Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20Y1) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AL)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20Y1) and Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AL). 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 P14s Gen 3 (21AL) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AL) 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

useful security features

mediocre display brightness

limited GPU power

noisy under load

heavier than competitors

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20Y1) and Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AL)
86 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20Y1) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AL) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20Y1) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AL)
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.9 cm x 22.7 cm x 1.79 cm 31.77 cm x 22.69 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.46 kg 1.38 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre, polyphenylene sulfide, polyamide Carbon fibre (top), glass-fibre (top), polycarbonate (top), polyphenylene sulfide (bottom)
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20Y1) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AL)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology 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 250 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare, 84% screen-to-body ratio, 85° viewing angle, DC dimming
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20Y1) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AL)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 4750U / 1.7 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1260P / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 12-core
Cache L3 - 8 MB 18 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Platform Technology AMD PRO -
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20Y1) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AL)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 48 GB 48 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20Y1) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AL)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption, Performance - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20Y1) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AL)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Allocated RAM Size 2 GB -
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
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 ALC3287
Compliant Standards Dolby Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features - Input: Dolby Voice
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20Y1) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AL)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.1, 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 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8111EPV -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Wake-on-LAN (WOL)
WWAN
Generation WWAN upgradable 4G
Technology - LTE
Controller - FIBOCOM L860-GL-16 - M.2 Card
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20Y1) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AL)
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 50 Wh 52.5 Wh
Battery Life Up to 13.25 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20Y1) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AL)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20Y1) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AL)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight 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 P14s Gen 1 (20Y1) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AL)
Slots - 1 x Nano-SIM card (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, DisplayPort 2.0 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI (4K support)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20Y1) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AL)
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
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20Y1) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AL)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C 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, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS, TCG Certified, TCO Certified 9.0
Carbon Footprint - 270 kg carbon emissions (EU)
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 -
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