Lenovo 21BV005NZA — factory configuration
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16.0” INTEL /i7-1260P 8GB 512GB SSD LTE WIN11 PRO 3YR CRI LENOVO T16
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Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21BV005NZA): Core i7-1260P, 8 GB soldered DDR4, 512 GB NVMe, 16-inch WUXGA IPS, 4G LTE and Thunderbolt 4. Factory Windows 11 DG Windows 10 Pro; confirm the supplied OS.
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ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 •21BV005NZA
More room for work. Clear choices for connection.
This 16-inch ThinkPad pairs an Intel Core i7-1260P with 8 GB soldered DDR4 memory, a 512 GB NVMe SSD and built-in 4G LTE. The exact 21BV005NZA configuration combines a WUXGA IPS display, Thunderbolt 4, Gigabit Ethernet and a backlit keyboard, with an upgradeable memory slot and a factory Windows downgrade configuration that deserves a clear check before purchase.
16-inchWUXGA IPS, non-touch
12 coresCore i7-1260P
4G LTEQuectel EM05-G CAT4
2 × Thunderbolt 4Plus Gigabit Ethernet
Display and design
A taller working canvas
The 16-inch IPS panel gives documents and spreadsheets a 1920 × 1200 workspace with a 16:10 aspect ratio. This exact configuration is non-touch, rated at 300 nits and 45% NTSC, with an anti-glare finish. A Thunder Black chassis, numeric keypad and backlit English (EU) keyboard make the layout practical for desk work without suggesting a colour-critical display.
Processor and memory
Know the configuration before you upgrade
The Core i7-1260P combines four performance cores and eight efficiency cores for 12 cores and 16 threads, with up to 4.7 GHz P-core turbo and 18 MB cache. This model starts with 8 GB DDR4-3200 soldered to the board. One DDR4 SO-DIMM slot allows a supported configuration of up to 40 GB using a 32 GB module. Integrated Iris Xe hardware functions as UHD Graphics in this single-channel configuration; Iris Xe capability requires dual-channel memory.
Storage
One SSD, a clear upgrade path
The factory specification identifies a 512 GB M.2 2280 PCIe x4 NVMe SSD with Opal 2.0. The platform has one M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 storage slot and lists one drive up to 2 TB. Replacing the installed SSD requires a compatible drive and a plan for the operating system and data; there is no second SSD bay promised here.
Connectivity
LTE alongside wired and wireless networking
A Quectel EM05-G provides 4G LTE CAT4 mobile broadband in this exact model, alongside a Nano-SIM slot. A SIM and suitable mobile data service are required and are not included in the factory specification. Intel AX211 Wi-Fi 6E and Gigabit Ethernet offer further connection choices. Six-gigahertz Wi-Fi depends on Windows 11, regional approval and a compatible access point; under Windows 10 the adapter operates as Wi-Fi 6.
Ports and peripherals
Connections for an established workspace
Two Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40 Gbps ports support data, USB Power Delivery 3.0 and DisplayPort 1.4. Two USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 ports include one Always On port. HDMI, RJ-45 and a 3.5 mm headset combination jack keep familiar peripherals in reach, while the exact model also includes a smart-card reader. Actual transfer rates and display combinations depend on the connected devices and system configuration.
Calls and security
Useful controls within reach
The HD 720p camera has a physical privacy shutter, with two array microphones and two 2 W speakers for calls. A touch fingerprint reader is integrated into the power button, and discrete TPM 2.0 is enabled. This is the non-vPro configuration; NFC and an IR camera are not included in the exact model specification.
Power and software
Understand the factory baseline
Lenovo specifies a 52.5 Wh integrated battery and a 65 W USB-C three-pin power adapter. The factory operating-system line is Windows 11 DG Windows 10 Pro 64, English: a downgrade configuration, not evidence of the current installed image. Confirm the supplied operating system before purchase. The factory base warranty is three-year courier or carry-in with no included upgrade; service entitlement depends on the unit and applicable terms.
