Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 2 (20W7) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 2 (21A1)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 2 (20W7) and Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 2 (21A1). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 2 (20W7) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 2 (20W7) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

impressive battery life

lightweight and portable

good thermal management

mediocre display brightness

limited graphics performance

higher price point

no HDMI port

Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 2 (21A1) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 2 (21A1) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard experience

impressive CPU performance

good battery life

reliable security features

mediocre display quality

limited graphics power

heavier than competitors

expensive base model

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 2 (20W7) and Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 2 (21A1)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 2 (20W7) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 2 (21A1) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 2 (20W7) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 2 (21A1)
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.58 cm x 24.8 cm x 1.91 cm 32.9 cm x 22.7 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.75 kg 1.55 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS, glass-fibre, magnesium alloy, polyamide, Talc15 Polycarbonate ABS, glass-fibre, magnesium alloy, polyphenylene sulfide, polyamide, Talc15
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 2 (20W7) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 2 (21A1)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 14" - IPS
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
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 45% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare, on-cell touch technology, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 2 (20W7) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 2 (21A1)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1185G7 / 3 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 5850U / 1.9 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.8 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 12 MB L3 - 16 MB
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 2 (20W7) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 2 (21A1)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 48 GB 48 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 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 2 (20W7) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 2 (21A1)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 - TCG Opal Encryption - Samsung 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 2 (20W7) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 2 (21A1)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA Quadro T500 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera Privacy shutter, IR camera
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 2 (20W7) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 2 (21A1)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller - Realtek RTL8852AE - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 2 (20W7) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 2 (21A1)
Technology Lithium polymer 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 50 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 15.8 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 2 (20W7) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 2 (21A1)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 2 (20W7) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 2 (21A1)
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 P15s Gen 2 (20W7) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 2 (21A1)
Interfaces 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
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Dock
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD UHS)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 2 (20W7) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 2 (21A1)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 2 (20W7) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 2 (21A1)
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint 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, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password Administrator password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
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