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Overview:

Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 4 Business Laptop with Intel Core Ultra 7
The Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 4 is a professional 16-inch business notebook designed for users who need strong performance, modern connectivity, and reliable everyday productivity. Powered by an Intel Core Ultra 7 355 Series 3 processor with built-in AI acceleration, this ThinkPad delivers efficient multitasking for office work, business applications, content creation, and AI-enhanced workflows.

With 16GB DDR5 memory and a fast 1TB PCIe SSD, the ThinkPad E16 Gen 4 provides responsive performance and quick access to files and applications. The large 16-inch WUXGA IPS display offers a spacious workspace with sharp Full HD+ resolution, anti-glare viewing, and 400-nit brightness for comfortable use in different environments.

Description
The Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 4 (Model 21YC0026ZA) combines the durability and professional design expected from the ThinkPad range with the latest Intel technology. Its Intel Core Ultra 7 processor, Intel Graphics, and dedicated NPU provide improved performance for modern applications, including AI-powered productivity tools.

The laptop includes a full-size backlit keyboard with a numeric keypad, making it practical for business users who frequently work with documents, spreadsheets, and data entry. Security is also prioritised with a fingerprint reader, IR camera support for Windows Hello facial recognition, TPM 2.0, and a camera privacy shutter.

Features:

Key Benefits

• Intel Core Ultra 7 355 processor with Turbo Boost up to 4.7GHz
• Intel AI NPU acceleration for enhanced AI workloads
• 16GB DDR5-5600 memory with upgrade support up to 64GB
• Fast 1TB PCIe NVMe SSD storage
• 16-inch WUXGA IPS anti-glare display
• Integrated Intel Graphics for everyday business tasks
• Wi-Fi 7 connectivity for faster wireless performance
• Thunderbolt 4 ports for high-speed data and docking support
• Full-size backlit keyboard with numeric keypad
• Fingerprint reader and IR camera security features

Designed for Business Productivity
The ThinkPad E16 Gen 4 is built for professionals who need a dependable laptop for daily business use. The large screen size provides extra room for working across multiple applications, while the efficient Intel Core Ultra platform helps balance performance and battery usage.

The laptop supports multiple storage configurations through two M.2 SSD slots and includes two DDR5 memory slots, allowing future upgrades as workloads increase.

Connectivity and Security
A wide selection of ports makes the ThinkPad E16 Gen 4 easy to integrate into a workplace setup. It includes Thunderbolt 4, USB-A ports, HDMI output, Gigabit Ethernet, and a headphone/microphone combo port.

Security features include:

• Fingerprint reader integrated into the power button
• IR camera for Windows Hello login
• TPM 2.0 security chip
• Kensington Nano security slot
• Camera privacy shutter

Technical Details

• Model: Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 4 21YC0026ZA
• Processor: Intel Core Ultra 7 355 Series 3, 8 cores, up to 4.7GHz
• Memory: 16GB DDR5-5600 SODIMM
• Maximum memory support: Up to 64GB
• Storage: 1TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD
• Display: 16-inch WUXGA IPS, 1920 x 1200 resolution
• Graphics: Integrated Intel Graphics
• Wireless: Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4
• Network: Gigabit Ethernet LAN
• Operating System: Windows 11 Pro
• Weight: Approximately 1.7kg
• Colour: Black

Ideal For
The Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 4 is suited for business professionals, corporate users, remote workers, and anyone looking for a powerful 16-inch notebook with modern AI capabilities, strong security, and upgrade flexibility.

What tier does this fall into?

Business performance laptop with AI-enhanced Intel Core Ultra processing

What is this best for?

