Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 (20Y3) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 (20Y4)

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Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 (20Y3)
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 (20Y3)

Our Rating: 85 %

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 (20Y3) and Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 (20Y4). 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 4 (20Y3) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 (20Y3) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful intel processors

high-resolution display

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good thermal management

high price point

average battery life

heavier than competitors

limited color options

Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 (20Y4) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 (20Y4) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful intel processors

high-resolution display

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good thermal management

expensive price point

average battery life

heavy form factor

limited color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 (20Y3) and Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 (20Y4)
85 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 (20Y3) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 (20Y4) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 (20Y3) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 (20Y4)
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.95 cm x 25.38 cm x 1.77 cm 35.95 cm x 25.38 cm x 1.77 cm
Weight 1.81 kg 1.81 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, carbon fibre, polyphenylene sulfide Polycarbonate, carbon fibre, polyphenylene sulfide
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 (20Y3) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 (20Y4)
Screen Size (Type) 16" - IPS 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:10
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, Low Blue Light technology, 170° viewing angle, DC dimmer Anti-glare, Low Blue Light technology, 170° viewing angle, DC dimmer
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 (20Y3) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 (20Y4)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11850H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 4.8 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 8-core
Cache 24 MB 24 MB
Chipset Intel WM590 Intel WM590
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 (20Y3) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 (20Y4)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 16 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 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 (20Y3) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 (20Y4)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Toshiba
RAID Level RAID 0, RAID 1 RAID 0, RAID 1
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 (20Y3) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 (20Y4)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA T1200 / Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA T1200 / Intel UHD Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera, fixed focus Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3306 Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 (20Y3) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 (20Y4)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 210 Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 210
Features Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter, dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 (20Y3) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 (20Y4)
Technology Lithium polymer 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 13.7 hours Up to 13.7 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 (20Y3) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 (20Y4)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 170 Watt 170 Watt, 20 V
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 (20Y3) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 (20Y4)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 (20Y3) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 (20Y4)
Slots 2 x M.2 Card (1 free) -
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 (20Y3) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 (20Y4)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 (20Y3) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 (20Y4)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Discrete 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 nano 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, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
Compliant Standards RoHS, TCG Certified RoHS, TCG Certified
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold EPEAT Gold
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Base warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Extended warranty - 3 years - on-site
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
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