Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 (21D8) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 (21D7)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 (21D7)
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 (21D7)

Our Rating: 85 %

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 (21D8) and Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 (21D7). 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 P15v Gen 3 (21D8) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 (21D8) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

powerful processor performance

high-resolution display

ample connectivity options

good thermal management

heavy and bulky

average battery life

expensive price point

limited color accuracy

Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 (21D7) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 (21D7) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

powerful processor performance

high-resolution display

excellent keyboard comfort

advanced security features

heavyweight design

short battery life

high price point

limited color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 (21D8) and Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 (21D7)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 (21D8) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 (21D7) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 (21D8) Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 (21D7)
Product Type Mobile workstation - 180-degree hinge design Mobile workstation - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.65 cm x 25 cm x 2.27 cm 36.4 cm x 26.6 cm x 3.023 cm
Weight 2.226 kg 2.95 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Glass-fibre (bottom), polyphenylene sulfide (bottom), aluminium alloy (top)
Colour Black Storm grey (top), thunder black (bottom)
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 (21D8) Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 (21D7)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle, DC dimming Anti-glare, 178° viewing angle, Low Blue Light technology, X-Rite Pantone factory color calibration, DC dimming, 83.4% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 (21D8) Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 (21D7)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12850HX / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 4.8 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core 16-core
Cache 24 MB 25 MB
Chipset Intel WM590 Intel WM690
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 (21D8) Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 (21D7)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 16 GB) 16 GB (1 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 128 GB
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 4800 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 4
Empty Slots 1 3
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 (21D8) Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 (21D7)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe), Value 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Kioxia
RAID Level RAID 0, RAID 1 -
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 (21D8) Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 (21D7)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA T600 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA RTX A1000 / Intel UHD Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 2 external monitor(s) 4 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Dynamic Boost 2.0
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio, Dolby Voice High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Voice
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 (21D8) Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 (21D7)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-V -
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2) -
WWAN
Generation 4G upgradable -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 (21D8) Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 (21D7)
Technology Lithium polymer 6-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 68 Wh 94 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 (21D8) Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 (21D7)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 135 Watt 170 Watt, 20 V
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 (21D8) Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 (21D7)
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 P15v Gen 3 (21D8) Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 (21D7)
Slots 2 x M.2 Card (1 free)
1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free)
2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (1 free)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) Yes (SD Express Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 (21D8) Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 (21D7)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 (21D8) Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 (21D7)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington 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, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, TCG Certified
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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