Review Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 5 IRX
Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 5 IRX · i9-14900HX · RTX 4060 · 16″ 165Hz IPS
Intel Core i9-14900HX · NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 8GB · 32GB DDR5-5600 (2×16GB, upgradeable) · 1TB SSD (SK Hynix) · 16″ 3200×2000 IPS 165Hz matte · 2.228 kg
Very high CPU performance –
good input devices,
many ports incl. SD card,
screen covers DCI P3,
stiff aluminum chassis,
gaming-ready,
upgradeable (2x SO-DIMM, 2x M.2 2280, modular Wi-Fi).
Low battery life,
needs big & heavy charger,
no OLED/miniLED screen,
display without Dynamic Refresh Rate,
high level of fan noise,
no RJ45 Ethernet,
short warranty.
Performance above all – the hidden Lenovo Legion for creators, only makes sense on a desk.
Display – 16″ IPS · 3200×2000 · 165Hz · 99.9% sRGB · 94.4% P3
Panel: MNG007ZA1-2 – 16″ 3200×2000, IPS LCD, matte, 165Hz, HDR.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Brightness (centre) | ~457 cd/m² |
| Contrast | 1120:1 |
| sRGB coverage | 99.9% |
| AdobeRGB coverage | 86% |
| Display P3 coverage | 94.4% |
| Response time (B/W) | 9.3 ms |
| Response time (grey) | 15.5 ms |
| PWM | Not detected |
| Finish | Matte |
- Excellent color coverage (94% P3, 99% sRGB)
- No PWM, good brightness
- No OLED/miniLED option
- No Dynamic Refresh Rate support
Panel FRU: MNG007ZA1-2 (16″ 3200×2000 IPS, 165Hz, matte)
ICC profile available – calibrated ΔE 2.7
Processor – Intel Core i9-14900HX · 24c/32t · Raptor Lake-HX Refresh
- Model: Intel Core i9-14900HX – 8× P-core + 16× E-core
- Boost: 5.8 GHz (P-core) / 4.1 GHz (E-core)
- TDP: 160 W PL2 / 130 W PL1 (sustained)
- Cinebench R23 Multi: ~30,416 pts
- Top-tier CPU performance, sustained without throttling
CPU FRU: Intel Core i9-14900HX (Raptor Lake-HX Refresh, soldered BGA)
Graphics – NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 · 8GB · 115W TGP
- Model: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU – 8 GB GDDR6
- 3DMark Time Spy: ~11,149 pts
- Cyberpunk 2077 (QHD Ultra): ~46.7 fps
- Strong GPU performance, gaming-ready
| Benchmark | Score |
|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy | 11,149 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike | 24,371 |
| 3DMark 11 Performance | 32,622 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 (QHD Ultra) | ~46.7 fps |
GPU FRU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 8GB (dedicated, 115W TGP)
Memory – 32GB DDR5-5600 · 2× SO-DIMM · upgradeable
- Capacity: 32 GB DDR5-5600 (2×16 GB, SO-DIMM, dual-channel)
- Upgradeable – two SO-DIMM slots (max 96 GB)
Two SO-DIMM slots – easy to upgrade.
RAM FRU: DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (2×16GB) – replaceable
Storage – 1TB SK Hynix · PCIe 4.0 · dual M.2 2280 slots
- Drive: SK Hynix HFS001TEJ9X115N – 1 TB, PCIe 4.0
- Seq. read: ~6,531 MB/s
- Seq. write: ~2,924 MB/s
- Two M.2 2280 slots (one free)
SSD FRU: SK Hynix HFS001TEJ9X115N (1 TB, M.2 2280, PCIe 4.0)
Battery – ~5.7 hours · 80 Wh
- Capacity: 80 Wh
- WiFi surfing (150 nits): ~5.7 hours
- Very short battery life – barely usable on the go
Battery FRU: 80 Wh (internal) – user-replaceable
AC Adapter FRU: 300W (Lenovo Slim Tip)
Very short battery life – not suitable for unplugged use.
Chassis & Connectivity – Aluminium · Wi-Fi 6E · 2× Thunderbolt 4 · HDMI · 3× USB-A · SD
- Materials: Aluminium (two-tone design) – stiff, premium feel
- Weight: 2.228 kg (4.91 lbs) – heavy
- Dimensions: 354.6 × 258.2 × 23.1 mm
- Left: Kensington lock, USB-A 3.2, 2× Thunderbolt 4, 3.5mm audio
- Rear: HDMI, Slim Tip charging
- Right: SD card reader, 2× USB-A 3.2
- 2× Thunderbolt 4
- Full-size SD card reader
- No RJ45 Ethernet
WLAN FRU: Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 – M.2 replaceable
Serviceability – RAM, SSD, Wi-Fi, battery replaceable
| Component | Replaceable? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| SSD | ✅ Yes | 2× M.2 2280 slots – replaceable |
| RAM | ✅ Yes | 2× SO-DIMM slots – upgradeable |
| Wi-Fi | ✅ Yes | M.2 – replaceable |
| Battery | ✅ Yes | User-replaceable |
| Keyboard | ❌ No | Built-in, not user-replaceable |
| CPU/GPU | ❌ No | Soldered BGA |
Excellent upgradeability – RAM, SSD, Wi-Fi, battery all replaceable.
Non-captive Torx screws – can be lost during servicing.
Components FRU / Model Numbers
| Component | FRU / Model |
|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i9-14900HX (Raptor Lake-HX Refresh, soldered) |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 8GB (dedicated, 115W TGP) |
| RAM | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (2×16GB) – replaceable |
| SSD | SK Hynix HFS001TEJ9X115N (1 TB, M.2 2280, PCIe 4.0) |
| Display Panel | MNG007ZA1-2 (16″ 3200×2000 IPS, 165Hz, matte) |
| WLAN | Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 – M.2 replaceable |
| Battery | 80 Wh (internal) |
| AC Adapter | 300W (Lenovo Slim Tip) |
Procurement & Reseller Recommendations
CPUi9-14900HX – top-tier
RAM32GB DDR5 – upgradeable
GPURTX 4060 – strong
DisplayP3 coverage – good
Battery5.7h – weak
Value~$1,559 – good if mobility isn't a priority
Key Selling Points vs. Competitors
Strengths
- Very high CPU performance
- Good input devices
- Many ports incl. SD card
- Screen covers DCI P3
- Stiff aluminum chassis
- Gaming-ready
- Upgradeable (2x SO-DIMM, 2x M.2 2280, modular Wi-Fi)
Weaknesses
- Low battery life
- Needs big & heavy charger
- No OLED/miniLED screen
- Display without Dynamic Refresh Rate
- High level of fan noise
- No RJ45 Ethernet
- Short warranty
Pro tip for resellers & repair professionals:
• Highlight the powerful CPU/GPU combo and upgradeability – key selling points.
• DCI P3 screen, good input devices, and many ports – great for creators.
• Very short battery life – not for unplugged use.
• Loud fans under load – mention noise behavior.
• Heavy charger (900g) – warn about portability.
• Great desktop replacement for creators – if mobility isn't a concern.
• Highlight the powerful CPU/GPU combo and upgradeability – key selling points.
• DCI P3 screen, good input devices, and many ports – great for creators.
• Very short battery life – not for unplugged use.
• Loud fans under load – mention noise behavior.
• Heavy charger (900g) – warn about portability.
• Great desktop replacement for creators – if mobility isn't a concern.