Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 2 (21A1) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 (21EM)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 2 (21A1) and Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 (21EM). 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 P14s Gen 2 (21A1) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 2 (21A1) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard experience

impressive CPU performance

good battery life

reliable security features

mediocre display quality

limited graphics power

heavier than competitors

expensive base model

Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 (21EM) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 (21EM) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

powerful processor performance

high-resolution display

ample connectivity options

good thermal management

heavier than competitors

premium price point

average battery life

limited color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 2 (21A1) and Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 (21EM)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 2 (21A1) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 (21EM) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 2 (21A1) Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 (21EM)
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.9 cm x 22.7 cm x 1.79 cm 36.65 cm x 25 cm x 2.27 cm
Weight 1.55 kg 2.26 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS, glass-fibre, magnesium alloy, polyphenylene sulfide, polyamide, Talc15 Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top)
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 2 (21A1) Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 (21EM)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 15.6" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
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 300 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, on-cell touch technology, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle, DC dimmer
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 2 (21A1) Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 (21EM)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 5850U / 1.9 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6850H / 3.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 8-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB L3 - 16 MB
Platform Technology - AMD PRO
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 2 (21A1) Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 (21EM)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (1 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 48 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM 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 2 (21A1) Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 (21EM)
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 P14s Gen 2 (21A1) Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 (21EM)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics NVIDIA T1200 / AMD Radeon 680M
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) 2 external monitor(s)
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera 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 High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 2 (21A1) Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 (21EM)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Realtek RTL8852AE - M.2 Card Qualcomm NFA725A
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8111EPV
Features - Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 2 (21A1) Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 (21EM)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 50 Wh 68 Wh
Battery Life Up to 15.8 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 2 (21A1) Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 (21EM)
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 2 (21A1) Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 (21EM)
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 2 (21A1) Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 (21EM)
Slots - 2 x M.2 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 DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
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 UHS) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 2 (21A1) Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 (21EM)
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 - English
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 2 (21A1) Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 (21EM)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C 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, 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, power-on password, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS, TCG Certified
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty - Base warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Base warranty - battery - 1 year
Extended warranty - 3 years - on-site
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