Lenovo Thinkpad e16 AMD (2023) In Depth Review - Why Spend More??
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Timeline:
0:00 Intro and overview
3:46 First Look and Ports
5:09 Internals and Upgrades
7:59 Battery Management
8:26 Audio Tests
9:50 Screen Impressions
11:38 Keyboard and Trackpad/Trackpoint
14:12 Webcam and Mic
14:53 Battery and Benchmarks
16:56 Improving GPU Performance
18:49 GAME testing - Diablo IV
20:46 GAME Testing - Resident Evil 3 Remake
23:03 Conclusions
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Love the quick editing and right to the point style of the vid. No fluff, perfect
Thank you for the great review. I just ordered one as you suggested. I can't wait for it to arrive.
Thank you, great review!
It’s been a long while since I’ve seen such a useful, honest review on a laptop. Thanks man!
thanks dude. i just love exploring tech and sharing what i find
@@TechGuyBeau@TechGuyBeau Does the less Palm rest space on left side bother you? I saw during your keyboard review part, your left palm was touching trackpad while typing. Is it causing accidental mouse movement / clicks? Somehow worried about this. Want to place the order but checking before it
@@TechGuyBeau Hi, where you altered the resolution can you do the same for viewing y tube videos so its looks like the old 16.9 aspect or will it just distort the view doing so? And if its ok can you do it on all windows 11 lap tops?
@@TechGuyBeauI think I forgot to tell you that I ordered the exact same specs that you outlined on this video. I could not be happier with this workhorse. The FaceID is not the best but it doesn’t bother me at all using the PIN to unlock it. Everything else is a dream! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
Got this for $574 USD with student discount, and Lenovo webpage discounts. Upgraded to the Ryzen 5 CPU, the extended battery, backlit keyboard, Fingerprint reader and the top high resolution 400nit screen. Can’t beat this laptop for the price I got it for hands down amazing.
how and where?
Does this have graphic card?
Bro, PLEASE TELL US how you got a student discount. PLEASE.
Nice review mate. Thanks.
Sir thanks for the nice review. Does the led (dot on i)on the Thinkpad logo on the palm rest glow ?
I was really hesitant about buying this but i think you sold it very well i will def be picking this up. Thanks!
Very nice vid, brother. Just upgraded my wife's ancient laptop and did a very similar configuration based off of this video. The prices lenovo tries to ding you for on memory and storage upgrades are absolutely crazy. lol. Just as a heads up, getting that back panel off is a little tricky. A plastic pry tool really came in handy for me. Cheers!
This laptops design is so good. Best bezels of any of their 16 inch laptops. Only Issue I have with it is the keyboard travel sucks compared to my t480 and the build feels cheaper. Still amazing. I hope they refine this design with some magnesium/thunderbolt and a better keyboard.
Very good review not just reading specs but actual knowledge. Also somehow I havent even thought of just upgrading ram by myself.
Great review as usual from you. What's your favorite between ThinkPad E16 and ThinkBook E16 ? I'm undecided between these 2 models. You've reviewed them both, which is your favorite?
Awesome, I just ordered one of ebay to replace my jrusty asus rog gl752. Thank for the awesome video!
I bought this as a backup for when my current laptop finally fizzles out. I'm still using my super old Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Carbon version 4 that came out approximately 1 million years ago. This thing is still a beast, I keep waiting for it to shit the bed before breaking out the new ThinkPad E16 but alas, it still remains in the box.
finally a reliable review.. i am getting one
im glad it was useful
Thanks for the great review. I have the Thinkpad E16 Intel (i7) version. The storage is two M.2 PCIe Gen4*4 TLC OPAL 2242 SSD and this storage cannot be found only at Lenovo for a very high price. The AMD version has 1 * 2242 and 1 x 2280 SSD. The 2280 SSD is also made by other manufacturers. If anyone has successfully installed 2242 memory from other manufacturers in the Intel version, I would like to hear about it. The price I paid for the ThinkPad in the Netherlands is 1220 euro. (end of september 2023)
I saw some Sabrent branded ones on amazon USA website and evm branded ones in India. Options for 2242 are less but I guess it will become popular in coming years with brands striving for compact designs
Im looking to upgrade it to 1TB SSD. Can I not use a crucial 500GB/1TB 2280 stick to upgrade this ? Im not into tech but need more space as500 GB is not enough. Any recommendations on the SSD ?
how the battery life?
