Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 5 (21DC) Specifications, Tests and Review

Screen Size
16" - IPS
Resolution
2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
CPU
Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz
GPU
NVIDIA RTX A1000 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
RAM
16 GB (1 x 16 GB)
Core Qty
14-core
Storage
512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe), Performance
Battery Capacity
90 Wh

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Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 5 (21DC) Review

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powerful intel processors

high-resolution display

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

advanced security features

high price point

average battery life

heavier than competitors

limited color options

Total Rating

81 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 5 (21DC)
Product Type Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.95 cm x 25.38 cm x 1.77 cm
Weight 1.81 kg
Case Material Aluminium (bottom), glass-fibre reinforced plastic (top)
Colour Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 5 (21DC)
Screen Size (Type) 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10
Image Brightness 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, 178° viewing angle, Low Blue Light technology, X-Rite Pantone factory color calibration, DC dimming
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 5 (21DC)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core
Cache 24 MB
Chipset Intel WM690
Features Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 5 (21DC)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2
Empty Slots 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 5 (21DC)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe), Performance
RAID Level RAID 0, RAID 1
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 5 (21DC)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA RTX A1000 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 1080p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 5 (21DC)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Features Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 5 (21DC)
Technology Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 5 (21DC)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 170 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 5 (21DC)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 5 (21DC)
Slots 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (1 free)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Express Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 5 (21DC)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence - English
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 5 (21DC)
Included Accessories Power adapter
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, power-on password, Intel Active Management Technology (iAMT), RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
Compliant Standards RoHS, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, 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
Extended warranty - 3 years - on-site
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year

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