Overview
1. Power button | 5. USB4 |
2. Headphone / microphone combo jack (3.5mm) | 6. USB4 |
3. USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 | 7. SD card reader |
4. Kensington Nano Security Slot |
Performance
Processor
Processor**
| Processor Name | Cores | Threads | Base Frequency | Max Frequency | Cache | Processor Graphics |
| AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 6650H | 6 | 12 | 3.3GHz | 4.5GHz | 3MB L2 / 16MB L3 | AMD Radeon™ 660M Graphics |
| AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H | 8 | 16 | 3.2GHz | 4.7GHz | 4MB L2 / 16MB L3 | AMD Radeon 680M Graphics |
| AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H | 8 | 16 | 3.3GHz | 4.9GHz | 4MB L2 / 16MB L3 | AMD Radeon 680M Graphics |
Operating System
Operating System**[1]
- Windows® 11 Pro
- Windows 11 Home
- Windows 11 Home Single Language
- Windows 11 DG Windows 10 Pro 64
- Linux
- Fedora Linux
- Ubuntu Linux
- No operating system
Notes:
1 . | Some features may not be supported on the system with Linux preload, including but not limited to Intel® RST RAID, MIPI computer vision camera, WWAN, Human Presence Detection, etc. |
Graphics
Graphics**
| Graphics | Type | Memory | Key Features |
| AMD Radeon 660M | Integrated | Shared | DirectX® 12 |
| AMD Radeon 680M | Integrated | Shared | DirectX 12 |
| AMD Radeon RX 6500M | Discrete | 4GB GDDR6 | DirectX 12 |
Monitor Support
Monitor Support[1]
Supports up to 4 independent displays (native display and 3 external monitors via USB4® or USB-C®)
• USB4 supports up to 8K@30Hz
• USB-C supports up to 4K@60Hz (4 displays output), 5K@60Hz (3 displays output) or 5K@120Hz (up to 2 displays output)
Notes:
1 . | 8K resolution support needs 2 display pipes. That is, simultaneous display number will “-1” when 8K resolution displayed. |
Chipset
Memory
Storage
Storage Type**
| Disk Type | Interface | Offering | Security |
| M.2 2280 SSD[2] | PCIe NVMe®, PCIe x4 | 256GB | Opal 2.0 |
| M.2 2280 SSD | PCIe NVMe, PCIe 4.0 x4 Performance | 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | Opal 2.0 |
Notes:
1 . | The storage capacity supported is based on the test results with current Lenovo® storage offerings. The system may support larger storage as the technology develops. |
2 . | PCIe x4 SSD may be PCIe 3.0x4 or PCIe 4.0x4 as substitution. |
Removable Storage
Multi-Media
Camera**
- FHD 1080p + IR hybrid, with E-shutter, fixed focus
- FHD 1080p + IR discrete, with E-shutter, fixed focus
Battery
Battery Life[1]
Configuration 1 (max battery life)
MobileMark® 2018: up to 20.5 hr with 657 performance score @200nits
MobileMark 25: up to 20.0 hr with 624 performance score @250nits
JEITA 2.0: up to 25.9 hr @150nits
Local video playback: up to 28.2 hr @150nits
Alternate configuration 2
MobileMark 2018: up to 19.4 hr with 635 performance score @200nits
MobileMark 25: up to 19.0 hr with 524 performance score @250nits
JEITA 2.0: up to 25.6 hr @150nits
Local video playback: up to 24.6 hr @150nits
Alternate configuration 3
MobileMark 2018: up to 9.4 hr with 619 performance score @200nits
MobileMark 25: up to 6.9 hr with 485 performance score @250nits
JEITA 2.0: up to 9.1 hr @150nits
Local video playback: up to 13.6 hr @150nits
Notes:
1 . | Configuration 1 (max battery life): WUXGA (non-touch), AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H, 16GB LPDDR5, Win 11, 72Wh battery, best power efficiency power mode Alternate configuration 2: WUXGA (touch), AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H, 16GB LPDDR5, Win 11, 72Wh battery, best power efficiency power mode Alternate configuration 3: WQUXGA OLED (touch), AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 6650H, 16GB LPDDR5, Win 11, 72Wh battery, best power efficiency power mode All battery life claims are approximate maximum and based on results using MobileMark 2018, MobileMark 25, JEITA 2.0, 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
Notes:
1 . | AC adapter offerings depend on the country. |
Design
Display
Display**[1]
| Size | Resolution | Touch | Type | Brightness | Surface | Aspect Ratio | Contrast Ratio | Color Gamut | Viewing Angle (L/R/U/D) | Key Features |
| 16" | WUXGA (1920x1200) | None | IPS | 400 nits | Anti-glare | 16:10 | 1000:1 | 100% sRGB | 89°/89°/80°/80° | Low power, TÜV Low Blue Light, 92.3% screen to body ratio |