Hello I just bought this PC a few days ago and it works pretty smooth for now just that I found an issue when I set another specific amount of RAM memory for the GPU instead of using the auto option, I have problems to wake up the laptop after it goes to sleep or hibernation, did you experienced this kind of issue ?
I installed another 8gb stick in mine for dual channel ram. Is it advisable to set the UMA buffer to 4gb in my case or leave on auto?
Thank you for this video, I was about to check out i3 luckly found this view now i m in mid of config of Ryzen 5. I found one thing you didnt mentioned about the disk. Let me know about the disk details.
Great video,I have a Teamgee Portable Monitor , 14” FHD 1080P IPS Laptop Screen you think that it would work with this laptop?
The r5 that is available in Lenovo’s website is the 7430u instead of the 7530u any opinion on that?
Excellent video; I recently purchased a variant with the Ryzen 7, updated screen, battery, and other features for around $612 after tax. The only issue I had was that I bought the laptop intending to upgrade the RAM and SSD myself. While the RAM upgrade was simple, installing the SSD in the extra 2280 SSD slot was not. The SSD screw is completely stuck on there, and the only way to remove it is with some special pliers; just a heads up to anyone contemplating about changing the SSD.
Can someone update on this aspect please if you have tried to add the 2nd SSD?
I purchased this exact laptop minus the upgraded display today and had no issue with adding a Samsung 960 evo 2280 SSD. The screw came out easily with a screwdriver, was barely finger tight as shipped.
@@marcmcgee6005 Can 2242 be replaced by 2280???
@@marcmcgee6005 for me it wasn’t the same was true for my friend who got the same laptop
@@trynty1 I think it's possible, surprisingly not much people mention about it. It seems like some plastics on the back cover needs to be trimmed in order to fit in a 2280.
Can you tell me anything about the read/write speed of the 2242?
First time laptop buyer here. The ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 is not available in the german configurator as of now (latest model is ThinkPad E15 Gen 4). Any idea when the E16 models will come to europe?
btw. very helpful review. buying an notebook is much more complicated than building your own desktop 😅
Excellent review and video! Sorry if I missed it, but is the keyboard deck also aluminum? If not, and it’s plastic, how does ti tfeel? Do the fingerprints and smudges wipe off properly? I’ve had Thinkpads where fingerprints were permanent due to the soft-touch coating.
It’s plastic but you won’t be able to tell
Great, thank you! @@TechGuyBeau
Hi, excellent review! Is it true that the SSD can only be expanded to a maximum of 1 TB? As a replacement for the 2242 SSD.
You can add more and it had two slots. But 2242 can get really pricy above 1tb
@TechGuyBeau Does the less Palm rest space on left side bother you? I saw during your keyboard review part, your left palm was touching trackpad while typing. Is it causing accidental mouse movement / clicks? Somehow worried about this. Want to place the order but checking before it
This has been a valid concern for me as well when I consider lenovo laptops. I think ASUS 16 inch laptops (vivobook 16x) provide better left palm space and to me a better keyboard experience, but I went ahead and bought lenovo thinkpad because it was more price friendly and probably has better build quality.
i believe the touchpad is centered on the keyboard, ignoring the numpad. so the experience should be the same as with a smaller 14 inch laptop without numpad, except your hands are offset to the left.
You don't have to pull off the battery interface from mainboard, instead, you can disable the internal battery power by BIOS setting, in addition, my laptop uses Intel i7-13700H, but found out there is a bit of electric current sound around the CPU , the sound would be generated by some indcutors or mosfets.
Is there a way to physically check / run some diagnostics tool to verify color gamut of a screen?
Not being nitpicky but for a reason I am asking. How do I verify if the one shipped to me is a 100% sRGB or 45% NTSC if I dont have another unit to compare?
