Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 4 16" WUXGA-Intel Core Ultra 7 355-16GB RAM-512GB SSD | 21YC0030GQ
Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 4 16" WUXGA-Intel Core Ultra 7 355-16GB RAM-512GB SSD | 21YC0030GQ is an AI-ready business laptop powered by the Intel Core Ultra 7 355 processor with an integrated NPU delivering up to 49 TOPS. It combines 16GB DDR5-5600 RAM, a 512GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD, a spacious 16-inch WUXGA IPS display, Wi-Fi 7, Thunderbolt 4, and ThinkPad business security in a durable aluminum chassis.
Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 4 16" WUXGA-Intel Core Ultra 7 355-16GB RAM-512GB SSD | 21YC0030GQ is built for business users who need a large productivity display, modern AI acceleration, upgradeable memory and storage, and professional connectivity in a dependable ThinkPad design. Lenovo's official PSREF identifies 21YC0030GQ as a ThinkPad E16 Gen 4 Intel configuration.
At its core is the Intel Core Ultra 7 355, an 8-core, 8-thread Panther Lake processor featuring 4 Performance cores and 4 Low-Power Efficient cores. It reaches up to 4.7GHz, includes 12MB Intel Smart Cache, and integrates Intel Graphics. Its AI NPU delivers up to 49 TOPS, placing this configuration in Lenovo's Copilot+ PC platform category when paired with a compatible operating system.
The laptop comes with 16GB DDR5-5600 RAM installed as a single SODIMM. Its two DDR5 SODIMM slots provide dual-channel capability and allow the memory configuration to be expanded later. Lenovo's Panther Lake platform supports up to 64GB DDR5-5600 in supported configurations.
Storage is handled by a 512GB M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD with Opal 2.0 security support. The notebook provides two M.2 slots—one M.2 2242 and one M.2 2280—allowing a second SSD to be added for greater storage capacity.
The 16-inch WUXGA IPS display offers a 1920 × 1200 resolution with a productivity-friendly 16:10 aspect ratio. This exact configuration features 400-nit brightness, 45% NTSC color coverage, a 60Hz refresh rate, anti-glare coating, and AICCP color calibration.
For video conferencing, it includes an FHD 1080p + IR hybrid camera with a privacy shutter, enabling compatible Windows Hello facial recognition. Audio is handled by dual 2W stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos and audio by HARMAN, paired with a dual-array microphone system.
Connectivity includes Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, Gigabit Ethernet, two Thunderbolt 4 ports, two USB-A ports, HDMI 2.1, and a 3.5mm audio combo jack. Thunderbolt 4 provides DisplayPort 2.1 and USB Power Delivery support for compatible monitors and docking stations.
Business security features include a discrete TPM 2.0 chip, fingerprint reader integrated into the power button, IR facial recognition, camera privacy shutter, and Kensington Nano Security Slot.
The 21YC0030GQ configuration also includes a 48Wh battery, 65W USB-C power adapter, black aluminum top and bottom covers, and ships with no operating system preinstalled. A Lenovo 15.6-inch Casual Toploader bag is also listed as a bundled accessory for this exact configuration.
- Intel Core Ultra 7 355 processor
- 8 cores / 8 threads
- Up to 4.7GHz Max Turbo
- 12MB Intel Smart Cache
- Integrated AI NPU with up to 49 TOPS
- Integrated Intel Graphics
- 16GB DDR5-5600 RAM
- 2 × DDR5 SODIMM slots
- Up to 64GB supported on the Panther Lake platform
- 512GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD
- Dual M.2 SSD slots
- 16" WUXGA IPS display
- 1920 × 1200 resolution
- 400-nit brightness
- 60Hz refresh rate
- Anti-glare surface
- 45% NTSC color gamut
- FHD 1080p + IR camera
- Camera privacy shutter
- Fingerprint reader
- Backlit EU keyboard
- Numeric keypad
- Wi-Fi 7
- Bluetooth 5.4
- 2 × Thunderbolt 4
- HDMI 2.1
- Gigabit Ethernet
- Dolby Atmos speakers
- 48Wh battery
- 65W USB-C charger
- Aluminum top and bottom
- Black finish
- No operating system preinstalled
| Specification |
Details |
| Brand |
Lenovo |
| Series |
ThinkPad |
| Model |
ThinkPad E16 Gen 4 |
| Part Number |
21YC0030GQ |
| Product Type |
Business Laptop |
| Processor |
Intel Core Ultra 7 355 |
| Processor Platform |
Intel Core Ultra Series 3 / Panther Lake |
| CPU Cores |
8 Cores - 4P + 4 LP E-Cores |
| CPU Threads |
8 |
| Maximum Turbo Frequency |
Up to 4.7GHz |
| Cache |
12MB Intel Smart Cache |
| NPU |
Integrated AI NPU |
| NPU Performance |
Up to 49 TOPS |
| AI PC Category |
Copilot+ PC Platform |
| Graphics |
Integrated Intel Graphics |
| Graphics Memory |
Shared System Memory |
| RAM |
16GB |
| Memory Type |
DDR5-5600 |
| Installed Memory |
1 × 16GB SODIMM |
| Memory Slots |
2 × DDR5 SODIMM |
| Maximum Memory |
Up to 64GB |
| Storage |
512GB SSD |
| SSD Type |
M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe |
| SSD Security |
Opal 2.0 |
| Storage Slots |
1 × M.2 2242 + 1 × M.2 2280 |
| Display Size |
16 Inches |
| Display Resolution |
WUXGA 1920 × 1200 |
| Aspect Ratio |
16:10 |
| Panel Type |
IPS |
| Brightness |
400 nits |
| Color Gamut |
45% NTSC |
| Refresh Rate |
60Hz |
| Display Surface |
Anti-Glare |
| Color Calibration |
AICCP |
| Touchscreen |
No |
| Camera |
FHD 1080p + IR Hybrid |
| Camera Privacy Shutter |
Yes |
| Speakers |
Stereo 2W × 2 |
| Audio |
Dolby Atmos / Audio by HARMAN |
| Microphones |
Dual Array |
| Wi-Fi |
Wi-Fi 7, 802.11be 2×2 |
| Bluetooth |
Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Ethernet |
Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 |
| USB-A Ports |
2 |
| Thunderbolt |
2 × Thunderbolt 4 |
| Thunderbolt Display Output |
DisplayPort 2.1 |
| HDMI |
HDMI 2.1, up to 4K/60Hz |
| Audio Port |
3.5mm Headphone / Microphone Combo |
| Card Reader |
No |
| Keyboard |
Backlit EU keyboard |
| Numeric Keypad |
Yes |
| TrackPoint |
Yes |
| Fingerprint Reader |
Yes, Integrated in Power Button |
| Facial Recognition |
Yes, via IR Camera |
| Security Chip |
Discrete TPM 2.0 |
| Security Slot |
Kensington Nano Security Slot |
| Battery |
48Wh Li-ion |
| Power Adapter |
65W USB-C, 3-Pin |
| Case Material |
Aluminum Top & Aluminum Bottom |
| Color |
Black |
| Dimensions |
356 × 249 × up to 21.15 mm |
| Starting Weight |
Approx. 1.63 kg |
| Operating System |
No OS Preinstalled |
| Bundled Accessory |
Lenovo 15.6" Laptop Casual Toploader |