Lenovo ThinkPad P71 (20HL) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BU)

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Lenovo ThinkPad P71 (20HL)
Lenovo ThinkPad P71 (20HL)

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad P71 (20HL) and Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BU). 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 P16s Gen 1 (21BU) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BU) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

impressive battery life

good thermal management

reliable performance

heavy form factor

modest display brightness

limited GPU power

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad P71 (20HL) and Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BU)
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad P71 (20HL) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BU) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P71 (20HL) Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BU)
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 41.6 cm x 27.55 cm x 3.42 cm 36.19 cm x 25.55 cm x 2.083 cm
Weight 3.3 kg 1.677 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre, magnesium-aluminum alloy, polyphenylene sulfide Carbon fibre (top), glass-fibre (top), polycarbonate (top), polyphenylene sulfide (bottom)
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad P71 (20HL) Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BU)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - IPS 16" - 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% 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle, DC dimming
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad P71 (20HL) Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BU)
CPU Intel Core i7 (7th Gen) 7700HQ / 2.8 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1260P / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.8 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 12-core
Cache 6 MB 18 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel CM238 -
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad P71 (20HL) Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BU)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 32 GB (1 x 16 GB + 16 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 48 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 2400 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 4 1
Empty Slots 3 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad P71 (20HL) Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BU)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption, NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad P71 (20HL) Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BU)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA Quadro M2200 / Intel HD Graphics 630 NVIDIA T550 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 4 GB 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3268 Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio, Dolby Voice
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P71 (20HL) Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BU)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 - M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad P71 (20HL) Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BU)
Technology 8-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 96 Wh 86 Wh
Battery Life Up to 14.25 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad P71 (20HL) Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BU)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt, 20 V 100 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad P71 (20HL) Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BU)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P71 (20HL) Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BU)
Slots 1 x ExpressCard/34 (1 free) -
Interfaces 3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0
USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0 (Always On)
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3)
Mini DisplayPort
HDMI
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB4 (supports USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card, SDXC UHS-II Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad P71 (20HL) Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BU)
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 P71 (20HL) Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BU)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options X-Rite Pantone colour calibration sensor -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington 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 Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, TCG Certified, TUV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
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