Specifications:
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Specifications and features | |
| Product Code | THINKBOOK 21SK0003ZA |
| ThinkBook 16 G8 IAL | |
| Model | 21SK0003ZA |
| PERFORMANCE | |
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 5 225U, 12C (2P + 8E + 2LPE) / 14T, Max Turbo up to 4.8GHz, 12MB |
| AI PC Category | AI PC |
| NPU | Integrated Intel AI Boost, up to 12 TOPS |
| Graphics | Integrated Intel Graphics |
| Chipset | Intel SoC Platform |
| Memory | 1x 8GB SO-DIMM DDR5-5600 |
| Memory Slots | Two DDR5 SO-DIMM slots, dual-channel capable |
| Max Memory | Up to 64GB DDR5-5600 |
| Storage | 512GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0x4 NVMe |
| Storage Support | Up to two drives, 2x M.2 SSD M.2 2280 SSD up to 2TB each |
| Storage Slot | Two M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 slots |
| Card Reader | SD Card Reader |
| Audio Chip | High Definition (HD) Audio, Realtek ALC3287 codec |
| Speakers | Stereo speakers, 2W x2, Dolby Audio |
| Camera | FHD 1080p with Privacy Shutter |
| Microphone | 2x, Array |
| Battery | Integrated 45Wh |
| Power Adapter | 65W USB-C (3-pin) |
| Special Features | Modern Standby |
| DESIGN | |
| Display | 16" WUXGA (1920x1200) IPS 300nits Anti-glare, 45% NTSC, 60Hz |
| Touchscreen | None |
| Color Calibration | None |
| Keyboard | Non-backlit, English (EU) |
| Touchpad | Buttonless Mylar surface multi-touch touchpad, supports Precision TouchPad (PTP), 75 x 120 mm (2.95 x 4.72 inches) |
| Case Color | Arctic Grey |
| Surface Treatment | Anodizing Sandblasting (Top), Texture (Bottom) |
| Case Material | Aluminium (Top), PC-ABS (Bottom) |
| Pen | Pen Not Supported |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 356 x 253.5 x 17.5 mm (14.01 x 9.98 x 0.69 inches) |
| Weight | Starting at 1.7 kg (3.75 lbs) |
| SOFTWARE | |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Pro, English (US) / English (UK) |
| Bundled Software | Office Trial |
| CONNECTIVITY | |
| Ethernet | 100/1000M (RJ-45) |
| WLAN + Bluetooth | Wi-Fi 6E, 802.11ax 2x2 + BT5.3 |
| WWAN | Non-WWAN |
| Standard Ports | 1x USB-A (USB 5Gbps / USB 3.2 Gen 1) |
| 1x USB-A (USB 5Gbps / USB 3.2 Gen 1), Always On | |
| 1x USB-C (USB 10Gbps / USB 3.2 Gen 2), with USB PD 3.0 and DisplayPort 1.4 | |
| 1x USB-C (Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40Gbps), with USB PD 3.0 and DisplayPort 2.1 | |
| 1x HDMI 2.1, up to 4K/60Hz | |
| 1x Headphone / microphone combo jack (3.5mm) | |
| 1x Ethernet (RJ-45) | |
| 1x SD card reader | |
| Docking | Various docking solutions supported via Thunderbolt or USB-C . For more compatible docking solutions, please visit Docking for ThinkBook 16 G8 IAL |
| SECURITY & PRIVACY | |
| Security Chip | Firmware TPM 2.0 Enabled |
| Fingerprint Reader | Touch Style, Match-on-Chip, Integrated in Power Button |
| Physical Locks | Kensington Nano Security Slot , 2.5 x 6 mm |
| Other Security | Camera privacy shutter |
| MANAGEABILITY | |
| System Management | Non-vPro |
| ACCESSORIES | |
| Bundled Accessories | None |
| CERTIFICATIONS | |
| Green Certifications | ENERGY STAR 8.0 |
| EPEAT Gold Registered | |
| ErP Lot 6/26 | |
| RoHS compliant | |
| TCO Certified 10.0 | |
| Other Certifications | TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution) |
| Mil-Spec Test | MIL-STD-810H military test passed |
| MODEL INFORMATION | |
| Model | 21SK0003ZA |
| Country/Region | South Africa |
| TopSeller | Yes |
| EAN / UPC / JAN | 198156123169 |
| Announce Date | 2025-02-27 |
| End of Support | 2031-09-27 |
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