Lenovo ThinkPad L L16 Gen 2 (Intel) 21SBS1XX00 Specs
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Lenovo ThinkPad L L16 Gen 2 (Intel) 21SBS1XX00
Specs

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    ThinkPad

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Main specs

Processor

Intel Core Ultra 5 235U

Screen 16" 1920x1200 IPS 60Hz
Hard drive 256GB SSD M.2
RAM 16GB DDR5-SDRAM
Operating system Windows 11 Pro
Graphics card

Intel Graphics

Other Keyboard German.

Other configurations of this model

Score Power Price ▲ Processor RAM Hard drive Keyboard
9.1  48 €1269.39 Intel Core Ultra 7 255U16GB512GBItalian
8  48 €1498 Intel Core Ultra 5 225U16GB512GBItalian
8  48 €1498 Intel Core Ultra 5 225U16GB512GBGerman
8.3  52 €1982 Intel Core Ultra 7 255U32GB1TBGerman

Full specifications of Lenovo ThinkPad L L16 Gen 2 (Intel) 21SBS1XX00

Reference / Part Number 21SBS1XX00
Release date October 2025, 1 year ago

Design

Product type Laptop
Product colour Black
Form factor Clamshell

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  • Lenovo ThinkPad L L16 Gen 2 (Intel) 21SBS1XX00 Specs
  • Lenovo ThinkPad L L16 Gen 2 (Intel) 21SBS1XX00 Specs
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  • Lenovo ThinkPad L L16 Gen 2 (Intel) 21SBS1XX00 Specs
  • Lenovo ThinkPad L L16 Gen 2 (Intel) 21SBS1XX00 Specs
  • Lenovo ThinkPad L L16 Gen 2 (Intel) 21SBS1XX00 Specs
  • Lenovo ThinkPad L L16 Gen 2 (Intel) 21SBS1XX00 Specs
  • Lenovo ThinkPad L L16 Gen 2 (Intel) 21SBS1XX00 Specs
  • Lenovo ThinkPad L L16 Gen 2 (Intel) 21SBS1XX00 Specs
  • Lenovo ThinkPad L L16 Gen 2 (Intel) 21SBS1XX00 Specs

Screen

Display diagonal 40,6 cm
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
Maximum refresh rate 60 Hz

Processor

Processor family Intel Core Ultra 5
Processor manufacturer Intel
Processor model 235U
Processor generation Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)
Processor cores 12
Processor threads 14
Processor boost frequency 4,9 GHz
Performance cores 2
Efficient cores 8
Low Power Efficient-cores 2
Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency 4,9 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency 4,1 GHz
Low Power Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency 2,4 GHz
Performance-core base frequency 2 GHz
Efficient-core base frequency 1,6 GHz
Low Power Efficient-core Base Frequency 700 MHz
Processor cache 12 MB
Processor cache type Smart Cache
Processor socket BGA 2049
Processor base power 15 W
Maximum turbo power 57 W

Neural processor unit (NPU)

Neural processor unit (NPU) Intel AI Boost
Sparsity support Yes
Windows Studio effects support Yes
AI software frameworks supported by NPU DirectML,ONNX RT,OpenVINO,Windows ML
Total processor performance up to 24 TOPs
NPU performance up to 12 TOPs
GPU performance up to 8 TOPs

Memory

Internal memory 16 GB
Maximum internal memory 64 GB
Internal memory type DDR5-SDRAM
Memory clock speed 5600 MHz
Memory form factor SO-DIMM
Memory slots 2x SO-DIMM
Memory channels Dual-channel

Storage

Total storage capacity 256 GB
Storage media SSD
Optical drive type No
Total SSDs capacity 256 GB
Number of SSDs installed 1
SSD capacity 256 GB
SSD memory type TLC
SSD interface PCI Express 4.0
NVMe Yes
SSD form factor M.2
M.2 SSD size 2280 (22 x 80 mm)
Card reader integrated No

Graphics

On-board graphics card Yes
Discrete graphics card No
Discrete graphics card model Not available
On-board graphics card model Intel® Graphics
On-board GPU manufacturer Intel
On-board graphics card family Intel® Graphics

