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

Screen Size
16" - IPS
Resolution
1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
CPU
Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12800H / 2.4 GHz
GPU
NVIDIA RTX A1000 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
RAM
16 GB (1 x 16 GB)
Core Qty
14-core
Storage
256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Kioxia
Battery Capacity
90 Wh

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Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 5 (21DD) Review

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powerful intel processors

high-resolution display

durable build quality

excellent keyboard feel

advanced security features

high price point

moderate battery life

heavier than competitors

limited color options

Total Rating

82 % - Design
83 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 5 (21DD)
Product Type Mobile workstation - 180-degree hinge design
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), carbon fibre reinforced plastic (top)
Colour Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 5 (21DD)
Screen Size (Type) 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Widescreen Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, 178° viewing angle, Low Blue Light technology, X-Rite Pantone factory color calibration, DC dimming, 86.42% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 5 (21DD)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12800H / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.8 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core
Cache 24 MB
Features Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 5 (21DD)
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 (21DD)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Kioxia
RAID Level RAID 0, RAID 1
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 5 (21DD)
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
Video System Features Dynamic Boost 2.0
Camera Yes - 1080p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Voice
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 5 (21DD)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 5 (21DD)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 5 (21DD)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 135 Watt, 20 V
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 5 (21DD)
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 (21DD)
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, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Express Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 5 (21DD)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 5 (21DD)
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, 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%

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