Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3 (20TJ) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 (20Y4)

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Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3 (20TJ)
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3 (20TJ)

Our Rating: 85 %

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3 (20TJ) and Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 (20Y4). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3 (20TJ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3 (20TJ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful intel processors

ultralight carbon chassis

high-resolution display

robust security features

versatile connectivity options

expensive price point

average battery life

noisy under load

limited color accuracy

Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 (20Y4) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 (20Y4) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful intel processors

high-resolution display

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good thermal management

expensive price point

average battery life

heavy form factor

limited color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3 (20TJ) and Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 (20Y4)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3 (20TJ) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 (20Y4) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3 (20TJ) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 (20Y4)
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.18 cm x 24.57 cm x 1.84 cm 35.95 cm x 25.38 cm x 1.77 cm
Weight 1.7 kg 1.81 kg
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate, polycarbonate ABS, carbon fibre, polyphenylene sulfide Polycarbonate, carbon fibre, polyphenylene sulfide
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3 (20TJ) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 (20Y4)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, 170° viewing angle, 72% NTSC colour gamut Anti-glare, Low Blue Light technology, 170° viewing angle, DC dimmer
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3 (20TJ) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 (20Y4)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10850H / 2.7 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11850H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5.1 GHz 4.8 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 8-core
Cache 12 MB 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel WM490 Intel WM590
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3 (20TJ) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 (20Y4)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 16 GB) 16 GB (1 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 2933 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3 (20TJ) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 (20Y4)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Samsung 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Toshiba
RAID Level RAID 0, RAID 1 RAID 0, RAID 1
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3 (20TJ) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 (20Y4)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA Quadro T2000 / Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA T1200 / Intel UHD Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Max-Q design -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features ThinkShutter camera privacy Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3286 Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3 (20TJ) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 (20Y4)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 210
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3 (20TJ) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 (20Y4)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 80 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 15.9 hours Up to 13.7 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3 (20TJ) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 (20Y4)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 135 Watt, 20 V 170 Watt, 20 V
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3 (20TJ) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 (20Y4)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3 (20TJ) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 (20Y4)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3 (20TJ) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 (20Y4)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3 (20TJ) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 (20Y4)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint 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
SAR Value 2.512 W/kg (body), 0.967 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) 2.512 W/kg (body)
0.967 W/kg (limb)
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Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
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