Audio

Audio chip Senary SN6147
Audio system Dolby Atmos
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 (numeric) 5 MP
Infrared (IR) camera Yes
Privacy camera Yes
Privacy type Privacy shutter

Network

Mobile network connection Yes
Top Wi-Fi standard Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Mobile network generation 4G
4G standard LTE
Wi-Fi standards Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Antenna type 2x2
WLAN controller model Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211
WLAN controller manufacturer Intel
Ethernet LAN Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates 100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth Yes
Bluetooth version 5.3
WWAN Installed
WWAN controller Quectel EM061K-GL, 4G LTE CAT6, M.2 card, with embedded eSIM functionality

Ports & interfaces

USB 2.0 ports quantity 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity 2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity 0
HDMI ports quantity 1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports 1
HDMI version 2.1
Thunderbolt 4 ports quantity 2
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

Numeric keypad Yes
Pointing device ThinkPad UltraNav
Keyboard backlit Yes
Spill-resistant keyboard Yes
Keyboard language German
Copilot key Yes

Software

Operating system installed Windows 11 Pro
Operating system architecture 64-bit

Battery

Battery capacity 46,5 Wh
Battery technology Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells 3
Fast charging Yes

Power

USB Type-C charging port Yes
USB Type-C required charging power (min) 15 W
USB Type-C required charging power (max) 65 W
AC adapter power 65 W
AC adapter frequency 50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage 100 - 240 V
USB Power Delivery (USB PD) Yes

Security

Cable lock slot Yes
Cable lock slot type Kensington
Fingerprint reader No
Windows Hello Yes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Yes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version 2.0
Password protection Yes
Password protection type BIOS,Power on,Supervisor

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

Compliance certificates RoHS
Certification ErP Lot 6/26 TCO Certified 10.0

Sustainability

Sustainability certificates ENERGY STAR,EPEAT Gold

Weight & dimensions

Weight 1,79 kg

Packaging content

AC adapter included Yes

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Lenovo ThinkPad L L16 Gen 2 (Intel) 21SBS1XX00 good for gaming?

This laptop was not built for gaming: it relies on the integrated Intel Graphics. Its card's page shows what level it handles current games at.

What is the screen of the Lenovo ThinkPad L L16 Gen 2 (Intel) 21SBS1XX00 like?

It carries a 16" 1920x1200 IPS 60Hz display.

Which processor and graphics card does the Lenovo ThinkPad L L16 Gen 2 (Intel) 21SBS1XX00 have?

It runs on the Intel Core Ultra 5 235U processor with the Intel Graphics graphics. Their pages carry their benchmarks, ranking position and alternatives.

Can the RAM of the Lenovo ThinkPad L L16 Gen 2 (Intel) 21SBS1XX00 be upgraded?

Yes: it has 2 memory slots and takes up to 64 GB according to the manufacturer (it ships with 16GB).

Which operating system does the Lenovo ThinkPad L L16 Gen 2 (Intel) 21SBS1XX00 come with?

It comes with Windows 11 Pro preinstalled.

Which ports does the Lenovo ThinkPad L L16 Gen 2 (Intel) 21SBS1XX00 have?

According to its spec sheet: 2 × Thunderbolt 4, 2 × USB-A, 1 × HDMI, Ethernet (RJ-45), headphone jack (3.5 mm).

Does the Lenovo ThinkPad L L16 Gen 2 (Intel) 21SBS1XX00 have a backlit keyboard?

Yes, according to its spec sheet the keyboard is backlit.

Does the Lenovo ThinkPad L L16 Gen 2 (Intel) 21SBS1XX00 have a touch screen?

No, according to its spec sheet the screen is not a touch screen.

How much does the Lenovo ThinkPad L L16 Gen 2 (Intel) 21SBS1XX00 weigh?

It weighs 1,79 kg, a normal weight for its size: easy enough to move around.

When was the Lenovo ThinkPad L L16 Gen 2 (Intel) 21SBS1XX00 released?

Its release date is October 2025, 1 year ago.

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