ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (Intel) Last Modify Time: 2025-04-10 14:33:10

Overview

1.USB-A (USB 5Gbps)5.USB-C (USB 20Gbps), with USB PD 3.1 & DP 1.4
2.Ethernet (RJ-45)6.Thunderbolt 4
3.Kensington Nano Security Slot7.USB-A (USB 10Gbps), Always On
4.HDMI8.Headphone / microphone combo jack (3.5mm)

Performance

Processor

Processor Family

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

Processor**

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 TOPS[1]Intel® 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 5 235U12 (2 P-core + 8 E-core + 2 LPE-core)14P-core 2.0GHz / E-core 1.6GHz / LPE-core 700MHzP-core 4.9GHz / E-core 4.1GHz / 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 TOPS[2]Intel® AI Boost
Core Ultra 7 265U12 (2 P-core + 8 E-core + 2 LPE-core)14P-core 2.1GHz / E-core 1.7GHz / LPE-core 700MHzP-core 5.3GHz / E-core 4.2GHz / LPE-core 2.4GHz12MBIntel® GraphicsIntel® AI Boost

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.

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**

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

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 7680x4320@60Hz[2]

Notes:
[1] Refresh rates >60hz also supported, however max resolution will be limited.
[2] 8K resolution support needs 2 display pipes. That is, simultaneous display number will “-1” when 8K resolution displayed.

Chipset

Chipset

Intel® SoC (System on Chip) platform

Memory

Max Memory

Up to 64GB DDR5-5600[1]

Memory Slots

Two DDR5 SO-DIMM slots, dual-channel capable

Memory Type

DDR5-5600

Notes:
[1] The 64GB memory is exclusively available for special bid only.

Storage

Storage Support

Up to two drives, 2x M.2 SSD • M.2 2242 SSD up to 1TB • M.2 2280 SSD up to 1TB[1]

Storage Slot

Two M.2 slots • One M.2 2242 PCIe® 4.0 x4 slot • One M.2 2280 PCIe® 4.0 x4 slot

Storage Type

Disk TypeInterfaceOfferingSecurity
M.2 2242 SSDPCIe® NVMe®, PCIe® 4.0 x4256GB / 512GB / 1TBOpal 2.0

Notes:
[1] The system supports dual SSD via two M.2 slots, but Lenovo® only offers one M.2 2242 SSD configuration and M.2 2280 slot for user self-extension.

Removable Storage

Card Reader

No card reader

Multi-Media

Audio Chip

High Definition (HD) Audio, Senary SN6147 codec

Speakers

Stereo speakers, 2W x2, Dolby Atmos®, audio by HARMAN

Microphone

Dual-microphone array with smart noise-cancelling

Camera**

  • 5.0MP, with privacy shutter, fixed focus, temporal noise reduction
  • FHD 1080p + IR hybrid, with privacy shutter, fixed focus, temporal noise reduction
  • HD 720p, with privacy shutter, fixed focus

Battery

Battery**

  • 48Wh Rechargeable Li-ion Battery, supports Rapid Charge Pro (charge up to 50% in 30min)[1]
  • 64Wh Rechargeable Li-ion Battery

Battery Life

Configuration 1 (max battery life) MobileMark® 30: up to 11.08 hr with 699 performance score @250nits JEITA-BAT 3.0 (Video/Idle): up to 11.36 hr / 24.08 hr @200nits Local video playback: up to 20.4 hr @150nits Configuration 2 MobileMark® 30: up to 8.6 hr with 868 performance score @250nits JEITA-BAT 3.0 (Video/Idle): up to 7.43 hr / 17.2 hr @200nits Local video playback: up to 15.11 hr @150nits Configuration 3 MobileMark® 30: up to 8.45 hr with 716 performance score @250nits JEITA-BAT 3.0 (Video/Idle): up to 8.28 hr / 17.11 hr @200nits Local video playback: up to 15.68 hr @150nits[2]

Notes:
[1] Rapid charge is only guaranteed when the computer is turned off or in standby mode or in hibernation mode. When the computer is powered on, the Charge Time will vary depending on system power consumption and AC adapter power.
[2] Configuration 1: WUXGA (non-touch), Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 225U, 16GB DDR5, Win 11, 64Wh battery, best power efficiency power mode Configuration 2: WQXGA (non-touch), Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 255H, 64GB DDR5, Win 11, 64Wh battery, best power efficiency power mode Configuration 3: WUXGA (non-touch), Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 225U, 16GB DDR5, Win 11, 48Wh battery, best power efficiency power mode All battery life claims are approximate maximum and based on results using MobileMark® 30, JEITA 3.0, continuous 1080p local video playback (using default Media Player in Fullscreen mode with 150nits brightness and default volume level), or Google Power Load Test (PLT) battery-life benchmark tests. Actual battery life will vary and depends on many factors such as product configuration, software, wireless functionality, power management settings, and screen brightness. The maximum capacity of the battery will decrease with time, ambient temperature and use. Refer to Microsoft® link for more information about the Windows® Performance power slider.

Power Adapter

Power Adapter**[1]

  • 65W USB-C® (2-pin) AC adapter, supports PD 3.0, 100-240V, 50-60Hz
  • 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
  • No power adapter[2]

Notes:
[1] AC adapter offerings depend on the country.
[2] No power adapter is for special bid only.