45 % NTSC is crap compared to 100% sRGB (closer to 72% NTSC). You can compare it with your phone screens. 45 % NTSC will have washed out colors like the older TN panels. The only benefit 45 % NTSC IPS screens give over the older TN panels is the viewing angle.
I bought an E16 gen2 with Ryzen 7735HS CPU. Let me share my (bad) experience.
The overall build was okay, however there was a noticable frame flex if I grabbed the edge of the laptop. The bottom sides were a bit too sharp too, where the aluminum cover met the frame.
My laptop was equipped with the basic 300 nit 1920x1200 screen. The brightness was okay for me, but the colors, the contrast, and the overall quality were terrible.
The red color was orange, the screen was not sharp enough and the LEDs had some flickering too. It was awful. I had a headache and pain in my eyes after 20 minutes of work. A $300 entry Acer/Asus machine has a much better screen. It is a shame. I had the higher level 680M GPU, but it did not help anything.
The PC worked with both Windows and Linux without driver issues, however, I had some screen tearing under both operating systems.
Finally, I returned my E16, and bought an Asus Zenbook for the same price, instead. It has a beautifull OLED screen, Thunderbolt (Intel Evo) connectors, it does not flex and has a better design. The only downside is the lower number of USB-A ports and the missing RJ45 interface. I did not regret the change.
So I do not recommend this PC as it has an awful screen and the build quality has nothing to do with the older Thinkpads or the higher T/P series. It has more frame flex than a $300 Asus Celeron. 😂
Great video thank you. I tried to purchase this currently living in Japan and their website seemingly doesn't allow for customization which really sucks. I may have to buy it from another website and ask if they do shipping!
Thanks! I'm going to purchase this laptop based on your excellent review / demonstration of its capabilities. The build quality alone looks really nice!
Oh thanks for the donation :)
Let us know how you like the laptop
I like this one a lot. I haven't seen it in person, but I've played with similar lenovo machines. The 16 inch screen is a good compromise for users who are sticklers for that darn 17" laptop screen. I have not seen a lenovo with the 16" screen so thats kinds of cool, I hope someone gets it and I can set it up! I've seen Dell laptops with a 16" screen, it's super slick and a pretty tall screen, which I hope is the same here.
My company laptop is an e14 gen 3 or gen4 (cant remember). I am quite pleased with this machine and was looking at other options.
@@delightfulsquirtle316 is it a matte screen?
@@Reykja yes
@@delightfulsquirtle316 I bought another Lenovo model today :)
I would like to know which one to choose between these thinkpad e16 gen 2:
Intel 125h+8gb ram: USD783
Ryzen 7535hs+8gb ram: usd716
Or,
Victus 16 Ryzen 8645hs+ryx4050+16gb ram: usd650
My main use case is office productivity, photoshop. Mostly plugged-in clamshell connecting to an 27” external monitor and maybe 1-2 days use in usual laptop mode.
Which one do you reckon? Thanks in advance
Very good review. Thank you. Looking at purchasing one myself. Just wanted to know how much does it weigh?
My model was about 4.2 lbs
Hey, do you know how fast the charging is on this laptop? Thanks
Does it come with a backlit keyboard? I didn't catch if you mention that. On a review on Amazon people were talking about it and it seems you have to activate it with a command line Fn + ESC or Fn + Space or something like that.
If you buy it from Lenovo like I did, it’s in the builder customization. You can pay 20 bucks Canadian more and get the backlit keyboard. Not sure about Amazon models
Great video! I built this and the price came in at just under $900 which I thought was great. However the one thing that made me change my mind was that camera bump out. I'm not sure why Lenovo did that. Instead I purchased a custom T16 Gen 2 Intel i7 1355U, 16 RAM and 512 GB, WUXGA 1920 x 1200 100% sRGB 400 nits, fingerprint reader, and some other little things. I really wanted the same screen as you but it wasn't even an option for my customization🙁 I'll just have to be happy with the screen that I could get. It came in at $1093 so not too bad.
T16? Is that the thinkbook?
@@user-xr4tj2ud5w No, it's a ThinkPad.
Can 2242 be replaced by 2280???, If not, can Windows be installed on the expanded 2 slots??
Hi.
