Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 3 2024, Core Ultra 5 125U, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Black
Powered by a 12-core Intel Core Ultra 5-125U with integrated Arc Graphics and 16GB of DDR5 RAM, this 1.83kg laptop delivers efficient multitasking and a full port selection including Thunderbolt 4 and HDMI 2.1. Its MIL-STD-810H tested chassis and 86Wh battery ensure durability and all-day runtime, though the 300-nit, 45% NTSC display limits color-critical work. This is best for business travelers and developers who prioritize port variety and rugged build quality over screen vibrancy.
CPU Intel Core Ultra 5 125U
RAM 16 GB
Storage 256 GB
Screen 16" 1920x1200
GPU Intel Arc Graphics
OS Windows 11 Pro
Weight 1.8 kg
Battery 86 Wh
60 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong port selection (89th percentile) 89th
- Strong reliability (82nd percentile) 82nd
- Strong gpu (69th percentile) 69th
Cons
- Below average affordability (20th percentile)
- Below average storage (24th percentile)
- Below average portability (25th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
| Cores | 12 |
| Frequency | 1.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB |
Graphics
| GPU | Intel Arc Graphics |
| Type | Integrated |
| VRAM | 16 GB |
| VRAM Type | Shared |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 |
| 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 | 45% NTSC |
Connectivity
| USB-C Ports | 2 |
| USB Ports | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
Physical
| Weight | 1.8 kg / 4.0 lbs |
| Battery | 86 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro |
vs Competition
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 3 | Apple MacBook Pro M4 Max | ASUS ROG Zephyrus GA403WW-G14.R95080 | HP OMEN Transcend | MSI Raider RAIDERGE6814247 | Alienware Aurora LAC16251-9582BLU-PUS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | Apple M4 Max | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | Intel Core i9 14900HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| RAM (GB) | 16 | 64 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Storage (GB) | 256 | 4096 | 2048 | 1024 | 2048 | 2048 |
| Screen | 16" 1920x1200 | 14.2" 3024x1964 | 14" 2880x1800 | 14" 2880x1800 | 16" 3840x2160 | 16" 2560x1600 |
| GPU | Intel Arc Graphics | Apple (40-Core) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 |
| 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 | 1.6 | 2.7 | 2.5 |
| Battery (Wh) | 86 | 72 | - | 71 | 100 | 96 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | CPU | GPU | RAM | Ports | Screen | Portability | Storage | Reliability | Social Proof | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 3 | 55.2 | 68.8 | 59.8 | 89.4 | 66.3 | 25.3 | 24 | 81.8 | 97.3 | 20.4 |
| Apple MacBook Pro M4 Max Compare | 93.8 | 90.7 | 95.7 | 73.5 | 99.3 | 68.9 | 98.5 | 98.1 | 87.8 | 1.6 |
| ASUS ROG Zephyrus GA403WW-G14.R95080 Compare | 91.2 | 97.4 | 90.9 | 89.4 | 96.5 | 73.6 | 89.8 | 60.4 | 98.4 | 5.4 |
| HP OMEN Transcend Compare | 90.1 | 92.6 | 89.7 | 89.4 | 96.5 | 72.3 | 65.3 | 33.4 | 97.3 | 8.4 |
| MSI Raider RAIDERGE6814247 Compare | 93.2 | 94.5 | 86.4 | 98.6 | 98 | 9.3 | 93.9 | 60.4 | 51.3 | 10.2 |
| Alienware Aurora LAC16251-9582BLU-PUS Compare | 97.2 | 92.6 | 86.4 | 83.3 | 90.7 | 12.6 | 89.8 | 4 | 98.4 | 14.1 |
Usage Scores
- Overall60.3
- AI/LLM26.5
- Gaming19.2
- Portability49.1
- Creator33.2
- Student62.9
- Business61.2
- Developer69.8
- Entertainment63.3
A full written review is coming soon. The specs, scores, prices and charts above are always up to date.
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