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OVERVIEW
1. Smart card reader * 6. Thunderbolt 4
2. USB 3.2 Gen 1 7. HDMI
3. Kensington Nano Security Slot 8. USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
4. Ethernet (RJ-45) 9. Headphone / microphone combo jack (3.5mm)
5. Thunderbolt 4 10. Nano-SIM card slot *
Notes:
• Items with * are only available on selected models
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PERFORMANCE
Processor
Processor Family
12th Generation Intel® Core™ i5 / i7 Processor
Processor**[1]
Processor Processor
Cores Threads Base Frequency Max Frequency Cache
Name Graphics
Core™ i5- 10 (2 P-core + 8 P-core 1.3GHz / E-core P-core 4.4GHz / E-core Intel® Iris® Xe
12 12MB
1235U E-core) 0.9GHz 3.3GHz Graphics
Core™ i5- 12 (4 P-core + 8 P-core 1.7GHz / E-core P-core 4.4GHz / E-core Intel® Iris® Xe
16 12MB
1240P E-core) 1.2GHz 3.3GHz Graphics
Core™ i5- 10 (2 P-core + 8 P-core 1.6GHz / E-core P-core 4.4GHz / E-core Intel® Iris® Xe
12 12MB
1245U E-core) 1.2GHz 3.3GHz Graphics
Core™ i5- 12 (4 P-core + 8 P-core 1.7GHz / E-core P-core 4.4GHz / E-core Intel® Iris® Xe
16 12MB
1250P E-core) 1.2GHz 3.3GHz Graphics
Core™ i7- 10 (2 P-core + 8 P-core 1.7GHz / E-core P-core 4.7GHz / E-core Intel® Iris® Xe
12 12MB
1255U E-core) 1.2GHz 3.5GHz Graphics
Core™ i7- 12 (4 P-core + 8 P-core 2.1GHz / E-core P-core 4.7GHz / E-core Intel® Iris® Xe
16 18MB
1260P E-core) 1.5GHz 3.4GHz Graphics
Core™ i7- 10 (2 P-core + 8 P-core 1.8GHz / E-core P-core 4.8GHz / E-core Intel® Iris® Xe
12 12MB
1265U E-core) 1.3GHz 3.6GHz Graphics
Core™ i7- 12 (4 P-core + 8 P-core 2.2GHz / E-core P-core 4.8GHz / E-core Intel® Iris® Xe
16 18MB
1270P E-core) 1.6GHz 3.5GHz Graphics
Core™ i7- 14 (6 P-core + 8 P-core 1.8GHz / E-core P-core 4.8GHz / E-core Intel® Iris® Xe
20 24MB
1280P E-core) 1.3GHz 3.6GHz Graphics
Notes:
[1] Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics capability requires system to be configured with dual-channel memory. On the system with
single-channel memory, Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics will function as Intel® UHD Graphics.
Operating System
Operating System**
• Windows® 11 Pro
• Windows® 11 Home
• Windows® 11 Home Single Language
• Windows® 11 DG Windows® 10 Pro 64
• Windows® 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2021[1]
• Ubuntu Linux[2]
• Linux[3]
• No preload operating system
Notes:
[1] Windows® 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2021 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
Graphics**
Graphics Type Memory Key Features
Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics[1] Integrated Shared DirectX® 12.1
NVIDIA® GeForce MX550 Discrete 2GB GDDR6 DirectX® 12
Notes:
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[1] Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics capability requires system to be configured with dual-channel memory. On the system with
single-channel memory, Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics will function as Intel® UHD Graphics.
Monitor Support
Monitor Support[1]
Supports up to 4 independent displays (native display and 3 external monitors via Thunderbolt™ and HDMI®)
• Thunderbolt™ supports up to 5K@60Hz
• HDMI® supports up to 4K@60Hz
Notes:
[1] Refresh rates >60hz also supported, however max resolution will be limited.
Chipset
Chipset
Intel® SoC (System on Chip) platform
Memory
Max Memory[1]
• Up to 40GB (8GB soldered + 32GB SO-DIMM) DDR4-3200
• Up to 48GB (16GB soldered + 32GB SO-DIMM) DDR4-3200
Memory Slots
One memory soldered to systemboard, one DDR4 SO-DIMM slot, dual-channel capable
Memory Type
DDR4-3200
Notes:
[1] The max memory is based on the test results with current Lenovo® memory offerings.
Storage
Storage Support[1]
One drive, up to 2TB M.2 2280 SSD
Storage Slot
One M.2 2280 PCIe® 4.0 x4 slot
Storage Type**
Disk Type Interface Offering Security
M.2 2280 SSD PCIe® NVMe®, PCIe® 4.0 x4 Performance 512GB / 1TB / 2TB Opal 2.0
M.2 2280 SSD PCIe® NVMe®, PCIe® x4 [2]
256GB / 512GB / 1TB Opal 2.0
Notes:
[1] The storage capacity supported is based on the test results with current Lenovo® storage offerings.
[2] PCIe® x4 may be PCIe® 3.0x4 or PCIe® 4.0x4 as substitution.
