Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 2 (20W7) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 2 (20YQ)

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Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 2 (20YQ)
Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 2 (20YQ)

Our Rating: 85 %

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 2 (20W7) and Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 2 (20YQ). 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 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 P15 Gen 2 (20YQ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 2 (20YQ) 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

heavier than competitors

expensive price point

moderate battery life

limited color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 2 (20W7) and Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 2 (20YQ)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 2 (20W7) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 2 (20YQ) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 2 (20W7) Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 2 (20YQ)
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.58 cm x 24.8 cm x 1.91 cm 37.54 cm x 25.23 cm x 3.145 cm
Weight 1.75 kg 2.87 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS, glass-fibre, magnesium alloy, polyamide, Talc15 Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, polyphenylene sulfide, polyamide
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 2 (20W7) Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 2 (20YQ)
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 45% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 2 (20W7) Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 2 (20YQ)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1185G7 / 3 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 11500H / 2.9 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.8 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache 12 MB 12 MB
Chipset - Intel WM590
Platform Technology - Intel vPro Platform
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 2 (20W7) Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 2 (20YQ)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 48 GB 128 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM 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 1 4
Empty Slots 1 2
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 2 (20W7) Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 2 (20YQ)
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 4.0 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 2 (20W7) Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 2 (20YQ)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA Quadro T500 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA T1200 / Intel UHD Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) 4 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera Privacy shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 2 (20W7) Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 2 (20YQ)
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
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Intel I225-LM
Compliant Standards - DASH
Features - Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - 4G upgradable
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 2 (20W7) Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 2 (20YQ)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 94 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 11.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 2 (20W7) Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 2 (20YQ)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 170 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 2 (20W7) Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 2 (20YQ)
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 2 (20W7) Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 2 (20YQ)
Slots - 3 x M.2 Card (2 free)
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
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 2 (20W7) Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 2 (20YQ)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 2 (20W7) Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 2 (20YQ)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C 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, 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, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password Administrator password, power-on password, Intel Active Management Technology (iAMT), MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS, TCG Certified
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty - Base warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Base warranty - battery - 1 year
Extended warranty - 3 years - on-site
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