

Operating system

Operating system
Windows
Operating System Version
Windows 11 Pro
Language
English, French, German, Italian
Operating system architecture
64-bit

Audio functions

Notebook speaker type
Dolby Amo's sound, Stereo speakers
Number of speakers
2 x
Audio channel
Stereo

Camera properties

Front camera resolution
2 Mpx
Max. Video resolution front camera
1920 x 1080 pixels

Safety

Safety
Camera Privacy Shutter, Fingerprint scanner, Slot for Kensington lock, Windows Hello Face sign-in

Network

Ethernet controller
Realtek RTL8111H-CG
Max. port speed
1 Gbit/s

Wireless transmission

Wireless transmission
Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
Bluetooth version
5.1

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi standard
Wi-Fi 6 / 802.11ax

Battery properties

Battery type
LiPo
Power capacity
57 Wh
Power supply unit strength
65 W
USB Type C Power supply
65 W

Input device

Keyboard layout
Swiss
Input device
Keyboard backlight, Numeric keypad, Touchpad, TrackPoint

Sustainability

Manufacturer commitment
SBTi

Voluntary climate contribution

CO₂-Emission
Climate contribution

Product dimensions

Height
1.99 cm
Depth
24.77 cm
Width
35.61 cm
Weight
1.81 kg

Package dimensions

Length
49.20 cm
Width
33.50 cm
Height
8.40 cm
Weight
2.86 kg

Compare products

Goes with

Reviews & Ratings

Warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Notebooks» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 6.LG
    1.9 %
  • 8.Samsung
    2 %
  • 9.Lenovo
    2.5 %
  • 9.Thomson
    2.5 %
  • 11.Acer
    2.6 %

Warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 5.MSI
    8 days
  • 7.ASUS
    10 days
  • 7.Lenovo
    10 days
  • 9.Captiva
    12 days
  • 9.Microsoft
    12 days

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Notebooks» category returned?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 1.Microsoft
    3.6 %
  • 3.Erazer
    3.8 %
  • 3.Lenovo
    3.8 %
  • 5.HP
    3.9 %
  • 6.Apple
    4.1 %
Source: Digitec Galaxus

Translation: machine translated
Overall ratingVery good84/100
Good79/100
Computer Bild Logo
Rank 2 out of 7Computer BildNotebooks im TestReleaseMay 2025
  • PositiveFastest notebook tested
  • Positivegood battery life
  • PositiveVery robust
  • NegativeDisplay with pale colour reproduction
  • NegativeCard reader missing
  • NegativeSSD storage scarce

Lenovo has created a great office notebook with the Thinkpad E16. The highlights are the good build quality and the large display in a work-friendly 16:10 format. Due to the somewhat pale colours, the laptop is less suitable for graphic designers, but the E16 masters even demanding office tasks with ease: it was the fastest notebook in the test field.

This test report belongs to a different type: ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (16", AMD Ryzen 5 7530U, 16 GB, 512 GB, DE)
Go to complete test report
Good79/100
Computer Bild Logo
Rank 2 out of 9Computer BildNEUN NOTEBOOKS IM TESTReleaseAugust 2024
  • PositiveFastest notebook tested
  • PositiveTop battery life
  • NegativeDisplay with pale colour reproduction
  • NegativeCard reader missing

Lenovo has created a great office notebook with the ThinkPad E16. The highlights are the good build quality and the large display in a work-friendly 16:10 format. Due to the somewhat pale colours, the laptop is less suitable for graphic designers, but the E16 masters even demanding office tasks with ease.

This test report belongs to a different type: ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (16", AMD Ryzen 5 7530U, 16 GB, 512 GB, DE)
Go to complete test report
Very good88/100
CHIP OnlineSingle testReleaseMay 2024
  • PositiveHigh-quality workmanship and sturdy design
  • PositiveVery good battery life and practical battery saving options
  • PositivePleasant keyboard
  • PositiveGood webcam with cover and IR face recognition
  • NegativeNo SD card reader available
  • NegativeSound could be better
Very good86/100
notebookcheck.com Logo
notebookcheck.comSingle testReleaseJanuary 2024
  • PositiveLarge keyboard with number pad, mouse buttons and TrackPoint
  • PositiveFaster single-thread performance than Ryzen 7 7730U
  • PositiveThunderbolt 4 support
  • PositiveEasy to maintain
  • NegativeSlower multi-thread performance than Ryzen 7 7730U
  • NegativeNo support for M.2 2280 SSDs in the Intel version
Good78/100
Computer Bild Logo
Computer BildSingle testReleaseDecember 2023

Lenovo has created a great office notebook with the ThinkPad E16 G1. The highlights are the high-quality finish and the large 16:10 format display. The colour fidelity is too low for graphic designers, but the laptop masters even demanding office tasks with ease.

This test report belongs to a different type: ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (16", AMD Ryzen 5 7530U, 16 GB, 512 GB, DE)