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Lenovo ThinkPad E16 G3 (image source: Notebookcheck) Lenovo further improved its budget office laptop ThinkPad E16 G3 and the result is a really good office laptop that does not break the bank. The new 120 Hz screen in particular is an excellent choice for productive tasks. Lenovo’s E-series ThinkPads are affordable office laptops that cover all the basic needs and offer good price-performance ratios. This is also true for the new 16-inch model ThinkPad E16 G3 and Lenovo improved the notebook in some important aspects. Our in-depth review did not show any real weak spots for the new model equipped with the small Arrow Lake processor Intel Core Ultra 5 225U. You get a decent chassis, sufficient number of ports, comfortable input devices and even decent speakers. The battery runtime is also very good. The CPU performance of the Arrow Lake processor is completely sufficient for regular office tasks, but the GPU performance is very low. If you need a faster iGPU, you can get the E16 G3 with one of the two faster CPU options (Core Ultra 5 225H or Core Ultra 7 255H), which are equipped with the much faster iGPU models Arc Graphics 130T/140T. The fan is usually very quiet and you can install up to 128 GB RAM.  After Lenovo already upped its display game in the consumer segment, you now also get a new optional screen for the ThinkPad E16. For an additional charge of 70 Euros compared to the default 300-nits Full-HD screen, you can get a high-resolution WQHD panel with 400 nits, full sRGB coverage, good color accuracy, as well as a refresh rate of 120 Hz. The matte panel does not suffer from PWM flickering and even offers fast response times. All in all, this panel is a great choice for productive workloads. If you have access to Lenovo’s campus program, you can get our review configuration for 900 Euros (incl. Windows 11), but the regular price of 1,050 Euros is Lenovo’s online shop is still very fair. Please see our comprehensive review of the new ThinkPad E16 G3 for more information. More articles related to this device Lenovo ThinkPad E16 G3-21SSS00F00 (ThinkPad E16 G3 Series) Related Articles Editor of the original article: Andreas Osthoff – Managing Editor Business Laptops – 1843 articles published on Notebookcheck since 2013 I grew up with modern consumer electronics and my first computer was a Commodore C64, which encouraged my interest in building my own systems. I started working as a review editor for Notebookcheck during my dual studies at Siemens. Currently, I am mainly responsible for dealing with business laptops and mobile workstations. It’s a great experience to be able to review the latest devices and technologies and then compare them with each other. Andreas Osthoff, 2025-07-20 (Update: 2025-07-20) Read More

Specifications Processor Intel Core 7 240H 10 x 1.8 – 5.2 GHz, 74 W PL2 / Short Burst, 50 W PL1 / Sustained, Raptor Lake-H Refresh Memory 16 GB  , DDR-5600, Samsung, 46-45-45-89, Single-Channel Display 16.00 inch 16:10, 1920 x 1200 pixel 142 PPI, MNG007QX2-2, IPS, glossy: no, 144 Hz Mainboard Intel Raptor Lake-P PCH Soundcard Intel Raptor Lake-P/U/H PCH – cAVS Connections 3 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, USB-C Power Delivery (PD), 1 HDMI, 1 DisplayPort, Audio Connections: 3.5 mm combo Networking Realtek RTL8852BE (b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/), Bluetooth 5.3 Size height x width x depth (in mm): 22 x 357 x 250.7 ( = 0.87 x 14.06 x 9.87 in) Battery 63 Wh Lithium-Polymer Operating System Microsoft Windows 11 Home Camera Webcam: 1080p30Primary Camera: 2.1 MPix Additional features Speakers: Stereo, Keyboard: Chiclet, Keyboard Light: yes, MyAsus, 12 Months Warranty Weight 1.974 kg ( = 69.63 oz / 4.35 pounds), Power Supply: 503 g ( = 17.74 oz / 1.11 pounds) Price comparison Average Score: 74.25% – averageAverage of 2 scores (from 1 reviews) price: 80%, performance: 72%, features: 51%, display: 71% mobility: 77%, workmanship: 77%, ergonomy: 79%, emissions: 88% Reviews for the Asus V16 V3607V 70% Asus Gaming V16 Review: Strong Battery, Mid-Range PerformanceSource: NDTV Gadgets The Asus Gaming V16 is a good buy for those venturing into the world of gaming, but not if you’re a seasoned gamer. If you’re on a budget and don’t do a lot of gaming, this might be a good option. It’s got a portable design with a decent build, a 16-inch high refresh rate display, a good keyboard, and excellent battery life. And, for those short gaming sessions between study or work, you’ve got the GeForce RTX 4050 GPU. At a starting price of Rs. 82,990, the Gaming V16 should certainly be on your list of budget gaming laptops. Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/30/2025Rating: Total score: 70% price: 80% performance: 70% display: 70% mobility: 80% workmanship: 80% Comment NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU: Mid-range gaming laptop graphics card based on the Ampere GA107 chip. Offers 2560 shaders and is offered in different TGP (power consumption) variants from 35 to 80 Watt with different clock speeds and therefore performance. Refresh of the RTX 3050 with 6GB, higher shader count but a reduced memory bandwidth of 96Bit. With these GPUs you are able to play modern and demanding games fluently at medium detail settings and HD resolution. » Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List. Core 7 240H: Alder Lake based mobile CPU with 6 performance cores and 4 efficient cores. The performance cores offer hyper threading for 16 threads in total. The CPU runs at 1.8 to 5.2 GHz. Compared to the older Core i7-13620H, the Core 7 240H offers higher clock speeds (especially Turbo Boost) and support for DDR5-5600.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors. 16.00″: 15-inch display variants are the standard and are used for more than half of all laptops. The reason for the popularity of mid-sized displays is that this size is reasonably easy on the eyes, often allows high resolutions and thus offers rich details on the screen, yet does not consume too much power and the devices can still be reasonably compact – simply the standard compromise. » To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List. Asus: ASUSTeK Computer Inc. is a major Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturer based in Taipei, founded in 1989. Under the Asus brand name, the company manufactures a wide range of products, including laptops, desktops, motherboards, graphics cards, monitors, smartphones and networking equipment, complete systems and PC components for end users. Under the ROG (Republic of Gamers) brand name, ASUS manufactures gaming laptops known by gamers for their powerful specifications, dedicated graphics cards, high refresh rate displays and advanced cooling systems. Beyond gaming, a wide range of notebooks are offered for different needs and budgets, from ultra-slim and lightweight ultrabooks to versatile 2-in-1 convertibles and budget-friendly options. In 2023, Asus had a 7% global market share of the PC market. Customer satisfaction with ASUS notebooks concerns performance, the features, and the good price-performance ratio of ASUS notebooks. However, as with any brand, there are occasional reports of problems such as overheating, driver compatibility, or build quality issues. 74.25%: This rating is poor. More than three quarters of the models are rated better. That is rather not a purchase recommendation. Even if verbal ratings in this area do not sound that bad (“sufficient” or “satisfactory”), they are usually euphemisms that disguise a classification as a below-average laptop. » Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide. Read More