Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21BW) Specifications, Tests and Review

Screen Size
16" - IPS
Resolution
1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
CPU
Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U / 1.3 GHz
GPU
Intel Iris Xe Graphics
RAM
16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Core Qty
10-core
Storage
256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - SK Hynix
Battery Capacity
52.5 Wh

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DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21BW)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
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)
Screen Size (Type) 16" - IPS
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)
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U / 1.3 GHz
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)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
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)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - SK Hynix
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21BW)
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 Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio, Dolby Voice
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21BW)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21BW)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 52.5 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21BW)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21BW)
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 T16 Gen 1 (21BW)
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
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21BW)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21BW)
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, 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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