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💻 ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 vs ThinkPad E16 Gen 4
AI-powered analysis across 22 matched specifications
Previous gen
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Overall Score
Best for UK corporate users requiring high-throughput LPDDR5X memory and 118 TOPS NPU acceleration for intensive local AI workloads.
Previous gen
lenovo-thinkpad-e16-gen-4
Overall Score
Best for mobile professionals demanding up to 16.86 hours of rated battery life and official Fedora Linux deployment support.
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Performance Overview
Scores based on quantifiable specification values (1-10 scale)
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Performance
lenovo-thinkpad-e16-gen-3
8.5
lenovo-thinkpad-e16-gen-4
8.0
Display
lenovo-thinkpad-e16-gen-3
8.0
lenovo-thinkpad-e16-gen-4
8.0
Battery & Thermals
lenovo-thinkpad-e16-gen-3
7.5
lenovo-thinkpad-e16-gen-4
8.5
Manageability & Security
lenovo-thinkpad-e16-gen-3
8.5
lenovo-thinkpad-e16-gen-4
8.0
Expandability & Repair
lenovo-thinkpad-e16-gen-3
8.5
lenovo-thinkpad-e16-gen-4
8.5
Ecosystem & Software
lenovo-thinkpad-e16-gen-3
8.0
lenovo-thinkpad-e16-gen-4
8.2
Value
lenovo-thinkpad-e16-gen-3
8.5
lenovo-thinkpad-e16-gen-4
8.0
Detailed Specifications
| Specification | lenovo-thinkpad-e16-gen-3 | lenovo-thinkpad-e16-gen-4 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Processor | Intel Core / Core Ultra (Series 1 & 2): Core 3 100U (RPL) · Core 5 210H (RPL) · Core 5 220U (RPL) · Core 7 240H (RPL) · Core 7 250U (RPL) · Core Ultra 5 135H (MTL) · Core Ultra 5 225H (ARL) · Core Ultra 5 225U (ARL) · Core Ultra 5 226V (LNL) · Core Ultra 5 228V (LNL) · Core Ultra 5 235U (ARL) · Core Ultra 5 236V (LNL) · Core Ultra 5 238V (LNL) · Core Ultra 7 255H (ARL) · Core Ultra 7 256V (LNL) · Core Ultra 7 258V (LNL) · Core Ultra 7 265U (ARL) · Core Ultra 7 266V (LNL) · Core Ultra 7 268V (LNL) · Core Ultra 9 185H (MTL) | Intel Core Series 3 / Core Ultra Series 3: Core 3 304 (WCL) · Core 5 315 (WCL) · Core 5 320 (WCL) · Core 5 330 (WCL) · Core 7 350 (WCL) · Core 7 360 (WCL) · Core Ultra 5 325 (PTL) · Core Ultra 5 332 (PTL) · Core Ultra 5 335 (PTL) · Core Ultra 5 336H (PTL) · Core Ultra 7 355 (PTL) · Core Ultra 7 356H (PTL) · Core Ultra 7 365 (PTL) |
| CPU cores | Core 3 100U (RPL); Core 5 210H (RPL); Core 5 220U (RPL); Core 7 240H (RPL); Core 7 250U (RPL); Core Ultra 5 135H (MTL); Core Ultra 5 225H (ARL); Core Ultra 5 225U (ARL); Core Ultra 5 226V (LNL); Core Ultra 5 228V (LNL); Core Ultra 5 235U (ARL); Core Ultra 5 236V (LNL); Core Ultra 5 238V (LNL); Core Ultra 7 255H (ARL); Core Ultra 7 256V (LNL); Core Ultra 7 258V (LNL); Core Ultra 7 265U (ARL); Core Ultra 7 266V (LNL); Core Ultra 7 268V (LNL); Core Ultra 9 185H (MTL) | Core 3 304 (WCL); Core 5 315 (WCL); Core 5 320 (WCL); Core 5 330 (WCL); Core 7 350 (WCL); Core 7 360 (WCL); Core Ultra 5 325 (PTL); Core Ultra 5 332 (PTL); Core Ultra 5 335 (PTL); Core Ultra 5 336H (PTL); Core Ultra 7 355 (PTL); Core Ultra 7 356H (PTL); Core Ultra 7 365 (PTL) |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 140V | Intel Graphics |
| Discrete GPU | Integrated only | Integrated only |
| Memory & storage | ||
| Maximum memory | LPDDR5X-8533, up to 64 GB, 2 SO-DIMM slot(s) | DDR5-5600, up to 64 GB, 2 SO-DIMM slot(s) |
| Memory type | LPDDR5X-8533 | DDR5-5600 |
| Maximum storage | PCIe Gen4 NVMe, up to 2 TB, 2 slot(s) | PCIe Gen4 NVMe, up to 2 TB, 2 slot(s) |
| Display | ||
| Display size | 16″ | 16″ |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 / 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 / 2560x1600 |
| Brightness | 400 nits | 400 nits |
| Panel | IPS, 16:10, 120 Hz, touch option | IPS, 16:10, 120 Hz, touch option |