Design

Display

Display**

SizeResolutionTouchTypeBrightnessSurfaceAspect RatioContrast RatioColor GamutRefresh RateViewing Angle (L/R/U/D)Key Features
16"WUXGA (1920x1200)NoneIPS300nitsAnti-glare16:10800:145% NTSC60Hz85° / 85° / 85° / 85°TÜV Low Blue Light (Software)
16"WUXGA (1920x1200)Multi-touchIPS300nitsAnti-glare16:10800:145% NTSC60Hz85° / 85° / 85° / 85°TÜV Low Blue Light (Software)
16"WQXGA (2560x1600)NoneIPS400nitsAnti-glare16:101200:1100% sRGB120Hz89° / 89° / 89° / 89°Eyesafe® Certified 2.0

Touchscreen

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

Input Device

Pen

No support

Keyboard

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

Keyboard Backlight

  • LED backlight
  • Non-backlight

UltraNav™

TrackPoint® pointing device, double-tap to open the TrackPoint® Quick Menu Mylar® surface multi-touch 3-button Trackpad, 67 x 115 mm (2.64 x 4.53 inches)

Mechanical

Dimensions (WxDxH)[1]

ModelsDimensions
Models with aluminium (top) and PC-ABS (bottom)356 x 249 x 10.1/17.05 (front/rear), 21.95 (maximum) mm; 14.01 x 9.8 x 0.40/0.67 (front/rear), 0.86 (maximum) inches
Models with aluminium (top) and aluminium (bottom)356 x 249 x 10.1/17.05 (front/rear), 21.15 (maximum) mm; 14.01 x 9.80 x 0.40/0.67 (front/rear), 0.83 (maximum) inches

Weight[2]

Starting at 1.63 kg (3.59 lbs)

Case Color

Black

Case Material**

  • Aluminium (top), PC-ABS (bottom)
  • Aluminium (top), aluminium (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

WLAN + Bluetooth®**[1]

  • Wi-Fi® 6, 802.11ax 2x2 Wi-Fi® + Bluetooth® 5.3, M.2 card
  • Realtek® Wi-Fi® 6 RTL8852BE, 802.11ax Dual Band 2x2 Wi-Fi® + Bluetooth® 5.3, M.2 card
  • Intel® Wi-Fi® 6 AX203, 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[2]
  • Intel® Wi-Fi® 6E AX211, 802.11ax 2x2 Wi-Fi® + Bluetooth® 5.3, M.2 Card[3]

WWAN

No support

SIM Card

No physical SIM card inbox

Ethernet**

  • Gigabit Ethernet, Intel® Ethernet Connection I219-LM (vPro® models), 1x RJ-45, supports Wake-on-LAN
  • Gigabit Ethernet, Intel® Ethernet Connection I219-V (non-vPro® models), 1x RJ-45, supports Wake-on-LAN

NFC

No support

Notes:
[1] Bluetooth® may operate at a lower version than hardware design depending on the factors such as operating system, driver, etc.
[2], [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 10Gbps / USB 3.2 Gen 2), Always On
  • 1x USB-C® (USB 20Gbps / USB 3.2 Gen 2x2), with USB PD 3.1 and DisplayPort™ 1.4
  • 1x USB-C® (Thunderbolt™ 4 / USB4® 40Gbps), with USB PD 3.1 and DisplayPort™ 2.1
  • 1x HDMI® 2.1, up to 4K/60Hz
  • 1x Headphone / microphone combo jack (3.5mm)
  • 1x Ethernet (RJ-45)

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 ThinkPad® E16 Gen 3 (Intel®)

Security & Privacy

Security

Security Chip

Discrete TPM 2.0, TCG certified, FIPS 140-2 certified

Physical Locks

Kensington® Nano Security Slot™, 2.5 x 6 mm

Smart Card Reader

No smart card reader

Fingerprint Reader

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

BIOS Security

  • NVMe® password
  • Power-on password
  • Supervisor password
  • System management password
  • Certificate-based BIOS athentication
  • FIDO (Fast Identity Online) authentication
  • Self-healing BIOS

Other Security

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

Manageability

System Management

System Management

  • Intel® vPro® Enterprise[1]
  • Non-vPro®

Notes:
[1] Intel® vPro® offers a superset of DASH’s defined capabilities.

Service

Warranty

Base Warranty**

  • 1-year mail-in service
  • 1-year courier or carry-in service
  • 1-year courier or carry-in with 2-year system board service (Korea only)
  • 1-year limited onsite service
  • No base warranty

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 ThinkPad® E16 Gen 3 (Intel®).

Operating Requirements

Operating Environment

Temperature[1]

  • Operating: 5°C (41°F) to 35°C (95°F)
  • Storage and transportation in original shipping package: -20°C (-4°F ) to 60°C (140°F)
  • Storage without package: 5°C (41°F) to 43°C (109°F)

Relative Humidity

  • Operating: 8% to 95% at wet-bulb temperature 23°C (73°F)
  • Storage and transportation: 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]

50% recycled aluminium on top cover 50% PCC recycled plastic used in display panel frame 50% recycled aluminium on metal bottom cover 50% PCC recycled plastic used in PC-ABS bottom cover 90% PCC recycled plastic used in battery pack enclosure 85% PCC recycled plastic used in key caps (backlight) 70% PCC recycled plastic used in key caps (non-backlight) 90% PCC recycled plastic used in speaker enclosure 90% PCC recycled plastic used in standard 65W adapter FSC certified plastic-free packaging: screen film, accessory box, carton Bamboo + sugarcane fiber standard / retail packaging

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

Certifications

Green Certifications[1]

Green Certifications[2]

  • ENERGY STAR® 9.0
  • 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

Work in progress

Other Certifications

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