Is there someone faced for a FACE ID issue with this Lonovo Thinkpad E16 Generation 1 laptop?
Greetings, I have a question regarding the USB-C ports. Is it possible to charge using the second port or is it exclusive to the first full function port?
Both will charge the laptop
With cashback, sales tax holiday, and student discount, I got spec'd mine out with the 400 nit higher resolution screen, Ryzen 5, 8GB, 256GB (will upgrade both on my own), backlit keyboard, IR Camera, & fingerprint sensor for $530 USD.
I could have got the R7 version for $70 more but I figure it was probably overkill for what I needed and only added about 10%-15% performance boost.
It's a great value overall. I had an e590 I purchased back in 2019ish. It served me well but the 8th gen Intel U series chip was showing its age. So I compare this machine to that.
Here are some considerations:
- it's lighter than Lenovo advertises, I got the Aluminum (Lenovo says is heavier than the plastic version) and it is under 4lbs!
- it shows A LOT of fingerprints and hand oil
- Keyboard is solid but not quite as good as Thinkpads in the past. They really tried to make this thinner but in the process, as mentioned in the video, made the key height lower (key travel) is still good. So It's not as nice to type with.
- I might have gone with the plastic version if I had the option to change my mind.
- Screen is nice but I am skeptical of the 100%SRGB, colors do seem kinda washed out
Why plastic? Is aluminium quality bad or just your preference?
@@ShinigamiDa Thinkpads tend to use high-quality, thick plastic. Plastic models are lighter, attract less fingerprints, and IMO feel more sturdy.
Note: Only the body has the plastic or aluminum choice, the top of the laptop (monitor) is aluminum.
Is the keyboard the same on all E series laptops?
@@squatch545 No, previous E Series were MUCH better. I actually have come to really dislike this keyboard.
@@Agtsmirnoff Thanks. What's the latest E-series with a good keyboard before they changed it?
@TechGuyBeau could you please help out a bit here. I'm thing about purchasing this for Web Dev, I've got Dell displays so the screen restriction for my country can be worked around.
What I'm having the issues with are the processors, trying to stay on a budget here.
R5 7530U vs i5-1335U vs i7-1355U. I'll be running VSCode and Web browsers pretty much, with a Virtual Machine here and there which the RAM has covered (24GB should suffice).
I'm leaning twards the i5-1335U since it seems to be most bang for the back. Am I missing something here? Please advise, if possible.
Thank you.
The 1335u should outperform the amd. That’s a 2 generations old amd processor versus a modern intel. It’s probably the way to go if prices are similar
@@TechGuyBeau Thanks a ton especially for replying so fast, the i5 is cheaper by 100€ ... go figure, last thing I got to hope for that this E16 will be able to run Street Fighter 6 haha
So wait...which one should be good for music production? I read that AMD is better overall. So would the ryzen 7 7730U be good to get? Any help would be appreciated
Around 7:41 you mentioned that if you put 32GB ram, you’d get 16GB of dual channel memory. Curious to know how that works and if that’s also possible with the E14 Gen 5 series? Love your vids
You get partial yeah.
So the 8gb on the mobo, and 8 of the stick run dual channel
The remaining 8gb leftover runs in single. It will always use the dual channel first for optimal performance though so it’s not a biggie
One question. In my BIOS menu I don't have the UMA FRAME BUFFER SEIZE, only TOTAL GRAPHIC MEMORY which offer two choice 256 or 512 MB. Is it because I have the Intel GPU? In the graphic properties it says that I have 12252 MB available.
Yes correct. Intel options will be different.
which ssd slot is PCIe 4.0 x4?
is it 180 degree hinge design?
Anyone using E16 with core i3, 1315u? Hows the battery performing? Any heating issues?
What are the exact specs on your laptop?
11:05 I don't think you are watching it at 400nits. I think you can only see 400nits if connected to power, when on battery it automatically adjusts its maximum brightness to 200nits or something. Last year Thinkpads did that, you should check if you see any increase in brightness as soon as you connect to power, it should feel doubled! Not sure if this year too they do that.
Thanks I grabbed your suggested configuration. Wasn't as cheap, paid about $1100 CAD after tax but should do the job.
