Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AL) Specifications, Tests and Review

Screen Size
14" - IPS
Resolution
1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
CPU
Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1260P / 2.1 GHz
GPU
Intel Iris Xe Graphics
RAM
16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Core Qty
12-core
Storage
1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption, Performance - Samsung
Battery Capacity
52.5 Wh

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Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AL) Review

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robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

impressive CPU performance

good battery life

useful security features

mediocre display brightness

limited GPU power

noisy under load

heavier than competitors

Total Rating

82 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AL)
Product Type Mobile workstation - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.77 cm x 22.69 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.38 kg
Case Material Carbon fibre (top), glass-fibre (top), polycarbonate (top), polyphenylene sulfide (bottom)
Colour Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AL)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Widescreen Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 84% screen-to-body ratio, 85° viewing angle, DC dimming
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AL)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1260P / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 12-core
Cache 18 MB
Features Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AL)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 48 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1
Empty Slots 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AL)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption, Performance - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AL)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s)
Video System Features Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - 1080p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Input: Dolby Voice
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AL)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL)
WWAN
Generation 4G
Technology LTE
Controller FIBOCOM L860-GL-16 - M.2 Card
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AL)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 52.5 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AL)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AL)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AL)
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)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AL)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AL)
Included Accessories USB-C 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, TCG Certified, TCO Certified 9.0
Carbon Footprint 270 kg carbon emissions (EU)
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95%

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