Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QU) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P43s (20RJ)

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Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QU)
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QU)

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QU) and Lenovo ThinkPad P43s (20RJ). 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) (20QU) Review

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

robust build quality

powerful processor performance

high-resolution display

excellent keyboard comfort

good thermal management

heavyweight design

short battery life

limited storage capacity

expensive price point

Lenovo ThinkPad P43s (20RJ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P43s (20RJ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

good battery life

impressive security features

portable design

mediocre display brightness

limited graphics performance

no thunderbolt support

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QU) and Lenovo ThinkPad P43s (20RJ)
85 % - Design
83 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
78 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QU) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P43s (20RJ) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QU) Lenovo ThinkPad P43s (20RJ)
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.18 cm x 24.57 cm x 1.84 cm 32.9 cm x 22.7 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.7 kg 1.55 kg
Case Material Aluminum, glass-fibre reinforced plastic, carbon fibre reinforced plastic Glass-fibre, polyphenylene sulfide, polyamide
Colour Black weave Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QU) Lenovo ThinkPad P43s (20RJ)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 500 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% Adobe RGB 45%
Features HDR (high dynamic range), 170° viewing angle, Dolby Vision Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QU) Lenovo ThinkPad P43s (20RJ)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9850H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8565U / 1.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Quad-Core
Cache 12 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel CM246 -
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QU) Lenovo ThinkPad P43s (20RJ)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 16 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 40 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QU) Lenovo ThinkPad P43s (20RJ)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Samsung 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QU) Lenovo ThinkPad P43s (20RJ)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA Quadro T1000 / Intel UHD Graphics 630 NVIDIA Quadro P520 / Intel UHD Graphics 620
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
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 ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium, Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QU) Lenovo ThinkPad P43s (20RJ)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 - M.2 Card Intel Wireless-AC 9560
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QU) Lenovo ThinkPad P43s (20RJ)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 80 Wh 50 Wh
Battery Life Up to 13.8 hours Up to 14.7 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QU) Lenovo ThinkPad P43s (20RJ)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 135 Watt, 20 V 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QU) Lenovo ThinkPad P43s (20RJ)
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 (2nd Gen) (20QU) Lenovo ThinkPad P43s (20RJ)
Interfaces 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)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card, SDXC UHS-II Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QU) Lenovo ThinkPad P43s (20RJ)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QU) Lenovo ThinkPad P43s (20RJ)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter, ThinkPad Ethernet Extension cable USB-C power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
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 0.546 W/kg (body), 0.546 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Silver
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