Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21J5) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CL)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21J5) and Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CL). 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 3 (21J5) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21J5) 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

portable design

mediocre display quality

limited graphics power

higher price point

noisy under load

Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CL) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CL) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

reliable performance

advanced security features

heavy design

limited graphics power

higher price point

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21J5) and Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CL)
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
83 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21J5) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CL) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21J5) Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CL)
Product Type Mobile workstation - 180-degree hinge design Mobile workstation - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.77 cm x 22.69 cm x 1.79 cm 36.198 cm x 25.55 cm x 2.05 cm
Weight 1.4 kg 1.81 kg
Case Material Carbon fibre (top), glass-fibre (top), polycarbonate (top), polyphenylene sulfide (bottom) Carbon fibre (top), glass-fibre (top), polycarbonate (top), polyphenylene sulfide (bottom)
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21J5) Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CL)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, 84% screen-to-body ratio, DC dimming Anti-glare, Eye comfort mode, Low Blue Light technology, 170° viewing angle, X-Rite Pantone factory color calibration, Dolby Vision, DC dimming, 85.4% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21J5) Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CL)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6850U / 2.7 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6850U / 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 8-core
Cache 16 MB L3 - 16 MB
Platform Technology AMD PRO -
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21J5) Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CL)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 32 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 6400 MHz 6400 MHz
Rated Speed 6400 MHz 6400 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21J5) Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CL)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe) 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Kioxia
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21J5) Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CL)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon 680M AMD Radeon 680M
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) 3 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus Privacy shutter, Windows Hello, fixed focus, hybrid FHD/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
Audio Features Input: Dolby Voice, far-field Input: Dolby Voice
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21J5) Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CL)
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 Qualcomm NFA725A Qualcomm NFA725A
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2) Wake-on-LAN (WOL)
WWAN
Generation 4G upgradable -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21J5) Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CL)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 52.5 Wh 52.5 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21J5) Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CL)
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 3 (21J5) Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CL)
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 (21J5) Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CL)
Slots 1 x Nano-SIM 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 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI (4K support)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI (4K support)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21J5) Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CL)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro - English Windows 11 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21J5) Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CL)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C slim power adapter
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip with Microsoft Pluton, 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, 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 222 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 Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
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