Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21K7) Specifications, Tests and Review

Screen Size
16" - IPS
Resolution
1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
CPU
AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 7540U / 3.2 GHz
GPU
AMD Radeon 740M
RAM
16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Core Qty
6-core
Storage
256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
Battery Capacity
86 Wh

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Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21K7) Review

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robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

powerful processor options

good battery life

reliable security features

heavier than competitors

limited color accuracy

expensive base model

noisy under load

Total Rating

81 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21K7)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.19 cm x 25.55 cm x 2.05 cm
Weight 1.82 kg
Case Material Carbon fibre hybrid (top), polyphenylene sulfide (bottom)
Colour Thunder black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21K7)
Screen Size (Type) 16" - IPS
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
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21K7)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 7540U / 3.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.9 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB
Features Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21K7)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR5X SDRAM
Speed 6400 MHz
Rated Speed 6400 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21K7)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21K7)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon 740M
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s)
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
Audio Features Input: Dolby Voice, 360° far-field
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21K7)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller AMD RZ616
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8111EPV
Compliant Standards DASH
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation 4G upgradable
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21K7)
Technology Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 86 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21K7)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21K7)
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 2 (21K7)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB4 (supports DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI (4K support)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21K7)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included Glance by Mirametrix
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21K7)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip with Microsoft Pluton, fingerprint reader, smart card 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, MIL-STD-810H tested, NVMe password, Firmware Resiliency 3.0, certificate based BIOS authentication, FIDO (Fast Identity Online) authentication
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 6, 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 Base warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Base warranty - battery - 1 year
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site - response time: next business day

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