The 1600p screen is awesome. Enjoy
Just bought one, intel version was on sale here. Would've preferred the ryzen for the better iGPU but was not worth it for 200 euro more.
Crazy thing is I looked up the benchmarks of the laptop I5 chip and it's about the same in performance as my desktop I5-12400F. So technically there's nothing stopping me from getting this thing hooked up to a dedicated GPU and turning it into a bit of a gaming beast!
Why you believe the r7 is not worth the update from the r5? I’m planning to buy it so I want to check you know
I wanna know this also as I'm about to order a r7
Is there a way to remove the bottom panel off w/o scratching it? There’s not really a gap big enough to take advantage of in order to flex the lip of the laptop like you did in the video.
Yep. Just use a plastic guitar pick thing
@@TechGuyBeau Thanks; starting at two opposite corners and gradually sliding a flat object, like a guitar pick, from one corner to the other until you can fit your whole fingers through the gap before slowly prying off the back panel seems to have done the trick for me.
Does it support virtualization (AMD-V)?
I just want to make sure I got the SSD models right.
The 256 gb ssd that came with the laptop is 2242 and the free m.2 slot is meant for a 2280.
Is that right?
Yeah that’s right at least in my model
Hi! would you say that this lenovo screen is better than the oled asus vivobook screen (Fhd)?
I don’t like FHD screens on large laptops. I also appreciate bright and good colours. I have tested higher resolution OLEDs bet never a fhd model
Genial, gracias por compartir. Me ha ayudado tu video.
Buenas y como es tu experiencia con esa computadora ya que no encuentro alguien que hable español que habla sobre esa computadora ya que me lo quiero comprar y quiero saber como es tu experiencia con la lenovo thinkpad e16
@@JustinCardenas-li8rl no la he comprado aún. Estoy bastante inclinada por La E16 con un i5.
Thanks for the review. Just bought ryzen 7 version with the 400 nits screen. I think it's going to last me a few years while I finsh med school. Do you know does the laptop only support up to 16gb if ram?
No I had 24 in it.
Up to 40 GB
He literally says in the video you can go up to 40GB
Do ya'll reckon this would do okay editing photos in Lightroom? That's most of what I'd do that would be considered intensive.
Sure. 5000 series AMD is still incredibly capable
can you review the e16 gen 2 amd?
Wasn't ThinkPad originally IBM laptop?
Hi! Wanted to ask for some purchasing advice. I am going into computer programming at college, and the laptop requirements are: Intel Core i7 9th generation 2.5 GHz or higher (or AMD equivalent), 16gb of ram or higher (32 recommended), Video RAM (2GB, 4 recommended), 1 TB SSD or M2 Hard drive or higher, and windows 11. My budget is $1600CAD, and im looking for 6 hours of battery life or more (while programming). Any suggestions? I've been eyeballing this laptop with the ryzen 7 configuration, but Im not sure if it meets the processor requirements or the video ram requirements. Thanks!
The Acer Swift X (Intel i7 2022) and Asus Zephyrus G14 (R9 6900HS/RX 6800S) are pretty good choices rn. Especially the G14, cause that specific model might be on sale rn at your local Best Buy.
(if you want small, compact laptops, they're good choices.)
Agreed. If you can snag a g14 it’s a good pick.
Look for 7935hs or 6900hs (same cpu) and a 6700s or 6800s gpu.
Very solid laptops. I have a review of it a few months back. Specifically the 6900hs and 6800s model
Hey nileredexperiment and techguybeau, thank you both so much for the suggestions. The problem with the zephyrus g14 is that it costs $2000 + tax. I can maybe try waiting for a deal.
Thanks for the review. I have a few questions. Does this have an exhaust where the hinge is? I'm asking because some laptops do and it makes it unusable in clamshell mode. How loud are are the fans? Does the keyboard or any part of the laptop get overly hot when in use? Does this laptop or the charger suffer from coil wine? Thanks.
No it doesn’t exhaust into the screen area. The fans and whole system are quiet with good thermals. I had no coil whine. It charges with any usb
@@TechGuyBeau Great! Thanks.
