Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 (21D6) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 1 (21FC)

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Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 (21D6)
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 (21D6)

Our Rating: 85 %

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 (21D6) 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 P16 Gen 1 (21D6) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 (21D6) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

powerful processor performance

excellent keyboard comfort

high-resolution display

advanced security features

heavier than competitors

expensive price point

limited color accuracy

average battery life

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 P16 Gen 1 (21D6) and Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 1 (21FC)
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 (21D6) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 1 (21FC) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 (21D6) Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 1 (21FC)
Product Type Mobile workstation - 180-degree hinge design Mobile workstation - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.4 cm x 26.6 cm x 3.023 cm 36.5 cm x 26.2 cm x 2.466 cm
Weight 2.95 kg 2.2 kg
Case Material Aluminium (top), glass-fibre (bottom), polyphenylene sulfide (bottom) Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top)
Colour Storm grey (top), thunder black (bottom) Thunder black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 (21D6) Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 1 (21FC)
Screen Size (Type) 16" - 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 300 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 178° viewing angle, Low Blue Light technology, X-Rite Pantone factory color calibration, DC dimming Anti-glare, DC dimming, 83.9% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 (21D6) Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 1 (21FC)
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 12600HX / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13700H / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 12-core 14-core
Cache 18 MB 24 MB
Chipset Intel WM690 -
Platform Technology Intel vPro Enterprise -
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 (21D6) Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 1 (21FC)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (1 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 128 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 4 2
Empty Slots 2 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 (21D6) Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 1 (21FC)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe), Performance 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 P16 Gen 1 (21D6) 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 RTX A1000 / Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA RTX A1000 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 4 external monitor(s) 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Dynamic Boost 2.0, Direct X 12 Ultimate NVIDIA TXAA, Direct X 12 Ultimate, Vulkan Support, NVIDIA FXAA
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes
Resolution - 5 Megapixel
Camera Features Privacy shutter, 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 ALC3306 Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Voice High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
Audio Features - Input: Dolby Voice, far-field
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 (21D6) 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
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation 4G upgradable 4G upgradable
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 (21D6) Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 1 (21FC)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 94 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 (21D6) Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 1 (21FC)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 170 Watt 170 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 (21D6) 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 P16 Gen 1 (21D6) Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 1 (21FC)
Slots 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (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
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
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) Yes (SD Express Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 (21D6) Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 1 (21FC)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence - English Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included - NVIDIA RTX Desktop Manager
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 (21D6) 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 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, Intel Active Management Technology (iAMT), 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, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, 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 - 3 years - on-site
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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