Background

The ThinkPad T16 Gen 3 is a 16" business laptop released in 2024 by Lenovo. It is the successor to the 2023 T16 Gen 2, but makes some notable changes. On the exterior, the RJ45 Ethernet port moves from the left side of the laptop to the right, and now incorporates a flap instead of being fully within the laptop. On the interior, the single SODIMM slot and soldered RAM from the Gen 2 are now two SODIMM slots.

Identification

The ThinkPad T16 Gen 3 can be identified with the model information printed on the underside of the laptop or in the UEFI BIOS. Its model number is 21MN or 21MQ.

Technical Specifications

Display:

  • 16″ WUXGA (1920 x 1200), IPS, 300 nits, 45% NTSC, 60Hz
  • 16″ WUXGA (1920 x 1200), IPS, 300 nits, 45% NTSC, on-cell touchscreen, 60Hz
  • 16" WUXGA (1920 x 1200), IPS, 400 nits, 100% sRGB, Low Power, 60Hz
  • 16" WUXGA (1920 x 1200), IPS, 500 nits, 100% sRGB, on-cell touchscreen, Privacy Guard, 60Hz
  • 16" WQUXGA (3840 x 2400), OLED, 400 nits, 100% DCI-P3, Dolby Vision, Non-Touch, DisplayHDR True Black 500, 60Hz

Processor:

  • Intel Core Ultra 5 125U
  • Intel Core Ultra 5 135U with vPro
  • Intel Core Ultra 7 155U
  • Intel Core Ultra 7 165H with vPro

Graphics:

  • Intel Arc integrated graphics

Memory:

  • 8GB DDR5 SODIMM at 5600 MT/s configurable to 16, 32, 48, or 64GB

Storage:

  • 256GB PCIe 4 TLC SSD (M.2 2280) configurable to 512GB, 1TB, or 2TB

Wireless:

  • Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 2x2 wireless card with Bluetooth 5.3
  • Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE200 2x2 wireless card with Bluetooth 5.3
  • Optional: 5G sub-6 GHz Quectel RM520N-GL 5G Sub6
  • Optional: 4G LTE (CAT6) Quectel EM061K-GL 4G CAT6

Ports:

  • 2 x USB-C Thunderbolt 4, 40Gbps
  • 2 x USB-A, 5Gbps
  • HDMI, up to 4K@60Hz
  • Headphone / mic combo
  • Ethernet (RJ45)
  • Optional: Nano SIM card reader
  • Optional: Smart card reader

Battery:

  • Built-in 52.5 or 86 watt-hour lithium-polymer battery (depending on configuration)
  • Charges with USB Type C 65W AC adapter

Dimensions:

  • Height: 19.64 mm (0.77 in)
  • Width: 359.7 mm (14.2 in)
  • Depth: 250.8 mm (9.87 in)
  • Weight: 1.63 kg (3.59 lbs)

Additional Information