Lenovo ThinkPad 16" E16 Gen 1 Graphite Black 2023

★★★★☆ 4.3 (63)

A 10-core Intel Core i5-1335U processor and 16GB of RAM provide reliable multitasking power for heavy workloads, complemented by a durable build and robust security features like dTPM 2.0. The 16-inch 1920x1200 IPS touchscreen with 100% sRGB coverage and hardware-based Low Blue Light certification offers a comfortable, color-accurate viewing experience. This laptop is best for business users and data analysts who need a secure, port-rich 16-inch workstation with a full number pad and Ethernet connectivity.

CPU Intel Core i5 1335U
RAM 16 GB
Storage 512 GB
Screen 16" 1920x1200
GPU Intel Iris Xe
OS Windows 11 Pro
Weight 1.8 kg
Battery 47 Wh
Lenovo ThinkPad 16" E16 Gen 1 Graphite Black 2023 laptop
70 Overall Score
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Snapshot

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Strong port (92th percentile) 92th
  • Strong social proof (89th percentile) 89th
  • Strong gpu (81th percentile) 81th
  • Strong reliability (79th percentile) 79th

Cons

  • Below average compact (25th percentile)

What owners think

How owner sentiment changed over time

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Based on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.

Owner sentiment has cooled since launch
1★2★3★4★5★Q3 '23: 5.0★ · 5 reviewsQ4 '23: 4.4★ · 21 reviewsQ1 '24: 4.8★ · 8 reviewsQ2 '24: 4.5★ · 2 reviewsQ3 '24: 4.5★ · 8 reviewsQ4 '24: 4.8★ · 6 reviewsQ1 '25: 4.5★ · 5 reviewsQ3 '25: 4.5★ · 6 reviews52182865632Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Avg ratingHappy (4-5★)Unhappy (1-2★)Bar height = number of reviews
  1. Q4 202572/1003 reviews

    Mixed reviews: users praise screen, keyboard, and design but highlight poor sound quality.

    • Large screen and excellent keyboard praised.
    • Comfortable mouse pad and backlit keyboard appreciated.
    • Sound quality is poor, barely audible during videos.
    • Overall satisfaction with the laptop's performance.
  2. Q3 202571/1004.5★6 reviews

    Users praise the ThinkPad as a solid, fast work machine with good display and keyboard, but note fingerprint-prone cover, missing touch screen, and unwanted McAfee bloatware.

    • Great performance and reliability for business tasks, with quick shipping.
    • Decent hardware, but McAfee pre-install is considered bloatware.
    • Display, keyboard spacing, and numeric keypad are appreciated for productivity.
    • Cover attracts fingerprints, making the laptop look dirty easily.
  3. Q1 202580/1004.5★5 reviews

    Buyers praised the laptop's value, performance, and ease of setup, but noted short battery life and a non-functional integrated camera for facial recognition.

    • Good performance, value, and ease of use for business professionals.
    • Integrated camera doesn't support Microsoft facial recognition, a minor but annoying issue.
    • Short battery life offset by lighter weight and portability.
    • Helpful customer service and easy warranty addition.
  4. Q4 202490/1004.8★6 reviews

    Buyers praised the keyboard, build quality, and value. They found setup easy and the experience flawless, with minor migration hiccups.

    • Excellent keyboard and mouse pad praised as best ever used.
    • Great build quality, feels well built and not cheap plastic.
    • Easy setup and migration, quick and almost ready to use.
    • Some browser migration issues reported, though overall process smooth.
  5. Q3 202478/1004.5★8 reviews

    Most buyers praise performance, value, and build quality. One critical review reports erratic behavior, battery issues, and a frozen touchscreen.

    • Performance and speed: multiple users report fast, reliable operation for business and IT work.
    • Value for money: several buyers note excellent specs and build at a competitive price.
    • Build quality and design: described as durable, elegant, and business-like.
    • Erratic behavior and battery: one user reports freezing touchscreen, random restarts, and poor battery life.
  6. Q1 202475/1004.8★8 reviews

    Buyers praised the laptop's lightweight design, large touchscreen, performance, and business features, but one reported a charging port failure after a month.

