Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 1 (20SN) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21J5)

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Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 1 (20SN)
Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 1 (20SN)

Our Rating: 85 %

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 1 (20SN) and Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21J5). 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 P17 Gen 1 (20SN) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 1 (20SN) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

powerful processor performance

high-resolution display

ample connectivity options

expandable memory slots

heavy and bulky

expensive price point

average battery life

loud fan noise

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

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 1 (20SN) and Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21J5)
83 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 1 (20SN) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21J5) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 1 (20SN) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21J5)
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 41.544 cm x 28.081 cm x 3.325 cm 31.77 cm x 22.69 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 3.5 kg 1.4 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre, polyphenylene sulfide Carbon fibre (top), glass-fibre (top), polycarbonate (top), polyphenylene sulfide (bottom)
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 1 (20SN) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21J5)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - IPS 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight 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 72% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 160° viewing angle, 72% NTSC colour gamut Anti-glare, 84% screen-to-body ratio, DC dimming
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 1 (20SN) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21J5)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10750H / 2.6 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6850U / 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 8-core
Cache 12 MB 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel WM490 -
Platform Technology - AMD PRO
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 1 (20SN) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21J5)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 128 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz 6400 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 6400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 4 -
Empty Slots 3 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 1 (20SN) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21J5)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
RAID Level RAID 0, RAID 1 -
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 1 (20SN) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21J5)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA Quadro T1000 / Intel UHD Graphics AMD Radeon 680M
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello, ThinkShutter camera privacy Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3286 Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features - Input: Dolby Voice, far-field
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 1 (20SN) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21J5)
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 Qualcomm NFA725A
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-V -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - 4G upgradable
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 1 (20SN) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21J5)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 94 Wh 52.5 Wh
Battery Life Up to 14.6 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 1 (20SN) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21J5)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 170 Watt, 20 V 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 1 (20SN) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21J5)
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 P17 Gen 1 (20SN) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21J5)
Slots 2 x M.2 Card (1 free) 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x 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 USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI (4K support)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 1 (20SN) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21J5)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - German Windows 11 Pro - English
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 1 (20SN) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21J5)
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 with Microsoft Pluton, fingerprint reader, smart card 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, 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
Carbon Footprint - 222 kg carbon emissions
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
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