Lenovo ThinkPad 16" E16 Gen 1 Grafite 2023

★★★★☆ 4.3 (64)

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.

CPU Intel Core i5 1335U
RAM 16 GB
Storage 256 GB
Screen 16" 1920x1200
GPU Intel Iris Xe Graphics
OS Windows 11 Pro
Weight 1.8 kg
Battery 47 Wh
Lenovo ThinkPad 16" E16 Gen 1 Grafite 2023 laptop
53 Overall Score
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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

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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 202567/1003 reviews

    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.
  2. Q3 202550/1004.5★6 reviews

    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.
  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 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.
  4. Q4 202493/1004.8★6 reviews

    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.
  5. Q3 202475/1004.5★8 reviews

    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.
  6. Q1 202488/1004.8★8 reviews

    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.
  7. Q4 202385/1004.4★21 reviews

    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).
  8. Q3 2023100/1005.0★5 reviews

    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

Performance Percentiles

CPU 41.8
GPU 48.5
RAM 37.7
Ports 78.2
Screen 68.1
Portability 27.7
Storage 25.7
Reliability 80.6
Social Proof 89.7

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 CPUGPURAMPortsScreenPortabilityStorageReliabilitySocial Proof
Lenovo ThinkPad 16" E16 Gen 1 41.848.537.778.268.127.725.780.689.7
Apple MacBook Pro M4 Max Compare 92.584.884.177.299.369.894.297.488.9
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 GA403WW-G14.R95080 Compare 88.991.291.69196.474.989.259.898.3
HP OMEN Transcend Compare 88.292.790.59196.473.667.732.897.3
MSI Prestige PRE13EVOA2088 Compare 63.66580.880.891.696.472.459.888.1
Microsoft Surface Laptop 7th Edition Compare 98.827.498.764.29157.580.380.679.6

Price

Value & Pricing

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Price History

€1,360 €1,365 €1,370 €1,375 May 3Jul 19 €1,363

Usage Scores

Overall (53.4)AI/LLM (20.3)Gaming (15.7)Portability (46.1)Creator (26.7)Student (54.7)Business (61.6)Developer (55.6)Entertainment (57.3)

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