Lenovo ThinkPad T460 14″ Business Laptop

The Lenovo ThinkPad T460 is a 14-inch business-class notebook PC with durable military-spec-certified chassis, mainstream main internal components, and advanced business-class system management and security features.

The ThinkPad T460, smaller brother of the 15.6-inch T560, offers either 1366×768 or 1920×1080 resolution on its 14″ screen with IPS wide viewing angles and optional touchscreen support. The recognizable ThinkPad keyboard with ergonomic keys has backlight. A dedicated numeric pad which can be found on the T560 is missing on the T460, but the trackpad with integrated click buttons and traditional TrackPoint stick in the middle of the keyboard are present.

Besides dimensions and weight, a big difference between the 3.8-pound ThinkPad T460 and 5-pound T560 is estimated battery life. Both laptops include PowerBridge solution, comprised of an internal battery and an external hot-swapable battery which can be replaced without system reboot. But, the T460 has a smaller 23 WHr internal battery instead of a 44 WHr. External battery options are the same. They come in 23 WHr, 47 WHr, and 72 WHr capacities. Lenovo estimates the T460 can provide up to 18 hours of battery life with the highest capacity external battery, down from 24 hours of the T560.

The Lenovo ThinkPad T460 comes with the lower-mid-range Core i3-6100U chip as the most basic choice. Furthermore, you can select the mid-range i5-6200U, its slightly faster i5-6300U sibling with vPro system management technology, and upper-mid-range i7-6600U with vPro. All of these CPUs belong to the 6th Generation Intel Core “Skylake” family and feature the Intel HD 520 integrated graphics. System memory size goes up to 32 Gigabytes. For storage, you can choose one of the solid state drives, with maximal capacity of 512GB.

The rest of the specs sheet includes stereo speakers with sound enhanced by Dolby Home Theater, a 720p webcam, 802.11AC Wi-Fi and Gigabit Ethernet LAN network interfaces, optional 4G LTE network support, Bluetooth, three USB 3.0 connectors, a mini DisplayPort and an HDMI video port, a combo audio jack, multi-format media card reader, and a docking connector. Furthermore, there are a fingerprint reader, storage ecryption, and a SmartCard reader to improve system security.b

The ThinkPad T460 comes pre-loaded with Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Pro, or Windows 7 Pro operating system.

Specifications of the Lenovo ThinkPad T460

Here are the specs of the Lenovo ThinkPad T460 with descriptions of its features. For comparison against other laptops, you can use the "Compare Specs" button.

