Background

The Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 2 is a 16-inch Windows business laptop in the mid-range tier of Lenovo’s ThinkPad L-series lineup. It replaces the L16 Gen 1 and is offered with both Intel and AMD processor options, depending on configuration and region, with platforms designed for business and productivity workloads.

Identification

The ThinkPad L16 Gen 2 is identified by the model information printed on the underside of the chassis.

Identified by model numbers 21RH, 21RJ, 21SA, 21SB, 21SC, and 21SD.

It features a 16.0-inch display with a 16:10 aspect ratio and relatively narrow side bezels. The red TrackPoint pointing stick is centered between the G, H, and B keys in the keyboard layout.

Technical Specifications

Processor:

  • Intel® Core™ Ultra series processors (Intel configurations)
  • AMD Ryzen™ PRO series processors (AMD configurations)

Operating System:

  • Windows 11 Home
  • Windows 11 Pro

Display:

  • 16.0-inch WUXGA (1920 × 1200), IPS, anti-glare
  • 16:10 aspect ratio

Memory:

  • Up to 64 GB DDR5-5600 via two SO-DIMM slots

Storage:

  • M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD

Graphics:

  • Integrated Intel® Graphics (Intel configurations)
  • Integrated AMD Radeon™ Graphics (AMD configurations)

Battery:

  • Battery capacity and chemistry vary by configuration

Camera:

  • 1080p FHD webcam with privacy shutter (typical)

Connectivity:

  • Wi-Fi 6E / Wi-Fi 7
  • Bluetooth® 5.x
  • Optional WWAN on select models

Security:

  • Discrete TPM 2.0
  • Fingerprint reader optional
  • Webcam privacy shutter
  • Kensington® Nano security slot

Audio:

  • Stereo speakers
  • Dual microphones
  • Optional Dolby Audio™ branding

Weight:

  • Approximately 1.75–1.85 kg (3.86–4.08 lb)

Dimensions:

  • Approx. 357.2 × 253.4 × 19.7–24.8 mm (14.06″ × 9.98″ × 0.78–0.98″)

Keyboard:

  • Spill-resistant ThinkPad keyboard
  • Optional backlight
  • TrackPoint and TrackPad

Ports / Slots:

  • 2 × USB-C (Thunderbolt™ 4 / USB4™ with Power Delivery and DisplayPort)
  • 3 × USB-A (various USB 2.0 and USB 3.x Gen 1)
  • HDMI 2.1
  • 3.5 mm headphone/microphone combo jack
  • Ethernet (RJ-45)
  • Optional smart card reader
  • Optional nano-SIM slot for WWAN models

Docking Support:

  • USB-C / Thunderbolt™ docking solutions supported on configurations with Thunderbolt hardware

Additional Information