Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 3

Overview

The ThinkPad T16 Gen 3 offers a comprehensive overview of its physical features and ports.

Notes: Items with * are only available on selected models.

Performance

Processor Family

Intel® U or H Series Core Ultra 5 / 7 Processor (Series 1)

Notes: [1], [2], [3], [4] Intel® Arc™ graphics only available on select H-series Intel® Core™ Ultra processor powered systems with at least 16GB of system memory in a dual-channel configurations, otherwise it will function as Intel® Graphics.

AI (Artificial Intelligence)

AI PC Category: AI PC[1]

NPU: Integrated Intel® AI Boost, up to 11 TOPS

Notes: [1] AI PCs have a NPU capable of 10+ TOPs to run the Copilot assistant by pressing the optional Microsoft® Copilot key or using Win + C.

Operating System

• Windows® 11 Pro
• Windows® 11 Home
• Windows® 11 Home Single Language
• Windows® 11 DG Windows® 10 Pro 64[1]
• Ubuntu Linux [2]
• Linux[3]
• No preload operating system

Notes: [1] Windows® 11 DG Windows® 10 Pro 64 is for special bid only. [2], [3] Some features may not be supported on the system with Linux preload, including but not limited to Intel® RST RAID, MIPI computer vision camera, WWAN, Human Presence Detection, etc.

Graphics

Notes: [1] Intel® Arc™ graphics only available on select H-series Intel® Core™ Ultra processor powered systems with at least 16GB of system memory in a dual-channel configurations, otherwise it will function as Intel® Graphics.

Monitor Support

Supports up to 4 independent displays (native display and 3 external monitors via HDMI® and Thunderbolt™™)

• HDMI® supports up to 4K@60Hz
• Thunderbolt™™ supports up to 8K@60Hz[2]

Notes: [1] Refresh rates >60hz also supported, however max resolution will be limited. [2] 8K resolution support needs 2 display pipes. That is, simultaneous display number will "-1" when 8K resolution displayed.

Chipset

Intel® SoC (System on Chip) platform

Memory

Max Memory: Up to 64GB DDR5-5600

Memory Slots: Two DDR5 SO-DIMM slots, dual-channel capable

Memory Type: DDR5-5600

Storage

Max Storage Support [1]: One drive, up to 2TB M.2 2280 SSD

Storage Slot: One M.2 2280 PCIe® 4.0 x4 slot

Notes: [1] The storage capacity supported is based on the test results with current Lenovo® storage offerings.

Removable Storage

Card Reader

Multi-Media

Audio Chip

High Definition (HD) Audio, Realtek® ALC3287 codec

Speakers

Stereo speakers, 2W x2, Dolby Audio™™

Microphone

• Dual-microphone array, 360° far-field, Dolby Voice®
• No microphone

Camera**

• 5.0MP + IR discrete, with privacy shutter, fixed focus, temporal noise reduction
• 5.0MP, with privacy shutter, fixed focus, temporal noise reduction
• No camera [1]

Notes: [1] No camera is for special bid only.

Battery

Battery**[1]:

• 52.5Wh Rechargeable Li-ion Battery, supports Rapid Charge (charge up to 80% in 1hr) with 65W or 100W AC adapter
• 86Wh Rechargeable Li-ion Battery, supports Rapid Charge (charge up to 80% in 1hr) with 100W AC adapter

Battery Life [2]

Configuration 1 (max battery life)

• MobileMark® 25: up to 11.3 hr with 610 performance score @250nits
• JEITA-BAT 3.0 (Video/Idle): up to 10.6 hr / 23.2 hr @200nits
• Local video playback: up to 22.6 hr @150nits

Alternate configuration 2

• MobileMark® 25: up to 10.8 hr with 651 performance score @250nits
• JEITA-BAT 3.0 (Video/Idle): up to 10.2 hr / 22.1 hr @200nits
• Local video playback: up to 18.6 hr @150nits

Alternate configuration 3

• MobileMark® 25: up to 9.2 hr with 633 performance score @250nits
• JEITA-BAT 3.0 (Video/Idle): up to 8.8 hr / 16.2 hr @200nits
• Local video playback: up to 15.9 hr @150nits

Notes: [1] Rapid charge is only guaranteed when the computer is turned off or in standby mode or in hibernation mode. When the computer is powered on, the Charge Time will vary depending on system power consumption and AC adapter power. [2] Configuration 1 (max battery life): WUXGA low power (non-touch), Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 125U, 8GB DDR5, Win 11, 52.5Wh battery, best power efficiency power mode. Alternate configuration 2: WUXGA low power (non-touch), Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 125H, 8GB DDR5, Win 11, 52.5Wh battery, best power efficiency power mode. Alternate configuration 3: WUXGA (non-touch), Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 135U, 16GB DDR5, Win 11, 52.5Wh battery, best power efficiency power mode. All battery life claims are approximate maximum and based on results using MobileMark® 25, JEITA 3.0, continuous 1080p local video playback (using default Media Player in Fullscreen mode with 150nits brightness and default volume level), or Google Power Load Test (PLT) battery-life benchmark tests. Actual battery life will vary depending on many factors such as product configuration, software, wireless functionality, power management settings, and screen brightness. The maximum capacity of the battery will decrease with time, ambient temperature and use. Refer to Microsoft® link for more information about the Windows® Performance power slider.

