Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BT) Specifications, Tests and Review

Screen Size
16" - IPS
Resolution
1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
CPU
Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1240P / 1.7 GHz
GPU
NVIDIA Quadro T550 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
RAM
16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered))
Core Qty
12-core
Storage
512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
Battery Capacity
52.5 Wh

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Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BT) Review

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robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

impressive CPU performance

good battery life

reliable security features

heavier than competitors

limited graphics capability

basic display quality

higher price point

Total Rating

82 % - Design
75 % - Display
80 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BT)
Product Type Mobile workstation - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.19 cm x 25.55 cm x 2.11 cm
Weight 1.8 kg
Case Material Carbon fibre (top), glass-fibre (top), polycarbonate (top), polyphenylene sulfide (bottom)
Colour Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BT)
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 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, DC dimming, 85.4% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BT)
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1240P / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores 12-core
Cache 12 MB
Features Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BT)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported 40 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 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BT)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BT)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA Quadro T550 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 720p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, 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 P16s Gen 1 (21BT)
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
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-V
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation 4G upgradable
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BT)
Technology Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 52.5 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BT)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 100 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BT)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BT)
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)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BT)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro - English
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BT)
Included Accessories USB-C slim power adapter
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, 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 258 kg carbon emissions (EU)
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
Base warranty - battery - 1 year
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site - response time: next business day

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