Following its high-profile debut at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025, Lenovo has unveiled expanded specifications for its redesigned ThinkBook 16p, doubling down on its mission to cater to creative professionals. The laptop, initially teased as a powerhouse for content creators, now boasts upgraded internals and display enhancements that position it as a formidable rival to Apple’s MacBook Pro and Dell’s XPS lineup.
Power Meets Precision: The Upgraded Spec Sheet
The ThinkBook 16p’s refreshed configuration includes AMD’s latest Ryzen 8000 series processors and NVIDIA’s RTX 40-series GPUs, promising up to 30% faster rendering times compared to its predecessor. Lenovo also confirmed a new 16-inch 4K+ IPS display with a 120Hz refresh rate, 100% DCI-P3 color coverage, and a peak brightness of 600 nits—ideal for video editors and graphic designers. The device now supports up to 32GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 2TB of PCIe Gen5 storage, ensuring smoother multitasking for resource-heavy workflows.
For those familiar with Lenovo’s journey in refining its ThinkBook series, the evolution is striking. The brand’s 2019 ThinkBook 15 IML, reviewed here, laid the groundwork with its balance of affordability and performance. Fast-forward to 2025, and the 16p represents a leap into premium territory, emphasizing cutting-edge specs over budget compromises.
MWC 2025 Reception and Hands-On Impressions
At MWC, Lenovo’s booth drew crowds eager to test the ThinkBook 16p’s vapor chamber cooling system—a first for the series—and its redesigned keyboard with improved travel distance. Early feedback praised the laptop’s sleek magnesium-aluminum chassis and its surprisingly robust thermal performance under load. A hands-on demo video from Weibo showcases the device effortlessly handling 8K video edits and 3D modeling tasks, hinting at its potential to disrupt the creative market.
Pricing and Availability
Lenovo confirmed the ThinkBook 16p will start at $1,999, with pre-orders opening in late April 2025. “We’re not just keeping up with trends—we’re setting them,” said Linda Yuan, Lenovo’s Global Product Lead. “This is the tool creatives have been waiting for.”
With its blend of brute power and portable design, the ThinkBook 16p could redefine expectations for professional-grade laptops—assuming it delivers on its ambitious promises.
