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Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G8 IAL Intel Core Ultra 5 225U Laptop 40.6 cm (16") WUXGA 16 GB DDR5-SDRAM 256 GB SSD Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) Windows 11 Pro English Grey
£703.44
£844.13 inc. VAT
In Stock(360)MPN: 21SK007AUK
🚚 Next-day delivery £4.95
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Key Features
Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G8 IAL 21SK
180-degree hinge design
Intel Core Ultra 5
225U / up to 4.8 GHz
Win 11 Pro
Intel Graphics
16 GB RAM
256 GB SSD NVMe
Product Overview
AI-generated summary
At £703.51 ex-VAT, this ThinkBook 16 G8 feels like the kind of “quietly sensible” business laptop you buy when you don’t want drama: dependable build, Windows 11 Pro for proper admin/control, and enough modern wireless capability (Wi‑Fi 6E) to keep teams happy in office/WFH setups. For day-to-day office work—Outlook/Teams, browsing, light Excel/CRM work, and general business apps—it should be a good fit, and the 16" size is genuinely nicer for spreadsheet-heavy users than the usual 14".
That said, I’d only recommend it if you’re aligned with the realities of its build and positioning. Lenovo ThinkBooks are solid for the price, but they’re not “performance for years” machines—so if you expect heavy data work, lots of virtual machines, or sustained CPU-heavy tasks, you’ll likely want a higher tier spec (or a model with more headroom) rather than stretching this one. Also, make sure the storage capacity meets your company’s standard workflow; if your team tends to keep lots of local files, you might end up paying extra later for expansion or moving to network storage.
**Who should buy:** office and hybrid workers who want a dependable 16" business laptop with manageable IT admin overhead and good everyday connectivity. **Who shouldn’t:** power users doing intensive workloads or teams that routinely store large amounts of data locally.
Why This Product
Engineered for Excellence, Designed for You
Tap into the potential of 16” Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 8 laptop that offers top-tier performance. Driven by Intel® Core™ Ultra 200 Series processors, it is designed for SMBs and modern-day users. It...
BIG SCREEN. SLIM PROFILE. ENDLESS IMPACT Seamlessly Portable & Adaptable
Sleek and effortlessly portable, this laptop boasts a premium Arctic Grey finish and an ultra-slim profile. Ample screen with narrow bezels maximize viewing space — perfect for creating and sharing...
REINFORCE YOUR DIGITAL DEFENSE Keep Your Data & Privacy Secure
Protect your work with robust encryption via the Trusted Platform Module firmware (fTPM). An optional fingerprint reader integrated into the power button ensures secure login and instant bootup. Pl...
LENOVO AI NOW Simplify Work, Amplify Results
Streamline your workflow with Lenovo AI Now*. This smart assistant simplifies routine tasks with AI-driven features, from seamless searches to effortless PC adjustments. Take charge of your day wit...
STAY AHEAD WITH TECHNOLOGY THAT KEEPS UP
Redefining your laptop experience, the ThinkBook 16 Gen 8 laptop is equipped with an AI-enabled neural processing unit (NPU) that elevates both productivity and performance under demanding workload...
Power Your Projects With Visuals That Inspire
Ignite your creativity with integrated graphics. Whether you're editing videos or tackling multiple projects, experience a new level of performance paired with breathtaking visuals. Bring ideas to ...
Specifications
Design
Colour nameArctic Grey
Product typeNotebook
Product colourGrey
Form factorClamshell
Housing materialAcrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS),Aluminium,Polycarbonate (PC)
Display
Display diagonal16 "
Display resolution1920 x 1200 pixels
TouchscreenN
HD typeWUXGA
Panel typeIPS
Processor
Processor manufacturerIntel
Processor familyIntel Core Ultra 5
Processor generationIntel Core Ultra (Series 2)
Processor model225U
Processor cores12
Neural processor unit (NPU)
Neural processor unit (NPU)Intel AI Boost
Sparsity supportY
Windows Studio effects supportY
AI software frameworks supported by NPUDirectML,OpenVINO,Windows ML,ONNX RT,WebNN
Memory
Internal memory16 GB
Internal memory typeDDR5-SDRAM
Memory clock speed5600 MHz
Memory form factorSO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)1 x 16 GB
Storage
Total storage capacity256 GB
Storage mediaSSD
Total SSDs capacity256 GB
Number of SSDs installed1
SSD capacity256 GB
Graphics
Discrete graphics card modelNot available
On-board graphics cardY
On-board GPU manufacturerIntel
Discrete graphics cardN
On-board graphics card familyIntel Graphics
Audio
Audio chipRealtek ALC3287
Number of built-in speakers2
Speaker power2 W
Built-in microphoneY
Number of microphones2
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