Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 1 (20SQ) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 (20Y4)

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

Our Rating: 78 %

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 1 (20SQ) and Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 (20Y4). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 1 (20SQ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 1 (20SQ) 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 and storage

heavy and bulky

expensive price point

average battery life

loud fan noise

Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 (20Y4) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 (20Y4) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful intel processors

high-resolution display

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good thermal management

expensive price point

average battery life

heavy form factor

limited color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 1 (20SQ) and Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 (20Y4)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
85 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 1 (20SQ) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 (20Y4) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 1 (20SQ) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 (20Y4)
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 41.544 cm x 28.081 cm x 3.325 cm 35.95 cm x 25.38 cm x 1.77 cm
Weight 3.5 kg 1.81 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre, glass-fibre reinforced plastic, polyphenylene sulfide Polycarbonate, carbon fibre, polyphenylene sulfide
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 1 (20SQ) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 (20Y4)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, 160° viewing angle, 72% NTSC colour gamut Anti-glare, Low Blue Light technology, 170° viewing angle, DC dimmer
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 1 (20SQ) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 (20Y4)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10400H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11850H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 4.8 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 8 MB 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel WM490 Intel WM590
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 1 (20SQ) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 (20Y4)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (1 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 128 GB 64 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 4 2
Empty Slots 3 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 1 (20SQ) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 (20Y4)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - SK Hynix 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Toshiba
RAID Level RAID 0, RAID 1 RAID 0, RAID 1
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 1 (20SQ) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 (20Y4)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA Quadro T1000 / Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA T1200 / Intel UHD Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features IR camera, ThinkShutter camera privacy Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3286 Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 1 (20SQ) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 (20Y4)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 210
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 1 (20SQ) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 (20Y4)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 94 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 14.6 hours Up to 13.7 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 1 (20SQ) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 (20Y4)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 170 Watt, 20 V 170 Watt, 20 V
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 1 (20SQ) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 (20Y4)
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, glass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 1 (20SQ) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 (20Y4)
Slots 2 x M.2 Card (1 free) -
Interfaces 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)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
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 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 1 (20SQ) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 (20Y4)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 1 (20SQ) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 (20Y4)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint 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 Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS, TCG Certified
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold EPEAT Gold
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
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