    • Lightweight, thin, and portable design for easy carrying.
    • Large, sharp touchscreen display with excellent calibration.
    • Great performance, fast, and good value for study and work.
    • Charging port stopped working after one month, requiring resets.
  7. Q4 202377/1004.4★21 reviews

    Q4 2023 buyers appreciated the large screen, numeric keypad, and overall speed. Some noted soldered RAM limits and a cheap-feeling charger.

    • Excellent performance, speed, and fast setup praised by multiple owners.
    • Large touchscreen and numeric keypad greatly enhance productivity for work.
    • Design well-liked, but top cover smudges and function key layout takes adjustment.
    • Soldered RAM restricts future upgrades; charger feels cheaply made.
  8. Q3 2023100/1005.0★5 reviews

    Buyers in this period were extremely satisfied, praising the laptop's performance, display, keyboard, battery life, and value for a small business.

    • Excellent performance and processing speed for demanding tasks.
    • High-quality display and great keyboard typing experience.
    • Long battery life and fast charging capabilities appreciated.
    • Useful features like numpad, fingerprint sensor, and touch screen.

Based on 66 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.

The proof

Performance

Performance Percentiles

CPU 43.2
GPU 80.9
RAM 38.9
Ports 91.9
Screen 67
Portability 25
Storage 54.5
Reliability 79.3
Social Proof 89.4

Specifications

Full Specifications

Processor

CPU Intel Core i5 1335U
Cores 10
Frequency 1.3 GHz
L3 Cache 12 MB

Graphics

GPU Intel Iris Xe
Type integrated
VRAM 8 GB
VRAM Type Shared

Memory & Storage

RAM 16 GB
RAM Generation DDR4
Storage 512 GB
Storage Type NVMe SSD

Display

Size 16"
Resolution 1920 (Full HD)
Panel IPS
Refresh Rate 60 Hz
Brightness 300 nits
Color Gamut 45% NTSC

Connectivity

USB-C Ports 2
USB Ports 2
Thunderbolt Thunderbolt 4
HDMI HDMI 2.1
Wi-Fi WiFi 6
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.1
Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet

Physical

Weight 1.8 kg / 4.0 lbs
Battery 47 Wh
OS Windows 11 Pro

vs Competition

Spec Lenovo ThinkPad 16" E16 Gen 1 Apple MacBook Pro M4 Max ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 GA403WW-G14.R95080 MSI Prestige PRE13EVOA2088 HP OMEN Transcend 14-fb1023dx Microsoft Surface Laptop ZGQ-00001
CPU Intel Core i5 1335U Apple M4 Max AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 Intel Core Ultra 7 258V Intel Core Ultra 9 285H Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-84-100
RAM (GB) 16 64 32 32 32 32
Storage (GB) 512 8192 2000 1000 1024 1024
Screen 16" 1920x1200 14.2" 3024x1964 14" 2880x1800 13.3" 2880x1800 14" 2880x1800 13.8" 2304x1536
GPU Intel Iris Xe Apple (40-Core) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Intel Arc NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Qualcomm Adreno
OS Windows 11 Pro macOS Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Weight (kg) 1.8 1.6 1.6 1 1.6 1.3
Battery (Wh) 47 72 - - 71 54
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product CpuGpuRamPortScreenCompactStorageReliabilitySocial Proof
Lenovo ThinkPad 16" E16 Gen 1 43.280.938.991.9672554.579.389.4
Apple MacBook Pro M4 Max Compare 92.31996.479.299.267.499.896.788.7
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 GA403WW-G14.R95080 Compare 8791.392.491.99672.790.35997.8
MSI Prestige PRE13EVOA2088 Compare 64.9658282.591.195.274.35986.8
HP OMEN Transcend 14-fb1023dx Compare 89.187.591.391.99671.469.732.496.8
Microsoft Surface Laptop ZGQ-00001 Compare 98.7398260.68887.681.879.391.3

Usage Scores

Overall (70.4)Ai Llm (28.5)Gaming (21.9)Compact (54)Creator (34.5)Student (65.7)Business (73.8)Developer (63.2)Entertainment (75)

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