| Connectivity | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 ports | 2× Thunderbolt 4 | 2× Thunderbolt 4 |
| Ports | 2× USB-C (Thunderbolt 4), 2× USB-A, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Ethernet, 3.5 mm combo | 2× USB-C (Thunderbolt 4), 2× USB-A, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Ethernet, 3.5 mm combo |
| Mobile broadband (4G/5G) option | No WWAN option | No WWAN option |
| Physical | ||
| Weight (from) | ✓from 1.61 kg | from 1.63 kg |
| Dimensions | 356 × 249 × 21.15 mm | 356 × 249 × 21.15 mm |
| Security & management | ||
| Intel vPro | Intel vPro option | Intel vPro option |
| Copilot+ PC (40+ TOPS NPU) | 118 TOPS NPU — Copilot+ class | 50 TOPS NPU — Copilot+ class |
| Battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 64 Wh; fast charge | 64 Wh; fast charge |
| Rated battery life | up to 11.08 hr MobileMark® 30 | up to 16.86 hr MobileMark 30 |
| Support | ||
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro / Windows 11 Home / Windows 11 Home Single Language / Ubuntu Linux / No preload operating system | Windows 11 Pro / Windows 11 Home / Windows 11 Home Single Language / Fedora Linux / Ubuntu Linux / No preload operating system |
| Base warranty | 1-year mail-in service | 1-year mail-in service |
Performance
Processor
lenovo-thinkpad-e16-gen-3Intel Core / Core Ultra (Series 1 & 2): Core 3 100U (RPL) · Core 5 210H (RPL) · Core 5 220U (RPL) · Core 7 240H (RPL) · Core 7 250U (RPL) · Core Ultra 5 135H (MTL) · Core Ultra 5 225H (ARL) · Core Ultra 5 225U (ARL) · Core Ultra 5 226V (LNL) · Core Ultra 5 228V (LNL) · Core Ultra 5 235U (ARL) · Core Ultra 5 236V (LNL) · Core Ultra 5 238V (LNL) · Core Ultra 7 255H (ARL) · Core Ultra 7 256V (LNL) · Core Ultra 7 258V (LNL) · Core Ultra 7 265U (ARL) · Core Ultra 7 266V (LNL) · Core Ultra 7 268V (LNL) · Core Ultra 9 185H (MTL)
lenovo-thinkpad-e16-gen-4Intel Core Series 3 / Core Ultra Series 3: Core 3 304 (WCL) · Core 5 315 (WCL) · Core 5 320 (WCL) · Core 5 330 (WCL) · Core 7 350 (WCL) · Core 7 360 (WCL) · Core Ultra 5 325 (PTL) · Core Ultra 5 332 (PTL) · Core Ultra 5 335 (PTL) · Core Ultra 5 336H (PTL) · Core Ultra 7 355 (PTL) · Core Ultra 7 356H (PTL) · Core Ultra 7 365 (PTL)
CPU cores
lenovo-thinkpad-e16-gen-3Core 3 100U (RPL); Core 5 210H (RPL); Core 5 220U (RPL); Core 7 240H (RPL); Core 7 250U (RPL); Core Ultra 5 135H (MTL); Core Ultra 5 225H (ARL); Core Ultra 5 225U (ARL); Core Ultra 5 226V (LNL); Core Ultra 5 228V (LNL); Core Ultra 5 235U (ARL); Core Ultra 5 236V (LNL); Core Ultra 5 238V (LNL); Core Ultra 7 255H (ARL); Core Ultra 7 256V (LNL); Core Ultra 7 258V (LNL); Core Ultra 7 265U (ARL); Core Ultra 7 266V (LNL); Core Ultra 7 268V (LNL); Core Ultra 9 185H (MTL)
lenovo-thinkpad-e16-gen-4Core 3 304 (WCL); Core 5 315 (WCL); Core 5 320 (WCL); Core 5 330 (WCL); Core 7 350 (WCL); Core 7 360 (WCL); Core Ultra 5 325 (PTL); Core Ultra 5 332 (PTL); Core Ultra 5 335 (PTL); Core Ultra 5 336H (PTL); Core Ultra 7 355 (PTL); Core Ultra 7 356H (PTL); Core Ultra 7 365 (PTL)
Graphics
lenovo-thinkpad-e16-gen-3Intel Arc Graphics 140V
lenovo-thinkpad-e16-gen-4Intel Graphics
Discrete GPU
lenovo-thinkpad-e16-gen-3Integrated only
lenovo-thinkpad-e16-gen-4Integrated only
Memory & storage
Maximum memory
lenovo-thinkpad-e16-gen-3LPDDR5X-8533, up to 64 GB, 2 SO-DIMM slot(s)
lenovo-thinkpad-e16-gen-4DDR5-5600, up to 64 GB, 2 SO-DIMM slot(s)
Memory type
lenovo-thinkpad-e16-gen-3LPDDR5X-8533
lenovo-thinkpad-e16-gen-4DDR5-5600
Maximum storage
lenovo-thinkpad-e16-gen-3PCIe Gen4 NVMe, up to 2 TB, 2 slot(s)
lenovo-thinkpad-e16-gen-4PCIe Gen4 NVMe, up to 2 TB, 2 slot(s)
Display
Display size
lenovo-thinkpad-e16-gen-316″
lenovo-thinkpad-e16-gen-416″
Resolution
lenovo-thinkpad-e16-gen-31920x1200 / 2560x1600