Can the UMA Frame Buffer go higher than 4G if we get the AMD Ryzen 7 7730U and more dedicated ram? How would you compare the AMD Ryzen 7 7730U (Best available on the E16) with Intel i7-1355U (best on the T16)
4gb is the max on this cpu. This cpu is older than the 1335u. So it will not perform as well overall. However in terms of graphical performance it will be better
Mate, this was an absolutely fantastic video. Thanks.
However, my lenovo thinkpad E16 Gen 1 with the same processor and 16GB Ram gives me a cinebench multi-core score of 6547. Could you confirm the score of your PC?
Which cpu did you choose
@@TechGuyBeau Ryzen 5 7530U. Here in India, the standard packaged version has the 7530U, 16GB Ram, 512 SSD for around 670USD.
Is the Intel version with an i5-1335u similar in performance to this ryzen? I'm not sure if having only 2 performance cores is as good as 6 actual cores. Also, HDMI is the old 1.4b on AMD CPUs for some reason, only intel have 2.1. That doesn't make a lot of sense to me. Why not just keep 2.1 on all E-series thinkpads? It's not like it was a cheap $300 ideapad where ports aren't that important
I’d take the amd in this case but both are fine
Keyboard backlite not working i just purchased new one
Is the keyboard any different from the Thinkpad T-series? I need a really good keyboard.
They are SLIGHTLY less travel. Like the thinkpad x series. Still amazing to type on. True Thinkpad experience
@@TechGuyBeau So the E-series keyboard travel is the same as the X-series? I think the X-series is 1.5mm?
I've heard that the more premium T and P series use a better keyboard (by ThinkPad standards). That said, this one is still supposed to be very good (by general laptop standards). Depends on where you're coming from. Just in another comment someone said the keyboard is not like his old T480 of yore
My 6 year old MacBook Pro just gave up. Just ordered a fully speced one for 600!!!
Excellent. And good price too
Thanks for the review - this could be my next laptop 😄Just one question - with the 8GB soldered RAM, did you say that if you plug in another 32GB stick, you'd still get 16GB in dual-channel (i.e. for the shared video RAM)?
Yes. You’ll get 16gb dual and 24 non dual. The video memory will steal from dual channel if I’m correct
@@TechGuyBeau Nice one, thanks! I've always avoided laptops with one soldered memory.module and one slot as I always thought dial-channel was impossible unless you had both modules matching (ie. same speed and size). This opens up more options for me :)
What memory card did you actually install into your E16?
I bought and have installed a Crucial 16GB DDR4-3200 SODIMM memory card into my E16, thereby increasing the memory from 8gb of soldered memory, to 24gb.
I’ve noticed that the display no longer activates despite the laptop showing signs of being on.
Even after removing the memory card, setting the UMA Frame buffer size to 4G, and reinstalling the memory card while the E16 is still on, the display still malfunctions.
What should I do?
That RAM should work. Try disconnecting the battery for 10 minutes. Then before putting back. Hold power Button with no batter or wall power. This should reset the bios.
Put the battery back and connect the power. Turn on and see
@TechGuyBeau Thanks, that did the job.
I'm typing on one now. I like the keyboard, it's like a 7/10 whereas my ThinkPad X1E's keyboard is more like a 9/10. It doesn't feel quite as solid. Maybe it's an 8/10. It's definitely one of the best laptop keyboards I've used until I've gotten spoiled using my X1E's keyboard.
I'm completely amazed at what Lenovo has brought to market for so little money. They should sell these things like hotcakes. Great screen, very good keyboard, USB-C charging, great weight. I'm just waiting to find out what the catch is. I upgraded the battery like you did but otherwise got the base model. The RAM and storage capacity are clearly too small for modern life but both can be fixed for cheap aftermarket if you know how to work a browser and a screwdriver.
Yah I had an older E590 - the old budget 15.6/16 inch, and man the keyboard on that spoiled me. It's not bad at all on the E16 but it's not quite the same level that other Thinkpad laptops.
@@Agtsmirnoff yeah, I'm getting used to it pretty well. There's still something off but on the other hand, I really like the thin and light and the usb-c charging. I bought a SODIMM for it off Amazon but it gave me a case of the black screens so I'm getting another from Crucial to see what's what. It plays Divinity Original Sin very well so it meets my classic gaming needs too.
