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ThinkPad L16 Gen 1 (Intel)
Intel Core Ultra 5 135UCPU (Score: 16.622)
Intel GraphicsGPU (Score: 3.205)
39VALUE SCORE
16 GBRAM
256 GBSTORAGE
16" DISPLAY
Best Price
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(-5%)
🔥 15-Day Low
RatioLog Objective Verdict
Deterministic performance ratings and market evaluation based on verified benchmarks.
Hardware Capability:5.5/10
Price Unavailable
Editorial Executive Summary
How we evaluateThinkPad L16 Gen 1 (Intel) is a versatile daily workhorse built for smooth office multitasking, documents, and web research, powered by the Intel Core Ultra 5 135U paired with 16GB RAM for seamless multitasking. It holds a competitive position within the UK laptop market. 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
3.7/10Work & Productivity
7.8/10Creation & Media
2.8/10Portability & Commute
4.8/10Key Strengths
- Solid multi-core computing handled by the Intel Core Ultra 5 135U (16,622 PassMark score)
- 16GB system RAM ensures reliable multitasking and future-proof operation
- Selling at a 30-day price low, offering an opportune moment to purchase
Trade-offs to Consider
- No discrete graphics card; Intel Graphics is tailored for media playback and light casual titles
- Large 16" form factor provides generous screen space but adds bulk for frequent commuting
- Modest 256GB SSD storage provides limited capacity for large files and games
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Technical Specifications
Design
- Product typeLaptop
- Product colourBlack
- Form factorClamshell
- Housing materialAcrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), Polycarbonate (PC)
Display
- Display diagonal40.6 cm (16")
- Display resolution1920 x 1200 pixels
- TouchscreenNo
- HD typeWUXGA
- Panel typeIPS
- LED backlightYes
- Native aspect ratio16:10
- Anti-glare screenYes
- Display brightness300 cd/m²
- RGB colour spaceNTSC
- Colour gamut45%
Processor
- Processor manufacturerIntel
- Processor familyIntel Core Ultra 5
- Processor model135U
- Processor cores12
- Processor threads14
Memory
- Internal memory16 GB
- Internal memory typeDDR5-SDRAM
- Memory clock speed5600 MHz
- Memory form factorSO-DIMM
- Memory layout (slots x size)2 x 8 GB
- Memory slots2x SO-DIMM
- Maximum internal memory64 GB
Storage
- Total storage capacity256 GB
- Storage mediaSSD
- Total SSDs capacity256 GB
- Number of SSDs installed1
- SSD capacity256 GB
- SSD interfacePCI Express 4.0
- NVMeYes
- SSD form factorM.2
- Optical drive typeNo
Graphics
- Discrete graphics card modelNot available
- On-board graphics cardYes
- On-board GPU manufacturerIntel
- Discrete graphics cardNo
- On-board graphics card familyIntel® Graphics
- On-board graphics card modelIntel® Graphics
Audio
- Audio chipSenary SN6147
- Number of built-in speakers2
- Speaker power2 W
- Built-in microphoneYes
- Number of microphones2
Camera
- Front cameraYes
- Front camera resolution (numeric)5 MP
- Infrared (IR) cameraYes
- Privacy cameraYes
- Privacy typePrivacy shutter
Network
- Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
- Wi-Fi standardsWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
- Mobile network connectionNo
- Antenna type2x2
- WLAN controller modelIntel Wi-Fi 6E AX211
- WLAN controller manufacturerIntel
- Ethernet LANYes
- Ethernet LAN data rates100,1000 Mbit/s
- BluetoothYes
- Bluetooth version5.3
- Near Field Communication (NFC)No
- WWANNot installed
Ports & interfaces
- USB 2.0 ports quantity1
- USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity2
- USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C ports quantity1
- Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports1
- HDMI ports quantity1
- HDMI version2.1
- Thunderbolt 4 ports quantity1
- Intel® Thunderbolt 4Yes
- Combo headphone/mic portYes
- USB Sleep-and-ChargeYes
Performance
- Motherboard chipsetIntel SoC
Keyboard
- Pointing deviceThinkPad UltraNav
- Numeric keypadYes
- Keyboard backlitYes
- Keyboard languageEnglish
Software
- Operating system languageEnglish
- Operating system installedWindows 11 Pro
Battery
- Battery capacity46.5 Wh
Power
- AC adapter power65 W
- USB Type-C charging portYes
- USB Power Delivery (USB PD)Yes
Security
- Cable lock slotYes
- Cable lock slot typeKensington
- Smart card readerYes
- Windows HelloYes
- Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Yes
- Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version2.0
Certificates
- CertificationENERGY STAR,TCO,EPEAT Gold,RoHS
Weight & dimensions
- Width357.2 mm
- Depth253.4 mm
- Height20.8 mm
- Weight1.77 kg
Packaging content
- AC adapter includedYes
Product Identifiers
- Manufacturer Part No (MPN)21L30065UK
- Barcode (EAN)199274404727