Lenovo ThinkPad P73 (20QR) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 (20Y4)

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Lenovo ThinkPad P73 (20QR)
Lenovo ThinkPad P73 (20QR)

Our Rating: 85 %

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad P73 (20QR) and Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 (20Y4). 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 P73 (20QR) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P73 (20QR) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful quad-core processor

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

high-resolution display

ample connectivity options

heavy and bulky

expensive base model

moderate battery life

noisy under load

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 P73 (20QR) and Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 (20Y4)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad P73 (20QR) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 (20Y4) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P73 (20QR) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 (20Y4)
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 41.6 cm x 28.1 cm x 3.1 cm 35.95 cm x 25.38 cm x 1.77 cm
Weight 3.4 kg 1.81 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, magnesium-aluminum alloy, polyphenylene sulfide Polycarbonate, carbon fibre, polyphenylene sulfide
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad P73 (20QR) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 (20Y4)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - IPS 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% 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, 160° viewing angle Anti-glare, Low Blue Light technology, 170° viewing angle, DC dimmer
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad P73 (20QR) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 (20Y4)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11850H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.8 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 8-core
Cache 12 MB 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel CM246 Intel WM590
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad P73 (20QR) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 (20Y4)
RAM 16 GB (2 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 2666 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 4 2
Empty Slots 2 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad P73 (20QR) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 (20Y4)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Toshiba
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm -
RAID Level - RAID 0, RAID 1
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad P73 (20QR) 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 T2000 / Intel UHD Graphics 630 NVIDIA T1200 / Intel UHD Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 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 Conexant CX11880 Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P73 (20QR) 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 200 - M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 210
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-V -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad P73 (20QR) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 (20Y4)
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 99 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours Up to 13.7 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad P73 (20QR) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 (20Y4)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 170 Watt 170 Watt, 20 V
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad P73 (20QR) 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 Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P73 (20QR) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 (20Y4)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
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 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card, SDXC UHS-II Card) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad P73 (20QR) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 (20Y4)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - French Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad P73 (20QR) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 (20Y4)
Included Accessories Power adapter 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, 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
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
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
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