It does seem to have problems with my typing speed. It beeps at me kind of a lot but it doesn't lock up so I can live with it and maybe it'll get better in future BIOS updates.
The ol' X1E is relegated to, well, I don't know when I'm going to use it now.
I've read online that this is because this is a budget ThinkPad series. The more premium P/T series still have that legendary feel apparently.
@@ads2955 Their previous budget lines had the more premium feel though. And some of their more premium lines also use the poor keyboards. It probably has more to do with trying to slim down the Laptop and make it thinner.
What is your opinion about the nipple on the keyboard other than that it provides a differentiation in the look
It’s great for when typing, don’t need to move hand much. If you’ve never used it before you will need some practice to get used to it. But you can also easily ignore it
Blud said nipple💀
is it possible to swap the fn and ctrl key by removing them? They seem to be the same size
Not sure about that. They will be mapped in the bios
That's why I gave up buying this computer.
I keep looking but no-where actually sells the WQXGA (2560x1600) screen - they only have the WUXGA (1900x1200) screen. The "optional screen" is always highlighted in the headlines but is never actually available to purchase, even from the direct Lenovo links you posted. Either Lenovo just cannot get any screens or this is a bait & switch at the low price point. Shame - but the rest looks very good value. Can you find out from Lenovo what the screen availability actually is and add a comment? thanks!
I ordered one yesterday with the upgraded screen. US market.
Is the keyboard still a "thinkpad keyboard"? Heard from some people, that it's now identical to the keyboard of the Yoga models and feels more like a MacBook than a Thinkpad. Is this what you meant by smaller keycaps? Thank you!
T is still a tho load keyboard. But yes the keycaps themselves are slightly cut down. The travel is unchanged. Basically the same as a thinkpad x13
@@TechGuyBeau Thanks for the clarification! Will be helpful for choosing if I want to replace my T480 with a bigger screen or not!
Can the battery be upgraded to bigger ones like 70-80Wh down the line....? Maybe from T or P series?
Assuming it physically fits it would work. Not sure though
@@TechGuyBeauThanks! Also, Could you please tell if the type-c charging port is soldered to the board or a seperate (and easily replaceable) unit?
What are the benefits of Thinkpad E16 R5 vs Lenovo Legion 5 with much better hardware and very similar price? Why i should not go for the Legion 5?
You should go for the legion if the price is the same
got for 530 dollars in india - Lenovo website with employee discount, although not with 1600P , i got with 1080P 100% sRGB 300 nits display, Rest all same config, Ryzen 5 7530U, Samsung SSD Opal TLC 500 GB SSD, 16GB DDR4 3200Mhz RAM, Backlit keyboard, fingerprint sensor, since its 1080p i might get better battery life 6-7 hrs battery life decent for a business laptop.
Im looking to upgrade it to 1TB SSD. Can I not use a crucial 500GB/1TB 2280 stick to upgrade this ? Im not into tech but need more space as500 GB is not enough. Any recommendations on the SSD ?
You can use whatever you want up to 4tb. Just make sure it’s a m.2 nvme
Prices are somewhat bad right now. See if you can get a WD 850 for a good price
@@TechGuyBeau thank you soo very much 🙏🏻
Is this laptop worth it at 940 cad? Tired of my best buy acers crapping out after a 1 year.
Wait for a sale. Lenovo sales are wildly random. You can get this for $700-750 CAD
can you please list your exact upgrades? Not all of us are Super good at this.
1600p screen is the MOST important. Also I’d consider the larger battery and ryzen 5.
The backlit keyboard is nice but not essential
@@TechGuyBeauThank you very much. I am building one and should order it this week. Can this be upgraded to 40 GB RAM? It’s seems 24 GB RAM is the max.
I want to order this laptop and upgrade specs to 24gb ram and 1TB SSD to myself. Can I add 1TB 2280 SSD and reinstall windows on it ?
Search about os migration
I just use a fresh install with a Windows media insulation USB. And yes you can add a 16 GB stick to take it to 24
Did anyone try Linux on it? How does it go?
