Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 1 (20TR) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AL)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 1 (20TR) 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 P15v Gen 1 (20TR) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 1 (20TR) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

powerful processor options

good thermal management

reliable performance

heavy and bulky

mediocre battery life

limited color accuracy

expensive base model

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 P15v Gen 1 (20TR) and Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AL)
73 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 1 (20TR) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AL) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 1 (20TR) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AL)
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.65 cm x 25 cm x 2.42 cm 31.77 cm x 22.69 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 2.07 kg 1.38 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Carbon fibre (top), glass-fibre (top), polycarbonate (top), polyphenylene sulfide (bottom)
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 1 (20TR) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AL)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - 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 45% 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare, 84% screen-to-body ratio, 85° viewing angle, DC dimming
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 1 (20TR) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AL)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1260P / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 12-core
Cache 12 MB 18 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel WM490 -
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 1 (20TR) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AL)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 16 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 48 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 2933 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 1 (20TR) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AL)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Toshiba 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption, Performance - Samsung
RAID Level RAID 0, RAID 1 -
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 1 (20TR) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AL)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA Quadro P620 / Intel UHD Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM -
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features IR camera, 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 High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features - Input: Dolby Voice
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 1 (20TR) 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 201 - M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Wake-on-LAN (WOL)
WWAN
Generation - 4G
Technology - LTE
Controller - FIBOCOM L860-GL-16 - M.2 Card
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 1 (20TR) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AL)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 68 Wh 52.5 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 1 (20TR) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AL)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 135 Watt, 20 V 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 1 (20TR) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AL)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes -
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 P15v Gen 1 (20TR) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AL)
Slots 2 x M.2 Card (1 free) 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
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 (SD Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 1 (20TR) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AL)
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
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 1 (20TR) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AL)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security 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 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, self-healing BIOS 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
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Carbon Footprint - 270 kg carbon emissions (EU)
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
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