Specifications
Identity and processor
| Manufacturer model | ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (Intel), 21BV005NZA; type 21BV; South Africa MEA |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7-1260P, 12 cores (4 P-cores + 8 E-cores), 16 threads |
| P-core clocks | 2.1 GHz base; up to 4.7 GHz turbo |
| E-core clocks | 1.5 GHz base; up to 3.4GHz turbo |
| Cache | 18 MB |
| Management | Non-vPro; Intel SoC platform |
Memory and graphics
| Installed memory | 8 GB soldered DDR4-3200 |
|---|---|
| Expansion | One DDR4 SO-DIMM slot; dual-channel capable |
| Maximum configuration | 40 GB:8 GB soldered+32 GB SO-DIMM, supported module required |
| Graphics | Integrated Intel Iris Xe hardware functions as UHD Graphics with single-channel memory; Iris Xe capability requires dual-channel |
| Discrete graphics | Not included in exact model |
Storage
| Installed SSD | 512 GB M.2 2280 PCIe x4 NVMe Opal 2.0 |
|---|---|
| Platform storage slot | One M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 slot |
| Storage support | One drive, up to 2 TB M.2 2280 SSD per platform reference |
| Optical drive / card reader | None / none |
Display and chassis
| Panel | 16-inch WUXGA 1920×1200 IPS, 300 nits, anti-glare, 45%NTSC |
|---|---|
| Touch | None |
| Keyboard | Backlit, English(EU), numeric keypad |
| Colour | Thunder Black |
| Materials | PC+20%CF+50%GF top; PPS bottom |
| Platform dimensions | 361.9×255.5×20.5 mm; configuration-dependent |
| Platform weight | Starting at 1.769kg for Thunder Black integrated-graphics models; exact unit weight varies |
Network and ports
| WLAN | Intel AX211 Wi-Fi 6E, 802.11 ax 2×2 |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth | Exact factory specification BT5.1; family hardware-ready 5.2 is OS/driver dependent |
| Wi-Fi6GHz requirements | Windows 11, compatible access point and regional authorisation; Windows 10 operatesWi-Fi 6 |
| WWAN | Quectel EM05-G, 4G LTE CAT4 |
| SIM | Nano-SIM slot; no physical SIM included |
| Ethernet | 100/1000 Mb/s RJ-45 |
| Thunderbolt | 2 × Thunderbolt 4/USB4 40 Gbps; data, PD 3.0, DisplayPort 1.4 |
| USB-A | 2×USB 3.2 Gen 1, one AlwaysOn |
| Other connections | 1×HDMI 2.0(up to 4 K 60 platform reference);1×3.5 mm headphone/microphone combo |
| Card/security slot | Smart-card reader; Kensington Nano Security Slot |
| NFC | None |
Calls and security
| Camera | HD 720p with privacy shutter |
|---|---|
| Microphones | 2×array |
| Audio | Two 2W speakers, Dolby Audio; Realtek ALC3287 platform reference |
| Fingerprint | Touch, match-on-chip, integrated in power button |
| Security chip | DiscreteTPM 2.0 enabled |
Power, software and service
| Battery | Integrated 52.5 Wh |
|---|---|
| Adapter | 65 W USB-C, 3-pin |
| Charging reference | Platform supports up to 80%in 1 hour with appropriate 65 W/135 W adapter under manufacturer conditions; actual results vary |
| Factory OS | Windows 11 DG Windows 10 Pro 64, English; current installed stock image requires confirmation |
| Bundled software / accessories | None / none in exact PSREF; supplied 65 W adapter listed separately |
| Factory base warranty | 3-year courier or carry-in; no included upgrade. Platform terms identify 1-year battery coverage; serial-specific entitlement must be checked |
| OS clarification | Factory Windows 11-to-Windows 10 Pro downgrade configuration; confirm the current supplied operating system before purchase. |
Confirm the supplied operating system before purchase: Lenovo lists a Windows 11-to-Windows 10 Pro factory downgrade configuration. Mobile broadband requires a compatible SIM and data service. Warranty entitlement and current driver availability must be checked for the exact unit.
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