I really like bigger 16" laptop but really hate that numpad and off center trackpad. The ones which don't have these are just too expensive.
I'm so confused. This laptop is a terrible value. Compared to something like an Acer Aspire 5 this comes in with significantly lower specs and a higher price? The base AMD model on Lenovo's website is $613 USD. That price gets you a Ryzen 3 7330U, a 4 core processor. A base model Acer aspire 5 is $550 USD and has a i5-1335U, a 10 core (2 performance and 8 efficiency) Am I missing something here? 11/23/2023
Is it possible for me to get 40gb of total ram if I install a 32gb stick with the soldered 8gb onboard?
Yes
Getting it now for 753 CAD plus taxes, with highest level of screen, razen 5, and 57wh battery
It’s a steal at this price
Where did you find it??
It's over $1000 everywhere
@@pranaym3859 earlier it was on sale, not now
In EU it's only available with 45% NTSC, which seems really bad from what I read. Then for the same budget I may have to go on a Thinkbook instead of a Thinkpad, or even Ideapad...
Even in India , it's available in 100 percentage sRGB.
Brilliant budget laptop.
Costs 600 $ in my country.
6:57 does anybody know if that slot handles 2TB disc?
Yes
@@TechGuyBeau thank You very much :)
Can i use it for Data Analysis & Data Science.
Yes for sure
one heck of a machine for the price.
Amazing review man, just bought this laptop for school 🫡
Hi, I’m looking to purchase this laptop with the following specs for ML programming. Does anyone know if it’s a suitable laptop for that purpose?
Specs:
Processor
AMD Ryzen™ 7 7730U Processor (2.00 GHz up to 4.50 GHz)
Operating System
Windows 11 Pro 64
Graphic Card
Integrated AMD Radeon™ Graphics
Memory
16 GB DDR4-3200MHz - (8 GB SODIMM + 8 GB Soldered)
Storage
1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 TLC Opal
$1108 CAD
Regarding the review, do not depend on windows battery estimate as it is often unreliable. Try running a 1080P video and measuring the battery for a couple of hours instead to get a good estimate.
That’s why I use HWINFO, it gives second by second wattage draw. I only put windows estimates on screen to show the actually battery charge %
hi, I wanted to know if this laptop can be used for programming, they recommended me to buy a ThinkPad, my budget is 1,600-2,000 CAD
If your budget is that high don’t get a thinkpad, get a Lenovo legion. The best in that price would be the Lenovo legion 7i slim Gen 8. Superb laptop
What kind of programming? With the cinebench scores posted, unless you're a game or hard core C++ systems programmer, you should be in good territory. Your limitations will be more around memory capacity but still, 40gb of memory used to be an amazing amount of memory. Upgrade the NVMes aftermarket and you should be good to go for pretty much anything.
Or, like Beau said, get a Legion. I have an X1E that my company provided and it's great except that the "retina" display is kind of a pain for remote desktop (passing 4x the pixels over the network all the time is slow...) so I just picked one of these up to give it a go; I'm typing on it now. I got it bare bones since I didn't need a lot of storage or computation for remote desktop but I do plan to get a 32gb sodimm and maybe some more storage so some idle time playing Torchlight 2 or something.
@@michaelgrieris the AMD Ryzen 5 enough for programing stuff and some cyber security stuff with a 16ram ?
@@houssssouheib9969 definitely. I mean, everything is relative. I would max RAM aftermarket. Get the least RAM you can then 32gb aftermarket for a steal. There’s even a 2nd m.2 slot, so a 1TB WD_BLACK drive is like $50 from Amazon so for the min config plus another $150 you pretty much have a rocking dev machine unless you’re building the Linux kernel or Chromium. I had a much slower machine with less memory when I worked on a … different OS and was very happy so I can’t imagine that this would be a problem with VS Code or VS Community edition or whatever IDE people like on Linux.
Is it better to get this Laptop with Intel i7 13th gen or AMD chip?
This is an older cpu, a 13th Gen intel will be better
@@TechGuyBeau Intel version of the E16 doesn't have the nice screen option though
Can i play planet zoo on this laptop ?