Yeah the L and E series seem to be 1 generation behind for cpu (to keep costs low). Hopefully in an few months the new one drops with rdna3 series as you say
Yeah, I was looking at the Lenovo range, but ended up going with a cheap Dell Inspiron 16 5645 instead because it had the Ryzen 7 8840u. RAM, wifi and m2 SSD are all socket upgradable. There was no option in the BIOS to change the amount of VRAM, so I used a tool called "Smokeless UMAF" to bump it up from 512MB to 2GB. I'm a Linux user, and the first thing I did was install Linux on it, so I don't know how it runs under Windows. However, it runs Linux really well - it's cool and quiet under light/medium loads, and the 54Whr battery usually lasts around 7 or so hours (depending on what I'm doing). I haven't used a Dell for over a decade now, but have been really impressed with this one (for a "casual" Linux workstation).
I have the Thinkpad E16 (Gen 2) Intel model of this laptop. In the AU/NZ market both the Intel and AMD models have the option for the 2650x1600 display. The AMD model has an upgrade option for an aluminium base cover, and the Intel model has the upgrade option for the 57Wh battery. I have the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H CPU with the 2650x1600 display and just love this laptop.
@@X3D0I’m a Junior Mechanical Engineering student and I have last years AMD Ryzen 7 cpu model and I upgraded the ram with a 16 stick to get 24gb and I run Autodesk Inventor pretty well for some light assemblies I haven’t tried ANSYS or any heavy modeling though
Just ordered this laptop on a BlackFriday deal. The 1600p 100% sRGB is available on my region and I specced it with it. R7 7735U, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, no OS (60€ saved) WiFi 6E, 57Wh battery and aluminum base. Waiting delivery now
With Lenovo, the Intel versions are usually more expensive than the AMD ones. I have the 2023 Thinkpad T16 (Gen 2) in the AMD version and bought because of what you said of its lower thermals and power and nice iGPU. But sometimes I wish I had the thunderbolt 4 that comes with Intel.
Just FYI, I tried a 2x 48G Crucial RAM kit for 96GB. After much swapping and trying, it appears (at least on this BIOS version), 96GB will not post. A shame. -This was the Core Ultra Intel model
Just ordered this laptop on a BlackFriday deal. The 1600p 100% sRGB is available on my region and I specced it with it. R7 7735U, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, no OS (60€ saved) WiFi 6E and aluminum base. Waiting delivery now
Getting this 16gb Ram model __Thinkpad e16 at Indian Rs. 51.5k for 7535u and 66.5k for 7735u which are around USD 612 and 617.5 respectively at Lenovo site. And i5 1335u 8+8gb model at Rs. 69k. Bro, I am willing to go for the 7735u, my doubt is__Is it worth the penny, as I get similar specs 600US dollars from other brands, with 2800×1800. How is the display of the Thinkpad ? As I use 14inch 1080p, is the pixalation in display noticeable considering its 16inch FHD resolution ?? The Custom Build (8gb model with 500gb SSD) with Aluminum Back, 2560×1600 Display, and 57Whr battery carries the price to around Rs. 85k, that is, about US 1010 dollar without Windows OS which is too costly for me. I am a learner by habit, with occasional gaming, but mostly satisfied with Photoshop and Office Work, Language Learning Softwares. Ports and Upgradation have kept me from looking at other options, if not the Display. Give a suggestion bro, about Display, and performance between i3 1335u vs 7735u. Will all E16 Gen 2 models have 2 slots for further upgradation ??
@@gonzern10hey, i switched to the ideapad pro with oled screed . He has also an Video on his Channel with this Laptop and i can reccomend . Screen is amazing and battery life is a lot , Minimum 8 Hours , if you Save Energy easy 12. got it for 800€ and that was a no brainer for me
@ hey . No i bought the Oled ideapad pro. Got it for a awesome Price , battery holds 8 Hours easy 12 also . Screen is just Phenomenal . He has a Video of it on This channel too. This ist just like a Windows MacBook, i can reccomend 100%
Thanks! Was waiting for that, could you please check if it has same as ThinkPad Gen 3 keyboard change feature? And for the screens it is strange, they offer 2.5k 400 nits with U155H processors from China.
