Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BT) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 4 (21K5)

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Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BT)
Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BT)

Our Rating: 78 %

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BT) and Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 4 (21K5). 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 P16s Gen 1 (21BT) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BT) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

impressive CPU performance

good battery life

reliable security features

heavier than competitors

limited graphics capability

basic display quality

higher price point

Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 4 (21K5) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 4 (21K5) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

impressive CPU performance

good battery life

reliable security features

mediocre display quality

limited graphics power

heavier than competitors

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BT) and Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 4 (21K5)
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
80 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BT) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 4 (21K5) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BT) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 4 (21K5)
Product Type Mobile workstation - 180-degree hinge design Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.19 cm x 25.55 cm x 2.11 cm 31.77 cm x 22.69 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 1.34 kg
Case Material Carbon fibre (top), glass-fibre (top), polycarbonate (top), polyphenylene sulfide (bottom) Carbon fibre (top), glass-fibre (top), polycarbonate (top), polyphenylene sulfide (bottom)
Colour Black Villi black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BT) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 4 (21K5)
Screen Size (Type) 16" - IPS 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, DC dimming, 85.4% screen-to-body ratio Anti-glare, 84% screen-to-body ratio, DC dimming
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BT) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 4 (21K5)
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1240P / 1.7 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 7840U / 3.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 5.1 GHz
Number of Cores 12-core 8-core
Cache 12 MB L3 - 16 MB
Platform Technology - AMD PRO
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BT) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 4 (21K5)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered)) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 40 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC LPDDR5X SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 3200 MHz 7500 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 7500 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BT) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 4 (21K5)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe), Performance
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BT) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 4 (21K5)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA Quadro T550 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics AMD Radeon 780M
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes
Resolution - 5 Megapixel
Camera Features Privacy shutter, fixed focus Privacy shutter, Windows Hello, fixed focus, Discrete IR, Ultrasonic Human Presence Detection
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
Audio Features Input: Dolby Voice Input: Dolby Voice, far-field
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BT) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 4 (21K5)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.1, 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 Qualcomm NFA725A
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-V Realtek RTL8111EPV
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2) Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation 4G upgradable 4G upgradable
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BT) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 4 (21K5)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 52.5 Wh 52.5 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BT) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 4 (21K5)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 100 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BT) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 4 (21K5)
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 P16s Gen 1 (21BT) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 4 (21K5)
Slots 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free) -
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 2.0 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI (4K support)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
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)
USB4/DisplayPort 1.4 (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI (4K support)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BT) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 4 (21K5)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro - English Windows 11 Pro - English
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BT) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 4 (21K5)
Included Accessories USB-C slim power adapter USB-C 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 with Microsoft Pluton, fingerprint reader, smart card reader
Security Slot Type Kensington nano 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, bottom cover tamper detection
Compliant Standards RoHS, TCG Certified, TCO Certified 9.0 RoHS, TCG Certified, TCO Certified 9.0
Carbon Footprint 258 kg carbon emissions (EU) -
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
Base warranty - battery - 1 year
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site - response time: next business day
Base warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Base warranty - battery - 1 year
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site - response time: next business day
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