The Lenovo ThinkPad T16 is the newest addition to the company’s ThinkPad T series, offering a beautiful display, an enjoyable overall feel, and a sleek design. The T16 features a 16-inch display with a 16:10 aspect ratio, allowing the content on the screen to feel much larger due to having more space vertically than those with a 16:9 aspect ratio. Overall, we were quite pleased with the general performance of this laptop and enjoyed using it as our daily driver over several weeks.
The ThinkPad T16 felt a little heavy out of the package, but not particularly in a bad manner. Without worrying that it would be too flimsy to handle a day’s worth of work, this notebook could be taken around and used frequently. We found the keypad to be responsive and pleasant to write on after signing in and configuring settings.
Starting with the screen, the uncommon (16:10) aspect ratio was successful. Due to the increased vertical exposure, even a small deviation from the common 16:9 aspect ratio instantly gives the impression that you are using a different type of device.
Additionally, we observed that the materials selected for the ThinkPad T16 provided some additional stiffness in addition to being smooth plastic. The materials used to make the laptop are sturdy whether you choose Storm Grey or Thunder Black as the color, but what’s fascinating is that the materials differ marginally from color to color. Thunder Black adds Carbon Fiber and Glass-fiber to the bottom cover, whereas Storm Grey has an aluminum top and a bottom cover made of Polyphenylene Sulfide. Lenovo informed us that the ThinkPad T16 undergoes more than 20 processes and is certified in accordance with 12 military-grade standards. (MIL-STD 810G). In other words, this laptop was made to last and function in the real world, not just on a sofa or in a workplace.
ThinkShield, a security protocol used by the ThinkPad T16 Gen 1, combines hardware and software to produce a safe working atmosphere. Security safeguards for the latter are provided by a built-in camera shutter and a fingerprint reader, and the Thinkpad T16’s software contains Windows Hello for face recognition and Self-Healing BIOS.
The full-size keypad and numpad on the notebook are another aspect of its design to note. Most computers that we see come without a numpad by default. However, Lenovo was able to fit it in because of the big 16″ screen that is included in this model; as a result, if you are dealing with data, spreadsheets, or anything else that requires a lot of numbers, you can quickly enter the information using the standard numpad.
Overall, the size of the ThinkPad T16 was fairly decent. Though this one sticks out, we would rarely choose a 16-inch laptop when searching for a portable, lightweight laptop. The balance between big screen space and portability is delicate, and if we were using this laptop for daily commutes, we might incline toward preferring a smaller size. However, if you work from home or commute by public transportation to a workplace or workspace, this laptop is an excellent size option. Even smaller material can be easily viewed on the bigger screen, while the weight and total size can be easily compromised.
The keypad is full-size with a numpad to the right, as was briefly stated. We found the keyboard on this laptop to be easy to write on, even for lengthy work periods. In contrast to some computers, the buttons on this device feel responsive, gratifying to hit, and are not overly shallow.
The trackpad is responsive, user-friendly, and of a decent height. Unfortunately, only the trackpad’s lower half can be clicked; however, the three buttons above it are fully functional.
This laptop never missed a beat while we were working on spreadsheets, composing this evaluation, answering emails, editing photographs, or participating in virtual meetings. We ran benchmark tests on the T16 to see how it would perform in more demanding activities since our everyday workflow does not necessitate absurdly powerful apps. We performed slightly worse on the common multi-core exam than higher-end computers for demanding software like video editing or engineering, scoring just over 7,500. However, this works admirably for routine business needs and does fairly well as a business laptop.
The battery on this laptop, which easily lasts through a day of work without fretting about the charge, is, last but not least, without a question, deserving of note. By the end of the day, we still had about 30% battery life left, and we didn’t feel like we had to throttle the laptop to make it last that long. The day we selected to try this on included emails, review writing, two virtual meetings, and some light picture editing. Particularly if you work away from a desk or workplace, knowing that a battery can last the duration of a workweek without issue is a significant advantage.
We are definitely pleased with Lenovo’s most recent release for its T series. The Lenovo Thinkpad T16 is a fantastic notebook with an all-day battery for work, travel, and general business use. For a business worker, the performance is more than sufficient; it only starts to fall short for intensive creative activities or complicated modeling software. Even though the price is a little expensive, this is a reliable gadget all around and well worth your consideration if you’re in the market.
