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Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 16
Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 16Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 16
SKU: 21SSS78R00
$1,379.00

Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 16" Laptop

The Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 is a powerful and professional 16-inch business notebook built for the demands of modern education and enterprise environments. Designed for students, educators, and business professionals alike, the ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 delivers exceptional performance, robust build quality, and a feature-rich experience in a sleek, portable form factor. This notebook is an excellent choice for schools and institutions looking to equip their users with reliable, capable computing tools. The ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 combines Lenovo's legendary reliability with cutting-edge Intel Core Ultra processing technology for a next-generation experience.


Key Features

  • Large 16" WUXGA IPS Display: The spacious 16-inch IPS panel with WUXGA (1920x1200) resolution and a 16:10 aspect ratio delivers crisp, vibrant visuals with wide viewing angles, making it ideal for productivity, content creation, and collaborative classroom use.
  • Intel Core Ultra Processing: Powered by Intel's latest Core Ultra processor architecture, the ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 handles demanding workloads, multitasking, and AI-accelerated tasks with ease, keeping students and professionals productive throughout the day.
  • Comprehensive Connectivity: Equipped with a full suite of ports including USB-C, USB-A, HDMI, and a traditional RJ-45 Ethernet jack, this notebook ensures seamless wired and wireless connectivity in classrooms, offices, and remote learning environments.
  • Security-Ready Design: The integrated fingerprint reader provides fast, secure biometric login, reducing the friction of password management in shared or high-turnover educational environments while keeping data protected.
  • Backlit Keyboard for Any Environment: The full-size backlit keyboard allows comfortable typing in low-light conditions such as evening study sessions, lecture halls, or dimly lit classrooms, reducing eye strain and improving accuracy.
  • No OS Flexibility: Shipped without a pre-installed operating system, this notebook gives IT administrators and institutions the freedom to deploy their preferred OS image — including Windows or Linux — streamlining large-scale deployments and reducing unnecessary licensing overhead.

Specifications (21SSS78R00)

Brand Lenovo
Model ThinkPad E16 Gen 3
MPN 21SSS78R00
Processor Intel Core Ultra 5 225U (1.5 GHz base, up to 4.9 GHz boost, 12 cores)
RAM 16GB DDR5
Storage 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD
Display Size 16 inches
Display Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Display Type IPS, Anti-glare
Aspect Ratio 16:10
Operating System No OS (OS not included)
Wireless Connectivity Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3
Ports 2x USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2 / Thunderbolt 4), 2x USB-A (USB 3.2 Gen 1), HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Ethernet, 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack, SD Card Reader
Security Fingerprint Reader, TPM 2.0
Keyboard Backlit, Full-size
Camera 1080p FHD with Privacy Shutter
Battery 57Wh
Weight Approx. 1.79 kg (3.95 lbs)
Color Black

Specifications (21SSS78Q00)

Brand Lenovo
Model ThinkPad E16 Gen 3
Processor Intel Core Ultra 5 225U, 1.5GHz
RAM 16GB DDR5
Storage 1TB PCIe SSD
Display Size 16 inch
Display Resolution WUXGA (1920 x 1200) IPS
Operating System No OS (None Pre-installed)
Connectivity Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, RJ-45 Ethernet
Ports RJ-45, USB Type-A, USB Type-C, HDMI, Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack
Battery Life Up to approximately 10 hours (varies by usage)
Weight Approximately 1.86 kg (4.1 lbs)
Dimensions Approximately 357.5 x 248.9 x 18.9 mm (14.1 x 9.8 x 0.74 in)

Specifications (21SSS3X500)

Brand Lenovo
Model ThinkPad E16 Gen 3
Processor Intel Core Ultra 7 255H, 2.0GHz
RAM 16GB DDR5
Storage 512GB PCIe SSD
Display Size 16 inch
Display Resolution WUXGA (1920 x 1200) IPS
Operating System No OS (OS Not Included)
Connectivity Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, RJ-45 Ethernet
Ports RJ-45, USB, HDMI, USB-C (varies by configuration)
Battery Life Up to approximately 11 hours (varies by usage)
Weight Approximately 1.77 kg (3.9 lbs)
Dimensions Approximately 357.7 x 252.8 x 19.9 mm

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