Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 1 (20T5) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 2 (20W6)

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Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 1 (20T5)
Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 1 (20T5)

Our Rating: 78 %

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 1 (20T5) and Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 2 (20W6). 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 P15s Gen 1 (20T5) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 1 (20T5) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

impressive battery life

good security features

reliable performance

heavy compared to competitors

limited graphics capability

average display brightness

higher price point

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 P15s Gen 1 (20T5) and Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 2 (20W6)
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 1 (20T5) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 2 (20W6) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 1 (20T5) Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 2 (20W6)
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.58 cm x 24.8 cm x 1.91 cm 36.58 cm x 24.8 cm x 1.91 cm
Weight 1.75 kg 1.783 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre, polyphenylene sulfide, polyamide Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS, glass-fibre, magnesium alloy, polyamide, Talc15
Colour Black Storm grey | Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 1 (20T5) 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 250 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 1 (20T5) Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 2 (20W6)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10610U / 1.8 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1165G7 / 2.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.9 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 8 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 1 (20T5) Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 2 (20W6)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 48 GB 48 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 2666 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 1 (20T5) Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 2 (20W6)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Samsung 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 1 (20T5) 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 P520 / Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA Quadro T500 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 2 GB GDDR5 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 ALC3287 Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards Dolby Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 1 (20T5) 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 P15s Gen 1 (20T5) Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 2 (20W6)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life Up to 16.5 hours Up to 15.8 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 1 (20T5) Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 2 (20W6)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 1 (20T5) 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 P15s Gen 1 (20T5) 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)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Dock
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 (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 1 (20T5) 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 P15s Gen 1 (20T5) Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 2 (20W6)
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip 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, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested, self-healing BIOS 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
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
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