Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20Y1) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 5 (21DC)

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Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 5 (21DC)
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 5 (21DC)

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Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20Y1) and Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 5 (21DC). 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 P14s Gen 1 (20Y1) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20Y1) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

reliable performance

portable design

mediocre display color

no dedicated GPU

limited storage capacity

higher price point

Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 5 (21DC) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 5 (21DC) 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

advanced security features

high price point

average battery life

heavier than competitors

limited color options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20Y1) and Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 5 (21DC)
86 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20Y1) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 5 (21DC) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20Y1) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 5 (21DC)
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.9 cm x 22.7 cm x 1.79 cm 35.95 cm x 25.38 cm x 1.77 cm
Weight 1.46 kg 1.81 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre, polyphenylene sulfide, polyamide Aluminium (bottom), glass-fibre reinforced plastic (top)
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20Y1) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 5 (21DC)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare, 178° viewing angle, Low Blue Light technology, X-Rite Pantone factory color calibration, DC dimming
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20Y1) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 5 (21DC)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 4750U / 1.7 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 14-core
Cache L3 - 8 MB 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset - Intel WM690
Platform Technology AMD PRO -
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20Y1) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 5 (21DC)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (1 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 48 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR5 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 3200 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20Y1) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 5 (21DC)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe), Performance
RAID Level - RAID 0, RAID 1
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20Y1) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 5 (21DC)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics NVIDIA RTX A1000 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Allocated RAM Size 2 GB -
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features IR camera, fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards Dolby Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20Y1) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 5 (21DC)
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 200 Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8111EPV -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation WWAN upgradable -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20Y1) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 5 (21DC)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 50 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 13.25 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20Y1) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 5 (21DC)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 170 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20Y1) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 5 (21DC)
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 P14s Gen 1 (20Y1) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 5 (21DC)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (1 free)
Interfaces 2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Dock
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (SD Express Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20Y1) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 5 (21DC)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence - English
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20Y1) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 5 (21DC)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, smart card 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, Intel Active Management Technology (iAMT), RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, TCG Certified
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 Base warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Extended warranty - 3 years - on-site
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
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