German laptop maker Schenker has unveiled the Element 16, a concept notebook designed to showcase a modular and repair-friendly approach that could reach customers later this year.
The 16-inch laptop, developed with manufacturing partner Pegatron and support from Intel, is not yet available for purchase. Schenker has said it expects the Element 16 to arrive within the year, potentially as early as June. The company is positioning the device as an alternative to other modular laptops, with a design that emphasizes long-term upgradability and ease of repair. As the company describes it, the Element 16 “portrays what Schenker might have in store for customers who prioritize repairability and customizability.”
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The Element 16 is planned to use Intel’s upcoming Panther Lake processors, including the Core Ultra 7 356H, which features 16 cores and a 4-core Xe3 integrated GPU. While performance details remain preliminary, leaked benchmark results suggest the graphics performance could sit between recent mid-range integrated GPUs from AMD.
The defining feature of the laptop is its modular construction. The motherboard can be swapped to support future processors, while the system includes 16 GB of soldered DDR5 memory alongside a SODIMM slot that allows for additional expansion. Storage is handled via an M.2 slot, and key components such as the battery, keyboard and cooling fans are also designed to be replaceable, though some disassembly is required.
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Schenker has also highlighted swappable I/O modules on both sides of the device, allowing users to tailor ports to their needs. The company has not yet detailed the full range of module options, saying further information will be shared closer to the Element 16’s official launch.
Source: Bestware