Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (20ME) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21J5)

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Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (20ME)
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (20ME)

Our Rating: 85 %

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (20ME) and Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21J5). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (20ME) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (20ME) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful processor performance

robust build quality

excellent 4k display

advanced security features

good thermal management

high price point

average battery life

heavyweight design

limited color options

Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21J5) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21J5) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

impressive CPU performance

good battery life

portable design

mediocre display quality

limited graphics power

higher price point

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (20ME) and Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21J5)
82 % - Design
83 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (20ME) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21J5) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (20ME) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21J5)
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.18 cm x 24.57 cm x 1.84 cm 31.77 cm x 22.69 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.7 kg 1.4 kg
Case Material Aluminum, glass-fibre reinforced plastic, carbon fibre reinforced plastic Carbon fibre (top), glass-fibre (top), polycarbonate (top), polyphenylene sulfide (bottom)
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (20ME) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21J5)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, 84% screen-to-body ratio, DC dimming
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (20ME) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21J5)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6850U / 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 8-core
Cache 9 MB 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel CM246 -
Platform Technology - AMD PRO
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (20ME) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21J5)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 6400 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 6400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (20ME) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21J5)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption, NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (20ME) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21J5)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA Quadro P1000 / Intel UHD Graphics 630 AMD Radeon 680M
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 4 GB -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features ThinkShutter camera privacy Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3286 Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium, Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features - Input: Dolby Voice, far-field
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (20ME) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21J5)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 Card Qualcomm NFA725A
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - 4G upgradable
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (20ME) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21J5)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 80 Wh 52.5 Wh
Battery Life Up to 13.87 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (20ME) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21J5)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 135 Watt, 20 V 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (20ME) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21J5)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (20ME) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21J5)
Slots - 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI (4K support)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC UHS-II Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (20ME) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21J5)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Pro - English
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (20ME) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21J5)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip with Microsoft Pluton, fingerprint reader, smart card reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS, TCG Certified, TCO Certified 9.0
SAR Value 0.193 W/kg (body), 0.193 W/kg (limb) -
Carbon Footprint - 222 kg carbon emissions
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
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