Lenovo launches new 16-inch ThinkPad laptop globally with 64 GB RAM and 120 Hz VRR display
Hardly any time has passed since Lenovo released cheaper versions of the ThinkPad E16 Gen 3. Available internationally, the latest ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 should outperform the Arrow Lake U-based model we reviewed almost a year ago (curr. $999 on Amazon).
Currently, Lenovo has not started selling Lunar Lake models in North America yet. Nonetheless, it has listed a Gen 4 model with AMD processors on PSREF. Equipped with Krackan Point and Gorgon Point processors, the ThinkPad E16 Gen 4 will be sold with Radeon 820M, Radeon 840M and Radeon 860M graphics via the following processors:
- Ryzen AI 5 330 - 4 cores, 8 threads, Radeon 820M
- Ryzen AI 5 Pro 340 - 6 cores, 12 threads, Radeon 840M
- Ryzen AI 5 430 - 4 cores, 8 threads, Radeon 840M
- Ryzen AI 5 435 - 6 cores, 12 threads, Radeon 840M
- Ryzen AI 7 345 - 6 cores, 12 threads, Radeon 820M
- Ryzen AI 7 445 - 6 cores, 12 threads, Radeon 840M
- Ryzen AI 7 450 - 8 cores, 16 threads, Radeon 860M
Unfortunately, the ThinkPad E16 Gen 4 will lack a discrete GPU option despite its 356 x 249 mm dimensions and 1.63 kg starting weight. Nonetheless, dual M.2 PCIe 4.0 SSDs are present, as are two SODIMM slots that support up to 64 GB of DDR5-5600 RAM and a 48 Wh or 64 Wh battery. Moreover, Lenovo plans to offer its budget 16-inch ThinkPad with the following IPS displays:
| Resolution | Touch | Brightness | Refresh Rate | Contrast Ratio | Colour Gamut | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display 1 | 1,920 x 1,200 | Non-touch | 400 nits | 60 Hz | 1,000:1 | 45% NTSC |
| Display 2 | 1,920 x 1,200 | Touch | 400 nits | 120 Hz VRR | 1,200:1 | 100% sRGB |
| Display 3 | 2,560 x 1,600 | Non-touch | 500 nits | 120 Hz VRR | 1,200:1 | 100% sRGB |
Pricing and availability remain unknown for now. At the time of writing, Lenovo has not listed the ThinkPad E16 Gen 4 on any of its regional websites. More details about the new 16-inch ThinkPad can be found on the company's PSREF website.
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