Choose ThinkBook 16 if you need:
- Processor Model at Core Ultra 5 (vs Intel Core i7 6820HQ 2.7GHz)
- Display Size at 16 inch (vs 17.3 inch)
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare ThinkBook 16 vs ThinkPad P70
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models ThinkBook 16 and ThinkPad P70 within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | ThinkBook 16 | ThinkPad P70 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| General | ||
| Brand | Lenovo | Lenovo |
| Product Family | ThinkBook | ThinkPad |
| Model | ThinkBook 16 | ThinkPad P70 |
| Model Number | ThinkBook 16 G7 IML | ThinkPad P70 |
| Launch Year | 2025 year | 2016 year |
| Form Factor | Clamshell | Clamshell |
| Laptop Category | Business | Mainstream |
| Color | Arctic Grey | — |
| Operating System | — | Windows 7 |
| Operating System Architecture | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| Processor | ||
| Processor Manufacturer | Intel | Intel |
| Processor Family | Intel Core Ultra 5 | Intel Core i7 |
| Processor Model | Core Ultra 5 | Intel Core i7 6820HQ 2.7GHz |
| Processor Generation | Intel Core Ultra Series 1 | 6th Gen |
| CPU Architecture | x86-64 | x86-64 |
| CPU Process Node | — | 14 nm |
| CPU Cores | — | 4 cores |
| Efficiency Cores | — | 0 cores |
| CPU Threads | — | 8 threads |
| CPU Base Clock | — | 2.7 GHz |
| CPU Max Boost Clock | — | 3.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 8 MB |
| Processor Base Power | — | 45 W |
| AI / NPU | ||
| NPU | Yes | — |
| NPU Model | Intel AI Boost | — |
| NPU Performance | 11 TOPS | — |
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics Type | Integrated | Discrete |
| GPU Manufacturer | Intel | NVIDIA |
| GPU Model | — | Nvidia Quadro 3000M |
| VRAM Capacity | 0 GB | 4 GB |
| VRAM Type | Shared system memory | — |
| Maximum External Displays | 3 displays | 4 displays |
| Maximum External Resolution | 5120 x 2880 @ 60Hz | 3840 x 2160 @ 60 Hz via Mini DisplayPort or Thunderbolt; 3840 x 2160 @ 30 Hz via HDMI |
| Memory | ||
| Installed Memory | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Maximum Memory | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Memory Type | DDR5 | DDR4 |
| Memory Speed | 5600 MT/s | 2133 MT/s |
| Memory Form Factor | SO-DIMM | SO-DIMM |
| Memory Slots | 2 slots | 4 slots |
| Memory Upgradeable | Yes | Yes |
| Memory Channels | Dual-channel | Dual |
| Storage | ||
| Primary Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage Interface | PCIe NVMe | — |
| Storage PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | — |
| Storage Form Factor | M.2 2242 | — |
| Installed Storage Drives | 1 drives | 1 drives |
| Maximum Storage Drives | 2 drives | 4 drives |
| M.2 Storage Slots | 2 slots | 2 slots |
| 2.5-inch Drive Bay | — | Yes |
| RAID Support | — | RAID 0/1 |
| Card Reader | — | Yes |
| Card Reader Formats | SD | MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC |
| Card Reader Standard | — | UHS-II |
| Display | ||
| Display Size | 16 inch | 17.3 inch |
| Display Resolution | — | 3840 x 2160 |
| Resolution Class | — | 4K |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS |
| Display Brightness | — | 300 nits |
| Contrast Ratio | — | 800:1 |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:10 | 16:9 |
| Display Finish | Anti-glare | Anti-glare |
| Adaptive Sync Technology | — | — |
| Viewing Angle | — | 170° x 170° degree |
| Screen-to-Body Ratio | 90 % | — |
| Camera & Biometrics | ||
| Camera Privacy Shutter | Yes | — |
| Fingerprint Reader Location | — | Keyboard bezel |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Configuration | Stereo speakers, 2W x2 | 2 speakers |
| Speaker Power | 2 W x 2 W | 2 x 2 W |
| Audio Technology | Dolby Audio | — |
| Microphone Configuration | Dual-microphone array with smart noise-cancelling | Dual-array microphone |
| Audio Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard & Input | ||
| Keyboard Type | 6-row keyboard | Spill-resistant 6-row keyboard |
| Keyboard RGB Zones | — | — |
| Numeric Keypad | Yes | Yes |
| Spill-Resistant Keyboard | Yes | — |
| Key Travel | 1.5 mm | — |
| Copilot Key | Yes | — |