Great review. It has helped me decide to choose this laptop. My last thing is. Can you edit 360 videos with this laptop? Specifically insta360 studio? Thanks
So I am looking at getting an. E16 to complement my dekstop as a second device for writing and media consumption (youtube, netflix etc). In India, the E16 Gen 1 and Gen 2 AMD have ready built models which cost the same (Rs. 53,000/-) and have almost the same specs Differences: E16 Gen 1: AMD 7530U E16 Gen 2: AMD 7535U Screen E16 Gen 1: 40.64cms (16) WUXGA (1920 x 1200), IPS, Anti-Glare, Non-Touch, 100%sRGB, 300 nits, 60Hz E16 Gen 2: 40.64cms (16) WUXGA (1920 x 1200), IPS, Anti-Glare, Non-Touch, 45%NTSC, 300 nits, 60Hz So the Gen 1 has the better screen (full 100% SRGB), while the Gen 2 has better speakers. Which would be better to compromise on, the screen or the speakers. I would like to not use headphones if possible, but I'm not sure about the 45% NTSC Screen on the gen 2.
I have a question: Does the Lenovo E16 Gen 2 have better speakers than the Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 7, or are they worse? Also, how would you rate the build quality of both devices on a scale of 1 to 10? I love your content-please keep posting new videos!
I got the gen 1 and I love it but the screen cos I couldn’t get the 100% srgb , I’m planning to get a t16 gen 3, could you please make a review of that model? Thank you!!!
Battery could easily be 2x bigger Iceride is 50% empty ( I've ordered 1st gen of e16, what's differences? Looks absolutely same, only I noticed is double ram slots there
Everything looks great. My only concern is that the Ctrl and Fn keys are positioned wrongly. idkw lenovo does this. But is this something that can be changed in the software?
I have just bought a Lenovo reconditioned 2019 ideaPad S530 Intel i5 8th gen. As a back up to my beautiful Lenovo touch flip I've had for ten years. Amazing machine just won't quit. I'm interested what anyone thinks about this very light laptop. Paid 350 with windows 11 installed.
I think I actually had that last year. If it's the blue one. 8th gen intel is still very viable today and will not cause any laggy slowdown. I did a lot of my video editing on an 8th gen i5 last year at CES.
I just did some IT work / new team member setup for the Gen 1. The best E Series / business grade Thinkpad in the last 5 years. It competes with my Dell Latitudes E Series laptops from the 2016 to 2020 era.
I have a T14 gen 2 I7 11gen, max ram 48GB, it's an amazing machine for the average user like me, I lie to play around with excel and big data bases and it runs smoothly
I watched your videos about the thinkpad e16 gen 2 and ideapad 5 and I'm undecided between these two. Which do you prefer more? By the way amazing videos keep up the great quality :D
Off topic bro, is 2024 Lenovo ThinkBook 16p ( Gen 5 ) can run debian based operating system without any issue? i like the internals of that model but i'm wondering if that could support debian based OS before i decided to buy it. thanks.
Specifically what Debian based Distro? Something like Ubuntu should run well. Debian Testing could work. In general I'd think they'd work if they are on realitivly recent kernels.
@@kingmaniactech thank you for answering but i wanted to know from any person having the same model for i saw sometimes that even legion laptops are not compatible with linux oses, it might work for OS but other components like audio/wifi/video are not. i wanted to know so i could have informed decision before spending money on it.
I bought this model and installed with LMDE without any issue and run smoothly as well. But one caveat is you have to compile the wireless network module of realtek on your own to make the wifi works.
