ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (Intel)
2025. E Series. Sold by Lenovo today. Previous: E16 Gen 2 (Intel). Next: E16 Gen 4 (Intel).
Compare it with every E16 generation or every ThinkPad.
- RAM
- 64 GB, 2× SODIMM on some models
- SSD
- 2× M.2 2280/2242, PCIe 4.0
- Screen
- 16" 1920×1200, 2560×1600
- Ports
- 1× TB4, 2× USB-A, HDMI, Ethernet
- Battery
- 48 Wh / 64 Wh
- Weight
- from 1.62 kg
Display
16", 16:10
| Resolution | Panel | Nits | Hz | Touch | Gamut | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920×1200 WUXGA | IPS | 300 | 60 | – | 45% NTSC | Anti-glare |
| 1920×1200 WUXGA | IPS | 300 | 60 | yes | 45% NTSC | Anti-glare |
| 2560×1600 WQXGA | IPS | 400 | 120 | – | 100% sRGB | Anti-glare |
Processor
- Family
- Intel H Series Core Ultra 5 / 9 Processor (Series 1) - Meteor Lake (MTL); Intel U Series Core 3 Processor (Series 1) - Raptor Lake (RPL); Intel U or H Series Core 5 / 7 Processor (Series 2) - Raptor Lake (RPL); Intel U or H Series Core Ultra 5 / 7 Processor (Series 2) - Arrow Lake (ARL); Intel V Series Core Ultra 5 / 7 Processor (Series 2) - Lunar Lake (LNL)
- Options
- Core 3 100U (RPL), Core 5 210H (RPL), Core 5 220U (RPL), Core 7 240H (RPL), Core 7 250U (RPL), Core Ultra 5 135H (MTL), Core Ultra 5 225H (ARL), Core Ultra 5 225U (ARL), Core Ultra 5 226V (LNL), Core Ultra 5 228V (LNL), Core Ultra 5 235U (ARL), Core Ultra 5 236V (LNL), Core Ultra 5 238V (LNL), Core Ultra 7 255H (ARL), Core Ultra 7 256V (LNL), Core Ultra 7 258V (LNL), Core Ultra 7 265U (ARL), Core Ultra 7 266V (LNL), Core Ultra 7 268V (LNL), Core Ultra 9 185H
- Integrated graphics
- Intel Graphics, Intel Arc 130T, Intel Arc 140T, Intel Arc Graphics, Intel Arc Graphics 130V, Intel Arc Graphics 140V
- NPU
- 48 TOPS
Memory
- Maximum
- Lunar Lake: 16GB soldered memory, not upgradable
- Lunar Lake: 32GB soldered memory, not upgradable
- Raptor Lake with U Series processors: up to 64GB DDR5-5200
- Raptor Lake with H Series processors, Meteor Lake and Arrow Lake: up to 64GB DDR5-5600
- Slots
- Lunar Lake: memory soldered to systemboard, no slots, dual-channel; Raptor Lake, Meteor Lake and Arrow Lake: two DDR5 SODIMM slots, dual-channel capable
- Type
- LPDDR5X-8533 / DDR5-5200 / DDR5-5600
Storage
- Slots
- Lunar Lake: one M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 slot
- Raptor Lake, Meteor Lake and Arrow Lake: two M.2 slots • One M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 slot • One M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 slot
- Maximum
- Raptor Lake, Meteor Lake and Arrow Lake: up to two drives, 2x M.2 SSD • M.2 2242 SSD up to 1TB • M.2 2280 SSD up to 1TB
- Lunar Lake: one drive, up to 1TB M.2 2280 SSD
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 (Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40Gbps), with USB PD 15-65W and DisplayPort 2.1
- 1x HDMI 2.1, up to 4K/60Hz
- 1x Headphone / microphone combo jack (3.5mm)
- 1x Ethernet (RJ-45)
- Optional
- Lunar Lake: 1x USB-C (Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40Gbps), with USB PD 15-65W and DisplayPort 2.1
- Raptor Lake, Meteor Lake and Arrow Lake: 1x USB-C (USB 20Gbps / USB 3.2 Gen 2x2), with USB PD 15-65W and DisplayPort 1.4
- Smart card
- no
Wireless
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 6, 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
- Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX203, 802.11ax 2x2 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 5.2, M.2 card
- Wi-Fi 6E, 802.11ax 2x2 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 5.3, M.2 card
- Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211, 802.11ax 2x2 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 5.3, Intel vPro technology support, M.2 card
- Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211, 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
- Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE200, 802.11be 2x2 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 5.4, Intel vPro technology support, M.2 card
- Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE200, 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 1.62 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 140-3 certified
Operating system
- Preloads
- Windows 11 Pro
- Windows 11 Home
- Windows 11 Home Single Language
- Ubuntu Linux
- 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.