Lenovo ThinkPad P73 (20QS) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 1 (20SU)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Lenovo ThinkPad P73 (20QS)
Lenovo ThinkPad P73 (20QS)

Our Rating: 85 %

Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 1 (20SU)
Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 1 (20SU)

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad P73 (20QS) and Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 1 (20SU). 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 P73 (20QS) Review

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

robust build quality

powerful processor performance

excellent keyboard feel

high-resolution display

ample connectivity options

heavy and bulky

expensive price point

average battery life

loud fan noise

Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 1 (20SU) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 1 (20SU) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

powerful processor performance

excellent keyboard feel

good thermal management

reliable security features

heavy and bulky

expensive price point

average battery life

limited color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad P73 (20QS) and Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 1 (20SU)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
86 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad P73 (20QS) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 1 (20SU) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P73 (20QS) Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 1 (20SU)
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 41.6 cm x 28.1 cm x 3.1 cm 37.54 cm x 25.23 cm x 3.145 cm
Weight 3.4 kg 2.74 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, magnesium-aluminum alloy, polyphenylene sulfide Glass-fibre, glass-fibre reinforced plastic, polyphenylene sulfide
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad P73 (20QS) Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 1 (20SU)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - IPS 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% 72% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 160° viewing angle Anti-glare, 160° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad P73 (20QS) Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 1 (20SU)
CPU Intel Core i9 (9th Gen) 9880H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10850H / 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.8 GHz 5.1 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 6-core
Cache 16 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel CM246 Mobile Intel WM490
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad P73 (20QS) Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 1 (20SU)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 128 GB 128 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed - 2933 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 4 4
Empty Slots 2 3
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad P73 (20QS) Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 1 (20SU)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Samsung 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - SK Hynix
RAID Level - RAID 0, RAID 1
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad P73 (20QS) Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 1 (20SU)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA Quadro RTX 4000 / Intel UHD Graphics 630 NVIDIA Quadro T2000 / Intel UHD Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 4 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Max-Q design -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features IR camera, ThinkShutter camera privacy ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Conexant CX11880 Realtek ALC3286
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos Dolby Atmos
VR Ready Yes -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P73 (20QS) Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 1 (20SU)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AX 22260 - M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad P73 (20QS) Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 1 (20SU)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion 6-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 99 Wh 94 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours Up to 16.4 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad P73 (20QS) Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 1 (20SU)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt, 20 V 170 Watt, 20 V
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad P73 (20QS) Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 1 (20SU)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P73 (20QS) Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 1 (20SU)
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
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
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card, SDXC UHS-II Card) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad P73 (20QS) Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 1 (20SU)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad P73 (20QS) Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 1 (20SU)
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 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, hard drive password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810G tested, 4x4 MiMo function
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver EPEAT Gold
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
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