Upgradable laptop is such a rare occurance now. If it is a 7840u processor, this will be perfect casual everyday laptop that can game lightly
Yeah the L and E series seem to be 1 generation behind for cpu (to keep costs low). Hopefully in an few months the new one drops with rdna3 series as you say
Yeah, I was looking at the Lenovo range, but ended up going with a cheap Dell Inspiron 16 5645 instead because it had the Ryzen 7 8840u. RAM, wifi and m2 SSD are all socket upgradable. There was no option in the BIOS to change the amount of VRAM, so I used a tool called "Smokeless UMAF" to bump it up from 512MB to 2GB. I'm a Linux user, and the first thing I did was install Linux on it, so I don't know how it runs under Windows. However, it runs Linux really well - it's cool and quiet under light/medium loads, and the 54Whr battery usually lasts around 7 or so hours (depending on what I'm doing). I haven't used a Dell for over a decade now, but have been really impressed with this one (for a "casual" Linux workstation).
Easily upgradeable laptop is even rarer. Some HP systems have SODIMM slots, but you risk burning your house down if you want to change them.
@@IndellableHatesHandles It looks like the newer generation of CPUs are gonna have the RAM integrated within the CPU package itself!
I have the Thinkpad E16 (Gen 2) Intel model of this laptop. In the AU/NZ market both the Intel and AMD models have the option for the 2650x1600 display. The AMD model has an upgrade option for an aluminium base cover, and the Intel model has the upgrade option for the 57Wh battery. I have the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H CPU with the 2650x1600 display and just love this laptop.
Is it can run autocad and 3d modelling ?
@@X3D0I’m a Junior Mechanical Engineering student and I have last years AMD Ryzen 7 cpu model and I upgraded the ram with a 16 stick to get 24gb and I run Autodesk Inventor pretty well for some light assemblies I haven’t tried ANSYS or any heavy modeling though
Hey! Can I ask you about battery life? How is your experience so far?
Just ordered this laptop on a BlackFriday deal. The 1600p 100% sRGB is available on my region and I specced it with it. R7 7735U, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, no OS (60€ saved) WiFi 6E, 57Wh battery and aluminum base. Waiting delivery now
Looking at the exact same thing except i'll go with Windows home. How much did you pay for it, if you don't mind me asking?
@thegreatwolf5673 650€ with BF deal and a corporate cupon. But with 8gb instead of the 16 I said above and bought a 32gb kit for 100€ so 750 total
this going to be my new office laptop. whole office going to get this one. great seeing the benchmark. going to be great office laptop.
Got one of these suckers for Xmas and I love it so far
The WQXGA (2560 x 1600) screen option is available in the UK fortunately. Your ports graphic at 3.46 shows USB-C 4.0 ?
Oh that must have been a typo, it definitely does NOT have usb4
@@TechGuyBeau The Intel model has Thunderbolt 4 for the second USB-C port
With Lenovo, the Intel versions are usually more expensive than the AMD ones. I have the 2023 Thinkpad T16 (Gen 2) in the AMD version and bought because of what you said of its lower thermals and power and nice iGPU. But sometimes I wish I had the thunderbolt 4 that comes with Intel.
6:30 what's wrong with the 2242 by default? i thought it was a good thing since we can easily add a 2280 which are cheaper for 2 TB
Just FYI, I tried a 2x 48G Crucial RAM kit for 96GB. After much swapping and trying, it appears (at least on this BIOS version), 96GB will not post. A shame. -This was the Core Ultra Intel model
Review intel version plz
Just ordered this laptop on a BlackFriday deal. The 1600p 100% sRGB is available on my region and I specced it with it. R7 7735U, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, no OS (60€ saved) WiFi 6E and aluminum base. Waiting delivery now
Did u get lifettime MS OFFICE 21
Getting this 16gb Ram model __Thinkpad e16 at Indian Rs. 51.5k for 7535u and 66.5k for 7735u which are around USD 612 and 617.5 respectively at Lenovo site.
And i5 1335u 8+8gb model at Rs. 69k.
Bro, I am willing to go for the 7735u, my doubt is__Is it worth the penny, as I get similar specs 600US dollars from other brands, with 2800×1800.
