ThinkPads

ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (AMD)

2025. E Series. Sold by Lenovo today. Previous: E16 Gen 2 (AMD). Next: E16 Gen 4 (AMD).

Compare it with every E16 generation or every ThinkPad.

RAM
64 GB, 2× SODIMM
SSD
2× M.2 2242/2280, PCIe 4.0
Screen
16" 1920×1200
Ports
1× USB4, 2× USB-A, HDMI, Ethernet
Battery
48 Wh / 64 Wh
Weight
from 1.71 kg

Display

16", 16:10

ResolutionPanelNitsHzTouchGamutSurface
1920×1200 WUXGAIPS30060–45% NTSCAnti-glare
1920×1200 WUXGAIPS30060yes45% NTSCAnti-glare

Processor

Family
AMD Ryzen 3 / 5 / 7 200 Series Processor; AMD Ryzen 3 / 5 / 7 PRO 200 Series Processor
Options
AMD Ryzen 3 210, AMD Ryzen 5 216, AMD Ryzen 5 220, AMD Ryzen 5 230, AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 215, AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 230, AMD Ryzen 7 250
Integrated graphics
AMD Radeon 740M, AMD Radeon 760M, AMD Radeon 780M
NPU
16 TOPS

Memory

Maximum
  • Up to 64GB DDR5-5600
Slots
Two DDR5 SODIMM slots, dual-channel capable
Type
DDR5-5600

Storage

Slots
  • Two M.2 slots • One M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 slot • One M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 slot
Maximum
  • Up to two drives, 2x M.2 SSD • M.2 2242 SSD up to 1TB • M.2 2280 SSD up to 1TB

Ports

Standard
  • 1x USB-A (USB 5Gbps / USB 3.2 Gen 1)
  • 1x USB-A (USB 10Gbps / USB 3.2 Gen 2), Always On
  • 1x USB-C (USB 5Gbps / USB 3.2 Gen 1), with USB PD 15-65W and DisplayPort 1.4
  • 1x USB-C (USB4 40Gbps), with USB PD 15-65W and DisplayPort 1.4a
  • 1x HDMI 2.1, up to 4K/60Hz
  • 1x Headphone / microphone combo jack (3.5mm)
  • 1x Ethernet (RJ-45)
Smart card
no

Wireless

Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi 6, 802.11ax 2x2 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 5.3, M.2 card
  • MediaTek Wi-Fi 6 MT7920, 802.11ax 2x2 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 5.3, M.2 card
  • Realtek Wi-Fi 6 RTL8852BE, 802.11ax Dual Band 2x2 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 5.3, M.2 card
  • Wi-Fi 6E, 802.11ax 2x2 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 5.3, M.2 card
  • AMD Wi-Fi 6E RZ616, 802.11ax 2x2 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 5.3, M.2 card
  • Wi-Fi 7, 802.11be 2x2 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 5.4, M.2 card
  • MediaTek Wi-Fi 7 MT7925, 802.11be 2x2 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 5.4, M.2 card
  • Realtek Wi-Fi 7 RTL8922AE, 802.11be 2x2 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 5.4, M.2 card
WWAN
  • No support

Body

Dimensions
356 x 249 x 10.1/17.05 (front/rear), 21.15 (maximum) mm
Weight
from 1.71 kg
Battery
48 Wh / 64 Wh
Materials
Aluminium (top), PC-ABS (bottom); Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colours
Black

Input

Keyboard
6-row, spill-resistant, multimedia Fn keys, numeric keypad, key travel 1.5mm / 1.35mm (Fn row & G/H/B), Copilot key
Backlight
optional
TrackPoint and pad
TrackPoint pointing device, double-tap to open the TrackPoint Quick Menu Mylar surface multi-touch 3-button Trackpad, 67 x 115 mm (2.64 x 4.53 inches)

Camera and security

Camera
5MP, 1080p + IR, 720p
Fingerprint
optional
TPM
Discrete TPM 2.0 (TCG certified, FIPS 140-2 certified) and Microsoft Pluton TPM 2.0, one enabled at one time

Operating system

Preloads
  • Windows 11 Pro
  • Windows 11 Home
  • Windows 11 Home Single Language
  • No preload operating system

Source: Lenovo PSREF, product page and PDF. PSREF last changed this spec on 2026-09-15. Pulled 2026-09-20. Raw JSON for every model: /thinkpads.json.