Office productivity, business applications, remote work, multitasking, data management, online meetings, and professional workflows

Specifications:

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Specifications and features
Laptop Product Code	NBLE21YC0026ZA
ThinkPad E16 Gen 4 (Intel)
Model	21YC0026ZA
PERFORMANCE
Processor	Intel Core Ultra 7 355, 8C (4P + 4LPE) / 8T, Max Turbo up to 4.7GHz, 12MB Intel Smart Cache
AI PC Category	Copilot+ PC
NPU	Up to 49 TOPS
Graphics	Integrated Intel Graphics
Chipset	Intel SoC Platform
Memory	1x 16GB SODIMM DDR5-5600
Memory Slots	Panther Lake: two DDR5 SODIMM slots, dual-channel capable
Max Memory	Panther Lake: Up to 64GB DDR5-5600
Storage	1TB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0x4 NVMe Opal 2.0
Storage Slot	Panther Lake: two M.2 slots One M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 slot One M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 slot
Max Storage Support	Panther Lake: up to two drives, 2x M.2 SSD M.2 2242 SSD up to 1TB M.2 2280 SSD up to 1TB
Card Reader	No card reader
Audio Chip	High Definition (HD) Audio, Senary SN6147 codec
Speakers	Stereo speakers, 2W x2, Dolby Atmos, audio by HARMAN
Microphone	2x, Array
Camera	FHD 1080p + IR Hybrid with Privacy Shutter
Battery	48Wh
Power Adapter	65W USB-C (3-pin)
DESIGN
Display	16" WUXGA (1920x1200) IPS 400nits Anti-glare, 45% NTSC, 60Hz
Touchscreen	None
Screen-to-Body Ratio	90.7%
Color Calibration	AICCP Color Calibration
Pen	Pen Not Supported
Keyboard	Backlit, English (EU)
Dimensions (WxDxH)	356 x 249 x 10.1/17.05 (front/rear), 21.15 (maximum) mm , 14.01 x 9.80 x 0.40/0.67 (front/rear), 0.83 (maximum) inches
Weight	Starting at 1.63 kg (3.59 lbs)
Case Color	Black
Case Material	Aluminium (Top), Aluminium (Bottom)
SOFTWARE
Operating System	Windows 11 Pro, English (US) / English (UK)
Bundled Software	None
CONNECTIVITY
WLAN + Bluetooth	Wi-Fi 7, 802.11be 2x2 + BT5.4
WWAN	WWAN Not Supported
SIM Card	No physical SIM card included
Ethernet	100/1000M (RJ-45)
NFC	No NFC
Standard Ports	1x USB-A (USB 5Gbps / USB 3.2 Gen 1)
	1x USB-A (USB 10Gbps / USB 3.2 Gen 2), Always On
	2x Thunderbolt 4, with USB PD 15-65W and DisplayPort 2.1
	1x HDMI 2.1, up to 4K/60Hz
	1x Headphone / microphone combo jack (3.5mm)
	1x Ethernet (RJ-45)
Docking	Various docking solutions supported via Thunderbolt / USB-C. For more compatible docking solutions, please visit Docking for ThinkPad E16 Gen 4 (Intel)
SECURITY & PRIVACY
ThinkShield	ThinkShield is a comprehensive security solution that encompasses hardware, software, and supply chain components. For more detials, visit here
Security Chip	Discrete TPM 2.0 Enabled
Physical Locks	Kensington Nano Security Slot , 2.5 x 6 mm
Smart Card Reader	No Smart Card Reader
Fingerprint Reader	Touch Style, Match-on-Chip, Integrated in Power Button
Other Security	Camera privacy shutter
	IR camera for Windows Hello (facial recognition)
MANAGEABILITY
System Management	Non-vPro
ACCESSORIES
Bundled Accessories	None
CERTIFICATIONS
Green Certifications	ENERGY STAR 9.0
	EPEAT Gold Registered
	ErP Lot 6/26
	RoHS compliant
	TCO Certified, generation 10
Mil-Spec Test	Work in progress
Other Certifications	TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution)
MODEL INFORMATION
Model	21YC0026ZA
Machine Type	21YC
Region	MEA
Country/Region	South Africa
TopSeller	Yes
EAN / UPC / JAN	199275308406
Announce Date	2026-04-14
End of Support	2032-11-14