Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA) Specifications, Tests and Review

Screen Size
16" - IPS
Resolution
2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
CPU
Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13700HX / 2.1 GHz
GPU
NVIDIA RTX A1000 / Intel UHD Graphics
RAM
16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Core Qty
16-core
Storage
512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe), Performance
Battery Capacity
94 Wh

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Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA) Review

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robust build quality

powerful processor performance

excellent keyboard comfort

advanced security features

high-resolution display

heavier than competitors

expensive base model

average battery life

limited color accuracy

Total Rating

82 % - Design
82 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA)
Product Type Mobile workstation - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.4 cm x 26.6 cm x 3.023 cm
Weight 2.95 kg
Case Material Aluminium (top), glass-fibre (bottom), polyphenylene sulfide (bottom)
Colour Storm grey (top), villi black (bottom)
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA)
Screen Size (Type) 16" - IPS
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10
Image Brightness 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, Low Blue Light technology, Eyesafe technology, X-Rite Pantone factory color calibration, DC dimming, 83.4% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA)
CPU Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13700HX / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz
Number of Cores 16-core
Cache 30 MB
Chipset Intel WM790
Features Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 192 GB
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 5600 MHz
Rated Speed 5600 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 4
Empty Slots 2
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe), Performance
RAID Level RAID 0, RAID 1
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA RTX A1000 / Intel UHD Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA TXAA, Direct X 12 Ultimate, Vulkan Support, NVIDIA FXAA
Camera Yes - 1080p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, Windows Hello, fixed focus, hybrid FHD/IR camera
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Input: Dolby Voice, far-field
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Features Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation 4G upgradable
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA)
Technology Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 94 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 170 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA)
Slots 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (1 free)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (Power Delivery 3.0)
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI (4K support)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Express Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included NVIDIA RTX Desktop Manager
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA)
Included Accessories Power adapter
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password, bottom cover tamper detection
Compliant Standards RoHS, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, TCG Certified, TUV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, TCO Certified 9.0
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Base warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Base warranty - battery - 1 year
Extended warranty - 3 years - on-site - response time: next business day

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