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Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 2 (AMD) Review: Is Lenovo Still Making Great ThinkPads?
This video analyzes in depth the Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 2 with AMD Ryzen processor, evaluating its build quality, keyboard, performance, and daily usage experience with Ultramarine Linux 41. The analysis determines whether this more affordable E-series model maintains the essence of ThinkPads.
1. 🤔 The Legend of ThinkPad in 2025: Still Synonymous with Quality?
- ✅ ThinkPads have a legendary reputation built over decades.
- ⚠️ In today's world of thin MacBooks and flashy gaming laptops, it's questioned whether Lenovo still offers quality ThinkPads.
- ❓ The central question is whether Lenovo maintains quality or simply uses the name on any black laptop.
00:01 - 00:22
1. 🤔 The Legend of ThinkPad in 2025: Still Synonymous with Quality?
- ✅ ThinkPads have a legendary reputation built over decades.
- ⚠️ In today's world of thin MacBooks and flashy gaming laptops, it's questioned whether Lenovo still offers quality ThinkPads.
- ❓ The central question is whether Lenovo maintains quality or simply uses the name on any black laptop.
00:23 - 01:25
2. 💪 Build Quality and the Iconic Keyboard of the ThinkPad E16 Gen 2
- ✅ The ThinkPad E16 Gen 2 is a model from the E (Essential) series, with an aluminum lid and the rest of the body made of plastic.
- ✅ Despite not having the carbon fiber of the high-end X1 models, it is robust and passes military-specification durability tests.
- ✅ The keyboard is excellent, with good key travel, quick response, and a satisfying sound.
- ✅ The TrackPoint (the small red button) is legendary and very useful once you get used to it.
01:26 - 02:06
3. 🖥️ Screen and Performance with AMD Ryzen
- ✅ The screen is 16 inches with a 16:10 aspect ratio, ideal for productivity.
- ✅ The reviewed model has an AMD Ryzen 5 7000 processor, which offers fantastic performance.
- ✅ The processor is efficient in terms of cooling, noise, and battery consumption, suitable for development, multitasking, and creative work.
- ✅ The integrated graphics handle the desktop environment smoothly.
02:07 - 02:35
4. 🐧 Ultramarine Linux and ThinkPad Compatibility
- ✅ Ultramarine Linux is described as Fedora with the initial configuration already done.
- ✅ Compatibility with the ThinkPad E16 is perfect, with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, suspend, and resume working correctly.
02:38 - 03:18
5. ⚠️ Disadvantages: Speakers, Webcam, and Portability
- ❌ The speakers are functional for video conferencing, but thin and lacking bass, so headphones are recommended.
- ❌ The webcam is acceptable for meetings, but grainy in less-than-optimal lighting conditions.
- ❌ Although not heavy for a 16-inch laptop, it is not an ultrabook and has a considerable size.
03:19 - 03:37
6. 👨🎓 Use in University: Why Choose This ThinkPad?
- ✅ The ThinkPad E16 Gen 2 is suitable for studies thanks to its six-core processor, large screen, and 16 GB of RAM.
03:38 - 04:33
7. 🏆 Conclusion: Is Lenovo Still Making Good ThinkPads?
- ✅ The answer is yes, but with a new definition of "great".
- ✅ It doesn't focus on exotic materials, but on the fundamentals: an excellent keyboard, fantastic performance for its price, and impeccable compatibility with Linux.
- ✅ It is a pragmatic tool, ideal for students, developers, and those who value function over form.
- ✅ The ThinkPad E16 is one of the best options for those who need a reliable machine that allows them to work smoothly.
- ✅ The ThinkPad spirit lives on.