Removable Storage
Card Reader
No card reader
Multi-Media
Audio Chip
High Definition (HD) Audio, Realtek® ALC3287 codec
Speakers
Stereo speakers, 2W x2, Dolby Audio™
Microphone
• Dual-microphone array, far-field, Dolby Voice®
• No microphone[1]
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Camera**[2]
• FHD 1080p + IR hybrid, with privacy shutter, fixed focus
• FHD 1080p, with privacy shutter, fixed focus
• HD 720p, with privacy shutter, fixed focus
• No camera
Notes:
[1] No microphone is for special bid only.
[2] Only HD 720p and FHD 1080p + IR hybrid are available in EMEA.
Battery
Battery**
• Integrated Li-Polymer 52.5Wh battery, supports Rapid Charge (charge up to 80% in 1hr) with 65W or 135W AC adapter
• Integrated Li-Polymer 86Wh battery, supports Rapid Charge (charge up to 80% in 1hr) with 135W AC adapter
Battery Life[1]
Configuration 1 (max battery life)
MobileMark® 2018: up to 10.1 hr with 786 performance score @200nits
MobileMark® 25: up to 8.5 hr with 617 performance score @250nits
JEITA 2.0: up to 17.1 hr @150nits
Local video playback: up to 16.5 hr @150nits
Alternate configuration 2
MobileMark® 2018: up to 9.4 hr with 911 performance score @200nits
MobileMark® 25: up to 6.6 hr with 655 performance score @250nits
JEITA 2.0: up to 12.0 hr @150nits
Local video playback: up to 10.1 hr @150nits
Alternate configuration 3
MobileMark® 2018: up to 7.5 hr with 1101 performance score @200nits
MobileMark® 25: up to 5.0 hr with 722 performance score @250nits
JEITA 2.0: up to 8.6 hr @150nits
Local video playback: up to 7.4 hr @150nits
Notes:
[1] Configuration 1 (max battery life): WUXGA (non-touch), Intel® i5-1240P, 8GB soldered DDR4-3200, Win 11, 52.5Wh
battery, best power efficiency power mode
Alternate configuration 2: WUXGA (touch), Intel® i5-1250P, 16GB (8GB soldered + 8GB SO-DIMM) DDR4-3200, Win 11,
52.5Wh battery, best power efficiency power mode
Alternate configuration 3: WQXGA, Intel® i7-1280P, 32GB (16GB soldered + 16GB SO-DIMM) DDR4-3200, NVIDIA® GeForce
MX550, Win 11, 52.5Wh battery, best power efficiency power mode
All battery life claims are approximate maximum and based on results using MobileMark® 2018, MobileMark® 25, JEITA 2.0,
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][2]
• 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
• 135W USB-C® slim (3-pin) AC adapter, supports PD 3.0, 100-240V, 50-60Hz
• No power adapter[3]
Notes:
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[1] AC adapter offerings depend on the country.
[2] 45W USB-C® AC adapter is ONLY available for the models with integrated graphics.
45W USB-C® AC adapter and 65W USB-C® slim AC adapter are NOT available in EMEA.
[3] No power adapter is for special bid only.
DESIGN
Display
Display**[1]
Aspect Contrast Color Refresh Viewing Angle Key
Size Resolution Touch Type Brightness Surface
Ratio Ratio Gamut Rate (L/R/U/D) Features
WUXGA Anti- 45%
16" None IPS 300nits 16:10 800:1 - 85°/85°/85°/85° -
(1920x1200) glare NTSC
WUXGA Multi- Anti- 45%
16" IPS 300nits 16:10 800:1 60Hz 85°/85°/85°/85° -
(1920x1200) touch glare NTSC
WUXGA Low power,
Anti- 100%
16" (1920x1200) None IPS 400nits 16:10 1000:1 - 85°/85°/85°/85° Eyesafe®
glare sRGB
[2]
Certified
ThinkPad®
WUXGA Multi- Anti- 100%
16" IPS 500nits 16:10 1000:1 - 85°/85°/85°/85° Privacy
(1920x1200) touch glare sRGB
Guard
WQXGA Anti- 100% Eyesafe®
16" None IPS 400nits 16:10 1200:1 - 85°/85°/85°/85°
(2560x1600) glare sRGB Certified
Touchscreen
• On-cell multi-touch, supports 10-point touch
• Non-touch
Notes:
[1] IPS (in-plane switching) technology may refer to IPS, PLS, ADS, AHVA, AAS.
[2] Low power display is NOT available in EMEA.
Input Device
Keyboard
6-row, spill-resistant, multimedia Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, numeric keypad
Keyboard Backlight
• LED backlight
• Non-backlight
UltraNav™
TrackPoint® pointing device and glass-like Mylar® surface multi-touch touchpad, 67.7 x 115 mm (2.67 x 4.53 inches)
Mechanical
Dimensions (WxDxH)[1]
Models Dimensions
Integrated graphics models 361.9 x 255.5 x 20.5 mm (14.25 x 10.06 x 0.81 inches)
Discrete graphics models 361.9 x 255.5 x 21.1 mm (14.25 x 10.06 x 0.83 inches)
Weight[2]
Models Weight
Models with thunder black cover and integrated graphics Starting at 1.769 kg (3.9 lbs)
Models with storm grey cover Starting at 1.803 kg (3.97 lbs)
Models with thunder black cover and discrete graphics Starting at 1.842 kg (4.06 lbs)
Case Color**
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• Storm grey[3]
• Thunder black
Case Material**
• Storm grey models: aluminium (top), PPS (bottom)
• Thunder black models: PC + 20% CF + 50% GF (top), PPS (bottom)
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.
