Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JN) Specifications, Tests and Review

Screen Size
16" - IPS
Resolution
1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
CPU
Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 1335U / 1.3 GHz
GPU
Intel Iris Xe Graphics
RAM
8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Core Qty
10-core
Storage
256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
Battery Capacity
57 Wh

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Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JN) Review

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robust build quality

efficient performance

comfortable keyboard

good battery life

affordable price

average display quality

modest graphics power

limited port selection

heavier design

Total Rating

73 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JN)
Product Type Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.61 cm x 24.77 cm x 1.985 cm
Weight 1.81 kg
Case Material Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour Graphite black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JN)
Screen Size (Type) 16" - IPS
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, Low Blue Light technology
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JN)
CPU Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 1335U / 1.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core
Cache 12 MB
Features Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JN)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 40 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1
Empty Slots 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JN)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JN)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s)
Video System Features Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - 1080p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, Windows Hello, fixed focus, hybrid FHD/IR camera
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Synaptic CX11880
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Input: Dolby Voice
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JN)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-V
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JN)
Technology Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JN)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JN)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JN)
Slots 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (1 free)
Interfaces USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI 2.1 (4K support)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JN)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro - English
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JN)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 6, FSC, TCG Certified, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 26, TCO Certified 9.0
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return

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