ThinkBook 16 G8 IAL Last Modify Time: 2025-02-14 10:42:12

Overview

1.USB-C (USB 10Gbps), with PD 3.0 & DP 1.46.SD card reader
2.USB-A (USB 5Gbps), Always On7.USB-A (USB 5Gbps)
3.HDMI8.Ethernet (RJ-45)
4.Thunderbolt 49.Kensington Nano Security Slot
5.Headphone / microphone combo jack (3.5mm)

Performance

Processor

Processor Family

Intel® U or H Series Core Ultra 5 / 7 Processor (Series 2)

Processor**[1]

Processor NameCoresThreadsBase FrequencyMax FrequencyCacheProcessor GraphicsNPU
Core Ultra 5 225H14 (4 P-core + 8 E-core + 2 LPE-core)14P-core 1.7GHz / E-core 1.3GHz / LPE-core 700MHzP-core 4.9GHz / E-core 4.3GHz / LPE-core 2.5GHz18MBIntel® Arc™ 130T GPU, up to 63 TOPSIntel® AI Boost
Core Ultra 5 225U12 (2 P-core + 8 E-core + 2 LPE-core)14P-core 1.5GHz / E-core 1.3GHz / LPE-core 700MHzP-core 4.8GHz / E-core 3.8GHz / LPE-core 2.4GHz12MBIntel® GraphicsIntel® AI Boost
Core Ultra 7 255H16 (6 P-core + 8 E-core + 2 LPE-core)16P-core 2GHz / E-core 1.5GHz / LPE-core 700MHzP-core 5.1GHz / E-core 4.4GHz / LPE-core 2.5GHz24MBIntel® Arc™ 140T GPU, up to 74 TOPSIntel® AI Boost

Notes:
[1] Intel® Arc™ graphics only available on select H-series Intel® Core™ Ultra processor powered systems with at least 16GB of system memory in a dual-channel configurations, otherwise it will function as Intel® Graphics.

AI (Artificial Intelligence)

AI PC Category

AI PC

AI Performance

Up to 96 overall TOPS

NPU

Integrated Intel® AI Boost, up to 13 TOPS

Operating System

Operating System**[1]

  • Windows® 11 Pro
  • Windows® 11 Home
  • Windows® 11 Home Single Language
  • No preload operating system

Notes:
[1] Windows® 11 Pro Education license can be requested for EMEA Education Customers only with limited specs. Any request please contact Lenovo® Sales Representative for more information.

Graphics

Graphics**

GraphicsTypeMemoryTGPKey Features
Intel® Arc™ 130T GPU[1]IntegratedSharedShare CPU TDPDirectX® 12.2
Intel® Arc™ 140T GPU[2]IntegratedSharedShare CPU TDPDirectX® 12.2
Intel® GraphicsIntegratedSharedShare CPU TDPDirectX® 12.2

Notes:
[1], [2] Intel® Arc™ graphics only available on select H-series Intel® Core™ Ultra processor powered systems with at least 16GB of system memory in a dual-channel configurations, otherwise it will function as Intel® Graphics.

Monitor Support

Monitor Support[1]

Supports up to 4 independent displays (native display and 3 external monitors via HDMI®, USB-C® and Thunderbolt™) • HDMI® supports up to 4096x2160@60Hz • USB-C® supports up to 5120x3200@60Hz • Thunderbolt™ supports up to 5120x3200@60Hz

Notes:
[1] Refresh rates >60hz also supported, however max resolution will be limited.

Chipset

Chipset

Intel® SoC (System on Chip) platform

Memory

Max Memory[1]

Up to 64GB DDR5-5600

Memory Slots

Two DDR5 SO-DIMM slots, dual-channel capable

Memory Type

DDR5-5600

Notes:
[1] Maximum memory is only to test technical readiness of notebook. Available memory to sell would vary.

Storage

Storage Support[1]

Up to two drives, 2x M.2 SSD • M.2 2280 SSD up to 2TB each

Storage Slot

Two M.2 2280 PCIe® 4.0 x4 slots

Storage Type

Disk TypeInterfaceOffering
M.2 2242 SSDPCIe® NVMe®, PCIe® 4.0 x4256GB / 512GB / 1TB

Notes:
[1] The system supports dual SSD via two M.2 slots, but Lenovo® offers only one SSD configuration with a second slot for user self-expansion. The max storage capacity is only technical readiness and may be different from current Lenovo® storage offerings.