Power Adapter

Power Adapter**[1]:

• 45W USB-C® (2-pin) AC adapter, supports PD 3.0, 100-240V, 50-60Hz
• 45W USB-C® (3-pin) AC adapter, supports PD 3.0, 100-240V, 50-60Hz
• 65W USB-C® (2-pin) AC adapter, supports PD 3.0, 100-240V, 50-60Hz
• 65W USB-C® (3-pin) AC adapter, supports PD 3.0, 100-240V, 50-60Hz
• 65W USB-C® slim (2-pin) AC adapter, supports PD 3.0, 100-240V, 50-60Hz
• 65W USB-C® slim (3-pin) AC adapter, supports PD 3.0, 100-240V, 50-60Hz
• 100W USB-C® slim (3-pin) AC adapter, supports PD 3.0, 100-240V, 50-60Hz
• No power adapter[2]

Notes: [1] AC adapter offerings depend on the country. [2] No power adapter is for special bid only.

Design

Display

Notes: [1], [2], [3], [4] IPS (in-plane switching) technology may refer to IPS, PLS, ADS, AHVA, AAS.

Touchscreen

• On-cell multi-touch, supports 10-point touch
• Non-touch

Input Device

Pen

No support

Keyboard

6-row, spill-resistant, multimedia Fn keys, numeric keypad, Copilot key

Keyboard Backlight

• LED backlight

Mechanical

Dimensions (WxDxH) [1]: 359.7 x 250.8 x 19.64 mm (14.16 x 9.87 x 0.77 inches)

Notes: [1] The system dimensions may vary depending on configurations. [2] The system weight is approximate and based on results in Lenovo® lab, which varies depending on the source of component, variance of the distribution of each component, and manufacturing process. It may not be the exact weight for each specific model.

Case Color

Black

Case Material

PC + 20% CF (top), PC + 20% CF (bottom)

Connectivity

Network

WLAN + Bluetooth®**[1]

• Intel® Wi-Fi® 6E AX211, 802.11ax 2x2 Wi-Fi® + Bluetooth® 5.3[2]
• Intel® Wi-Fi® 7 BE200, 802.11be 2x2 Wi-Fi® + Bluetooth® 5.3 (Bluetooth® 5.4 hardware ready) [3]

WWAN**

• Wireless WAN upgradable to 4G (with antenna ready)
• Wireless WAN upgradable to 4G or 5G (with antenna ready)
• Quectel EM061K-GL, 4G LTE CAT6, M.2 card, with embedded eSIM functionality
• Quectel RM520N-GL, 5G Sub-6 GHz, M.2 card, with embedded eSIM functionality
• No support

SIM Card

• KDDI ESIM Program (Japan)
• No physical SIM card inbox

Ethernet**

• Gigabit Ethernet, Intel® Ethernet Connection 1219-LM (vPro® models), 1x RJ-45, supports Wake-on-LAN
• Gigabit Ethernet, Intel® Ethernet Connection I219-V (non-vPro® models), 1x RJ-45, supports Wake-on-LAN

NFC

• Near Field Communication
• No support

Notes: [1] Bluetooth® may operate at a lower version than hardware design depending on the factors such as operating system, driver, etc. [2] Wi-Fi® 6E full features might be limited by country-level restrictions. Wi-Fi® 6E is only enabled on Windows® 11 and operates as Wi-Fi® 6 with Windows® 10. 6GHz Wi-Fi® 6E operation is dependent on the support of the operating system, routers/APs/Gateways that support Wi-Fi® 6E, and the regional regulatory certifications & spectrum allocation. Bluetooth® 5.3 operation requires Windows® 11. For more information please visit General Bluetooth® Support Information on Microsoft®. [3] Wi-Fi® 7 is only enabled on Windows® 11 and operates as Wi-Fi® 6 with Windows® 10. 6GHz Wi-Fi® 7 operation is subject to the regulation rules in each country. Bluetooth® 5.3 operation requires Windows® 11. For more information please visit General Bluetooth® Support Information on Microsoft®.

