Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3 (20TJ) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FB)

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Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3 (20TJ)
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3 (20TJ)

Our Rating: 85 %

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3 (20TJ) and Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FB). 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 P1 Gen 3 (20TJ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3 (20TJ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful intel processors

ultralight carbon chassis

high-resolution display

robust security features

versatile connectivity options

expensive price point

average battery life

noisy under load

limited color accuracy

Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FB) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FB) 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

advanced security features

heavy and bulky

expensive price point

average battery life

limited color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3 (20TJ) and Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FB)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3 (20TJ) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FB) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3 (20TJ) Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FB)
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.18 cm x 24.57 cm x 1.84 cm 36.4 cm x 26.6 cm x 3.023 cm
Weight 1.7 kg 2.95 kg
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate, polycarbonate ABS, carbon fibre, polyphenylene sulfide Glass-fibre (bottom), polyphenylene sulfide (bottom), aluminium alloy (top)
Colour Black Storm grey (top), villi black (bottom)
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3 (20TJ) Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FB)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, 170° viewing angle, 72% NTSC colour gamut 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 P1 Gen 3 (20TJ) Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FB)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10850H / 2.7 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13850HX / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5.1 GHz 5.3 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 20-core
Cache 12 MB 30 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel WM490 Intel WM790
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3 (20TJ) Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FB)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 16 GB) 64 GB (2 x 32 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 192 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz 5600 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 5600 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 4
Empty Slots 1 2
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3 (20TJ) Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FB)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Samsung 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Kioxia
RAID Level RAID 0, RAID 1 RAID 0, RAID 1
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3 (20TJ) Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FB)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA Quadro T2000 / Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA RTX A1000 / Intel UHD Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Max-Q design NVIDIA TXAA, Direct X 12 Ultimate, Vulkan Support, NVIDIA FXAA
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features ThinkShutter camera privacy Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3286 Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Input: Dolby Voice, far-field
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3 (20TJ) Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FB)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3 (20TJ) Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FB)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 6-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 80 Wh 94 Wh
Battery Life Up to 15.9 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3 (20TJ) Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FB)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 135 Watt, 20 V 170 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3 (20TJ) Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FB)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3 (20TJ) Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FB)
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
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
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 (8K support)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) Yes (SD Express Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3 (20TJ) Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FB)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3 (20TJ) Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FB)
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 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, bottom cover tamper detection
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, TCG Certified, TCO Certified 9.0, TUV Rheinland Eyesafe 2.0 Display
SAR Value 2.512 W/kg (body), 0.967 W/kg (limb) -
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) 2.512 W/kg (body)
0.967 W/kg (limb)
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Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
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