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Shop›Notebooks›Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (Intel) Intel Core Ultra 5 225U Laptop 40.6 cm (16") WUXGA 16 GB DDR5-SDRAM 512 GB SSD Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) Windows 11 Pro UK English Black
Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (Intel) Intel Core Ultra 5 225U Laptop 40.6 cm (16") WUXGA 16 GB DDR5-SDRAM 512 GB SSD Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) Windows 11 Pro UK English Black
£840.49
£1008.59 inc. VAT
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Key Features
Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 21SR
180-degree hinge design
Intel Core Ultra 5
225U / up to 4.8 GHz
Win 11 Pro
Intel Graphics
16 GB RAM
512 GB SSD TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVMe
Product Overview
AI-generated summary
The ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 is the “get work done” option in Lenovo’s lineup, and at ~£840 ex-VAT it feels like sensible value if you want business reliability without paying for a higher tier. The Core Ultra 5 class is plenty for typical office workloads, Teams/Zoom, light dev, spreadsheets, and everyday multitasking, and the ThinkPad branding matters here: you’re buying a laptop that’s usually built with pragmatic business durability and serviceability in mind. In the real world, it’s the sort of machine you can standardise across a team without constantly babysitting it.
That said, I’d only buy this one if your expectations match the “E-series” position. It’s not the spec you’d choose for heavy creative work, long bursts of demanding workloads, or anyone who routinely needs top-tier battery life and premium display/keyboard feel compared to Lenovo’s higher models. If you’re office-only and want a solid, supportable fleet laptop, this is a good fit. If you’re a power user or you care deeply about peak performance and premium ergonomics, I’d look at the next tier up—or negotiate hard—because £840 ex-VAT shouldn’t feel like the compromise edition.
Why This Product
POWER, SECURITY, & STYLE
The 16” Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 ensures elevated productivity with Intel® Core™ Ultra processors. This sleek, durable laptop boasts unmatched AI power for your seamless workload optimization and ...
PERFORMANCE MEETS FLEXIBILITY
With generous storage and memory options, the E16 Gen 3 laptop grows with your evolving needs and workloads, offering adaptive system performance. It comes with customer-replaceable units including...
Built Tough, Designed Smart
Engineered to endure, this notebook combines military-grade durability in a sleek, compact build for seamless mobility and uncompromised performance. Plus, its thoughtfully crafted, using recycled ...
Stay Unplugged, Stay Productive
Stay powered up and productive with prolonged battery life, designed to keep pace with your busiest days. Whether you're in back-to-back meetings, traveling places, or working remotely, this laptop...
Superior Audiovisual Experience
Choose from diverse 16” vibrant display options, ensuring sharp details and bright colours — whether watching or creating content. Enjoy premium sound quality by Dolby Atmos® audio and Harman Kardo...
Where Comfort & Efficiency Click
Experience ultimate typing comfort with our improved keyboard with tactile markings and backlit option for ease of use. Its ergonomic layout includes a numeric keypad to boost productivity, while t...
Specifications
Design
Colour nameBlack
Product typeNotebook
Product colourBlack
Form factorClamshell
Housing materialAluminium
Display
Display diagonal16 "
Display resolution1920 x 1200 pixels
TouchscreenN
HD typeWUXGA
Panel typeIPS
Processor
Processor manufacturerIntel
Processor familyIntel Core Ultra 5
Processor generationIntel Core Ultra (Series 2)
Processor model225U
Processor cores12
Neural processor unit (NPU)
Neural processor unit (NPU)Intel AI Boost
Sparsity supportY
Windows Studio effects supportY
AI datatype support on NPUFP16,FP32,Int8
AI software frameworks supported by NPUDirectML,OpenVINO,Windows ML,ONNX RT,WebNN
Memory
Internal memory16 GB
Internal memory typeDDR5-SDRAM
Memory clock speed5600 MHz
Memory form factorSO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)1 x 16 GB
Storage
Total storage capacity512 GB
Storage mediaSSD
Total SSDs capacity512 GB
Number of SSDs installed1
SSD capacity512 GB
Graphics
Discrete graphics card modelNot available
On-board graphics cardY
On-board GPU manufacturerIntel
Discrete graphics cardN
On-board graphics card familyIntel Graphics
Audio
Audio systemDolby Atmos
Number of built-in speakers2
Speakers manufacturerHarman Kardon
Speaker power2 W
Built-in microphoneY
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