Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G8 IAL 16″ Core Ultra 7 255H 16GB 1TB Windows 11 Pro Arctic Grey Specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Lenovo |
| Model | Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G8 IAL |
| Part Number | 21SK001JZA |
| 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 unless 16GB+ dual-channel memory is fitted) |
| Memory | 16GB DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM, two slots, up to 64GB |
| Storage | 1TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD; two M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 slots in total |
| 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 |
| Connectivity | |
| 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 |
| Durability | MIL-STD-810H tested |
| Battery & Physical | |
| 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.
- 1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD: Fast boot and app loading with room for large files and local archives.
- 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 21SK001JZA is the 1TB storage version of the Core Ultra 7 255H ThinkBook 16. The extra SSD space suits users who keep large project folders, local Outlook archives, design files or virtual machine images on the laptop, without giving up the 16-core H-series processor, 16GB of DDR5 or Windows 11 Pro. The 16″ WUXGA screen, numeric keypad, Thunderbolt 4, RJ45 and SD reader make it a solid desk-and-meeting machine for engineers, analysts and team leads, with a second M.2 slot and up to 64GB of memory for later upgrades.
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.



