Lenovo ThinkPad 16" E16 Gen 2 Black 2024
The Intel Core Ultra 5 125U processor with integrated NPU enables AI-accelerated meeting tools like auto-framing, while the 16-inch 1920x1200 IPS display and ports including Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.1, and Ethernet handle diverse workflows. The spill-resistant keyboard with a dedicated numeric keypad and TrackPoint provides precise, comfortable input for spreadsheet-heavy tasks. It’s best for business professionals who need reliable all-day data entry and AI-enhanced video collaboration without relying on a discrete GPU.
About This Laptop
The Intel Core Ultra 5 125U processor with integrated NPU enables AI-accelerated meeting tools like auto-framing, while the 16-inch 1920x1200 IPS display and ports including Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.1, and Ethernet handle diverse workflows. The spill-resistant keyboard with a dedicated numeric keypad and TrackPoint provides precise, comfortable input for spreadsheet-heavy tasks. It’s best for business professionals who need reliable all-day data entry and AI-enhanced video collaboration without relying on a discrete GPU.
- CPU Intel Core Ultra 5 125U
- RAM 16 GB
- Storage 256 GB
- Screen 16" 1920x1200
- GPU Intel Graphics
- OS Windows 11 Pro
- Weight kg 1.8
- Battery wh 47
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (91th percentile) 91th
- Strong port (82th percentile) 82th
- Strong reliability (79th percentile) 79th
Cons
- Below average compact (25th percentile) 25th
- Below average storage (27th percentile) 27th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
| Cores | 12 |
| Frequency | 1.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB |
Graphics
| GPU | Intel Graphics |
| Type | integrated |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 |
| Storage | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | NVMe SSD |
Display
| Size | 16" |
| Resolution | 1920 (Full HD) |
| Panel | IPS |
| Brightness | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | 45% NTSC |
Connectivity
| USB-C Ports | 1 |
| USB Ports | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Ethernet | 1 x RJ-45 (1Gbps) |
Physical
| Weight | 1.8 kg / 4.0 lbs |
| Battery | 47 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro |
Value & Pricing
vs Competition
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad 16" E16 Gen 2 | Apple MacBook Pro M5 Pro | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 GZ302 | Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro NP940XHA-KG3US | MSI Prestige PRE13EVOA2088 | HP OmniBook X Flip 14-fk0033dx |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | Apple M5 | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V | AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 |
| RAM (GB) | 16 | 24 | 128 | 32 | 32 | 24 |
| Storage (GB) | 256 | 2000 | 1024 | 1000 | 1000 | 1024 |
| Screen | 16" 1920x1200 | 14.2" 3024x1964 | 13.4" 2560x1600 | 14" 2880x1800 | 13.3" 2880x1800 | 14" 1920x1200 |
| GPU | Intel Graphics | Apple M5 Pro 16-core | AMD Radeon 8060S | Intel Arc | Intel Arc | AMD Radeon 860M |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Mac OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Weight (kg) | 1.8 | 1.6 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1 | 1.4 |
| Battery (Wh) | 47 | - | 70 | 15 | - | - |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Cpu | Gpu | Ram | Port | Screen | Compact | Storage | Reliability | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lenovo ThinkPad 16" E16 Gen 2 | 52.9 | 54.9 | 62.3 | 81.7 | 64.4 | 25 | 26.6 | 78.5 | 91.3 |
| Apple MacBook Pro M5 Pro Compare | 81.6 | 18.4 | 59.2 | 74.3 | 99.3 | 67.6 | 90.1 | 96.1 | 87.2 |
| ASUS ROG Flow Z13 GZ302 Compare | 95.1 | 79.8 | 99.9 | 78.7 | 89.4 | 92.9 | 81.5 | 58.2 | 99.1 |
| Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro NP940XHA-KG3US Compare | 66.9 | 64 | 81.3 | 68.1 | 93.5 | 85.3 | 73.9 | 78.5 | 94.3 |
| MSI Prestige PRE13EVOA2088 Compare | 63.6 | 64 | 81.3 | 83.9 | 90.1 | 95.4 | 73.9 | 58.2 | 85.7 |
| HP OmniBook X Flip 14-fk0033dx Compare | 74.7 | 60.1 | 84.2 | 83.9 | 71.5 | 77 | 81.5 | 31.7 | 94.3 |
Usage Scores
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