Lenovo ThinkPad 16" E16 Gen 2 Black 2026

★★★★★ 4.7 (4)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 7535U
RAM 8 GB
Storage 256 GB
Screen 16" 1920x1200
GPU AMD Radeon 660M
OS Windows 11 Pro
Weight 1.8 kg
Battery 47 Wh
Lenovo ThinkPad 16" E16 Gen 2 Black 2026 laptop
58 Overall Score
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About This Laptop

About Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 2FEATURED REVIEWSNice!By Tim D.I like the seperate 10 key on the keyboard. Keys feel good to the touch. Love the touch mouse pad layout and the camera shutter for privacy.Great!!By Linh n.I needed a laptop for work. Glad I got this over the MacBook. Works well.Take your productivity to the next level with the Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 2 16" WUXGA Laptop, powered by the robust AMD Ryzen 5 7535U processor. This laptop is engineered for seamless multitasking and handling demanding workloads, thanks to its advanced AMD Ryzen 7000U series processors. With two SODIMM memory slots and dual SSD capabilities, upgrading components to tackle memory-intensive tasks is straightforward, ensuring speed and efficiency.Experience an intuitive user interface with features like the TrackPoint Quick Menu and Tap-to-Select, which simplify navigation on the expansive 16-inch display. The full-sized keyboard, designed for comfort even in low-light conditions, and the larger touchpad enhance productivity and overall user experience. AI-based intelligent performance tuning further optimizes your workflow.The Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 2 offers an exceptional audiovisual experience. Its large display with a superior aspect ratio is perfect for business applications, providing more pixels per screen for detailed visuals. Enjoy premium audio quality with Harman and Dolby-optimized sound, and benefit from AI-based noise cancellation and background blurring during video conferences for clear communication.Security is paramount with this laptop, featuring biometric options such as an optional fingerprint reader and facial recognition software via the optional IR camera. Lenovo's ThinkShield security suite includes a discrete Trusted Platform Module (dTPM) to encrypt and protect your critical data, ensuring your assets are secure.Designed with sustainability in mind, this laptop incorporates post-consumer content (PCC) recycled plastic in its construction 90% in the AC adapter, 30% in the speaker enclosure, and 25% in the battery pack. It is certified ENERGY STAR 8.0 and TCO 9, and its packaging is 100% plastic-free, certified by the FSC, reflecting Lenovo's commitment to environmental responsibility.Built to withstand the toughest conditions, the Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 2 meets the U.S. Department of Defense's MIL-STD 810H standards, ensuring reliability and durability. It has been tested against 12 standards, 26 procedures, and over 200 quality checks to perform in extreme environments, from Arctic cold to desert dust storms, and under conditions of high pressure, humidity, and vibration.Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 2 FeaturesFeatures Latest AMD Ryzen 5 7535U 2.9GHz processor delivers outstanding performanceStunning 16" WUXGA 1920x1200p bright display providing crisp and sharp visuals8GB DDR5 RAM Memory Provides Enhanced multitasking and Improved performance256GB SSD gives significantly faster speed and improved overall system responsivenessEfficiently manage multi-tasking with Windows 11 Pro, also provide performance & stability to your devicePowerful Integrated AMD Radeon 660M Graphics delivering stunning visuals and smooth performance4x USB, 1x HDMI & 1x Ethernet ports that enhance connectivity, functionality and versatilityWi-Fi 6 enables faster internet speeds and improved network performance3.99 lbs Lightweight Laptop that save space and can move effortlesslyWarranty InformationThis product has a limited warranty of 12 months.https://support.lenovo.com/us/en855-253-6686

Product Information provided by the Manufacturer

Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 2 AMD (16″)

Trusted ProductivityOffering significant performance improvements, the ThinkPad E16 Gen 2 (16″ AMD) laptop caters to multitasking and demanding workloads with ease. The two SODIMM memory slots and dual SSDs make it easy to upgrade components — crucial for running memory-intensive tasks and speed.

Intuitive User ExperienceFeatures like the TrackPoint Quick Menu and Tap-to-Select make multitasking and navigation simple on the ample display. Typing is comfortable even in low light, thanks to the full-sized, keyboard. And the bigger touchpad enhances not only productivity, but the overall user experience. All with AI-based intelligent performance tuning.

Enjoy the AudiovisualsThe large display’s aspect ratio is great for business apps, showing more pixels per screen. Choose from a rich selection of panels. Enjoy the Harman- and Dolby-optimized audio and rely on AI-based noise cancellation, background blurring, and more during video conferences.

Top-notch Security FeaturesBiometrics provide extra protection on this laptop. ThinkShield, the comprehensive suite of security solutions, boasts discrete Trusted Platform Module (dTPM) to safeguard critical data with encryption. When it comes to security and protecting your assets, we’ve got you covered!

Designed With an Eye Toward RecyclingLenovo is committed to making a positive impact on the environment. This laptop uses post-consumer content (PCC) recycled plastic in various components, including the AC adapter, the speaker enclosure, and the battery pack. Plus it’s certified ENERGY STAR 8.0 & TCO 9, and packaging is 100% plastic-free, certified by the FSC®.