| 16" | WUXGA (1920x1200) | On-cell touch | IPS | 400 nits | Anti-reflection, Anti-smudge | 16:10 | 1000:1 | 100% sRGB | 89°/89°/80°/80° | Low power, TÜV Low Blue Light, 92.3% screen to body ratio |
| 16" | WQUXGA (3840x2400) | OGS touch | OLED | SDR 400nits / HDR 500nits | Anti-reflection, Anti-smudge | 16:10 | 100000:1 | 100% DCI-P3 | 87.5°/87.5°/87.5°/87.5° | Dolby Vision™, TÜV Low Blue Light, 92.3% screen to body ratio |
Touchscreen**
- OGS (One Glass Solution) multi-touch, supports 10-point touch
- On-cell multi-touch, supports 10-point touch
- Non-touch
Notes:
1 . | California Electronic Waste Recycling Fee In California USA, per state law, Lenovo charges an electronic waste recycling fee on this covered device at the time of sale of the product. For more information, please go to https://www.calrecycle.ca.gov/Electronics/Consumer |
Input Device
UltraNav™
TrackPoint® pointing device and glass surface multi-touch Haptic ForcePad, 67 x 120 mm (2.64 x 4.72 inches)
Mechanical
Weight[2]
| Models | Weight |
| Non-touch models | Starting at 1.81 kg (3.99 lbs) |
| Multi-touch models | Starting at 1.94 kg (4.27 lbs) |
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
Notes:
1 . | Ethernet support via optional Lenovo USB-C to Ethernet Adapter. |
2 . | Bluetooth 5.2 is hardware ready but may run at a lower version due to OS limitations. |
3 . | Wi-Fi 6E full features might be limited by country level restrictions. Wi-Fi 6E only enabled on Windows 11 and operates as Wi-Fi 6 with Windows 10. 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-C 3.2 Gen 2 (support data transfer, Power Delivery 3.0 and DisplayPort™ 1.4a)
- 2x USB4 40Gbps (support data transfer, Power Delivery 3.0 and DisplayPort 1.4a)
- 1x SD card reader
- 1x Headphone / microphone combo jack (3.5mm)
Notes:
1 . | The transfer speed of following 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. USB 2.0: 480 Mbit/s; USB 3.2 Gen 1 (SuperSpeed USB 5Gbps, formerly USB 3.0 / USB 3.1 Gen 1): 5 Gbit/s; USB 3.2 Gen 2 (SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps, formerly USB 3.1 Gen 2): 10 Gbit/s; USB4 20Gbps / USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (SuperSpeed USB 20Gbps): 20 Gbit/s; USB4 40Gbps (USB 40Gbps): 40 Gbit/s; Thunderbolt™ 3/4: 40 Gbit/s |
Docking
Docking
Various docking solutions supported via USB-C.
For more compatible docking solutions, please visit Docking for ThinkPad® Z16 Gen 1
Monitor Cable
Security & Privacy
Security
Security Chip**
- Discrete TPM 2.0, TCG certified, with Microsoft Pluton TPM 2.0 integrated in SoC
- Microsoft Pluton TPM 2.0 integrated in SoC
Manageability
Service
Warranty[1]
Base Warranty**
- 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
- 3-year (1-yr battery) courier or carry-in service
- 3-year (1-yr battery) limited onsite service
- No base warranty
Notes:
1 . | The warranty upgrades may be bundled with some models, please check the "Included upgrade" column in the specific model's configurations. For more service extensions, please go to https://smartfind.lenovo.com/. To learn more details of warranty policy, please access https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/warranty. |
Environmental
Sustainability
Material
75% post-consumer recycled aluminium
97% PCC recycled plastic used in speaker enclosure
97% PCC recycled plastic used in the 70Wh battery
Low-temperature solder
90% recycled and/or sustainable packaging
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)
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)
Notes:
1 . | When you charge the battery, its temperature must be no lower than 10°C (50°F). |
Accessories
Certifications
Green Certifications[1]
Green Certifications[2]
- EPEAT™ Gold Registered
- ENERGY STAR® 8.0
- ErP Lot 3
- TCO Certified 9.0
- RoHS compliant
Notes:
1 . | The items listed under the "Green Certifications" section may not only refer to certification but also registration or self-declaration. |
2 . | EPEAT is registered where applicable, please see https://www.epeat.net for registration status by country. |
Other Certifications
- Feature with ** means that only one offering listed under the feature is configured on selected models.
- Feature with *** means that one or more offerings listed under the feature could be configured on selected models.
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