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ThinkPad E16 Gen 1
AMD Ryzen 5 7530UCPU (Score: 15.053)
Radeon 610MGPU (Score: 1.302)
25VALUE SCORE
16 GBRAM
512 GBSTORAGE
16" IPSDISPLAY
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Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 AMD Ryzen 5 7530U 16GB RAM 512GB SSD 16 inch WUXGA IPS Windows 11 Pro Laptop - 21JT000FUK
£1499.68
Go to Store RatioLog Objective Verdict
Deterministic performance ratings and market evaluation based on verified benchmarks.
Hardware Capability:5.2/10
Fair Market Price
Editorial Executive Summary
How we evaluateThinkPad E16 Gen 1 is a versatile daily workhorse built for smooth office multitasking, documents, and web research, powered by the AMD Ryzen 5 7530U paired with 16GB RAM for seamless multitasking. Priced at £1499.68, it is currently tracking near its typical UK market baseline. Its primary limitation is graphics-intensive 3D gaming, as the integrated GPU is tuned for battery efficiency rather than raw AAA gaming power.
Gaming Performance
2.4/10Work & Productivity
7.7/10Creation & Media
2.4/10Portability & Commute
4.8/10Key Strengths
- Solid multi-core computing handled by the AMD Ryzen 5 7530U (15,053 PassMark score)
- Generous 16GB memory enables fluid multi-application workflows without slowdowns
Trade-offs to Consider
- Radeon 610M relies on shared system RAM; lacks discrete VRAM for demanding modern 3D games
- Features standard IPS display; lacks the true inky blacks and infinite contrast of OLED panels
- Large 16" form factor provides generous screen space but adds bulk for frequent commuting
* Consistent with typical UK pricing (30-day median: £1491.81).
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Technical Specifications
Processor
- Processor manufacturerAMD
- Processor model7530U
- Processor generation3rd Gen
- Processor speed2 GHz
- Processor count6
Memory
- Internal memory16 GB
- RAM Memory TechnologySO-DIMM
- RAM TypeDDR4 SDRAM
Storage
- Total storage capacity512 GB
- Hard Disk DescriptionSSD
- Hard Disk InterfaceNVMe
Display
- Display diagonal16 Inches
- Display resolution1920x1200
- Maximum refresh rate60Hz
- Panel typeIPS
Graphics
- Discrete graphics card modelAMD Radeon Graphics
Ports & interfaces
- HDMI ports quantity1
- USB Type-C ports quantity2
Battery
- Battery capacity47 Watt Hours
- Number Of Cells3
General
- Operating system installedWindows 11 Pro
- Product colourGraphite Black
- Weight1.81 kg