1. The ThinkPad T16 Gen 5 is launched globally with AMD and Intel options in Europe, but only Intel models are available in North America and Australia.
2. North American models feature Intel’s Panther Lake processors, with options for up to 64 GB of RAM and a 2.8K OLED display.
3. The device offers optional 5G connectivity, multiple battery sizes, and starts at $1,628 USD in the US.
Just last week, Lenovo launched the ThinkPad T16 Gen 4 around the world, mainly with Intel Lunar Lake CPUs, as an alternative to the models with Arrow Lake chips, which are currently priced at around $1,199. But now, they are back at it with the ThinkPad T16 series, releasing the new T16 Gen 5 in North America and Australia. The release notices came quite close to each other, signaling that Lenovo moving quickly on this newer model.
Global Announcement and Regional Restrictions
In early March, the company announced the ThinkPad T16 Gen 5 during MWC 2026, but wasn’t quick to make it available everywhere. It wasn’t until late April that Europe got the chance to buy one. Interestingly, the rollout process differed across regions, as Lenovo initially pushed AMD and Intel versions simultaneously on a global scale, but North America doesn’t follow this same pattern at all.
North America Gets Focused on Intel
In North America, the release was limited to four Intel Panther Lake chips only. The lineup includes from the Core Ultra 5 325 to the Core Ultra 7 365 vPro, with options for 16 GB, 32 GB, or 64 GB of LPDDR5 RAM that runs at 8,533 MT/s. This means customers have a variety of configurations, but no AMD options are available in this region currently.
Display, Battery, and Pricing
As for screens, the laptop can be equipped with up to a 2.8K OLED model that offers anti-glare coating and peaks at 600 nits brightness when HDR is on. The display supports a variable refresh rate between 30 to 120 Hz, making it quite adaptable for different uses. Battery options include 60 Wh and 75 Wh capacities, giving users flexibility based on their power needs. Price-wise, it starts at $1,628 in the US, CAD 2,344 in Canada, and AUD 2,520 in Australia.