Lenovo ThinkPad 16" E16 Gen 1 Grafite 2023
The 16-inch 1920x1200 IPS display with 100% sRGB coverage and a 16:10 aspect ratio provides ample, color-accurate screen real estate for detailed work. Its lightweight 1.77kg chassis, full port selection including Thunderbolt 4 and Ethernet, and a best-in-class keyboard make it a practical, no-compromise workhorse. This laptop is best for business users and students who prioritize a large, sharp display and robust connectivity over graphics performance.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong reliability (81st percentile) 81st
- Strong port selection (78th percentile) 78th
- Strong screen (68th percentile) 68th
Cons
- Below average storage (26th percentile)
- Below average portability (28th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
ExclusiveBased on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.
- Q4 202567/100
Buyers praised the large screen, keyboard, and ergonomics, but one noted poor sound quality requiring headphones.
- Large 16" screen and excellent keyboard praised.
- Ergonomic mouse position and backlit keyboard appreciated.
- Sound quality too low for videos, requiring external audio.
- Overall satisfaction with performance and ease of use.
- Q3 202550/100
Buyers praised the ThinkPad as a solid work machine with good display and keyboard, but noted bloatware, fingerprint-prone cover, and missing touch screen option.
- Great business laptop with fast performance, good display, and comfortable keyboard.
- Good hardware but McAfee bloatware and fingerprint-collecting cover are drawbacks.
- Missing touch screen option and limited USB ports disappointed some buyers.
- Lightweight, works with universal USB docks, and good value for travel.
- Q1 202580/100
Buyers praised the laptop's value, performance, and ease of setup, but noted short battery life and a non-functional camera for facial recognition.
- Great value and performance for business use, with easy setup and minimal bloatware.
- Short battery life is a trade-off for lighter weight, making it portable.
- Integrated camera does not work with Microsoft facial recognition, a minor annoyance.
- Excellent keyboard with number keypad, user-friendly, and helpful customer service.
- Q4 202493/100
Buyers praised the keyboard, screen, build quality, and value. Setup was easy, and the experience was described as flawless or superb.
- Keyboard and mouse pad are best ever used; build feels solid, not cheap.
- Easy setup and migration; system ready quickly with minimal bloatware.
- Excellent value for money; fast performance and good screen.
- One refurbished unit had a Chrome installation hiccup, but resolved separately.
- Q3 202475/100
Most buyers praise performance, value, and build quality. A few report battery life, touch screen freezing, and USB-C durability concerns.
- Solid performance for business and multitasking, fast AMD Ryzen 5.
- Great value for the price, looks more expensive than it is.
- Horrible battery life, touch screen freezes, erratic behavior requiring restart.
- USB-C power plug less sturdy than traditional, potential durability issue.
- Q1 202488/100
Buyers praised the laptop's lightweight design, large touchscreen, and performance for work and study. One reported a charging port issue after a month.
- Lightweight and thinner design praised for portability.
- Large, sharp touchscreen and display quality appreciated.
- Fast performance and good value for business and personal use.
- Charging port failure after one month, requiring resets.
- Q4 202385/100
Buyers praised the large screen, keyboard, and performance. Some noted soldered RAM and a cheap charger as drawbacks.
- Large screen, touchscreen, and numeric keypad enhance productivity.
- Fast performance and easy setup with minimal bloatware.
- Soldered RAM limits upgrades; charger feels cheap.
- One review reported receiving wrong model (14 instead of 16).
- Q3 2023100/100
Buyers in Q3 2023 praised the ThinkPad E16 for its excellent keyboard, display, performance, and battery life. All reviews were 5-star, highlighting satisfaction with build quality and features.
- Keyboard and numpad praised for comfort and usability.
- Display quality and anti-glare coating highly appreciated.
- Performance with Ryzen 5 processor meets multitasking needs.
- Battery life exceeds expectations, lasting a full workday.
Based on 66 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| CPU | Intel Core i5 1335U |
| Cores | 10 |
| Frequency | 1.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB |
Graphics
| GPU | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| Type | Integrated |
| VRAM Type | Shared |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 |
| Storage | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | NVMe SSD |
Display
| Size | 16" |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 (Full HD) |
| Panel | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB |
Connectivity
| USB-C Ports | 1 |
| USB Ports | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
Physical
| Weight | 1.8 kg / 3.9 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 | HP OMEN Transcend | MSI Prestige PRE13EVOA2088 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7th Edition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i5 1335U | Apple M4 Max | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-84-100 |
| RAM (GB) | 16 | 36 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 64 |
| Storage (GB) | 256 | 2048 | 2000 | 1024 | 1000 | 1024 |
| Screen | 16" 1920x1200 | 14.2" 3024x1964 | 14" 2880x1800 | 14" 2880x1800 | 13.3" 2880x1800 | 15" 2496x1664 |
| GPU | Intel Iris Xe Graphics | Apple (32-Core) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 | Intel Arc Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno GPU |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | macOS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
| Weight (kg) | 1.8 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1 | 1.7 |
| Battery (Wh) | 47 | 72 | - | 71 | - | 66 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | CPU | GPU | RAM | Ports | Screen | Portability | Storage | Reliability | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lenovo ThinkPad 16" E16 Gen 1 | 41.8 | 48.5 | 37.7 | 78.2 | 68.1 | 27.7 | 25.7 | 80.6 | 89.7 |
| Apple MacBook Pro M4 Max Compare | 92.5 | 84.8 | 84.1 | 77.2 | 99.3 | 69.8 | 94.2 | 97.4 | 88.9 |
| ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 GA403WW-G14.R95080 Compare | 88.9 | 91.2 | 91.6 | 91 | 96.4 | 74.9 | 89.2 | 59.8 | 98.3 |
| HP OMEN Transcend Compare | 88.2 | 92.7 | 90.5 | 91 | 96.4 | 73.6 | 67.7 | 32.8 | 97.3 |
| MSI Prestige PRE13EVOA2088 Compare | 63.6 | 65 | 80.8 | 80.8 | 91.6 | 96.4 | 72.4 | 59.8 | 88.1 |
| Microsoft Surface Laptop 7th Edition Compare | 98.8 | 27.4 | 98.7 | 64.2 | 91 | 57.5 | 80.3 | 80.6 | 79.6 |
Price
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