ThinkPad L16 Gen 3 (Intel)
2026. L Series. Sold by Lenovo today. Previous: L16 Gen 2 (Intel).
Compare it with every L16 generation or every ThinkPad.
- RAM
- 64 GB, 2× SODIMM
- SSD
- 1× M.2 2280, PCIe 4.0
- Screen
- 16" 1920×1200
- Ports
- 2× TB4, 3× USB-A, HDMI, Ethernet
- Battery
- 46.5 Wh / 57 Wh
- Weight
- from 1.85 kg
Display
16", 16:10
| Resolution | Panel | Nits | Hz | Touch | Gamut | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920×1200 WUXGA | IPS | 400 | 60 | – | 45% NTSC | Anti-glare |
| 1920×1200 WUXGA | IPS | 400 | 60 | yes | 45% NTSC | Anti-glare |
Processor
- Family
- Intel Core Ultra 5 / 7 Processor (Series 3)
- Options
- Core Ultra 5 325, Core Ultra 5 332, Core Ultra 5 335, Core Ultra 5 336H, Core Ultra 7 355, Core Ultra 7 356H, Core Ultra 7 365
- Integrated graphics
- Intel Graphics
- NPU
- 50 TOPS
Memory
- Maximum
- Up to 64GB DDR5-5600
- Slots
- Two DDR5 SODIMM slots, dual-channel capable
- Type
- DDR5-5600
Storage
- Slots
- One M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 slot
- Maximum
- One drive, up to 2TB M.2 2280 SSD
Ports
- Standard
- 1x USB-A (Hi-Speed USB)
- 1x USB-A (USB 5Gbps), Always On
- 1x USB-A (USB 5Gbps)
- 2x Thunderbolt 4, 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
- 1x Nano-SIM card slot (WWAN support models)
- 1x Smart card reader
- Smart card
- optional
Wireless
- Wi-Fi
- Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE211, 802.11be 2x2 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 5.4 (Bluetooth 6.0 hardware ready), Intel vPro technology support
- Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE213, 802.11be 2x2 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 5.4 (Bluetooth 6.0 hardware ready)
- WWAN
- Wireless WAN upgradable to 4G (with antenna ready)
- Snapdragon X12 LTE Modem, 4G LTE CAT6, M.2 card, with embedded eSIM functionality
- Snapdragon X12 LTE Modem, 4G LTE CAT12, M.2 card, with embedded eSIM functionality
- No support
Body
- Dimensions
- 357.2 x 253.4 x 10.96/19.57 (front/rear), 24.75(maximum) mm
- Weight
- from 1.85 kg
- Battery
- 46.5 Wh / 57 Wh
- Materials
- PC-ABS (top), PC-ABS (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, 67.6 x 115 mm (2.66 x 4.53 inches)
Camera and security
- Camera
- 5MP + 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
- 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.