| Touchpad Type | Precision TouchPad | 3-button multi-touch touchpad |
| Touchpad Dimensions | 120 x 75 mm | — |
| Touchpad Material | Mylar | — |
| Pointing Stick | — | Yes |
| Wireless & Networking | ||
| Wi-Fi Standard | — | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Wi-Fi IEEE Standard | — | 802.11ac |
| Wi-Fi Bands | — | Dual-band |
| Wi-Fi Spatial Streams | — | 2x2 |
| Wi-Fi Module | — | Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260 |
| Bluetooth Version | — | 4.1 |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet Speed | 1 | 1 GbE |
| WWAN | No | Optional |
| Cellular Standard | — | 4G LTE-Advanced |
| SIM Slot | — | Micro-SIM |
| Ports & Expansion | ||
| USB Type-A Port Count | 2 ports | 4 ports |
| USB Type-A Specifications | USB 5 Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 1) | 4x USB 3.0 |
| USB Type-C Port Count | 2 ports | 2 ports |
| USB Type-C Specifications | USB 10 Gbps + Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40 Gbps; USB PD; DisplayPort | 2x USB-C / Thunderbolt 3 |
| USB4 Port Count | 1 ports | 0 ports |
| USB4 Speed | 40 Gbps | — |
| Thunderbolt Port Count | 1 ports | 2 ports |
| Thunderbolt Version | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 3 |
| HDMI Port Count | 1 ports | 1 ports |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 1.4 |
| DisplayPort Output | Yes | Mini DisplayPort 1.2 |
| RJ-45 Port Count | 1 ports | 1 ports |
| 3.5 mm Audio Combo Port Count | 1 ports | 1 ports |
| SD Card Slot Count | 1 ports | 1 ports |
| microSD Card Slot Count | 0 ports | 0 ports |
| Smart Card Reader | No | Yes |
| Security Lock Slot | — | Yes |
| Dedicated Docking Connector | — | Yes |
| Internal PCIe Slots | 2 x M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 storage slots | 2x M.2 storage slots |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Battery Capacity | — | 96 Wh |
| Battery Cells | — | 8 cells |
| Battery Chemistry | — | Li-ion |
| Removable Battery | — | Yes |
| Battery Life | — | 8.5 hours |
| Battery Life Test Method | — | MobileMark 2014, discrete-graphics mode |
| Power Adapter | — | 170 W |
| Power Connector | — | Proprietary slim-tip |
| USB Power Delivery Version | USB Power Delivery 3.0 | — |
| Dimensions & Build | ||
| Width | 356 mm | 416 mm |
| Depth | 253.5 mm | 275.5 mm |
| Thickness | 17.5 mm | 34.2 mm |
| Weight | 1.7 kg | 2.4 kg |
| Chassis Material | Aluminium top, PC-ABS bottom | Glass-fiber + PPS / magnesium-aluminum |
| Lid Material | Aluminium | Glass-fiber + PPS |
| Base Material | PC-ABS | Magnesium / aluminum |
| MIL-STD Testing | MIL-STD-810H | MIL-STD-810G tested |
| Security & Manageability | ||
| TPM | Firmware TPM 2.0 | Discrete TPM 1.2 / Firmware TPM 2.0 |
| BIOS / UEFI Password Support | Yes | Yes |
| Drive Password Support | Yes | Yes |
| Enterprise Manageability | — | Intel vPro |
| Smart Card Support | No | Optional |
| BIOS Recovery / Self-Healing | Yes | — |
| Certifications & Sustainability | ||
| ENERGY STAR | — | ENERGY STAR 6.1 |
| EPEAT | — | Gold |
| TCO Certified | TCO Certified 9.0 | — |
| RoHS Compliance | Yes | Yes |
| Recycled Materials | 25% PCC battery enclosure; 50% PCC keycaps; 30% PCC speaker enclosure; 90% PCC 65W adapter | — |
| Environment & Warranty | ||
| Operating Temperature | 5–35 °C | — |
| Operating Humidity | 8–95 % RH | — |
| Storage Temperature | 5–43 °C | — |
| Warranty | — | 3 years |
| Warranty Type | — | Depot or on-site limited warranty |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose ThinkPad P70 if you need:
- Processor Model at Intel Core i7 6820HQ 2.7GHz (vs Core Ultra 5)
- Display Size at 17.3 inch (vs 16 inch)
What is the difference between ThinkBook 16 and ThinkPad P70?
ThinkBook 16 and ThinkPad P70 share specifications such as Installed Memory (16 GB), Storage Capacity (512 GB), Brand (Lenovo), Form Factor (Clamshell).
The main differences: Processor Model (ThinkBook 16: Core Ultra 5, ThinkPad P70: Intel Core i7 6820HQ 2.7GHz); Display Size (ThinkBook 16: 16 inch, ThinkPad P70: 17.3 inch).
ThinkBook 16 may suit users who need its differing values, while ThinkPad P70 benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.