How is the display of the Thinkpad ? As I use 14inch 1080p, is the pixalation in display noticeable considering its 16inch FHD resolution ??
The Custom Build (8gb model with 500gb SSD) with Aluminum Back, 2560×1600 Display, and 57Whr battery carries the price to around Rs. 85k, that is, about US 1010 dollar without Windows OS which is too costly for me.
I am a learner by habit, with occasional gaming, but mostly satisfied with Photoshop and Office Work, Language Learning Softwares. Ports and Upgradation have kept me from looking at other options, if not the Display.
Give a suggestion bro, about Display, and performance between i3 1335u vs 7735u.
Will all E16 Gen 2 models have 2 slots for further upgradation ??
how to open the cover? I've loosened the screws, but it's hard to open the cover.
is it touchscreen?
Plz review the intel gen2 version.
why am i watching this i just bought a new thinkbook like 4 days ago and am actively watching this on it
Because you love my content I guess 😅
@@TechGuyBeau Yup, that might be the case. Watched your review of the 16p G4 before buying it, so far so good.
Lets hope we can get the z16 gen 3 with the new ryzen ai with better battery life
I’d love that
In Germany i can still get the 1600p Screen. Would you recommend it with this screen( with 32 gb Ram and the 7 7735U )?
Yes. Great screen!
Did you buy it? I'm curious about the battery life
@@gonzern10hey, i switched to the ideapad pro with oled screed . He has also an Video on his Channel with this Laptop and i can reccomend . Screen is amazing and battery life is a lot , Minimum 8 Hours , if you Save Energy easy 12. got it for 800€ and that was a no brainer for me
@ hey . No i bought the Oled ideapad pro. Got it for a awesome Price , battery holds 8 Hours easy 12 also . Screen is just Phenomenal . He has a Video of it on This channel too. This ist just like a Windows MacBook, i can reccomend 100%
Thanks! Was waiting for that, could you please check if it has same as ThinkPad Gen 3 keyboard change feature?
And for the screens it is strange, they offer 2.5k 400 nits with U155H processors from China.
Change feature?
@@TechGuyBeau keyboard replacement, they made it very easy in this year at least in T models according to the official Lenovo videos.
Is lifetime licensed MS office 21 available with 7535U model?
Wew nicely explained 🎉❤
what does Fn+F10 do? This looks like snipping tool. Asking because already the previous key Fn+F9 has Print Screen mentioned on it
I want to buy intel U7 version with integrated graphics card , Can it run AutoCAD and 3d modeling
I saw an option of E16 (2023) with AMD R7-7735H chip and 1600p 16" screen, for about $700. Is that a good deal?
I dont know but in India we do have an option to upgrad screen to wqxga 1600p screen at 13000 inr, which is not bad at all, so its great pic in India.
Great review. It has helped me decide to choose this laptop. My last thing is. Can you edit 360 videos with this laptop? Specifically insta360 studio?
Thanks
I think it is pretty capable of doing it. Im gonna use it (in case I buy it) for the same reason as you
@hotcakekivoro I purchased it with 32gb memory, higher amd CPU and bigger battery. Should have in a day or 2
So I am looking at getting an. E16 to complement my dekstop as a second device for writing and media consumption (youtube, netflix etc). In India, the E16 Gen 1 and Gen 2 AMD have ready built models which cost the same (Rs. 53,000/-) and have almost the same specs
Differences:
E16 Gen 1: AMD 7530U
E16 Gen 2: AMD 7535U
Screen
E16 Gen 1: 40.64cms (16) WUXGA (1920 x 1200), IPS, Anti-Glare, Non-Touch, 100%sRGB, 300 nits, 60Hz
E16 Gen 2: 40.64cms (16) WUXGA (1920 x 1200), IPS, Anti-Glare, Non-Touch, 45%NTSC, 300 nits, 60Hz
So the Gen 1 has the better screen (full 100% SRGB), while the Gen 2 has better speakers.
