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| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21BW) |
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| Product Type | Notebook - 180-degree hinge design |
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| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 36.19 cm x 25.55 cm x 2.05 cm |
| Weight | 1.65 kg |
| Case Material | Carbon fibre (top), glass-fibre (top), polycarbonate (top), polyphenylene sulfide (bottom) |
| Colour | Thunder black |
| DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21BW) |
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| Screen Size (Type) | 16" - IPS |
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| LCD Backlight Technology | LED backlight |
| Screen Resolution | 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) |
| Widescreen | Yes |
| Image Aspect Ratio | 16:10 |
| Image Brightness | 300 cd/m² |
| Colour Gamut | 45% NTSC |
| Features | Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle |
| PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21BW) |
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| CPU | Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U / 1.3 GHz |
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| Max Turbo Speed | 4.4 GHz |
| Number of Cores | 10-core |
| Cache | 12 MB |
| Features | Integrated memory controller |
| MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21BW) |
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| RAM | 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) |
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| Max RAM Supported | 48 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 T16 Gen 1 (21BW) |
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| Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - SK Hynix |
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| AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21BW) |
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| Graphics Processor (GPU) | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
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| 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 | Realtek ALC3287 |
| Compliant Standards | High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio, Dolby Voice |
| COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21BW) |
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| Wireless | Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) |
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| Wireless Controller | Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 |
| Network Interface | Gigabit Ethernet |
| BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21BW) |
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| Technology | 4-cell lithium polymer |
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| Battery Capacity (Size) | 52.5 Wh |
| AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21BW) |
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| Input | AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) |
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| Output | 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V |
| INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21BW) |
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| Type | Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav |
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| Numeric Keypad | Yes |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes |
| Features | Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls |
| CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21BW) |
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| Interfaces |
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On) USB 3.2 Gen 1 2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0) HDMI (4K support) LAN Headphone/microphone combo jack |
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| SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21BW) |
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| Operating System (OS) | Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence |
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| MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21BW) |
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| Included Accessories | USB-C power adapter |
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| 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, system password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, NVMe password, USB FIDO (Fast Identity Online) device integration, Firmware Resiliency 3.0, certificate based BIOS authentication |
| Compliant Standards | RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified |
| ENERGY STAR Certified | Yes |
| EPEAT Compliant | EPEAT Gold |
| Max Operating Temperature | 35 °C |
| Min Operating Temperature | 5 °C |
| Humidity Range Operating | 8 - 95% |
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