Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CK) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 4 (21HF)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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

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

robust military-grade durability

excellent keyboard comfort

impressive ultrabook performance

good battery life

useful security features

heavier than competitors

limited graphics capability

average display brightness

noisy under load

Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 4 (21HF) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 4 (21HF) 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

useful security features

heavier than competitors

limited graphics power

dim display brightness

expensive base model

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CK) and Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 4 (21HF)
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CK) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 4 (21HF) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CK) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 4 (21HF)
Product Type Mobile workstation - 180-degree hinge design Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.198 cm x 25.55 cm x 2.05 cm 31.77 cm x 22.69 cm x 1.795 cm
Weight 1.734 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 (21CK) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 4 (21HF)
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 400 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, Eye comfort mode, 178° viewing angle, Low Blue Light technology, Low Power, ICC template colour calibration, DC dimming Anti-glare, 84% screen-to-body ratio, DC dimming
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CK) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 4 (21HF)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6850U / 2.7 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 1360P / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 12-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB 18 MB
Platform Technology AMD PRO -
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CK) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 4 (21HF)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM LPDDR5X SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 6400 MHz 7500 MHz
Rated Speed 6400 MHz 7500 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CK) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 4 (21HF)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe), Value 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 (21CK) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 4 (21HF)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon 680M NVIDIA RTX A500 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA TXAA, Direct X 12 Ultimate, Vulkan Support, NVIDIA FXAA
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes
Resolution - 5 Megapixel
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, 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, far-field
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CK) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 4 (21HF)
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 Qualcomm NFA725A 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) Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation 4G upgradable 4G upgradable
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CK) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 4 (21HF)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 52.5 Wh 52.5 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CK) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 4 (21HF)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 100 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CK) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 4 (21HF)
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 (21CK) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 4 (21HF)
Slots 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free) -
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
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)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CK) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 4 (21HF)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence - German Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included - NVIDIA RTX Desktop Manager
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CK) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 4 (21HF)
Included Accessories USB-C slim power adapter USB-C slim 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 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, TUV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification RoHS, TCG Certified, TCO Certified 9.0
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
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 - 1 year - on-site
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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