Lenovo announced the ThinkPad T16 Gen 5 on April 10, 2024. Lenovo announced The laptop features Intel Core Ultra processors from the Panther Lake family. The system integrates an Intel Arc B390 GPU with 12 Xe3 cores. It also includes a neural processing unit with up to 50 TOPS of compute power. Lenovo claims the overall AI compute power can exceed 100 TOPS.
The device supports LPCAMM2 memory modules up to 64GB LPDDR5X-8533MHz. It offers a choice of a 16-inch WUXGA IPS panel or a 2.8K OLED display. The OLED screen supports a 120Hz variable refresh rate and DisplayHDR True Black 600 certification. The laptop carries a 30W thermal design power rating for its processor. It includes a 75Wh battery for power delivery.
Connectivity options include two Thunderbolt 4 ports and two USB-A 5Gbps ports on the left side. The left side also houses an HDMI 2.1 output and an RJ45 Ethernet port. Users can find a 3.5mm audio jack, an optional Nano-SIM card slot, and a card reader on the right side. The system features dTPM 2.0 security and a fingerprint power button. It also includes an infrared camera for Windows Hello and a Human Presence Detection feature.
New business laptop features Intel Core Ultra and upgradeable memory
The ThinkPad T16 Gen 5 has received EPEAT Gold and TCO 10 certifications. Pricing for the Hong Kong version starts at 14990 HKD for the Ultra 5 332 vPro model. The European market sees a starting price of approximately 1500 EUR. The device is available for purchase overseas as of April 10, 2024. The China mainland version is expected to release in the near future.
The ThinkPad T16 Gen 5 targets business users with its robust port selection and security features. The inclusion of LPCAMM2 memory allows for easier upgrades compared to soldered solutions. The Panther Lake CPU provides a high core count for demanding workloads. The laptop balances performance with a 75Wh battery capacity.
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