Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1
No. The memory is soldered to the board.
All of the memory is built in and there is no slot to add more.
- Slots
- None
- Firmware says
- 64 GB maximum
- SSD slots
- At least 1 M.2 SSD slot listed by the firmware
- How sure
- 14 of 14 reports show this layout
Worked out from 14 hardware reports of this laptop. Sources and method. Updated 9 Nov 2026.
Batteries in these laptops report 72 Wh.
That is the design capacity the batteries themselves report, and the label can read 1 to 3 Wh higher. Other pack sizes may have shipped, so check the capacity printed on yours before you order.
From 14 battery readings. Sources and method. Updated 9 Nov 2026.
IllustrationQuestions
Can I upgrade the RAM in the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1?
No. The memory is soldered to the board. All of the memory is built in and there is no slot to add more.
Does the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 have an M.2 SSD slot?
Yes. The firmware lists at least 1 M.2 SSD slot, in 14 reports. Some firmware leaves a slot out, so there may be more.
What battery does the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 use?
Batteries in these laptops report 72 Wh, going by 14 reports. Other pack sizes may have shipped, so check the capacity printed on yours.
Is this my laptop?
Check the label on the bottom. It should say ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1, and the type code starts with 21D4.