Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1

16", Intel Core i5-1335U, 16 GB, 512 GB, CH
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The Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 is a reliable and durable business notebook designed specifically for the needs of modern enterprises. Equipped with powerful 13th generation Intel® Core™ processors and the option to integrate a dedicated graphics card, this device provides the necessary performance for multitasking and demanding applications. The generous RAM and fast storage ensure that even complex tasks can be handled efficiently. Security is a top priority with this model, featuring various reliable options to protect sensitive data. The impressive 16-inch display with WQXGA resolution offers clear and detailed visuals, making it beneficial for both presentations and daily work.

  • Durable design, ideal for business use
  • High-performance 13th generation Intel® Core™ processors
  • Enhanced security options for protecting sensitive data
  • High-resolution 16" WQXGA display for clear image representation
  • Versatile connectivity options, including Thunderbolt 4 and HDMI.

Key specifications

Processor family
Core i5
Memory
16 GB
SSD capacity
512 GB
Operating System Version
Windows 11 Pro
Image resolution
1920 x 1200 pixels
Keyboard layout
Swiss
Item number
36238516

General information

Manufacturer
Lenovo
Category
Notebooks
Manufacturer no.
21JN0001MZ
Release date
10.11.2023

Colour

Colour
Black
Exact colour description
Graphite Black

Application range

Notebook type
Business laptop
Model number
21JN0001MZ

Processor

Processor family
Core i5
Processor type
Intel Core i5-1335U
Clock frequency
1.30 GHz
Max. turbo clock rate
4.60 GHz
Max. TDP
55 W
Number of processor cores
10 -Core
Number of performance cores
2 -Core
Clock frequency performance cores
1.30 GHz
Max. Turbo Clock frequency Performance Cores
4.60 GHz
Number of efficiency cores
8 -Core
Clock frequency Efficiency cores
0.90 GHz
Max. Turbo Clock frequency Efficiency Cores
3.40 GHz
Number of threads
12
Cache
12 MB
Chipset
Intel 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)
Intel Iris Graphics
Graphics card model
Intel Iris Graphics

Display properties

Display resolution
Full HD
Image resolution
1920 x 1200 pixels
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Aspect ratio
16:10
Display functions
Integrated camera, 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
Thunderbolt 4, USB-A, USB-C
Exact USB ports
Thunderbolt 4 (1x), USB-A 2.0 (1x), USB-A 3.0 (1x)
Video connections
HDMI (1x)
Audio Connections
Jack 3.5mm (2x)
Network connections
RJ45 (1x)
HDMI version
2.1

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 Atmos
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
Password protection Type
Supervisor

Network

Ethernet controller
Gigabit Ethernet
Max. port speed
1 Gbit/s

Wireless transmission

Wireless transmission
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

Input device

Keyboard layout
Swiss
Input device
Touchpad

Sustainability

Manufacturer commitment
SBTi

Voluntary climate contribution

CO₂-Emission
Climate contribution

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
Power adapter, Power cord

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
34.10 cm
Height
8.60 cm
Weight
2.87 kg

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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.Samsung
    1.9 %
  • 8.LG
    2.1 %
  • 9.Lenovo
    2.4 %
  • 10.Acer
    2.5 %
  • 11.ASUS
    3.4 %

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
  • 6.ASUS
    9 days
  • 8.Microsoft
    10 days
  • 9.Lenovo
    11 days
  • 10.Captiva
    12 days
  • 11.Erazer
    14 days

Return rate

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

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 1.Dell
    3.4 %
  • 2.Lenovo
    3.7 %
  • 2.Microsoft
    3.7 %
  • 4.Erazer
    3.9 %
  • 4.HP
    3.9 %
Source: Digitec Galaxus

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Overall ratingVery good84/100
Good79/100
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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)
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Good79/100
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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)
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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
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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
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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)