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ThinkPad E16 Gen 2 (AMD)

2024 · Windows 11 Pro

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CPU55
GPU20
Display35
Memory66
Connect33
Portable56

Configuration

Scores

80+ Excellent60+ Good40+ Fair
Perf
55
Top 63% of ThinkPad
Single
56
Multi
54
GPU
20
Top 79% of ThinkPad
Display
35
Top 62% of ThinkPad
Memory
66
Top 14% of ThinkPad
Connect
33
Top 88% of ThinkPad
Port
56
Top 99% of ThinkPad
Value
100

Swiss Prices

Interdiscountsale
29.11.2024· Black Friday 2024
CHF 699
Digitecretail
26.02.2026· Ryzen 5 7535HS / 16GB / 1TB
CHF 759
Digitecretail
15.11.2024
CHF 799
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26.02.2026· Ryzen 7 7735HS / 32GB / 1TB
CHF 899
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Specifications

CPUAMD Ryzen 5 7535HS (6C/12T, 4.55 GHz, 35W)
Display16" WUXGA IPS · 60Hz · 300 nits
RAM16GB DDR5-5600 (2 slots) · max 64GB
Storage512 GB NVMe (1 slot)
GPUAMD Radeon 660M · integrated
Battery47 Wh
Weight1.77 kg
PortsUSB-C 3.2, USB-C 3.2, USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm
WirelessWi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1
Input6-row with numpad · Backlit · TrackPoint

Form Factor

16.0"360 mm253 mmSide Profile18 mm
1.77 kg|360 × 253 × 18 mm|1.6 L
1.77 kgWeight
47WhBattery
16"Screen
5portsTotal I/O
I/O Breakdown
USB-C 3.2USB-C 3.2USB-A 3.2HDMI 2.13.5mm
Wi-Fi 6Bluetooth 5.16-row with numpad · Backlit · TrackPoint

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RAM

2 slots · DDR5-5600 · Max 64GB

Storage
Memory Score
Current
66

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Use Case Fit

ExcellentOffice / Productivity
GoodSoftware Development
GoodGaming
GoodVideo Editing
GoodData Science / ML
ExcellentVirtualization

Linux Compatibility

Kernel 6.5++
Wi-FiRealtek/MediaTek — variant dependent
GPUAMD Radeon 660M — amdgpu
FingerprintVaries by SKU
AudioAMD ACP
Fedora: Fedora 39+ generally works. Check Wi-Fi variant before buying.

Community-supported. Budget 16" option.

Analysis

DeveloperDesktop ReplacementBudgetStudent

The ThinkPad E16 Gen 2 (AMD) is a 2024 entry-level ThinkPad delivering core business essentials. It pairs a AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS with 16 GB upgradeable DDR5 and a WUXGA IPS panel at 16". At 1.77 kg with a 47 Wh battery, it is desk-friendly.

Strengths

  • User-upgradeable RAM (2 SODIMM slots)
  • TrackPoint pointing stick

Limitations

  • No built-in Ethernet
  • No SD card reader
  • On the heavier side at 1.77 kg
  • Older Wi-Fi 6 wireless standard
  • Community-only Linux support (no official certification)
  • Basic integrated GPU — limited to light esports titles

Analysis derived from public PSREF specifications

Editorial Notes

The 16-inch E-series brings a larger display to the budget ThinkPad line. The Ryzen 5 7535HS at 35W provides genuine H-series multi-core in an affordable package. The numpad keyboard suits spreadsheet-heavy users.

Known Issues

35W TDP means higher heat and fan noise than U-series models. Zen 3+ architecture trails current-gen Zen 4. Plastic chassis shows wear more readily than T/X series.

Swiss Market

Budget 16-inch ThinkPad for Swiss price-sensitive buyers. The Ryzen 7 7840HS upgrade option significantly improves performance for a modest price increase.