Review Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 2
Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 2 · Ryzen 5 7535HS · Radeon 660M · 16″ IPS
AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS · AMD Radeon 660M · 32GB DDR5-4800 (2×16GB, upgradeable) · 1TB SSD (Samsung PM9C1a) · 16″ 1920×1200 IPS 60Hz matte · 1.916 kg
Quiet fan –
practical system performance,
robust metal case,
solid battery life,
barely heats up,
easy to maintain,
free SSD slot.
Poor display scores,
straightforward keyboard (for a ThinkPad),
no USB4.
A workhorse rather than a premium laptop – cuts corners in the right places.
Display – 16″ IPS · 1920×1200 · 60Hz · 58.2% sRGB
Panel: MNG007QS1-3 – 16″ 1920×1200, IPS, matte, 60Hz.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Brightness (centre) | ~364 cd/m² |
| Contrast | 1456:1 |
| sRGB coverage | 58.2% |
| AdobeRGB coverage | 40.7% |
| Display P3 coverage | 39.4% |
| Response time (B/W) | 16.6 ms |
| Response time (grey) | 23.7 ms |
| PWM | Not detected |
| Finish | Matte |
- Good brightness and contrast
- No PWM flickering
- Very poor color gamut (58% sRGB)
- Not suitable for color-critical work
Very poor color gamut – not suitable for editing or color work.
Panel FRU: MNG007QS1-3 (16″ 1920×1200 IPS, 60Hz, matte)
ICC profile available – calibrated ΔE 5.3
Processor – AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS · 6c/12t · Rembrandt R (Zen 3+)
- Model: AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS – 6× Zen 3+
- Boost: 4.6 GHz
- TDP: 35 W PL2 / 30 W PL1 (sustained)
- Cinebench R23 Multi: ~8,613 pts
- Stable performance, efficient
CPU FRU: AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS (Rembrandt R, Zen 3+, soldered BGA)
Graphics – AMD Radeon 660M · integrated · 30W
- Model: AMD Radeon 660M – RDNA 2
- 3DMark Time Spy: ~1,782 pts
- Cyberpunk 2077 (FHD Ultra): ~11.2 fps
- Modest iGPU – for basic tasks and light gaming
| Benchmark | Score |
|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy | 1,782 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike | 4,497 |
| 3DMark 11 Performance | 7,442 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 (FHD Ultra) | ~11.2 fps |
GPU FRU: AMD Radeon 660M (integrated, RDNA 2)
Memory – 32GB DDR5-4800 · 2× SO-DIMM · upgradeable
- Capacity: 32 GB DDR5-4800 (2×16 GB, SO-DIMM, dual-channel)
- Upgradeable – two SO-DIMM slots
Two SO-DIMM slots – easy to upgrade.
RAM FRU: DDR5-4800 SO-DIMM (2×16GB) – replaceable
Storage – 1TB Samsung PM9C1a · PCIe 4.0 · dual M.2 slots (2242 + 2280)
- Drive: Samsung PM9C1a MZAL81T0HDLB – 1 TB, PCIe 4.0
- Seq. read: ~5,607 MB/s
- Seq. write: ~2,791 MB/s
- Two M.2 slots (one 2242, one 2280)
SSD FRU: Samsung PM9C1a MZAL81T0HDLB (1 TB, M.2 2242, PCIe 4.0)
Battery – ~8.9 hours · 57 Wh
- Capacity: 57 Wh
- WiFi surfing (150 nits): ~8.9 hours
- Solid battery life for office work
Battery FRU: 57 Wh (internal) – user-replaceable
AC Adapter FRU: 65W USB-C (Lenovo)
Chassis & Connectivity – Aluminium/Plastic · Wi-Fi 6E · 2× USB-C · HDMI · RJ45 · 2× USB-A
- Materials: Aluminium lid, plastic keyboard deck and bottom – robust, fingerprint-prone
- Weight: 1.916 kg (4.22 lbs)
- Dimensions: 356 × 248 × 21.3 mm
- Left: USB-C 5Gbps (PD, DP), USB-C 10Gbps (PD, DP), USB-A 10Gbps, HDMI, 3.5mm audio
- Right: USB-A 5Gbps, Gigabit LAN, Kensington lock
- 2× USB-C with Power Delivery
- RJ45 Ethernet
- No USB4, no SD card reader
WLAN FRU: RealTek RTL8852CE (Wi-Fi 6E) – M.2 replaceable
Serviceability – RAM, SSD, Wi-Fi, battery replaceable · free SSD slot
| Component | Replaceable? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| SSD | ✅ Yes | 2× M.2 slots (2242 + 2280) – 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.
Components FRU / Model Numbers
| Component | FRU / Model |
|---|---|
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS (Rembrandt R, Zen 3+, soldered) |
| GPU | AMD Radeon 660M (integrated, RDNA 2) |
| RAM | DDR5-4800 SO-DIMM (2×16GB) – replaceable |
| SSD | Samsung PM9C1a MZAL81T0HDLB (1 TB, M.2 2242, PCIe 4.0) |
| Display Panel | MNG007QS1-3 (16″ 1920×1200 IPS, 60Hz, matte) |
| WLAN | RealTek RTL8852CE (Wi-Fi 6E) – M.2 replaceable |
| Battery | 57 Wh (internal) |
| AC Adapter | 65W USB-C (Lenovo) |
Procurement & Reseller Recommendations
CPURyzen 5 7535HS – solid
RAM32GB DDR5 – upgradeable
GPURadeon 660M – modest
Display58% sRGB – poor
Battery8.9h – good
Value~$729 – affordable business laptop
Key Selling Points vs. Competitors
Strengths
- Quiet fan
- Practical system performance
- Robust metal case
- Solid battery life
- Barely heats up
- Easy to maintain
- Free SSD slot
Weaknesses
- Poor display scores
- Straightforward keyboard (for a ThinkPad)
- No USB4
Pro tip for resellers & repair professionals:
• Highlight upgradeability (RAM, SSD, Wi-Fi, battery) and free SSD slot – key selling points.
• Quiet operation and solid battery life – good for office use.
• Poor display (58% sRGB) – not for creative work.
• Keyboard not as premium as other ThinkPads – manage expectations.
• Great value for business and students – robust and reliable.
• Highlight upgradeability (RAM, SSD, Wi-Fi, battery) and free SSD slot – key selling points.
• Quiet operation and solid battery life – good for office use.
• Poor display (58% sRGB) – not for creative work.
• Keyboard not as premium as other ThinkPads – manage expectations.
• Great value for business and students – robust and reliable.