ThinkBook 16 G8 IRL - 16in - i5 13420H - 16GB Ram - 256GB SSD - Win11 Pro - Qwerty UK

Introduction

Engineered for Excellence, Designed for You

Tap into the potential of 16” Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 8 laptop that offers top-tier performance. Driven by Intel® Core™ Ultra 200 Series processors, it is designed for SMBs and modern-day users. Its AI-powered capabilities simplify heavy-duty tasks, optimizing workflows to ensure you achieve peak productivity levels — wherever your work takes you.

STAY AHEAD WITH TECHNOLOGY THAT KEEPS UP
Computing Perfected With AI

Redefining your laptop experience, the ThinkBook 16 Gen 8 laptop is equipped with an AI-enabled neural processing unit (NPU) that elevates both productivity and performance under demanding workloads. Maximize efficiency with smart AI features that intelligently manage energy use, keeping you powered throughout your day, no matter how heavy the task.

CONSISTENT COLLABORATION
Instant Connectivity for Seamless Flow

Whether you’re transferring files, sharing screens, or linking peripherals, the ThinkBook 16 Gen 8 laptop has you covered. With a full suite of ports including Thunderbolt™ 4, USB-C, and HDMI 2.1, this laptop bridges connectivity gaps, making teamwork and collaboration faster, easier, and more effective. Work smarter, connect better — anywhere, anytime.

BATTLE-TESTED
Built to Endure

We use the US Department of Defense MIL-STD-810H for a balance of reliability and durability in our ThinkBook devices. Meeting or exceeding 12 standards, 26 procedures, and 200+ quality checks ensure these devices run in extreme and harsh conditions like Arctic wilderness, desert dust storms, extreme temps, pressure, vibration, and more.

CREDIBILITY & COLLABORATION
Sustainabilty

Our goal is to provide smarter technology that builds a brighter, more sustainable future for our customers, communities, and the planet. That's why we pursue industry leading labels and certifications that demonstrate our commitment to sustainability in product design. Together, we can build a smarter future for all.

Design

Colour name

Arctic Grey

Product type

Laptop

Product colour

Grey

Form factor

Clamshell

Housing material

Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), Aluminium, Polycarbonate (PC)

Display

Display diagonal

40.6 cm (16")

Display resolution

1920 x 1200 pixels

Touchscreen

No

HD type

WUXGA

Panel type

IPS

LED backlight

Yes

Native aspect ratio

16:10

Anti-glare screen

Yes

Display brightness

300 cd/m²

RGB colour space

NTSC

Colour gamut

45%

Maximum refresh rate

60 Hz

Contrast ratio (typical)

1000:1

Processor

Processor manufacturer

Intel

Processor family

Intel® Core™ i5

Processor generation

13th gen Intel® Core™ i5

Processor model

i5-13420H

Processor cores

8

Processor threads

12

Processor boost frequency

4.6 GHz

Performance cores

4

Efficient cores

4

Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency

4.6 GHz

Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency

3.4 GHz

Processor cache

12 MB

Processor cache type

Smart Cache

Processor base power

45 W

Maximum turbo power

115 W

Memory

Internal memory

16 GB

Internal memory type

DDR5-SDRAM

Memory clock speed

5200 MHz

Memory form factor

SO-DIMM

Memory layout (slots x size)

1 x 16 GB

Memory slots

2x SO-DIMM

Maximum internal memory

64 GB

Memory channels

Dual-channel

Storage

Total storage capacity

256 GB

Storage media

SSD

Total SSDs capacity

256 GB

Number of SSDs installed

1

SSD capacity

256 GB

SSD interface

PCI Express 4.0

NVMe

Yes

SSD form factor

M.2

M.2 SSD size

2242 (22 x 42 mm)

Optical drive type

No

Card reader integrated

Yes

Compatible memory cards

SD

Graphics

Discrete graphics card model

Not available

On-board graphics card

Yes

On-board GPU manufacturer

Intel

Discrete graphics card

No

On-board graphics card family

Intel® UHD Graphics

On-board graphics card model

Intel® UHD Graphics

Audio

Audio chip

Realtek ALC3287

Audio system

Dolby Audio

Number of built-in speakers

2

Speaker power

2 W

Built-in microphone

Yes

Number of microphones

2

Camera

Front camera

Yes

Front camera resolution

1920 x 1080 pixels

Front camera HD type

Full HD

Infrared (IR) camera

Yes

Privacy camera

Yes

Privacy type

Privacy shutter

Network

Top Wi-Fi standard

Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)

Wi-Fi standards

Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)

Mobile network connection

No

Antenna type

2x2

Ethernet LAN

Yes

Ethernet LAN data rates

100,1000 Mbit/s

Bluetooth

Yes

Bluetooth version

5.3

WWAN

Not installed

Ports & interfaces

USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity

2

USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity

1

Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports

1

HDMI ports quantity

1

HDMI version

2.1

Thunderbolt 4 ports quantity

1

Intel® Thunderbolt 4

Yes

Combo headphone/mic port

Yes

USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode

Yes

USB Sleep-and-Charge

Yes

USB Sleep-and-Charge ports

1

Performance

Motherboard chipset

Intel SoC

Keyboard

Pointing device

Touchpad

Numeric keypad

Yes

Keyboard backlit

Yes

Spill-resistant keyboard

Yes

Keyboard language

UK English

Copilot key

Yes

Software

Operating system language

English

Trial software

Office

Operating system installed

Windows 11 Pro

Operating system architecture

64-bit

Battery

Battery technology

Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)

Battery capacity

45 Wh

Battery life (max)

5.85 h

Continuous video playback time

12.45 h

Fast charging

Yes

Fast charging time (50%)

30 min

Power

AC adapter power

65 W

AC adapter frequency

50 - 60 Hz

AC adapter input voltage

100 - 240 V

USB Type-C charging port

Yes

USB Power Delivery (USB PD)

Yes

Security

Cable lock slot

Yes

Cable lock slot type

Kensington

Fingerprint reader

Yes

Windows Hello

Yes

Trusted Platform Module (TPM)

Yes

Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version

2.0

Password protection

Yes

Password protection type

BIOS, HDD, Power on, Supervisor, User

Operational conditions

Operating temperature (T-T)

5 - 35 °C

Storage temperature (T-T)

5 - 43 °C

Operating relative humidity (H-H)

8 - 95%

Storage relative humidity (H-H)

5 - 95%

Maximum shipping altitude

3048 m

Certificates

Certification

ENERGY STAR 9.0 EPEAT Gold Registered ErP Lot 6/26 RoHS compliant TCO Certified 10.0 TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution)

Weight & dimensions

Width

356 mm

Depth

253.5 mm

Height

17.5 mm

Weight

1.7 kg

Neural processor unit (NPU)

Neural processor unit (NPU)

No

Packaging content

AC adapter included

Yes