Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21J5) Specifications, Tests and Review

Screen Size
14" - IPS
Resolution
1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
CPU
AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6850U / 2.7 GHz
GPU
AMD Radeon 680M
RAM
16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Core Qty
8-core
Storage
512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
Battery Capacity
52.5 Wh
Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21J5) Review

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robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

impressive CPU performance

good battery life

portable design

mediocre display quality

limited graphics power

higher price point

noisy under load

Total Rating

86 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21J5)
Product Type Mobile workstation - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.77 cm x 22.69 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.4 kg
Case Material Carbon fibre (top), glass-fibre (top), polycarbonate (top), polyphenylene sulfide (bottom)
Colour Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21J5)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - 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 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 84% screen-to-body ratio, DC dimming
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21J5)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6850U / 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core
Cache 16 MB
Platform Technology AMD PRO
Features Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21J5)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 6400 MHz
Rated Speed 6400 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21J5)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21J5)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon 680M
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s)
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, far-field
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21J5)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Qualcomm NFA725A
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation 4G upgradable
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21J5)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 52.5 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21J5)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21J5)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21J5)
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 (4K support)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21J5)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro - English
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21J5)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip with Microsoft Pluton, fingerprint reader, smart card 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 222 kg carbon emissions
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year

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