# 16-inch laptop size: width, depth, thickness and weight

Source: https://specwiseguide.com/laptop-sizes/16-inch/
Updated: 2026-11-14 · By SMART SC Editorial Team

**Short answer:** A 16-inch laptop has a screen **16 inches across the diagonal**: about **13.6 × 8.5 in** at the common 16:10 shape. The current 16-inch laptops we list are **13.88–14.35 in wide**, **9.35–10.86 in deep** and **0.43–1.21 in thick**, and start at **3.58–5.84 lb**. Thin and business 16-inch models start at about 3.6 to 4.1 lb and are under 10 in deep; most gaming models are 10.4 in deep or more and weigh 5.5 lb and up, before the power adapter.

## Key takeaways

- Plan for **14.4 in of width**; depth is **under 10 in** for thin models, up to **10.9 in** for gaming.
- Weight runs **3.58–5.84 lb**: the widest spread of any class we list.
- A 16-inch screen has about **31% more area** than a 14-inch.
- Most 16-inch Windows laptops we list with a known keyboard have a numeric keypad.

Sixteen inches is now the standard large laptop: it replaced the 15.6-inch class as makers moved to taller 16:10 screens. It is also the class with the widest spread. The same screen comes in a 3.6 lb office machine and in a 5.8 lb gaming chassis more than an inch thick.

## The screen: about 13.6 × 8.5 inches

A 16.0-inch screen at 16:10 measures 13.6 in wide and 8.5 in high, an area of 115 sq in. A 15.6-inch 16:9 screen is 13.6 × 7.6 in (104 sq in), so the newer shape adds height, not width. Apple's 16-inch MacBook Pro measures **16.2 in**.

## Real 16-inch laptop dimensions, model by model

*Closed-lid dimensions of the 12 16-inch laptops we list, narrowest first. Thickness is front–rear or thinnest–thickest where the maker gives two figures.*

| Laptop | Screen | Width | Depth | Thickness | Weight (starting) | Footprint | Check price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dell XPS 16 (2026) Dell · 2026 | 16 in | 13.88 in (35.3 cm) | 9.35 in (23.7 cm) | 0.58–0.6 in | 3.65 lb | 130 sq in | Amazon ↗ |
| ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026) ASUS · 2026 | 16 in | 13.94 in (35.4 cm) | 9.69 in (24.6 cm) | 0.59–0.7 in | 4.3 lb | 135 sq in | Amazon ↗ |
| ROG Strix G16 (2026) ASUS · 2026 | 16 in | 13.94 in (35.4 cm) | 10.55 in (26.8 cm) | 0.9–1.21 in | 5.84 lb | 147 sq in | Amazon ↗ |
| MacBook Pro 16 Apple · 2026 | 16.2 in | 14.01 in (35.6 cm) | 9.77 in (24.8 cm) | 0.66 in | 4.7 lb | 137 sq in | Amazon ↗ |
| IdeaPad Slim 5a 16 Lenovo · 2026 | 16 in | 14.03 in (35.6 cm) | 9.87 in (25.1 cm) | 0.67 in | 3.64 lb | 138 sq in | Amazon ↗ |
| Alienware 16 Aurora Dell · 2025 | 16 in | 14.05 in (35.7 cm) | 10.45 in (26.5 cm) | 0.73–0.89 in | 5.49 lb | 147 sq in | Amazon ↗ |
| Dell 16 Dell · 2025 | 16 in | 14.06 in (35.7 cm) | 9.86 in (25.0 cm) | 0.65–0.72 in | 4.15 lb | 139 sq in | Amazon ↗ |
| ASUS Vivobook S16 ASUS · 2026 | 16 in | 14.06 in (35.7 cm) | 9.87 in (25.1 cm) | 0.63–0.7 in | 3.7 lb | 139 sq in | Amazon ↗ |
| ThinkPad L16 Gen 3 (Intel) Lenovo · 2026 | 16 in | 14.06 in (35.7 cm) | 9.98 in (25.3 cm) | 0.43–0.77 in | 4.08 lb | 140 sq in | Amazon ↗ |
| ThinkPad T16 Gen 5 (Intel) Lenovo · 2026 | 16 in | 14.09 in (35.8 cm) | 9.76 in (24.8 cm) | 0.45–0.72 in | 3.58 lb | 138 sq in | Amazon ↗ |
| ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 Lenovo · 2025 | 16 in | 14.25 in (36.2 cm) | 9.92 in (25.2 cm) | 0.62–0.82 in | 5.6 lb | 141 sq in | Amazon ↗ |
| Legion Pro 7 16 (Intel) Lenovo · 2025 | 16 in | 14.35 in (36.4 cm) | 10.86 in (27.6 cm) | 0.86–1.05 in | 5.67 lb | 156 sq in | Amazon ↗ |