Brand	Lenovo
Screen Size	14-inch The 14" laptop screens are a compromise between portability of 13.3" or smaller laptop displays and comfort of the popular 15.6-inchers.
Screen Resolution	1366x768 pixels HD This is an entry-level screen resolution, oftentimes found on budget laptops. It doesn't deliver picture sharpness and space on the screen like the Full HD or higher resolution laptop displays do. 1920x1080 pixels Full HD Full HD is the most common laptop screen resolution today. It provides a good image sharpness and a decent amount of space on the display for the user interface and programs. However, it isn't as good as the top-tier 4K Ultra HD.
Touchscreen	Finger multi-touch input (optional) The device optionally comes with touchscreen capability.
Other Display Specs	IPS type Displays based on IPS technology provide much wider viewing angles than the budget-class TN screens.
Processor (CPU)	Intel Core i3-6100U 6th Gen "Skylake" Dual-Core 2.3GHz 3MB Cache (User Benchmark CPU score: 36) Intel Core i5-6200U 6th Gen dual-core 2.3-2.8GHz 3MB cache (older-gen mid-range CPU) Intel Core i5-6300U 6th Gen (older-gen mid-range CPU) Intel Core i7-6600U 6th Gen dual-core 2.6-3.4GHz 4MB cache (User Benchmark CPU score: 49)
Graphics (GPU)	Intel HD 520 integrated graphics (for the lightest gaming)
System Memory (RAM) Size	4GB RAM 4GB is a small RAM size for computing in 2023. For smooth operation of a laptop during everyday tasks, at least 8GB is recommended. 6GB RAM 6GB RAM is enough for moderate multitasking. However, at least 8GB is recommended for flawless multitasking in everyday computing in 2023. 8GB RAM The 8GB RAM size is the standard one in 2023. It provides comfortable multi-tasking for the most home and office users. 12GB RAM 12GB is greater than the recommended minimum of 8GB and enables very comfortable multitasking during everyday tasks. However, many games and professional software may require 16GB or more. 16GB RAM 16GB and greater RAM sizes are recommended for heavy multitasking, gaming, and specialized programs that require a lot of RAM. 24GB RAM 24GB or more is recommended for extremely heavy multi-tasking and special applications. 32GB RAM 32GB is recommended for extremely heavy multi-tasking and special applications. For most users, everything above 16GB is an overkill.
Data Storage	128GB SSD 128GB is a relatively small storage space. However, it is usable if you don't store a lot of large files like movies and don't install a lot of programs. 192GB SSD This is a relatively small storage space, but usable if you don’t store a lot of large files and install a lot of programs. 256GB SSD 256GB is a decent capacity. If you tend to download and store a lot of large files like movies and install many programs, 512GB or more is a better choice. 512GB SSD 512GB storage capacity is recommended if you store a lot of large files and install many programs.
DVD Optical Drive	None
Keyboard & Input	Backlit keyboard without dedicated number pad The keyboard has backlit keys for easier typing in the dark. There's no separate numeric pad you can typically find on the right side of the keyboard on many laptop models. Touchpad with click buttons built into the surface The left and right click buttons are built into the surface of the touchpad, as opposed to separate physical buttons. Pointing stick with accompanying click buttons In the middle of the keyboard there's a pointing stick as an alternative to touchpad-based pointer navigation. The pointing stick is accompanied by left and right click buttons located between the keyboard and touchpad areas. Touchscreen
Speakers & Audio	Stereo speakers As usual, the device features a pair of built-in stereo speakers. Combo microphone and headphones audio jack This laptop has the ordinary 3.5mm combo audio jack that supports both headphone output and microphone input simultaneously.
Camera	Front-facing web camera Laptops usually feature a frontal webcam located on the display bezel. This laptop is no exception.
Wi-Fi Wireless	802.11AC The 802.11AC is the previous-generation wireless networking standard. It's also known as Wi-Fi 5. 802.11AC is succeeded by 802.11AX Wi-Fi 6 with data transfer speed and multi-device connectivity improvements.
Mobile broadband (4G LTE)	Yes (Optional)
Bluetooth	Yes This laptop has a built-in Bluetooth module. It enables you to connect the computer to Bluetooth mice and other Bluetooth peripherals, smartphones, and other Bluetooth-equipped devices.
Ethernet Network Port	Yes This laptop has an Ethernet LAN port for wired internet and networking connectivity.
USB Ports	3 x USB 3.0 Three full-size USB Type A ports.
Video Output Ports	1 x HDMI HDMI is a widely used digital video output port. You can find HDMI-in ports on most computer monitors and TVs. 1 x mini DisplayPort DisplayPort is a digital video output port. It is not as widely used as HDMI. The laptop has a compact "mini" version of DisplayPort on its side.
Media Card Reader	SD card reader The laptop has a slot for full-size SD memory cards, used in many digital cameras. You can also use microSD cards with a card adapter.
Other Features	Fingerprint reader This laptop has a built-in fingerprint reader. It improves security and enables easier system log-ins, without password typing. Docking connector Intel vPro Intel vPro is a system management technology used for remote computer management, improved security, and other business-centric tasks. On laptops with newer Intel Core processors, the full Intel vPro feature set is called vPro Enterprise, as opposed to basic vPro Essentials. SmartCard reader Spill-resistant keyboard
Battery	Battery life of "up to 18 hours" with the highest capacity configuration Built-in 23 Whr battery plus rear 23 Whr battery (optional 47 WHr and 72 WHr rear batteries) PowerBridge technology
Weight	3.8 pounds
Height	0.8"
Width	13.3"
Depth	9.2"
Windows Version	Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home is aimed at the regular home and office computer users. Only select business users need the Professional edition. Windows 10 Home users are eligible for a free upgrade to the latest Windows 11 Home. Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Pro version adds some business-specific features in comparison to the standard Windows Home. Windows 10 Pro upgradeable to the latest Windows 11 Pro for free. Windows 7 Pro Windows 7 Pro is eligible for a free upgrade to Windows 10 Pro. Check Windows.com for more info.
Warranty	1-year A typical laptop warranty.