Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 5 2025, Core Ultra 7 355, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Black

★★★★★ 4.7 (45)
CPU Intel Core Ultra 7 355
RAM 16 GB
Storage 512 GB
Screen 16" 1920x1200
GPU Integrated Intel Graphics
OS Windows 11 Pro
Weight 1.6 kg
Battery 75 Wh
Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 5 2025, Core Ultra 7 355, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Black laptop
65 Overall Score

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Snapshot

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Strong port selection (95th percentile) 95th
  • Strong social proof (88th percentile) 88th
  • Strong reliability (82nd percentile) 82nd
  • Strong screen (74th percentile) 74th

Cons

  • Below average affordability (16th percentile)
  • Below average portability (34th percentile)

What owners think

How owner sentiment changed over time

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Owner sentiment has cooled since launch
1★2★3★4★5★Q2 '26: 4.7★ · 23 reviews (approx. date)Q4 '26: 4.0★ · 3 reviews233Q2 '26Q4 '26
Avg ratingHappy (4-5★)Unhappy (1-2★)Bar height = number of reviewsEstimated date
  1. Q4 202667/1004.0★3 reviews

    Buyers praised the ThinkPad T16 Gen 5's design, build, touchscreen, and performance, but one reported a corrupted recycle bin error within a week, raising reliability concerns.

    • Sleek design, solid build, comfortable keyboard, and beautiful display praised.
    • Touchscreen adds convenience and intuitive navigation, highly valued.
    • Fast performance for schoolwork and everyday tasks, smooth operation.
    • Corrupted recycle bin error messages appeared after one week of light use.
  2. Q2 202687/1004.7★23 reviews

    Buyers in Q2 2026 praised the ThinkPad T16 Gen 5 for its performance, build quality, keyboard, and screen. One critical review reported a unit failing within three weeks, with shutdown issues and a refund.

    • Performance and speed praised; handles work, college, and everyday tasks efficiently.
    • Build quality and durability highlighted; feels sturdy and solid.
    • Keyboard and screen quality appreciated; touchscreen, matte finish, and brightness noted.
    • One unit failed within 3 weeks with repeated shutdowns; returned for refund.

Based on 26 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.

The proof

Performance

Performance Percentiles

CPU 71.6
GPU 56.3
RAM 66.6
Ports 94.5
Screen 74
Portability 34.1
Storage 51
Reliability 81.8
Social Proof 88.2
Affordability 15.6

Specifications

Full Specifications

Processor

CPU Intel Core Ultra 7 355
Cores 8
Frequency 3.5 GHz
L3 Cache 12 MB

Graphics

GPU Integrated Intel Graphics
Type Integrated

Memory & Storage

RAM 16 GB
RAM Generation LPDDR5X
Storage 512 GB
Storage Type NVMe SSD

Display

Size 16"
Resolution 1920x1200 (Full HD)
Panel IPS
Refresh Rate 60 Hz
Brightness 400 nits
Color Gamut 45% NTSC

Connectivity

USB-C Ports 2
USB Ports 2
Thunderbolt Thunderbolt 4
HDMI HDMI® 2.1 (supports resolution up to 4K@60Hz)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.4
Ethernet Ethernet (RJ45)

Physical

Weight 1.6 kg / 3.6 lbs
Battery 75 Wh
OS Windows 11 Pro

vs Competition

Spec Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 5 Apple MacBook Pro M4 Max ASUS ROG Zephyrus GA403WW-G14.R95080 HP OMEN Transcend MSI Raider RAIDERGE6814247 Dell Premium LDA14250-7667SLV-PUS
CPU Intel Core Ultra 7 355 Apple M4 Max AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 Intel Core Ultra 9 285H Intel Core i9 14900HX Intel Core Ultra 7 255H
RAM (GB) 16 64 32 32 32 32
Storage (GB) 512 4096 2048 1024 2048 1024
Screen 16" 1920x1200 14.2" 3024x1964 14" 2880x1800 14" 2880x1800 16" 3840x2160 14.5" 3200x2000
GPU Integrated Intel Graphics Apple (40-Core) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Intel Arc Graphics
OS Windows 11 Pro macOS Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Weight (kg) 1.6 1.6 1.6 1.6 2.7 1.7
Battery (Wh) 75 72 - 71 100 62
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product CPUGPURAMPortsScreenPortabilityStorageReliabilitySocial ProofAffordability
Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 5 71.656.366.694.57434.15181.888.215.6
Apple MacBook Pro M4 Max Compare 93.890.795.773.599.368.998.598.187.81.6
ASUS ROG Zephyrus GA403WW-G14.R95080 Compare 91.297.490.989.496.573.689.860.498.45.5
HP OMEN Transcend Compare 90.192.689.789.496.572.365.333.497.38.5
MSI Raider RAIDERGE6814247 Compare 93.294.586.498.6989.393.960.451.310.3
Dell Premium LDA14250-7667SLV-PUS Compare 87.168.889.166.297.36165.333.497.312.9

Usage Scores

Overall (65.2)AI/LLM (27.1)Gaming (19.4)Portability (56.5)Creator (33.8)Student (66.4)Business (71.3)Developer (73)Entertainment (67.3)
  • Overall65.2
  • AI/LLM27.1
  • Gaming19.4
  • Portability56.5
  • Creator33.8
  • Student66.4
  • Business71.3
  • Developer73
  • Entertainment67.3

A full written review is coming soon. The specs, scores, prices and charts above are always up to date.

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