Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1

16", Intel Core i7-13700H, 16 GB, 1000 GB, CH
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The Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 is a reliable and powerful business notebook designed specifically for the needs of modern enterprises. With a robust design and a variety of features, this device provides the necessary performance for multitasking and demanding applications. Equipped with the latest 13th generation Intel® Core™ processors and optional dedicated graphics cards, the E16 Gen 1 ensures outstanding performance. The 16-inch display with WQXGA resolution offers clear and detailed visuals, while extensive security options help protect sensitive data. With a combination of fast storage and generous memory, this notebook is ideal for professionals who value efficiency and reliability.

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

Key specifications

Processor family
Core i7 13th Gen
Memory
16 GB
SSD capacity
1000 GB
Operating System Version
Windows 11 Pro
Image resolution
1920 x 1200 pixels
Keyboard layout
Swiss
Item number
38622294

General information

Manufacturer
Lenovo
Category
Notebooks
Manufacturer no.
21JN00DBMZ
Release date
14.9.2023
May include power adapter
No

Colour

Colour
Black
Exact colour description
Graphite Black

Application range

Notebook type
Business laptop
Model number
21JN00DBMZ

Processor

Processor family
Core i7 13th Gen
Processor type
Intel Core i7-13700H
Clock frequency
2.40 GHz
Max. turbo clock rate
5 GHz
Max. TDP
115 W
Number of processor cores
14 -Core
Number of performance cores
6 -Core
Clock frequency performance cores
2.40 GHz
Max. Turbo Clock frequency Performance Cores
5 GHz
Number of efficiency cores
8 -Core
Clock frequency Efficiency cores
1.80 GHz
Max. Turbo Clock frequency Efficiency Cores
3.70 GHz
Number of threads
20
Cache
24 MB
Chipset
Intel SoC

Memory

Memory
16 GB
Memory configuration
1 x 16GB
Onboard memory
16 GB
Max. supported memory
48 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

Dedicated graphics card properties

Graphics chip (GPU)
Intel Iris 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
1000 GB
SSD capacity
1000 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 (1x)
Network connections
RJ45 (1x)
HDMI version
2.1
DisplayPort version
1.4

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
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, Trusted Platform Module, Windows Hello Face sign-in

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
USB Type C Power supply
65 W

Input device

Keyboard layout
Swiss
Input device
Keyboard backlight, Numeric keypad

Sustainability

Manufacturer commitment
SBTi

Voluntary climate contribution

CO₂-Emission
Climate contribution

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
Power supply

Product dimensions

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

Package dimensions

Length
49.30 cm
Width
33.30 cm
Height
8.20 cm
Weight
2.88 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
  • 7.HP
    1.9 %
  • 7.Samsung
    1.9 %
  • 9.Lenovo
    2.5 %
  • 10.Acer
    2.6 %
  • 10.Thomson
    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.Dell
    3.6 %
  • 1.Microsoft
    3.6 %
  • 3.Lenovo
    3.8 %
  • 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)