Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BT) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BU)

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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 P16s Gen 1 (21BU). 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 P16s Gen 1 (21BU) Review

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

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

impressive battery life

good thermal management

reliable performance

heavy form factor

modest display brightness

limited GPU power

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

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

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BT) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BU) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BT) Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BU)
Product Type Mobile workstation - 180-degree hinge design Mobile workstation - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.19 cm x 25.55 cm x 2.11 cm 36.19 cm x 25.55 cm x 2.083 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 1.677 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 Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BT) Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BU)
Screen Size (Type) 16" - IPS 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight 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, 170° viewing angle, DC dimming
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BT) Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BU)
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1240P / 1.7 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1260P / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 12-core 12-core
Cache 12 MB 18 MB
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BT) Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BU)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered)) 32 GB (1 x 16 GB + 16 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported 40 GB 48 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC 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 1
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BT) Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BU)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BT) Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BU)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA Quadro T550 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA T550 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, fixed focus Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus
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, Dolby Voice
Audio Features Input: Dolby Voice -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BT) Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BU)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) Bluetooth 5.2, 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 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-V -
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2) -
WWAN
Generation 4G upgradable -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BT) Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BU)
Technology Lithium polymer 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 52.5 Wh 86 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BT) Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BU)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 100 Watt 100 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BT) Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BU)
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 P16s Gen 1 (21BT) Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BU)
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
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
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BT) Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BU)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BT) Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BU)
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, fingerprint reader, smart card reader
Security Slot Type Kensington nano 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, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
Compliant Standards RoHS, TCG Certified, TCO Certified 9.0 RoHS, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, TCG Certified, TUV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification
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
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