Removable Storage

Card Reader

SD card reader

Multi-Media

Audio Chip

High Definition (HD) Audio, Realtek® ALC3287 codec

Speakers

Stereo speakers, 2W x2, Dolby Audio™

Microphone

Dual-microphone array with smart noise-cancelling

Camera**

  • FHD 1080p + IR hybrid, with privacy shutter, fixed focus
  • FHD 1080p, with privacy shutter, fixed focus

Battery

Battery**

  • Integrated Li-Polymer 45Wh battery, supports Rapid Charge Pro (charge up to 50% in 30min)
  • Integrated Li-Polymer 71Wh battery, supports Rapid Charge (charge up to 80% in 1hr) with 100W AC adapter

Max Battery Life[1]

  • Models with 45Wh battery: MobileMark® 30@250nits: 7.7 hr Local video (1080p) playback@150nits: 13.1 hr
  • Models with 71Wh battery: MobileMark® 30@250nits: 14 hr Local video (1080p) playback@150nits: 19.5 hr

Notes:
[1] All battery life claims are approximate maximum and based on results using the MobileMark® 2014, MobileMark® 2018, MobileMark® 25, MobileMark® 30, JEITA 2.0, JEITA 3.0, continuous 1080p video playback (with 150nits brightness and default volume level) or Google Power Load Test (PLT) battery-life benchmark tests. Actual battery life will vary depending on many factors such as product configuration and usage, software use, wireless functionality, power management settings, and screen brightness. The maximum capacity of the battery will decrease with time and use.

Power Adapter

Power Adapter**[1]

  • 65W USB-C® (3-pin) AC adapter, supports PD 3.0, 100-240V, 50-60Hz
  • 65W USB-C® slim (2-pin, wall-mount) AC adapter, supports PD 3.0, 100-240V, 50-60Hz

Notes:
[1] AC adapter offerings depend on the country.

Special Features

Special Features

Modern Standby

Design

Display

Display**[1]

SizeResolutionTouchTypeBrightnessSurfaceAspect RatioContrast RatioColor GamutRefresh RateViewing Angle (L/R/U/D)Key Features
16"WUXGA (1920x1200)NoneIPS[2]300nitsAnti-glare16:101000:145% NTSC60Hz89° / 89° / 89° / 89°TÜV Low Blue Light (Software)
16"WUXGA (1920x1200)Multi-touchIPS[3]300nitsAnti-glare16:101000:145% NTSC60Hz89° / 89° / 89° / 89°TÜV Low Blue Light (Software)
16"WQXGA (2560x1600)NoneIPS[4]400nitsAnti-glare16:101200:1100% sRGB120Hz89° / 89° / 89° / 89°Eyesafe® Certified 2.0, TCON

Color Calibration

  • TCON (Timing Controller) color calibration
  • No color calibration

Touchscreen

  • In-cell multi-touch, supports 10-point touch
  • Non-touch

Notes:
[1] WQXGA display is available exclusively in Korea.
[2], [3], [4] IPS (in-plane switching) technology may refer to IPS, PLS, ADS, AHVA, AAS.

Input Device

Pen

No support

Keyboard

6-row, spill-resistant, multimedia Fn keys, numeric keypad, Copilot key

Keyboard Backlight

  • LED backlight
  • Non-backlight

Touchpad

Buttonless Mylar® surface multi-touch touchpad, supports Precision TouchPad (PTP), 75 x 120 mm (2.95 x 4.72 inches)

Mechanical

Dimensions (WxDxH)[1]

356 x 253.5 x 17.5 mm (14.01 x 9.98 x 0.69 inches)

Weight[2]

Starting at 1.7 kg (3.75 lbs)

Case Color

Arctic grey, dual-tone design

Surface Treatment

Anodizing sandblasting (top), texture (bottom)

Case Material

Aluminium (top), PC-ABS (bottom)

Notes:
[1] The system dimensions may vary depending on configurations.
[2] The system weight is approximate and based on results in Lenovo® lab, which varies depending on the source of component, variance of the distribution of each component, and manufacturing process. It may not be the exact weight for each specific model.

Connectivity

Network

Ethernet[1]

Gigabit Ethernet, 1x RJ-45, supports Wake-on-LAN

WLAN + Bluetooth®**[2]

  • Wi-Fi® 6, 802.11ax 2x2 Wi-Fi® + Bluetooth® 5.2, M.2 card
  • Wi-Fi® 6E, 802.11ax 2x2 Wi-Fi® + Bluetooth® 5.3, M.2 card[3]

WWAN

No support

Notes:
[1] Wake-on-LAN needs the power adapter plugged in.
[2] Bluetooth® may operate at a lower version than hardware design depending on the factors such as operating system, driver, etc.
[3] Wi-Fi® 6E full features might be limited by country-level restrictions. 6GHz Wi-Fi® 6E operation is dependent on the support of the operating system, routers/APs/Gateways that support Wi-Fi® 6E, and the regional regulatory certifications & spectrum allocation.

