Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3 (20TJ) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CK)

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

Our Rating: 85 %

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3 (20TJ) and Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CK). 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 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 P16s Gen 1 (21CK) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CK) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust military-grade durability

excellent keyboard comfort

impressive ultrabook performance

good battery life

useful security features

heavier than competitors

limited graphics capability

average display brightness

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3 (20TJ) and Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CK)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3 (20TJ) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CK) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3 (20TJ) Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CK)
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.18 cm x 24.57 cm x 1.84 cm 36.198 cm x 25.55 cm x 2.05 cm
Weight 1.7 kg 1.734 kg
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate, polycarbonate ABS, carbon fibre, polyphenylene sulfide Carbon fibre (top), glass-fibre (top), polycarbonate (top), polyphenylene sulfide (bottom)
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3 (20TJ) Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CK)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 16" - 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 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, 170° viewing angle, 72% NTSC colour gamut Anti-glare, Eye comfort mode, 178° viewing angle, Low Blue Light technology, Low Power, ICC template colour calibration, DC dimming
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3 (20TJ) Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CK)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10850H / 2.7 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6850U / 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5.1 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 8-core
Cache 12 MB L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel WM490 -
Platform Technology - AMD PRO
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3 (20TJ) Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CK)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 16 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz 6400 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 6400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3 (20TJ) Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CK)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Samsung 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe), Value
RAID Level RAID 0, RAID 1 -
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3 (20TJ) Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CK)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA Quadro T2000 / Intel UHD Graphics AMD Radeon 680M
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features Max-Q design -
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 Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3 (20TJ) Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CK)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 Qualcomm NFA725A
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - 4G upgradable
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3 (20TJ) Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CK)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 80 Wh 52.5 Wh
Battery Life Up to 15.9 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3 (20TJ) Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CK)
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 Gen 3 (20TJ) Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CK)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad - Yes
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
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3 (20TJ) Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CK)
Slots - 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free)
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 USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3 (20TJ) Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CK)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence - German
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3 (20TJ) Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CK)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C slim power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington 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, TUV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification
SAR Value 2.512 W/kg (body), 0.967 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
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%
Manufacturer Warranty - Base warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site
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