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Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 21D5000JAU
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Main specs
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H 3,2GHz |
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| Screen | 16" 1920x1200 IPS 400 nits 100% sRGB |
| Hard drive | 512GB SSD M.2 |
| RAM | 16GB LPDDR5-SDRAM |
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro |
| Graphics card | AMD Radeon RX 6500M 4GB GDDR6 |
Full specifications of Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 21D5000JAU
| Reference / Part Number | 21D5000JAU |
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| Also sold as | 21D40026AU |
| Release date | March 2026, 6 months ago |
Design
| Product type | Laptop |
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| Product colour | Black |
| Form factor | Clamshell |
| Colour name | Arctic Grey (Top), Black (Bottom) |
| Housing material | Aluminium |
| Display back cover material | Aluminium |
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Screen
| Display diagonal | 40,6 cm |
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| Display resolution | 1920 x 1200 pixels |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| HD type | WUXGA |
| Panel type | IPS |
| LED backlight | Yes |
| Native aspect ratio | 16:10 |
| Display brightness | 400 cd/m² |
| RGB colour space | sRGB |
| Colour gamut | 100 % |
Processor
| Processor family | AMD Ryzen™ 7 PRO |
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| Processor manufacturer | AMD |
| Processor model | PRO 6850H |
| Processor frequency | 3,2 GHz |
| Processor cores | 8 |
| Processor threads | 16 |
| Processor boost frequency | 4,7 GHz |
Memory
| Internal memory | 16 GB |
|---|---|
| Maximum internal memory | 16 GB |
| Internal memory type | LPDDR5-SDRAM |
| Memory clock speed | 6400 MHz |
| Memory form factor | On-board |
Storage
| Total storage capacity | 512 GB |
|---|---|
| Storage media | SSD |
| Optical drive type | No |
| Total SSDs capacity | 512 GB |
| Number of SSDs installed | 1 |
| SSD capacity | 512 GB |
| SSD interface | PCI Express 4.0 |
| NVMe | Yes |
| SSD form factor | M.2 |
| Card reader integrated | Yes |
| Compatible memory cards | SD |
Graphics
| Discrete graphics card | Yes |
|---|---|
| Discrete graphics card model | AMD Radeon RX 6500M |
| Discrete graphics card memory | 4 GB |
| Discrete graphics memory type | GDDR6 |
| On-board GPU manufacturer | AMD |
Audio
| Audio chip | Realtek ALC3306 |
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| 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 |
Network
| Mobile network connection | No |
|---|---|
| Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Wi-Fi standards | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Antenna type | 2x2 |
| Ethernet LAN | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.1 |
| Near Field Communication (NFC) | No |
| WWAN | Not installed |
Ports & interfaces
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 0 |
|---|---|
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 0 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity | 0 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity | 1 |
| USB4 Gen 3x2 ports quantity | 2 |
| Combo headphone/mic port | Yes |
Performance
| Motherboard chipset | AMD SoC |
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Keyboard
| Numeric keypad | No |
|---|---|
| Pointing device | ThinkPad UltraNav |
| Keyboard backlit | Yes |
Software
| Operating system installed | Windows 11 Pro |
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| Operating system language | English |
Battery
| Battery capacity | 72 Wh |
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Power
| USB Type-C charging port | Yes |
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| AC adapter power | 135 W |
| USB Power Delivery (USB PD) | Yes |
Security
| Cable lock slot | Yes |
|---|---|
| Cable lock slot type | Kensington |
| Fingerprint reader | Yes |
| Smart card reader | No |
| Windows Hello | Yes |
| Trusted Platform Module (TPM) | Yes |
| Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version | 2.0 |
Certificates
| Certification | ENERGY STAR,TCO,EPEAT Gold,RoHS |
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Weight & dimensions
| Weight | 1,94 kg |
|---|---|
| Width | 354,4 mm |
| Depth | 237,4 mm |
| Height | 15,8 mm |
Packaging content
| AC adapter included | Yes |
|---|---|
| Stylus pen | No |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 21D5000JAU good for gaming?
You can game on it, though this laptop was not built for it: it carries the dedicated AMD Radeon RX 6500M. Its card's page shows what level it handles current games at.
What is the screen of the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 21D5000JAU like?
It carries a 16" 1920x1200 IPS 400 nits 100% sRGB display.
Which processor and graphics card does the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 21D5000JAU have?
It runs on the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H processor with the AMD Radeon RX 6500M graphics. Their pages carry their benchmarks, ranking position and alternatives.
Which operating system does the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 21D5000JAU come with?
It comes with Windows 11 Pro preinstalled.
Which ports does the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 21D5000JAU have?
According to its spec sheet: 1 × USB-C, card reader, headphone jack (3.5 mm).
Does the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 21D5000JAU have a backlit keyboard?
Yes, according to its spec sheet the keyboard is backlit.
Does the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 21D5000JAU have a touch screen?
Yes, according to its spec sheet the screen is a touch screen.
What material is the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 21D5000JAU made of?
Its housing is made of Aluminium.
How much does the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 21D5000JAU weigh?
It weighs 1,94 kg, a normal weight for its size: easy enough to move around.
When was the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 21D5000JAU released?
Its release date is March 2026, 6 months ago.