Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (20MD) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QT)

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Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (20MD)
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (20MD)
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QT)
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QT)

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (20MD) and Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QT). 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 P1 (2nd Gen) (20QT) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QT) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful processor performance

robust build quality

excellent 4k display

good thermal management

reliable security features

high price point

average battery life

heavier than competitors

limited port selection

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Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (20MD) and Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QT)
85 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (20MD) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QT) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (20MD) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QT)
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.18 cm x 24.57 cm x 1.84 cm 36.18 cm x 24.57 cm x 1.84 cm
Weight 1.7 kg 1.7 kg
Case Material Aluminum, glass-fibre reinforced plastic, carbon fibre reinforced plastic Aluminum, glass-fibre reinforced plastic, carbon fibre reinforced plastic
Colour Black Black paint
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (20MD) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QT)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - 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 Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (20MD) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QT)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 6-core
Cache 9 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel CM246 Mobile Intel CM246
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (20MD) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QT)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (1 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 2666 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (20MD) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QT)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (20MD) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QT)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA Quadro P1000 / Intel UHD Graphics 630 NVIDIA Quadro T1000 / Intel UHD Graphics 630
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features ThinkShutter camera privacy ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3286 Conexant CX11880
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium, Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium, Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (20MD) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QT)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-V Intel I219-V
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (20MD) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QT)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 80 Wh 80 Wh
Battery Life Up to 13.87 hours Up to 13.8 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (20MD) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QT)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 135 Watt 135 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (20MD) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QT)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (20MD) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QT)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN (on supplied cable)
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN (on supplied cable)
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC UHS-II Card) Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card, SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (20MD) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QT)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (20MD) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QT)
Included Accessories Power adapter, ThinkPad Ethernet Extension cable Power adapter, ThinkPad Ethernet Extension cable
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader 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, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS
SAR Value 0.193 W/kg (body), 0.193 W/kg (limb) 0.546 W/kg (body), 0.546 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years - on-site
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
Limited warranty - 3 years - on-site
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
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