Tough Enough for the Most Extreme ConditionsLenovo uses the U.S. Department of Defense's MIL-STD 810H to balance reliability and durability in ThinkPad laptops. Meeting or exceeding multiple standards, many procedures, and enormous quality checks ensures they run in harsh environments and conditions like Arctic wilderness, desert dust storms, extreme temps, pressure, humidity, vibration, and more.

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Join VIP PROEarn 2X Points + Exclusive Perks!Sell or Trade your GearGet started in 3 easy stepsKey FeaturesExperience seamless multitasking with 8GB RAM on this Lenovo ThinkPad laptop.The AMD Ryzen 5 processor in this notebook delivers fast, efficient performance.Enjoy crisp visuals on the 16" WUXGA display of this Lenovo laptop, perfect for work.Store files quickly on the 256GB SSD of this ThinkPad, improving overall workflow.Stay secure with Windows 11 Pro on this Lenovo laptop, ideal for professional use.Lightweight design makes this Lenovo ThinkPad a great portable workstation on the go.What's in the box:Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 2 16" WUXGA Laptop (Black)AC Power AdapterUser ManualLenovo 1 Year Limited Warranty

  • Experience seamless multitasking with 8GB RAM on this Lenovo ThinkPad laptop.
  • The AMD Ryzen 5 processor in this notebook delivers fast, efficient performance.
  • Enjoy crisp visuals on the 16" WUXGA display of this Lenovo laptop, perfect for work.
  • Store files quickly on the 256GB SSD of this ThinkPad, improving overall workflow.
  • Stay secure with Windows 11 Pro on this Lenovo laptop, ideal for professional use.
  • Lightweight design makes this Lenovo ThinkPad a great portable workstation on the go.

Overview

Performance

Performance Percentiles

CPU 50.8
GPU 18.5
RAM 23.6
Ports 77.5
Screen 63.5
Portability 25.2
Storage 25.9
Reliability 78.2
Social Proof 96.9

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Strong social proof (97th percentile) 97th
  • Strong reliability (78th percentile) 78th
  • Strong port (78th percentile) 78th

Cons

  • Below average gpu (19th percentile) 19th
  • Below average ram (24th percentile) 24th
  • Below average compact (25th percentile) 25th
  • Below average storage (26th percentile) 26th

Specifications

Full Specifications

Processor

CPU AMD Ryzen 5 7535U
Cores 6
Frequency 2.9 GHz
L3 Cache 16 MB

Graphics

GPU AMD Radeon 660M
Type integrated
VRAM Type Shared

Memory & Storage

RAM 8 GB
RAM Generation DDR5
Storage 256 GB
Storage Type NVMe SSD

Display

Size 16"
Resolution 1920 (Full HD)
Panel IPS
Brightness 300 nits
Color Gamut 45% NTSC

Connectivity

USB-C Ports 2
USB Ports 2
HDMI HDMI 2.1
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.3
Ethernet 100/1000M (RJ-45)

Physical

Weight 1.8 kg / 4.0 lbs
Battery 47 Wh
OS Windows 11 Pro

Value & Pricing

Price History

CA$1,000 CA$1,100 CA$1,200 CA$1,300 CA$1,400 May 9May 31 CA$1,320

vs Competition

Spec Lenovo ThinkPad 16" E16 Gen 2 Apple MacBook Pro M5 Pro ASUS ROG Flow GZ302EA-XS99 MSI Prestige PRE13EVOA2088 Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro NP940XHA-KG3US Dell Premium LDA14250-7667SLV-PUS
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 7535U Apple M5 AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 Intel Core Ultra 7 258V Intel Core Ultra 7 256V Intel Core Ultra 7 255H
RAM (GB) 8 24 128 32 32 32
Storage (GB) 256 2000 1024 1000 1000 1000
Screen 16" 1920x1200 14.2" 3024x1964 13.4" 2560x1600 13.3" 2880x1800 14" 2880x1800 14.5" 3200x2000
GPU AMD Radeon 660M Apple M5 Pro 20-core AMD Radeon Intel Arc Intel Arc Intel Arc
OS Windows 11 Pro Mac OS Windows 11 Pro Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Weight (kg) 1.8 1.6 1.2 1 1.2 1.7
Battery (Wh) 47 - 70 - 15 62
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product CpuGpuRamPortScreenCompactStorageReliabilitySocial Proof
Lenovo ThinkPad 16" E16 Gen 2 50.818.523.677.563.525.225.978.296.9
Apple MacBook Pro M5 Pro Compare 81.418.558.47396.167.389.99682.5
ASUS ROG Flow GZ302EA-XS99 Compare 95.180.399.977.589.292.781.257.999.3
MSI Prestige PRE13EVOA2088 Compare 63.164.280.883.489.995.373.357.986.2
Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro NP940XHA-KG3US Compare 66.464.280.866.893.28573.378.294.4
Dell Premium LDA14250-7667SLV-PUS Compare 84.664.290.27395.954.863.731.694.4

Usage Scores

Overall (57.7)Gaming (12.2)Compact (47.9)Creator (25)Student (59.3)Business (60.2)Developer (53.3)Entertainment (60.6)

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