Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 (21D9) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 1 (21FC)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 (21D9) and Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 1 (21FC). 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 P15v Gen 3 (21D9) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 (21D9) 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

heavy chassis

average battery life

limited color accuracy

expensive base model

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 P15v Gen 3 (21D9) and Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 1 (21FC)
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
88 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 (21D9) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 1 (21FC) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 (21D9) Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 1 (21FC)
Product Type Mobile workstation - 180-degree hinge design Mobile workstation - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.65 cm x 25 cm x 2.27 cm 36.5 cm x 26.2 cm x 2.466 cm
Weight 2.226 kg 2.2 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top) Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top)
Colour Black Thunder black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 (21D9) Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 1 (21FC)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 16" - 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 300 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle, DC dimming Anti-glare, DC dimming, 83.9% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 (21D9) Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 1 (21FC)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12800H / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13700H / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.8 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core 14-core
Cache 24 MB 24 MB
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 (21D9) Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 1 (21FC)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 16 GB) 16 GB (1 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 96 GB
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR5 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 4800 MHz 5600 MHz
Rated Speed 4800 MHz 5600 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 (21D9) Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 1 (21FC)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Kioxia 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe), Performance
RAID Level RAID 0, RAID 1 RAID 0, RAID 1
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 (21D9) 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 T600 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA RTX A1000 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 2 external monitor(s) 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory) NVIDIA TXAA, Direct X 12 Ultimate, Vulkan Support, NVIDIA FXAA
Camera Yes - 720p 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 Premium, Dolby Voice High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
Audio Features - Input: Dolby Voice, far-field
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 (21D9) Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 1 (21FC)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 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 -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation 4G 4G upgradable
Technology LTE -
Controller FIBOCOM L860-GL - M.2 Card -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 (21D9) Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 1 (21FC)
Technology 6-cell lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 68 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 (21D9) Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 1 (21FC)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 135 Watt, 20 V 170 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 (21D9) Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 1 (21FC)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes 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 P15v Gen 3 (21D9) Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 1 (21FC)
Slots 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (1 free)
1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free)
2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (1 free)
Interfaces 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
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 Card) Yes (SD Express Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 (21D9) Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 1 (21FC)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included - NVIDIA RTX Desktop Manager
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 (21D9) Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 1 (21FC)
Included Accessories 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 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 RoHS, TCG Certified, TCO Certified 9.0
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
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