[3] Storm grey cover is ONLY available for the models with integrated graphics.
Storm grey cover is ONLY available with backlit keyboard.
Storm grey cover is NOT available in EMEA.
CONNECTIVITY
Network
Ethernet**
• Gigabit Ethernet, Intel® Ethernet Connection I219-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
WLAN + Bluetooth®**[1]
• Qualcomm® Wi-Fi® 6E NFA725A, 802.11ax 2x2 Wi-Fi® + Bluetooth® 5.1 (Bluetooth® 5.2 hardware ready)[2]
• Intel® Wi-Fi® 6E AX211, 802.11ax 2x2 Wi-Fi® + Bluetooth® 5.1 (Bluetooth® 5.2 hardware ready)[3]
WWAN**
• Wireless WAN upgradable to 4G (with antenna ready)[4]
• Quectel EM05-G, 4G LTE CAT4, M.2 card
• Fibocom L860-GL-16, 4G LTE CAT16, M.2 card[5]
• No support
SIM Card
• Gemalto eSIM card (physical)
• No physical SIM card inbox
NFC[6]
• 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], [3] 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.
[4] Wireless WAN upgradable to 4G is ONLY available in EMEA.
[5] Fibocom L860-GL CAT16 is special bid only in EMEA.
[6] NFC is NOT available for storm grey models.
NFC is special bid only in EMEA.
Ports[1]
Standard Ports
• 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1
• 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
• 2x Thunderbolt™ 4 / USB4® 40Gbps (support data transfer, Power Delivery 3.0 and DisplayPort™ 1.4)
• 1x HDMI® 2.1, up to 4K/60Hz
• 1x Headphone / microphone combo jack (3.5mm)
• 1x Ethernet (RJ-45)
Optional Ports***
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• 1x Smart card reader
• 1x Nano-SIM card slot (WWAN support models)
Notes:
[1] The transfer speed of following 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.
USB 2.0: 480 Mbit/s;
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (SuperSpeed USB 5Gbps, formerly USB 3.0 / USB 3.1 Gen 1): 5 Gbit/s;
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps, formerly USB 3.1 Gen 2): 10 Gbit/s;
USB4® 20Gbps / USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (SuperSpeed USB 20Gbps): 20 Gbit/s;
USB4® 40Gbps (USB 40Gbps): 40 Gbit/s;
Thunderbolt™ 3/4: 40 Gbit/s.
Docking
Docking
Various docking solutions supported via Thunderbolt™ / USB-C®.
For more compatible docking solutions, please visit Docking for ThinkPad® T16 Gen 1 (Intel®)
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
• No smart card reader
Fingerprint Reader[1]
• Touch style fingerprint reader integrated in power button, match-on-chip
• No fingerprint reader
BIOS Security
• Power-on password
• Supervisor password
• System management password
• NVMe® password
• FIDO (Fast Identity Online) authentication
• Certificate based BIOS authentication
• Self-healing BIOS
Other Security
• (Optional) IR camera for Windows® Hello (facial recognition)
• (Optional) Camera privacy shutter
• (Optional) Privacy Guard with Privacy Alert
• Glance by Mirametrix®
• Human Presence Detection (software)
Notes:
[1] Fingerprint reader is standard on storm grey models and optional on thunder black models.
MANAGEABILITY
System Management
System Management
• Intel® vPro® Enterprise[1]
• Non-vPro®
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[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[1]
Notes:
[1] No base warranty is for special bid only.
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 1 (Intel®).
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
97% PCC recycled plastic used in speaker enclosure
97% PCC recycled plastic used in the 52.5Wh battery frame
25-30% PCC recycled plastic used in the 86Wh battery frame
95% PCC recycled plastic used in standard 65W adapter
Low-temperature solder
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90% recycled and/or sustainable packaging
CERTIFICATIONS
Green Certifications[1]
Green Certifications[2]
• ENERGY STAR® 8.0
• EPEAT™ Gold Registered[3]
• ErP Lot 3
• RoHS compliant
• TCO Certified 9.0
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 [Link]
[2] EPEAT™ registration and ENERGY STAR® certification are dependent on system OS. Please visit [Link] and
[Link] for more information.
[3] EPEAT™ is registered where applicable, please visit [Link] for registration status by country.
Other Certifications
Mil-Spec Test
MIL-STD-810H military test passed
Other Certifications
(Optional) Eyesafe® Certified
• Feature with ** means that only one offering listed under the feature is configured on selected models.
• Feature with *** means that one or more offerings listed under the feature could be configured on selected
models.
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