- **Width:** 13.88–14.35 in. Half an inch separates the narrowest from the widest.
- **Depth:** 9.35–10.86 in. Thin and business models are under 10 in; most gaming chassis reach 10.4 in and more because of the cooling behind the hinge.
- **Thickness:** 0.43–1.21 in.
- **Weight:** 3.58–5.84 lb.

The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 is the exception among gaming models: at 9.69 in deep and 4.3 lb, it has the footprint of a thin laptop. It pays for that in [graphics power](/laptop-gpu-power-tgp/) and soldered memory.

## Three kinds of 16-inch laptop

*12 laptops, from each maker's own specification document.*

| Laptop | Size | Type | Screen options | Weight | Memory | Battery | Check price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ThinkPad T16 Gen 5 (Intel) Lenovo · 2026 | 16 in | Business | 1920 × 1200 IPS 60 Hz; 1920 × 1200 IPS 60 Hz touch; 2880 × 1800 OLED 120 Hz | 3.58 lb | LPCAMM2 module, to 64 GB | 75 Wh | Amazon ↗ |
| IdeaPad Slim 5a 16 Lenovo · 2026 | 16 in | Everyday | 1920 × 1200 IPS 60 Hz; 1920 × 1200 IPS 120 Hz; 1920 × 1200 IPS 120 Hz touch; 1920 × 1200 OLED 60 Hz; 2880 × 1800 OLED 120 Hz | 3.64 lb | SODIMM slots, to 32 GB | 80 Wh | Amazon ↗ |
| Dell XPS 16 (2026) Dell · 2026 | 16 in | Thin and light | 2K (as marketed) LCD 120 Hz; 3.2K (as marketed) OLED | 3.65 lb | Soldered, to 64 GB | 70 Wh | Amazon ↗ |
| ASUS Vivobook S16 ASUS · 2026 | 16 in | Everyday | 1920 × 1200 OLED 60 Hz | 3.7 lb | Soldered, to 32 GB | 70 Wh | Amazon ↗ |
| ThinkPad L16 Gen 3 (Intel) Lenovo · 2026 | 16 in | Business | 1920 × 1200 IPS 60 Hz; 1920 × 1200 IPS 60 Hz touch | 4.08 lb | SODIMM slots, to 64 GB | 57 Wh | Amazon ↗ |
| Dell 16 Dell · 2025 | 16 in | Everyday | 1920 × 1200 LCD 60 Hz touch | 4.15 lb | SODIMM slots, to 32 GB | 41 Wh | Amazon ↗ |
| ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026) ASUS · 2026 | 16 in | Gaming | 2560 × 1600 OLED 240 Hz | 4.3 lb | Soldered, to 64 GB | 90 Wh | Amazon ↗ |
| MacBook Pro 16 Apple · 2026 | 16 in | Workstation | 3456 × 2234 Liquid Retina XDR 120 Hz | 4.7 lb | Unified (in the chip), to 128 GB | 100 Wh | Amazon ↗ |
| Alienware 16 Aurora Dell · 2025 | 16 in | Gaming | 2560 × 1600 LCD 120 Hz | 5.49 lb | – | 96 Wh | Amazon ↗ |
| ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 Lenovo · 2025 | 16 in | Workstation | 1920 × 1200 IPS 60 Hz; 3840 × 2400 IPS 60 Hz; 3200 × 2000 OLED touch | 5.6 lb | SODIMM slots, to 192 GB | 99.9 Wh | Amazon ↗ |
| Legion Pro 7 16 (Intel) Lenovo · 2025 | 16 in | Gaming | 2560 × 1600 OLED 240 Hz | 5.67 lb | SODIMM slots, to 64 GB | 99.9 Wh | Amazon ↗ |
| ROG Strix G16 (2026) ASUS · 2026 | 16 in | Gaming | 2560 × 1600 IPS 300 Hz | 5.84 lb | SODIMM slots, to 64 GB | 90 Wh | Amazon ↗ |

- **Thin and everyday** (ThinkPad T16, IdeaPad Slim 5a, Dell XPS 16, ASUS Vivobook S16): integrated graphics, about 3.6 to 3.7 lb.
- **Workstation** (MacBook Pro 16, ThinkPad P16): the largest batteries the makers fit, around 100 Wh.
- **Gaming**: a discrete graphics chip and, where the document gives it, a power adapter of 250 W or more.

