Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G8 IAL 16″ Core Ultra 7 255H 16GB 512GB Windows 11 Pro Arctic Grey Specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Lenovo |
| Model | Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G8 IAL |
| Part Number | 21SK001AZA |
| Product Type | Laptop |
| Colour | Arctic Grey |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Pro 64-bit |
| Performance | |
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H, up to 5.1 GHz, 24MB cache |
| Cores / Threads | 16 cores (6P + 8E + 2LP-E) / 16 threads |
| NPU | Intel AI Boost, up to 13 TOPS |
| Graphics | Intel Arc 140T GPU, runs as Intel Graphics in this single-channel (1x 16GB) configuration |
| Memory | 16GB (1x 16GB) DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM, two slots (one free), up to 64GB |
| Storage | 512GB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD; two M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 slots (one free) |
| Display | |
| Screen | 16″ IPS, non-touch, anti-glare |
| Resolution | (1920 x 1200) WUXGA, 16:10 |
| Refresh Rate | 60Hz |
| Brightness | 300 nits |
| Colour Gamut | 45% NTSC |
| Camera, Audio & Input | |
| Audio | Stereo speakers, 2W x2, Dolby Audio; dual-microphone array |
| Keyboard | Non-backlit keyboard with numeric keypad and Copilot key, 1.5mm key travel |
| Connectivity | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) 2×2 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ports | 1x Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40Gbps (USB-C) with USB PD 45-65W and DisplayPort 2.1, 1x USB-C 10Gbps with USB PD 45-65W and DisplayPort 1.4, 1x USB-A 5Gbps, 1x USB-A 5Gbps (Always On), 1x HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K/60Hz), 1x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet, 1x SD card reader, 1x 3.5mm combo jack |
| Security & Durability | |
| Security | Firmware TPM 2.0, Kensington Nano Security Slot |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader |
| Durability | MIL-STD-810H tested |
| Battery & Physical | |
| Battery | 45Wh Li-ion with Rapid Charge Pro |
| Power Adapter | 65W USB-C |
| Dimensions | 356 x 253.5 x 17.5 mm |
| Weight | From 1.7 kg |
| Warranty | |
| Warranty | 3 year carry-in |
Key Features
- Intel Core Ultra 7 255H, 16 cores: Sixteen cores up to 5.1 GHz for data analysis, code builds and virtual machines.
- 16″ WUXGA IPS anti-glare, 300 nit: A 16:10 screen that shows more rows of a spreadsheet, plus a numeric keypad for data entry.
- 16GB DDR5-5600, two slots: Upgradeable memory, so the laptop can grow with your workload.
- 512GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD: Fast boot and app loading, with enough space for apps and working files.
- Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.1 and RJ45: Dock with a single cable, present on a projector and plug into wired networks.
- MIL-STD-810H tested: Built to handle daily commuting, travel and office knocks.
About the Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G8 IAL
The Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G8 IAL 21SK001AZA puts an Intel Core Ultra 7 255H, a 16-core H-series chip with a 13 TOPS NPU, into a 16″ Arctic Grey business chassis. This configuration has 16GB of DDR5-5600 in one slot and a 512GB PCIe 4.0 SSD, with a second M.2 slot and up to 64GB of memory available later. It suits analysts, developers and office staff who run heavy Excel models, virtual machines or code builds on Windows 11 Pro, and who want a numeric keypad, Thunderbolt 4, RJ45 and an SD reader on a big screen.
Why Buy from PC International
PC International has supplied computer hardware to South African homes and businesses since 1994. Visit our showroom at 200 Bram Fischer Drive, Randburg, Johannesburg to see products in person, or contact us for quotes on volume, school and corporate orders. We are a BBBEE Level 1 supplier and a Lenovo Platinum partner.



