Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 1 (Intel)

Intel 125U · Intel® Graphics · 16 GB · 512 GB

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Type Everyday
Processor Intel 125U
Graphics Intel® Graphics
Memory 16 GB
Storage 512 GB
Display 16 inch

Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 1 (Intel) is a 16-inch everyday laptop with an Intel 125U processor, Intel® Graphics, 16 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage. A good fit for study, office work and browsing. It came out in 2024.

Released: 2024-05-16

Specifications

Key specs

Type: Everyday
Processor: Intel 125U
Graphics: Intel® Graphics
Memory: 16 GB
Storage: 512 GB
Display: 16 inch
Resolution: 1920 x 1200
Refresh rate: 60 Hz
weight: 1.77 kg
os: Windows 11 Pro
Released: 2024-05-16
Part number: 21L3002AIX
EAN / UPC: 0197530851681

Design

Colour name: Black
Product type: Laptop
Product colour: Black
Form factor: Clamshell
Housing material: Polycarbonate (PC), Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS)

Display

Display diagonal: 40.6 cm (16")
Display resolution: 1920 x 1200 pixels
HD type: WUXGA
Panel type: IPS
LED backlight: Yes
Native aspect ratio: 16:10
Anti-glare screen: Yes
Display brightness: 300 cd/m²
RGB colour space: NTSC
Colour gamut: 45%
Maximum refresh rate: 60 Hz
Contrast ratio (typical): 1000:1

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Processor

Processor manufacturer: Intel
Processor family: Intel Core Ultra 5
Processor generation: Intel® Core™ Ultra (Series 1)
Processor model: 125U
Processor cores: 12
Processor threads: 14
Processor boost frequency: 4.3 GHz
Performance cores: 2
Efficient cores: 8
Low Power Efficient-cores: 2
Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency: 4.3 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency: 3.6 GHz
Low Power Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency: 2.1 GHz
Performance-core base frequency: 1.3 GHz
Efficient-core base frequency: 0.8 GHz
Low Power Efficient-core Base Frequency: 700 MHz
Processor cache: 12 MB
Processor cache type: Smart Cache
Processor base power: 15 W
Maximum turbo power: 57 W

Neural processor unit (NPU)

Neural processor unit (NPU): Intel AI Boost
Maximum frequency NPU: 1.4 GHz
Sparsity support: Yes
Windows Studio effects support: Yes
AI datatype support on NPU: FP16, FP32, Int8
AI software frameworks supported by NPU: DirectML, ONNX RT, OpenVINO, Windows ML

Memory

Internal memory: 16 GB
Internal memory type: DDR5-SDRAM
Memory clock speed: 5600 MHz
Memory form factor: SO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size): 1 x 16 GB
Memory slots: 2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory: 64 GB
Memory channels: Dual-channel

Storage

Total storage capacity: 512 GB
Storage media: SSD
Total SSDs capacity: 512 GB
Number of SSDs installed: 1
SSD capacity: 512 GB
SSD interface: PCI Express 4.0
NVMe: Yes
SSD form factor: M.2

Graphics

Discrete graphics card model: Not available
On-board graphics card: Yes
On-board GPU manufacturer: Intel
On-board graphics card family: Intel® Graphics
On-board graphics card model: Intel® Graphics

Audio

Audio chip: Senary SN6147
Audio system: Dolby Audio
Number of built-in speakers: 2
Speaker power: 2 W
Built-in microphone: Yes
Number of microphones: 2

Camera

Front camera: Yes
Front camera resolution (numeric): 5 MP
Infrared (IR) camera: Yes
Privacy camera: Yes
Privacy type: Privacy shutter

Ports & interfaces

USB 2.0 ports quantity: 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity: 2
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C ports quantity: 1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports: 1
HDMI ports quantity: 1
HDMI version: 2.1
Thunderbolt 4 ports quantity: 1
Intel® Thunderbolt 4: Yes
Combo headphone/mic port: Yes
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode: Yes
USB Sleep-and-Charge: Yes
USB Sleep-and-Charge ports: 1

Performance

Motherboard chipset: Intel SoC

Keyboard

Pointing device: ThinkPad UltraNav
Numeric keypad: Yes
Keyboard backlit: Yes
Spill-resistant keyboard: Yes
Keyboard language: Italian

Software

Operating system architecture: 64-bit
Operating system language: German, Dutch, English, French, Italian
Operating system installed: Windows 11 Pro

Battery

Battery technology: Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Battery capacity: 57 Wh
Fast charging: Yes

Power

AC adapter power: 65 W
AC adapter frequency: 50/60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage: 100 - 240 V
USB Type-C charging port: Yes
USB Power Delivery (USB PD): Yes

Security

Cable lock slot: Yes
Cable lock slot type: Kensington
Fingerprint reader: Yes
Smart card reader: Yes
Windows Hello: Yes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM): Yes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version: 2.0
Password protection: Yes
Password protection type: BIOS, Power on, Supervisor

Operational conditions

Operating temperature (T-T): 5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T): 5 - 43 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H): 8 - 95%
Storage relative humidity (H-H): 5 - 95%

Weight & dimensions

Width: 357.2 mm
Depth: 253.4 mm
Height: 20.8 mm
Weight: 1.77 kg

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About this product

Focused on Performance & Productivity Powered by Intel® Core™ Ultra processors, the first generation of the 16" ThinkPad L16 laptop taps into AI-assisted productivity like never before. Enjoy optimized performance with workloads pushed to dedicated AI engines, which means you can conveniently multitask — even when unplugged— moving from app to app, without worrying about depleting the battery. Bump up performance even more when you choose Intel vPro®, which delivers multilayer security, reliable stability, and complete management for IT. Increased Use of Recycled Materials Even with all its productivity-enhancing features, this ThinkPad was designed with recycling in mind. We used recycled post-consumer content (PCC) in various components, including 90% in the speaker enclosure, 90% in the battery compartment, and 90% in the power adapter. Keycaps use 70-80% PCC recycled plastic, while the keyboard frame relies on 60% PCC. The bottom cover uses 50% PCC and the display uses 50%. Plus, the packaging is 100% plastic-free and Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC) certified. Power Collaborations on Dazzling Display Dive into smart digital collaboration with our vibrant display options.

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Graphics	Intel® Graphics	Intel® Graphics	Intel® Graphics	Intel® Graphics
Memory	16 GB	16 GB	16 GB	16 GB
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Resolution	1920 x 1200	1920 x 1200	1920 x 1200	1920 x 1200
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