Lenovo ThinkPad 16" E16 Gen 2 Black 2024
The AMD Ryzen 5 7535U processor and user-upgradeable dual SODIMM slots and dual SSD bays make this 16-inch business laptop adaptable for memory-intensive multitasking. Its full-sized keyboard with TrackPoint, comprehensive port selection including HDMI 2.1 and Ethernet, and ThinkShield security suite deliver a practical, no-nonsense user experience. This is best for office workers and IT-managed deployments needing a repairable, secure workstation for productivity applications and video conferencing.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (94th percentile) 94th
- Strong reliability (80th percentile) 80th
- Strong user sentiment (79th percentile) 79th
- Strong port selection (75th percentile) 75th
Cons
- Below average ram (23rd percentile)
- Below average storage (25th percentile)
- Below average portability (26th 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.
- Q1 202692/100
Buyers in this period praised the laptop's performance, display, and value for business or personal use. A few noted the keyboard offset and weight, but overall satisfaction was high.
- Excellent for business/work tasks, with fast performance and reliable setup.
- Large, crisp display and touchscreen sensitivity, though some found touchpad buttons tricky.
- Good value for the price, with ample storage and memory for mid-range gaming and editing.
- Heavier than expected and keyboard offset required adaptation, but not dealbreakers.
- Q4 202572/100
Buyers praised the ThinkPad's keyboard, performance, and sturdiness, but noted battery life, trackpad, and customer support issues.
- Keyboard feel, performance, and build quality are highly appreciated.
- Battery life is consistently reported as poor, lasting only 4-6 hours.
- Customer support is slow and unhelpful, with unresolved issues.
- Trackpad design missing dedicated buttons and heavy weight are drawbacks for some users.
- Q3 202574/100
Buyers praised performance, value, and build quality, but reports of glitches, black screens, and defective units tempered satisfaction.
- Fast, reliable performance and good value for business and school use.
- Screen quality praised by some but found inferior to cheaper models by others.
- Several buyers reported glitches, black screens, freezing, and crashes.
- Occasional defective units with driver issues, battery degradation, and WiFi problems.
- Q2 202573/100
Buyers praised the keyboard, speed, and screen. Defects like black screens, flickering, and stuck keys were reported, along with support issues.
- Fast, smooth performance and quality keyboard feedback
- Frequent black screens and unresponsive support (common defect)
- Heavy chassis, fan noise, and slot layout (Fn vs Ctrl)
- Fingerprint-prone material and one-handed opening difficulty
- Q1 202590/100
Buyers praised build quality, performance, display, and keyboard, but noted a sensitive mousepad and desired better button placement.
- Build quality and performance are exceptional for the price.
- Display is bright, crisp, and high resolution.
- Keyboard has good feel and is appreciated.
- Mousepad is too sensitive; button placement not ideal.
Based on 107 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 5 7535U |
| Cores | 6 |
| Frequency | 2.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB |
Graphics
| GPU | AMD Radeon 660M |
| Type | Integrated |
| VRAM Type | Shared |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 8 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 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| 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 2 | Apple MacBook Pro M5 | Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro NP940XHA-KG3US | MSI Prestige PRE13EVOA2088 | ASUS Zenbook UX3405CA-U9321TB | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7th Edition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 5 7535U | Apple M5 | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-84-100 |
| RAM (GB) | 8 | 16 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Storage (GB) | 256 | 1024 | 1024 | 1000 | 1000 | 1024 |
| Screen | 16" 1920x1200 | 14.2" 3024x1964 | 14" 2880x1800 | 13.3" 2880x1800 | 14" 1920x1200 | 15" 2496x1664 |
| GPU | AMD Radeon 660M | Apple (10-Core) | Intel Arc Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | macOS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Weight (kg) | 1.8 | 1.5 | 1.2 | 1 | 1.3 | 1.7 |
| Battery (Wh) | 47 | 72 | 15 | - | 75 | 66 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | CPU | GPU | RAM | Ports | Screen | Portability | Storage | User Sentiment | Reliability | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lenovo ThinkPad 16" E16 Gen 2 | 51.9 | 50 | 22.7 | 74.8 | 67.2 | 26.2 | 25.1 | 79 | 80.4 | 93.6 |
| Apple MacBook Pro M5 Compare | 80.7 | 71.2 | 51.9 | 87.5 | 99.2 | 71.9 | 80.4 | 79 | 97.2 | 98.9 |
| Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro NP940XHA-KG3US Compare | 66.8 | 63.2 | 80.9 | 63.6 | 95.7 | 87.1 | 80.4 | 89.6 | 80.4 | 97.2 |
| MSI Prestige PRE13EVOA2088 Compare | 63.6 | 63.2 | 80.9 | 80.6 | 91.2 | 96.1 | 72.4 | 94.7 | 59.6 | 85.9 |
| ASUS Zenbook UX3405CA-U9321TB Compare | 88.5 | 66 | 90.8 | 63.6 | 81.1 | 86.4 | 62 | 94.7 | 59.6 | 98.2 |
| Microsoft Surface Laptop 7th Edition Compare | 98.8 | 24.1 | 80.9 | 63.6 | 89 | 57.1 | 80.4 | 79 | 80.4 | 94.8 |
Price
Usage Scores
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