Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G8 16" Core 7 240H 16GB 512GB W11P (21SH000MAU)
The Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G8 (21SH000MAU) is a 16-inch business laptop with an Intel Core 7 240H processor, 16GB of DDR5 memory and a 512GB SSD, running Windows 11 Pro. It suits small businesses and professionals who want a large WUXGA screen, Thunderbolt 4 and wired Ethernet in a 17.5mm-thin aluminium-topped design.
Key features
- 10-core Intel Core 7 240H: 6 performance and 4 efficient cores (16 threads) up to 5.2GHz handle everyday office work and multitasking.
- Room to grow: two DDR5 SODIMM slots support up to 64GB, and two M.2 slots support up to two SSDs.
- Big, comfortable screen: 16-inch WUXGA (1920 x 1200) IPS anti-glare display with a 90% screen-to-body ratio and a backlit keyboard.
- Full set of ports: Thunderbolt 4, USB-C, two USB-A, HDMI 2.1, Gigabit Ethernet and an SD card reader, so fewer dongles.
- Built-in security: FHD + IR camera with privacy shutter for Windows Hello, fingerprint reader in the power button and firmware TPM 2.0.
Specifications
| Brand | Lenovo |
| Model | ThinkBook 16 G8 IRL (21SH000MAU) |
| Processor | Intel Core 7 240H, 10C (6P + 4E) / 16T, P-core 2.5 / 5.2GHz, E-core 1.8 / 4.0GHz, 24MB cache |
| Memory | 16GB (2x 8GB SODIMM DDR5-5600), up to 64GB |
| Storage | 512GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe |
| Graphics | Integrated Intel Graphics |
| Display | 16" WUXGA (1920 x 1200) IPS, 300 nits, anti-glare, 45% NTSC, 60Hz |
| Camera | FHD 1080p + IR hybrid with privacy shutter |
| Audio | Stereo speakers, 2W x2, Dolby Audio; dual-array microphones |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 6E, 802.11ax 2x2 + Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ports | 1x Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40Gbps (PD, DisplayPort 2.1); 1x USB-C 10Gbps (PD, DisplayPort 1.4); 2x USB-A 5Gbps (one Always On); 1x HDMI 2.1; 1x RJ-45 Ethernet; 1x SD card reader; 1x 3.5mm combo jack |
| Battery / power | 45Wh; 65W USB-C adapter |
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 356 x 253.5 x 17.5mm |
| Weight | Starting at 1.7kg |
| Colour / materials | Arctic Grey; aluminium top, PC-ABS bottom |
| Security | Firmware TPM 2.0, fingerprint reader in power button, IR camera, Kensington Nano Security Slot |
| Base warranty | 1-year, courier or carry-in |
Who it's for
Suited to: office workers, small businesses and students who need a 16-inch laptop for documents, spreadsheets, video calls and multitasking, with Ethernet and Thunderbolt docking support.
Not suited to: demanding 3D gaming or GPU-heavy creative work, as it uses integrated Intel graphics, or anyone who needs on-device AI features (Lenovo lists it as a non-AI PC with no NPU). Need more memory? See the ThinkBook 16 G8 with 32GB RAM, or browse all laptops and Lenovo products.
FAQs
Can I upgrade the RAM in the ThinkBook 16 G8 21SH000MAU?
Yes. It has two DDR5 SODIMM slots (both filled with 8GB modules) and supports up to 64GB DDR5-5600.
Does it have Thunderbolt 4?
Yes. One USB-C port supports Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40Gbps with power delivery and DisplayPort 2.1.
Can I add a second SSD?
Yes. Lenovo lists two M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 slots, supporting up to two M.2 SSDs of up to 2TB each.
What warranty does it come with?
Lenovo lists a 1-year courier or carry-in base warranty for this model.