Ports [1]

Standard Ports

• 1x USB-A (USB 5Gbps / USB 3.2 Gen 1)
• 1x USB-A (USB 5Gbps / USB 3.2 Gen 1), Always On
• 2x USB-C® (Thunderbolt™ 4 / USB4® 40Gbps), with USB PD 3.0 and DisplayPort™™ 2.1
• 1x HDMI® 2.1, up to 4K/60Hz
• 1x Headphone / microphone combo jack (3.5mm)
• 1x Ethernet (RJ-45)

Optional Ports***

• 1x Smart card reader
• 1x Nano-SIM card slot (WWAN support models)

Notes: [1] The transfer speed of the ports will vary and, depending on many factors, such as the processing speed of the host device, file attributes and other factors related to system configuration and your operating environment, will be slower than theoretical speed.

Docking

Various docking solutions supported via Thunderbolt™™ / USB-C®. For more compatible docking solutions, please visit Docking for ThinkPad® T16 Gen 3

Security & Privacy

Security

Security Chip

Discrete TPM 2.0, TCG certified, FIPS 140-2 certified

Physical Locks

Kensington® Nano Security Slot™, 2.5 x 6 mm

Smart Card Reader

• Smart card reader, supports ISO 7816 and EMV
• No smart card reader

Fingerprint Reader

• Touch style fingerprint reader integrated in power button, match-on-chip
• No fingerprint reader

BIOS Security

• NVMe® password
• Power-on password
• Supervisor password
• System management password
• Certificate-based BIOS authentication
• FIDO (Fast Identity Online) authentication
• Self-healing BIOS

More BIOS security features, please visit BIOS Simulator[1]

Notes: [1] The BIOS simulator is just for reference. Default settings and some options may vary depending on the hardware, operating system and BIOS version.

Other Security

• Camera privacy shutter (camera models)
• Ultrasonic Human Presence Detection (IR camera models)
• (Optional) IR camera for Windows® Hello (facial recognition)
• Privacy Guard with Privacy Alert (models with ThinkPad® Privacy Guard display)

Manageability

System Management

• Intel® vPro® Enterprise [1]
• Non-vPro®

Notes: [1] Intel® vPro® offers a superset of DASH's defined capabilities.

Service

Warranty

Base Warranty**

• 1-year courier or carry-in service
• 1-year courier or carry-in with 2-year system board service (Korea only)
• 1-year limited onsite service
• 3-year (1-yr battery) courier or carry-in service
• 3-year (1-yr battery) limited onsite service
• No base warranty

Accessories

Bundled Accessories

Bundled Accessories***[1]

• Lenovo® HDMI® to VGA Monitor Adapter
• Lenovo® USB-C® to DisplayPort™™ Adapter
• Lenovo® USB-C® to Ethernet Adapter (1Gbps)
• Lenovo® USB-C® to VGA Adapter
• None

Notes: [1] For more compatible accessory solutions, please visit Accessories for ThinkPad® T16 Gen 3.

Operating Requirements

Operating Environment

Temperature [1]

• Operating: 5°C (41°F) to 35°C (95°F)
• Storage and transportation in original shipping package: -20°C (-4°F) to 60°C (140°F)
• Storage without package: 5°C (41°F) to 43°C (109°F)

Relative Humidity

• Operating: 8% to 95% at wet-bulb temperature 23°C (73°F)
• Storage and transportation: 5% to 95% at wet-bulb temperature 27°C (81°F)

Altitude

Maximum altitude (without pressurization): 3048 m (10,000 ft)

Notes: [1] When you charge the battery, its temperature must be no lower than 10°C (50°F).

Environmental

Sustainability

Material [1]

• 30% PCC recycled plastic on top cover
• 90% recycled magnesium on keyboard frame
• 30% PCC recycled plastic on bottom cover
• 90% PCC recycled plastic used in speaker enclosure
• 90% PCC recycled plastic used in the battery frame
• 85% PCC recycled plastic for backlit keycaps
• 70% PCC recycled plastic for non-backlit keycaps
• 90% PCC recycled plastic used in 65W and 65W slim adapters
• Plastic free packaging

Notes: [1] PCC: Post Consumer Content, recycled materials from customers.

Certifications

Green Certifications [1]

Green Certifications [2]

• ENERGY STAR® 9.0
• EPEAT™™ Gold Registered
• ErP Lot 6/26
• RoHS compliant
• TCO Certified 10.0

Notes: [1] The items listed under the "Green Certifications" section may not only refer to certification but also registration or self-declaration. For ESG & regulatory compliance documents, please visit https://compliance.lenovo.com. [2] EPEAT™™ registration and ENERGY STAR® certification are optional and only available on the models with preloaded OS. Please visit epeat.net and energystar.gov for more information.

Other Certifications

Mil-Spec Test

MIL-STD-810H military test passed

Other Certifications

• (Optional) Eyesafe® Certified 2.0

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