Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 1 (20SU) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 2 (20W6)

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Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 1 (20SU)
Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 1 (20SU)

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 1 (20SU) and Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 2 (20W6). 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 P15 Gen 1 (20SU) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 1 (20SU) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

powerful processor performance

excellent keyboard feel

good thermal management

reliable security features

heavy and bulky

expensive price point

average battery life

limited color accuracy

Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 2 (20W6) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 2 (20W6) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard experience

impressive battery life

good thermal management

reliable performance

heavier than competitors

modest display brightness

limited graphics power

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 1 (20SU) and Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 2 (20W6)
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
86 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 1 (20SU) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 2 (20W6) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 1 (20SU) Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 2 (20W6)
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.54 cm x 25.23 cm x 3.145 cm 36.58 cm x 24.8 cm x 1.91 cm
Weight 2.74 kg 1.783 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre, glass-fibre reinforced plastic, polyphenylene sulfide Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS, glass-fibre, magnesium alloy, polyamide, Talc15
Colour Black Storm grey | Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 1 (20SU) Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 2 (20W6)
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% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 160° viewing angle Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 1 (20SU) Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 2 (20W6)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10850H / 2.7 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1165G7 / 2.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5.1 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Quad-Core
Cache 12 MB 12 MB
Chipset Mobile Intel WM490 -
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 1 (20SU) Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 2 (20W6)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 128 GB 48 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 2933 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 4 1
Empty Slots 3 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 1 (20SU) Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 2 (20W6)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - SK Hynix 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
RAID Level RAID 0, RAID 1 -
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 1 (20SU) Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 2 (20W6)
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 Quadro T500 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 4 external monitor(s) 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features ThinkShutter camera privacy Privacy shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3286 Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 1 (20SU) Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 2 (20W6)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Intel I219-V
Features - Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - 4G upgradable
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 1 (20SU) Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 2 (20W6)
Technology 6-cell lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 94 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life Up to 16.4 hours Up to 15.8 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 1 (20SU) Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 2 (20W6)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 170 Watt, 20 V 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 1 (20SU) Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 2 (20W6)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes 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 P15 Gen 1 (20SU) Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 2 (20W6)
Slots - 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB4 (supports USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Dock
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 1 (20SU) Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 2 (20W6)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 1 (20SU) Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 2 (20W6)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C 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, 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, MIL-STD-810G tested, 4x4 MiMo function Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS, TCG Certified
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
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