Lenovo ThinkPad 16" E16 Gen 1
The Ryzen 7 7730U with 40GB DDR5 RAM and a 1TB SSD delivers uncommon multitasking headroom for a business laptop, paired with a matte 16-inch 1920x1200 IPS display. Its extensive port selection—including Thunderbolt, Ethernet, and dual USB-A—and 1.81kg weight suit desk-bound workflows, though the 52Wh battery limits all-day portability. This is ideal for enterprise users and developers who need hefty memory, a large screen, and wired connectivity in a no-nonsense chassis.
About This Laptop
Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (14″ AMD)Embrace excellence with ultra power & potential Lightweight, powerful 14" laptop for business anywhere AI-powered performance powered by powerful processors Easily customize and update to meet changing work requirements Increased operational efficiency due to improved thermal design and extended battery life
Unprecedented productivity anywhere, everywhereExplore incredible processing power and energy efficiency on the go with the 14-inch ThinkPad T14 Gen 5, powered by a powerful processor. Energize your creative work with vibrant graphics. Plus, take advantage of AI-powered collaboration features like voice focus and auto-framing to boost your productivity and enhance your remote work experience.
A dsplay that brightens your workdayEnjoy pristine visual clarity on the T14 Gen 5 with optional OLED display, while 3M optical solutions enhance brightness and save power. A number of displays are certified low blue light to help prevent eye fatigue and strain.
More confidence & better controlThe updated ThinkPad keyboard features tactile markings for easier key recognition and a larger trackpad for more control. Double-clicking the TrackPoint activates a quick menu for customizable settings. And the on-screen communications panel features a 5-megapixel camera and noise-canceling microphones for clearer audio-visual focus.
Intuitive features, impactful designStay productive all day long with the T14 Gen 5, which seamlessly adapts to your workflow while managing your battery life. Its advanced cooling system includes a dual-fan system with rear vents for superior cooling. It's also tested for durability to MIL-STD-810H specifications and helps improve energy efficiency with ENERGY STAR® 8.0 certification.
Power to you with DIY easeThe ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 is durable and easy to repair with user-replaceable units (CRUs) that require no technical knowledge. Its remarkable DIY capabilities are highlighted by a high rating on the iFixit repairability scale, allowing for easy upgrades and component replacement.
State-of-the-art security solutionsEnjoy peace of mind with assured data security on the T14 Gen 5 laptop. With ThinkShield, the advanced security suite, your data is encrypted by a discrete Trusted Platform Module (dTPM). Biometrics provide extra security, from fingerprint reader to facial recognition login, while a webcam privacy shutter maintains visual privacy when needed.
- AMD Ryzen 5 8540U
- 16GB Memory / 256 GB SSD
- AMD Radeon 740M
- Non-Touch Screen
- 1920 x 1200
- Windows 11 Pro
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong port (93th percentile) 93th
- Strong ram (92th percentile) 92th
- Strong reliability (78th percentile) 78th
- Strong gpu (70th percentile) 70th
Cons
- Below average compact (25th percentile) 25th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U |
| Cores | 8 |
| Frequency | 2.0 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB |
Graphics
| GPU | AMD Radeon Graphics |
| Type | discrete |
| VRAM Type | System Shared |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 40 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 |
| Storage | 1 TB |
| Storage Type | SSD |
Display
| Size | 16" |
| Resolution | 1920 (Full HD) |
| Panel | IPS |
Connectivity
| USB-C Ports | 2 |
| USB Ports | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Ethernet | 1 x RJ-45 (1Gbps) |
Physical
| Weight | 1.8 kg / 4.0 lbs |
| Battery | 52 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro |
Value & Pricing
vs Competition
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad 16" E16 Gen 1 | Apple MacBook Pro M4 Max | ASUS ROG Flow GZ302EA-XS99 | MSI Prestige PRE13EVOA2088 | Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro NP940XHA-KG3US | Dell Premium LDA14250-7667SLV-PUS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | Apple M4 Max | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H |
| RAM (GB) | 40 | 48 | 128 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Storage (GB) | 1024 | 2048 | 1024 | 1000 | 1000 | 1000 |
| Screen | 16" 1920x1200 | 14.2" 3024x1964 | 13.4" 2560x1600 | 13.3" 2880x1800 | 14" 2880x1800 | 14.5" 3200x2000 |
| GPU | AMD Radeon Graphics | Apple (40-Core) | AMD Radeon | Intel Arc | Intel Arc | Intel Arc |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | macOS | 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) | 52 | 72 | 70 | - | 15 | 62 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Cpu | Gpu | Ram | Port | Screen | Compact | Storage | Reliability | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lenovo ThinkPad 16" E16 Gen 1 | 59.1 | 69.7 | 92.4 | 92.6 | 53.3 | 25.2 | 68.9 | 78.2 | 39.8 |
| Apple MacBook Pro M4 Max Compare | 91.5 | 18.5 | 92 | 80 | 98.9 | 66.7 | 94.5 | 96 | 99.3 |
| ASUS ROG Flow GZ302EA-XS99 Compare | 95.1 | 80.3 | 99.9 | 77.5 | 89.2 | 92.7 | 81.2 | 57.9 | 99.3 |
| MSI Prestige PRE13EVOA2088 Compare | 63.1 | 64.2 | 80.8 | 83.4 | 89.9 | 95.3 | 73.3 | 57.9 | 86.2 |
| Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro NP940XHA-KG3US Compare | 66.4 | 64.2 | 80.8 | 66.8 | 93.2 | 85 | 73.3 | 78.2 | 94.4 |
| Dell Premium LDA14250-7667SLV-PUS Compare | 84.6 | 64.2 | 90.2 | 73 | 95.9 | 54.8 | 63.7 | 31.6 | 94.4 |
Usage Scores
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