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ThinkPad L16 Gen 3 Intel (16")

Model21X80029US
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 5 325
Memory16 GB DDR5-5600
Storage512 GB NVMe PCIe 4.0
GraphicsIntegrated
NPU47 TOPS
Display16″ WUXGA
OSWindows 11 Pro
Battery57 Wh
Weight4.1 lb

Specifications 28

Processor
Processor
Intel Core Ultra 5 325 Processor (LPE-cores up to 3.40 GHz P-cores up to 4.50 GHz)
Memory & storage
Memory
16 GB DDR5-5600MT/s (SODIMM)
Storage
512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 TLC Opal
Graphics
Graphics
Integrated Intel Graphics
Display
Display
16" WUXGA (1920 x 1200), IPS, Anti-Glare, Non-Touch, 45%NTSC, 400 nits, 60 Hz
Panel type
IPS
Brightness
400 nits
Connectivity
Wireless
Intel Wi-Fi 7* 802.11BE (2 x 2) with optional vPro Bluetooth 5.4 Optional: 4G LTE ** CAT6 WWAN ready * WiFi 7 requires Windows 11 OS, as well as a separate WiFi 7 router and / or other networking devices to meet full WiFi 7 requirements. It's backwards compatible with prior WiFi standards & available only in countries where WiFi 7 is supported. ** Optional WWAN availability varies by region and must be configured at time of purchase
it requires a network service provider.
Ports/Slots
Left side: Ethernet (RJ45) 2 x USB-C (Thunderbolt 4, USB 40Gbps) HDMI 2.1 (supports resolution up to 4K@60 Hz) USB-A (USB 5Gbps), always on Right side: Optional: Smart card reader Headphone / mic combo USB-A (USB 5Gbps) USB-A (hi-speed USB) Kensington Nano Security Slot Rear side: Optional: Nano SIM slot USB port transfer speeds are approximate and depend on many factors, such as processing capability of host/peripheral devices, file attributes, system configuration and operating environments
actual speeds will vary and may be less than expected.
Camera & audio
Camera
5MP RGB & infrared (IR) with webcam privacy shutter (Select Models) HD RGB with webcam privacy shutter
Audio
2 x speakers 2 x mics Elevoc Voice
Power & battery
Battery
57 Whr, customer replaceable unit (CRU) Supports Rapid Charge (60 minutes = 80% capacity) with 65 W or higher adapter
Physical & build
Keyboard
Dual-function TrackPoint: navigate like a mouse or double-tap to open TrackPoint Quick Menu Numeric keypad Optional: Backlit with white LED lighting Spill-resistant ThinkPad TrackPoint Copilot Keyboard (1.5 mm travel stroke) TrackPad with 3 buttons (115 mm x 56 mm / 4.53" x 2.20")
Weight
Starting at 1.85 kg / 4.08 lbs
Dimensions (H (front-to-back) x W x D)
10.96 – 19.57 mm x 357.6 mm x 253.6 mm / 0.43" – 0.77" x 14.08" x 9.98"
Color
Eclipse Black
Material
100% plastic-free primary packaging, Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified 90% post-consumer content (PCC) recycled plastic used in speaker enclosure 90% PCC recycled plastic used in battery enclosure 90% PCC recycled plastic used in AC adapter 85% PCC recycled plastic used in backlit keycaps 70% PCC recycled plastic used in non-backlit keycaps 60% PCC recycled plastic used in the keyboard frame 50% recycled aluminum used in top cover (A side) 50% PCC recycled plastic used in the bezel (B Sheet) Up to 50% PCC polycarbonate/acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (PC / ABS) recycled plastic used in the bottom cover (D side)
Operating system & software
Operating System
Windows 11 Pro 64
Preloaded Software
Dolby Settings Intel Connectivity Performance Suite Lenovo Commercial Vantage Office 365 (trial) Smart Connect Smart Noise Cancellation TrackPoint Quick Menu
Security
ThinkShield Security
Discrete Platform Module (dTPM) 2.0 Kensington Nano Security Slot Microsoft Secured-core PC Optional: Intel vPro platform security Optional: Power-on Fingerprint reader (match-on-chip) Optional: Smart card reader Webcam privacy shutter Zero-touch login with facial recognition software (requires IR camera)
Warranty & support
Warranty
1 Year Courier or Carry-in
Supported Docking
Thunderbolt 4 USB-C
More details
Certifications / Registries
9/10 iFixit Score ENERGY STAR 9.0 Forest Stewardship Council (FSC ) MIL-STD 810H TCO 10 EPEAT Gold with Climate+
More Information
Full spec list for part numbers starting with 21X8 available here *Not all specs available on lenovo.com
Features
  • Neural Processing Unit (NPU)
  • Power Supply Unit
  • Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs)
  • What's in the Box

I/O Ports 9

  • Ethernet (RJ45)
  • 2 x USB-C (Thunderbolt 4, USB 40Gbps)
  • HDMI 2.1
  • USB-A (USB 5Gbps), always on
  • Optional: Smart card reader
  • Headphone / mic combo
  • USB-A (USB 5Gbps)
  • USB-A (hi-speed USB)
  • Kensington Nano Security Slot

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