Ports[1]

Standard Ports

  • 1x USB-A (USB 5Gbps / USB 3.2 Gen 1)
  • 1x USB-A (USB 5Gbps / USB 3.2 Gen 1), Always On
  • 1x USB-C® (USB 10Gbps / USB 3.2 Gen 2), with USB PD 3.0 and DisplayPort™ 1.4
  • 1x USB-C® (Thunderbolt™ 4 / USB4® 40Gbps), with USB PD 3.0 and DisplayPort™ 2.1
  • 1x HDMI® 2.1, up to 4K/60Hz
  • 1x Headphone / microphone combo jack (3.5mm)
  • 1x Ethernet (RJ-45)
  • 1x SD card reader

Notes:
[1] The transfer speed of the ports will vary and, depending on many factors, such as the processing speed of the host device, file attributes and other factors related to system configuration and your operating environment, will be slower than theoretical speed.

Docking

Docking

Various docking solutions supported via Thunderbolt™ or USB-C®. For more compatible docking solutions, please visit Docking for ThinkBook® 16 G8 IAL

Security & Privacy

Security

Security Chip

Firmware TPM 2.0 integrated in SoC

Physical Locks

Kensington® Nano Security Slot™, 2.5 x 6 mm

Fingerprint Reader

  • Touch style fingerprint reader integrated in power button, match-on-chip
  • No fingerprint reader

BIOS Security

  • Hard disk password
  • Power-on password
  • Supervisor password
  • User password
  • Self-healing BIOS

Other Security

  • Camera privacy shutter
  • (Optional) IR camera for Windows® Hello (facial recognition)

Manageability

System Management

System Management

Non-vPro®

Service

Warranty

Base Warranty

1-year courier or carry-in service

Accessories

Bundled Accessories

Bundled Accessories[1]

  • Lenovo® 15.6" laptop casual toploader, polyester
  • None

Notes:
[1] For more compatible accessory solutions, please visit Accessories for ThinkBook® 16 G8 IAL.

Operating Requirements

Operating Environment

Temperature[1]

  • At altitudes up to 2438 m (8,000 ft) - Operating: 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F) - Storage: 5°C to 43°C (41°F to 109°F)
  • At altitudes above 2438 m (8,000 ft) - Maximum temperature when operating under the unpressurized condition: 31.3°C (88°F)

Relative Humidity

  • Operating: 8% to 95% at wet-bulb temperature 23°C (73°F)
  • Storage: 5% to 95% at wet-bulb temperature 27°C (81°F)

Altitude

Maximum altitude (without pressurization): 3048 m (10,000 ft)

Notes:
[1] When you charge the battery, its temperature must be no lower than 10°C (50°F).

Environmental

Sustainability

Material[1]

15% PCC recycled plastic used in the cover frame 25% PCC recycled plastic used in the battery frame 50% PCC recycled plastic used in keycaps 30% PCC recycled plastic used in speaker 90% PCC recycled plastic used in standard 65W adapter FSC certified content in carton box and accessory box Dry pressed pulp cushion Bamboo fiber bag (for NA / EMEA) Bamboo fiber screen sheet 90% recycled content in OBP bag

Notes:
[1] PCC: Post Consumer Content, recycled materials from customers.

Certifications

Green Certifications[1]

Green Certifications[2]

  • ENERGY STAR® 8.0
  • EPEAT™ Gold Registered[3]
  • ErP Lot 6/26
  • RoHS compliant
  • TCO Certified 10.0

Notes:
[1] The items listed under the "Green Certifications" section may not only refer to certification but also registration or self-declaration. For ESG & regulatory compliance documents, please visit https://compliance.lenovo.com.
[2] EPEAT™ registration and ENERGY STAR® certification are optional and only available on the models with preloaded OS. Please visit epeat.net and energystar.gov for more information.
[3] EPEAT™ is registered where applicable, please visit epeat.net for registration status by country.

Other Certifications

Mil-Spec Test

MIL-STD-810H military test passed

Other Certifications

  • (Optional) Eyesafe® Certified 2.0
  • (Optional) TÜV Rheinland® Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution)
  • (Optional) TÜV Rheinland® Low Blue Light (Software Solution)
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