Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20Y1) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 2 (21A9)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20Y1) and Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 2 (21A9). 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 P15v Gen 2 (21A9) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 2 (21A9) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

powerful processor performance

excellent keyboard feel

good thermal management

reliable security features

heavyweight design

average battery life

limited color accuracy

pricey base model

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20Y1) and Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 2 (21A9)
86 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
83 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20Y1) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 2 (21A9) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20Y1) Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 2 (21A9)
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.9 cm x 22.7 cm x 1.79 cm 36.65 cm x 25 cm x 2.27 cm
Weight 1.46 kg 2.07 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre, polyphenylene sulfide, polyamide Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20Y1) Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 2 (21A9)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20Y1) Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 2 (21A9)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 4750U / 1.7 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 8-core
Cache L3 - 8 MB 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset - Intel WM590
Platform Technology AMD PRO -
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20Y1) Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 2 (21A9)
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 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 2
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20Y1) Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 2 (21A9)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
RAID Level - RAID 0, RAID 1
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20Y1) Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 2 (21A9)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics NVIDIA T600 / Intel UHD Graphics
Max Allocated RAM Size 2 GB -
Max Monitors Supported - 2 external monitor(s)
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features IR camera, fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy Privacy shutter, IR camera, 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
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20Y1) Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 2 (21A9)
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 200 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8111EPV Intel I219-V
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation WWAN upgradable 4G upgradable
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20Y1) Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 2 (21A9)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 50 Wh 68 Wh
Battery Life Up to 13.25 hours Up to 9.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20Y1) Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 2 (21A9)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 135 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20Y1) Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 2 (21A9)
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 P14s Gen 1 (20Y1) Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 2 (21A9)
Slots - 2 x M.2 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
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20Y1) Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 2 (21A9)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20Y1) Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 2 (21A9)
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, 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, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS, 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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