Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AK) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 1 (21FC)

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Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AK)
Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AK)

Our Rating: 82 %

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AK) and Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 1 (21FC). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AK) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AK) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

impressive CPU performance

good battery life

portable design

mediocre display brightness

limited graphics capability

noisy under load

higher price point

Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 1 (21FC) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 1 (21FC) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

powerful processor options

excellent keyboard feel

good thermal management

reliable security features

heavier than competitors

average battery life

limited color accuracy

costly base model

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AK) and Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 1 (21FC)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AK) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 1 (21FC) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AK) Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 1 (21FC)
Product Type Mobile workstation - 180-degree hinge design Mobile workstation - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.77 cm x 22.69 cm x 1.795 cm 36.5 cm x 26.2 cm x 2.466 cm
Weight 1.38 kg 2.2 kg
Case Material Carbon fibre (top), glass-fibre (top), polycarbonate (top), polyphenylene sulfide (bottom) Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top)
Colour Black Thunder black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AK) Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 1 (21FC)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:10
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, Eye comfort mode, Low Blue Light technology, 84% screen-to-body ratio, ICC template colour calibration, DC dimming Anti-glare, DC dimming, 83.9% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AK) Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 1 (21FC)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1270P / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13700H / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.8 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 12-core 14-core
Cache 18 MB 24 MB
Platform Technology Intel vPro Enterprise -
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AK) Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 1 (21FC)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (1 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 48 GB 96 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR5 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 3200 MHz 5600 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 5600 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AK) Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 1 (21FC)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption 2, 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 3 (21AK) Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 1 (21FC)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA Quadro T550 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA RTX A1000 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA TXAA, Direct X 12 Ultimate, Vulkan Support, NVIDIA FXAA
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes
Resolution - 5 Megapixel
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus Privacy shutter, Windows Hello, fixed focus, Ultrasonic Human Presence Detection, hybrid IR camera
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 Premium
Audio Features Input: Dolby Voice Input: Dolby Voice, far-field
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AK) Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 1 (21FC)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-LM -
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation 4G upgradable 4G upgradable
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AK) Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 1 (21FC)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 52.5 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AK) Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 1 (21FC)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 100 Watt 170 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AK) Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 1 (21FC)
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 3 (21AK) Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 1 (21FC)
Slots 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free) 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (1 free)
Interfaces 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)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI (8K support)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Express Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AK) Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 1 (21FC)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro - English Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included - NVIDIA RTX Desktop Manager
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AK) Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 1 (21FC)
Included Accessories USB-C slim power adapter Power adapter
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington nano 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, power-on password, RapidCharge, 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, TCG Certified, TCO Certified 9.0 RoHS, TCG Certified, TCO Certified 9.0
Carbon Footprint 246 kg carbon emissions -
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 - 1 year - on-site - response time: next business day
Base warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Base warranty - battery - 1 year
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site - response time: next business day
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