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robust build quality
excellent keyboard feel
powerful AMD processor
high-resolution display
good battery life
heavier than competitors
expensive base model
limited color options
noisy under load
Total Rating
design and dimensions display processor memory storage audio & video communications battery ac adapter input connections & expansions software miscellaneous
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5) |
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| Product Type | Notebook |
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| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 35.44 cm x 23.74 cm x 1.58 cm |
| Weight | 1.94 kg |
| Case Material | Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom) |
| Colour | Black (bottom), arctic grey (top) |
| DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5) |
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| Screen Size (Type) | 16" OLED |
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| Touchscreen | Yes (10-point multi-touch) |
| Screen Resolution | 3840 x 2400 (WQUXGA) |
| Widescreen | Yes |
| Image Aspect Ratio | 16:10 |
| Image Brightness | 500 cd/m² |
| Colour Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Features | Anti-reflective, One Glass Solution, anti-smudge, Low Blue Light technology, Dolby Vision, 175° viewing angle, 92.3% screen-to-body ratio |
| PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5) |
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| CPU | AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6850H / 3.2 GHz |
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| Max Turbo Speed | 4.7 GHz |
| Number of Cores | 8-core |
| Cache | L3 - 16 MB |
| Features | Integrated memory controller |
| MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5) |
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| RAM | 32 GB (provided memory is soldered) |
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| RAM Type | LPDDR5 SDRAM |
| Speed | 6400 MHz |
| Rated Speed | 6400 MHz |
| STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5) |
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| Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Western Digital |
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| AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5) |
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| Graphics Processor (GPU) | AMD Radeon 680M |
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| Max Monitors Supported | 3 external monitor(s) |
| Camera | Yes - 1080p |
| Camera Features | Windows Hello, fixed focus, e-camera shutter, hybrid FHD/IR camera |
| Sound | Stereo speakers, dual array microphone |
| Codec | Realtek ALC3306 |
| Compliant Standards | High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos |
| Audio Features | Input: Dolby Voice, 360° far-field |
| COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5) |
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| Wireless | Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) |
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| Wireless Controller | Qualcomm NFA725A |
| BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5) |
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| Technology | 4-cell lithium polymer |
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| Battery Capacity (Size) | 72 Wh |
| AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5) |
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| Input | AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) |
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| Output | 135 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V |
| INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5) |
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| Type | Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav |
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| Keyboard Backlight | Yes |
| Features | Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad |
| CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5) |
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| Interfaces |
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0) 2 x USB4 (supports DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0) Headphone/microphone combo jack |
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| Memory Card Reader | Yes (SD Card, SDXC UHS-II Card) |
| SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5) |
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| Operating System (OS) | Windows 11 Pro |
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| MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5) |
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| Included Accessories | USB-C slim power adapter |
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| Security | Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip with Microsoft Pluton, 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, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password, certificate based BIOS authentication, FIDO (Fast Identity Online) authentication |
| Compliant Standards | RoHS, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified, TCO Certified 9.0 |
| Max Operating Temperature | 35 °C |
| Min Operating Temperature | 5 °C |
| Humidity Range Operating | 8 - 95% |
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