Which would be better to compromise on, the screen or the speakers. I would like to not use headphones if possible, but I'm not sure about the 45% NTSC Screen on the gen 2.
I have a question: Does the Lenovo E16 Gen 2 have better speakers than the Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 7, or are they worse? Also, how would you rate the build quality of both devices on a scale of 1 to 10? I love your content-please keep posting new videos!
I’d say the speakers are a little better on this thinkpad, but it’s closed
The Thinkbook is a 9/10 for build maybe higher, the e16 is a 7/10.
I got the gen 1 and I love it but the screen cos I couldn’t get the 100% srgb , I’m planning to get a t16 gen 3, could you please make a review of that model? Thank you!!!
Battery could easily be 2x bigger
Iceride is 50% empty (
I've ordered 1st gen of e16, what's differences? Looks absolutely same, only I noticed is double ram slots there
The Gen 1 has access to a better 1600p screen although the cpu doesn’t have as powerful as an igpu
How is thr build quality, does it bend easy?
It’s plastic but it’s very sturdy
Should i take t16 or e16. I really dont know…
T16 is a nicer machine but might cost a lot more
The chonk of the keys when typing pleases my brain tickles. Much approve 👌.
Nothing beats Thinkpad typing
@@TechGuyBeauyou said it 🫡
Plz reply about MS office inclusion..it's urgent
I look forward the Intel version review... Thanks in advance!
Everything looks great. My only concern is that the Ctrl and Fn keys are positioned wrongly. idkw lenovo does this. But is this something that can be changed in the software?
You can swap that in the bios
Give me moarh 17 inch screens. 16 inches is good, but 17 inches is so much better
I’d love a relatively sleek 17”.
I have just bought a Lenovo reconditioned 2019 ideaPad S530 Intel i5 8th gen. As a back up to my beautiful Lenovo touch flip I've had for ten years. Amazing machine just won't quit. I'm interested what anyone thinks about this very light laptop. Paid 350 with windows 11 installed.
I think I actually had that last year. If it's the blue one. 8th gen intel is still very viable today and will not cause any laggy slowdown.
I did a lot of my video editing on an 8th gen i5 last year at CES.
I just did some IT work / new team member setup for the Gen 1. The best E Series / business grade Thinkpad in the last 5 years.
It competes with my Dell Latitudes E Series laptops from the 2016 to 2020 era.
I have a T14 gen 2 I7 11gen, max ram 48GB, it's an amazing machine for the average user like me, I lie to play around with excel and big data bases and it runs smoothly
love my t14 gen2 too, i was amazed by the performance of the 1135g7 in mine
I watched your videos about the thinkpad e16 gen 2 and ideapad 5 and I'm undecided between these two.
Which do you prefer more?
By the way amazing videos keep up the great quality :D
The Ideapad is nicer
@@TechGuyBeau build quality?
Indeed, this AMD model can run 96GB Ram flawlessly. And you can pay less without windows os and install with Linux OS
How about the ThinkPad T14P, this series is special for China, I would like to know what foreign brothers think of this product😀
Be careful with models I have one with coil whine… and no solution from Lenovo.
Off topic bro, is 2024 Lenovo ThinkBook 16p ( Gen 5 ) can run debian based operating system without any issue? i like the internals of that model but i'm wondering if that could support debian based OS before i decided to buy it. thanks.
Specifically what Debian based Distro? Something like Ubuntu should run well. Debian Testing could work. In general I'd think they'd work if they are on realitivly recent kernels.
@@kingmaniactech thank you for answering but i wanted to know from any person having the same model for i saw sometimes that even legion laptops are not compatible with linux oses, it might work for OS but other components like audio/wifi/video are not. i wanted to know so i could have informed decision before spending money on it.
I’m the wrong person to ask about Linux. You could join the community discord and ask around. A few people there have the laptop
I bought this model and installed with LMDE without any issue and run smoothly as well. But one caveat is you have to compile the wireless network module of realtek on your own to make the wifi works.
Thinkpad E, L??????😂😂😂😂😂😂Good luck🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
why bro?