lenovo-thinkpad-e16-gen-41920x1200 / 2560x1600
Brightness
lenovo-thinkpad-e16-gen-3400 nits
lenovo-thinkpad-e16-gen-4400 nits
Panel
lenovo-thinkpad-e16-gen-3IPS, 16:10, 120 Hz, touch option
lenovo-thinkpad-e16-gen-4IPS, 16:10, 120 Hz, touch option
Connectivity
Thunderbolt / USB4 ports
lenovo-thinkpad-e16-gen-32× Thunderbolt 4
lenovo-thinkpad-e16-gen-42× Thunderbolt 4
Ports
lenovo-thinkpad-e16-gen-32× USB-C (Thunderbolt 4), 2× USB-A, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Ethernet, 3.5 mm combo
lenovo-thinkpad-e16-gen-42× USB-C (Thunderbolt 4), 2× USB-A, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Ethernet, 3.5 mm combo
Mobile broadband (4G/5G) option
lenovo-thinkpad-e16-gen-3No WWAN option
lenovo-thinkpad-e16-gen-4No WWAN option
Physical
Weight (from)
lenovo-thinkpad-e16-gen-3from 1.61 kg
lenovo-thinkpad-e16-gen-4from 1.63 kg
Dimensions
lenovo-thinkpad-e16-gen-3356 × 249 × 21.15 mm
lenovo-thinkpad-e16-gen-4356 × 249 × 21.15 mm
Security & management
Intel vPro
lenovo-thinkpad-e16-gen-3Intel vPro option
lenovo-thinkpad-e16-gen-4Intel vPro option
Copilot+ PC (40+ TOPS NPU)
lenovo-thinkpad-e16-gen-3118 TOPS NPU — Copilot+ class
lenovo-thinkpad-e16-gen-450 TOPS NPU — Copilot+ class
Battery
Battery capacity
lenovo-thinkpad-e16-gen-364 Wh; fast charge
lenovo-thinkpad-e16-gen-464 Wh; fast charge
Rated battery life
lenovo-thinkpad-e16-gen-3up to 11.08 hr MobileMark® 30
lenovo-thinkpad-e16-gen-4up to 16.86 hr MobileMark 30
Support
Operating system
lenovo-thinkpad-e16-gen-3Windows 11 Pro / Windows 11 Home / Windows 11 Home Single Language / Ubuntu Linux / No preload operating system
lenovo-thinkpad-e16-gen-4Windows 11 Pro / Windows 11 Home / Windows 11 Home Single Language / Fedora Linux / Ubuntu Linux / No preload operating system
Base warranty
lenovo-thinkpad-e16-gen-31-year mail-in service
lenovo-thinkpad-e16-gen-41-year mail-in service
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Expert Analysis
Specs web-verified from manufacturer datasheets · Servnet-reviewed · Last reviewed 8 Sept 2026
The Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 proves to be the stronger overall performer for heavy on-device computing, whereas the ThinkPad E16 Gen 4 prioritises extended untethered endurance. Both 16-inch enterprise laptops share identical physical dimensions (356 x 249 x 21.15 mm), twin Thunderbolt 4 ports, RJ-45 Ethernet, HDMI 2.1, and 64 Wh batteries with fast charge capability. Their display options are matched precisely with IPS panels running at 120 Hz, reaching up to 2560x1600 resolution and 400 nits brightness. Internal expandability is also mirrored, with both units supporting up to 64 GB of system memory across two SO-DIMM slots and up to 2 TB of PCIe Gen4 NVMe storage across two drive slots. The primary operational differences lie in processing platforms, memory bandwidth, and runtime efficiency. The ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 carries an advantage in starting weight at 1.61 kg compared to 1.63 kg for Gen 4, alongside faster LPDDR5X-8533 memory and a 118 TOPS NPU. Conversely, the ThinkPad E16 Gen 4 employs DDR5-5600 memory and a 50 TOPS NPU, but registers a significantly longer rated runtime of up to 16.86 hours in MobileMark 30 testing against the 11.08 hours of the Gen 3. Additionally, Gen 4 expands operating system preloads by adding Fedora Linux alongside Ubuntu and Windows 11 Pro.
lenovo-thinkpad-e16-gen-3
Best for UK corporate users requiring high-throughput LPDDR5X memory and 118 TOPS NPU acceleration for intensive local AI workloads.
lenovo-thinkpad-e16-gen-4
Best for mobile professionals demanding up to 16.86 hours of rated battery life and official Fedora Linux deployment support.
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