A 16-inch body has room for a [numeric keypad](/laptops-with-numeric-keypad/), and most Windows models with a documented keyboard have one. Apple's MacBook Pro 16 doesn't.

If you're deciding between sizes, see [14 vs 16-inch laptops](/14-vs-16-inch-laptop/).

## Frequently asked questions

### How big is a 16-inch laptop?

The screen is 16 in diagonally (13.6 × 8.5 in at 16:10). The laptops themselves are 13.88–14.35 in wide and 9.35–10.86 in deep among the current models we list.

### How much does a 16-inch laptop weigh?

3.58–5.84 lb at the starting configuration, among the models we list. The lightest is the Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 5 at 3.58 lb; gaming models run 5.5 lb and up.

### Will a 16-inch laptop fit in a 15.6-inch bag?

Many do, because a 16-inch 16:10 laptop is about as wide as an older 15.6-inch 16:9 one. Check the depth: the 16-inch laptops we list are 9.35–10.86 in deep, and gaming models are the deepest.

### Is a 16-inch laptop too big to travel with?

It depends on the chassis more than the screen. The thin and business 16-inch models we list start at about 3.6 to 4.1 lb, less than some 15-inch laptops; gaming chassis weigh 4.3 to 5.8 lb and carry a large power adapter.

### What is the difference between a 15.6-inch and a 16-inch laptop?

Mostly the screen's shape. A 15.6-inch screen is 16:9; a 16-inch screen is 16:10, about the same width and taller. The 16-inch screen has about 11% more area.

## Sources

- [Dell XPS 16 DA16260 Setup and Specifications (dell.com/support)](https://www.dell.com/support/manuals/en-us/xps-da16260-laptop/xps-16-da16260-setup-specifications/dimensions-and-weight?guid=guid-73be46cb-4934-4089-bb8e-d5ff4baf3ac1&lang=en-us)
- [ASUS ROG USA, Zephyrus G16 (2026) specs](https://rog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2026/spec/)
- [ASUS ROG USA, Strix G16 (2026) specs](https://rog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2026/spec/)
- [Apple, MacBook Pro technical specifications](https://www.apple.com/macbook-pro/specs/)
- [Lenovo PSREF, IdeaPad Slim 5 16AGP11 (September 24, 2026)](https://psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/IdeaPad/IdeaPad_Slim_5_16AGP11/IdeaPad_Slim_5_16AGP11_Spec.pdf)
- [Dell USA, Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) tech specs](https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/laptop-computers/spd/alienware16auroraac16250)
- [Dell 16 DC16250 Owner's Manual, Specifications (dell.com/support)](https://www.dell.com/support/manuals/en-us/dell-dc16250-laptop/dell_16_dc16250_owners_manual/dimensions-and-weight?guid=guid-362133ff-c5e8-4acd-a164-4ce876572659&lang=en-us)
- [ASUS USA, Vivobook S16 (S3607Q) tech specs](https://www.asus.com/us/laptops/for-home/vivobook/asus-vivobook-s16-s3607q/techspec/)
- [Lenovo PSREF, ThinkPad L16 Gen 3 (Intel) (November 11, 2026)](https://psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/ThinkPad/ThinkPad_L16_Gen_3_Intel/ThinkPad_L16_Gen_3_Intel_Spec.pdf)
- [Lenovo PSREF, ThinkPad T16 Gen 5 (Intel) (November 10, 2026)](https://psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/ThinkPad/ThinkPad_T16_Gen_5_Intel/ThinkPad_T16_Gen_5_Intel_Spec.pdf)
- [Lenovo PSREF, ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 (October 28, 2026)](https://psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/ThinkPad/ThinkPad_P16_Gen_3/ThinkPad_P16_Gen_3_Spec.pdf)
- [Lenovo PSREF, Legion Pro 7 16IAX10H (July 6, 2026)](https://psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Pro_7_16IAX10H/Legion_Pro_7_16IAX10H_Spec.pdf)