Background
The Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 4 is a 16-inch business-class Windows laptop in Lenovo’s ThinkPad T-series lineup. It succeeds the T16 Gen 3 and continues the T-series focus on performance, expandability, and durability for professional users. Both Intel and AMD platform variants are offered, with configuration options spanning AI-enhanced CPUs and up to dual-channel DDR5 memory support.
Identification
The ThinkPad T16 Gen 4 is identified by a model label on the underside of the chassis and the ThinkPad model name printed on the display bezel or bottom cover.
Identified by model numbers 21QN and 21QE.
Technical Specifications
Processor:
- Intel® Core™ Ultra series (e.g., Ultra 7 255U, Ultra 5 225H) on Intel configurations
- AMD Ryzen™ AI PRO series (e.g., Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340, Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350) on AMD configurations.
Operating System:
- Windows 11
Display:
- 16.0″ WUXGA (1920 × 1200) IPS, anti-glare
- Touch and non-touch options depending on SKU
- 16:10 aspect ratio, typical brightness varies by panel and configuration
Memory:
- Dual-channel DDR5 SO-DIMM memory
- Up to 64 GB (some sources indicate support for larger kits via SO-DIMM)
Storage:
- M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe SSD
- Up to 2 TB supported on many configurations
Graphics:
- Integrated Intel graphics on Intel configurations
- Integrated AMD Radeon graphics on AMD configurations
Battery:
- ~86 Wh battery
Camera:
- 1080p FHD webcam with privacy shutter
Connectivity:
- Wi-Fi 6E or Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) depending on SKU
- Bluetooth® 5.x
- Optional WWAN (configuration dependent)
Security:
- Firmware TPM 2.0
- Optional fingerprint reader
- Webcam privacy shutter
- Kensington® nano security slot
Audio:
- Stereo speakers
- Dual microphones
- Dolby Audio™ branding on some configurations
Weight:
- ~1.7 kg (3.9 lbs)
Keyboard:
- Spill-resistant ThinkPad keyboard
- Optional backlight
- TrackPoint and TrackPad
Ports / Slots:
- 2 × Thunderbolt™ 4 (Intel variants)
- USB-A 3.x ports
- HDMI 2.1
- 3.5 mm headphone/mic combo jack
- Gigabit Ethernet (on select SKUs)