Azure VM Instance

Standard_L16s

The Standard_L16s is a storage-optimized Azure VM instance with 16 vCPUs and 128 GB of memory, powered by Intel/AMD. Optimized for high sequential read/write access to large datasets, data warehousing, and distributed file systems. On-demand pricing starts at $0.2750/hr in East US 2.

Price History

Pricing by Region

Region On-Demand Spot Reserved 1Y
East US 2$0.275$0.472
West US$0.275$0.254
UK South$0.290$0.268
Southeast Asia$0.299$0.276
West US 2$1.248$0.231
Canada Central$1.376$0.527
Japan East$1.464$0.271
West Europe$1.488$0.275
Australia East$1.496$0.277

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Standard_L16s?
The Standard_L16s is a storage-optimized Azure VM instance with 16 vCPUs and 128 GB of memory, powered by Intel/AMD. Optimized for high sequential read/write access to large datasets, data warehousing, and distributed file systems. On-demand pricing starts at $0.2750/hr in East US 2.
What is the cheapest region for Standard_L16s?
East US 2 at $0.275/hr on-demand.
How much does Standard_L16s cost per month?
Starting at $200.75/mo on-demand in East US 2, or $168.36/mo with spot pricing.