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

Screen Size
16" - IPS
Resolution
1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
CPU
Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1260P / 2.1 GHz
GPU
NVIDIA T550 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
RAM
32 GB (1 x 16 GB + 16 GB (soldered))
Core Qty
12-core
Storage
1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Samsung
Battery Capacity
86 Wh

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Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BU) Review

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robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

impressive battery life

good thermal management

reliable performance

heavy form factor

modest display brightness

limited GPU power

higher price point

Total Rating

82 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BU)
Product Type Mobile workstation - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.19 cm x 25.55 cm x 2.083 cm
Weight 1.677 kg
Case Material Carbon fibre (top), glass-fibre (top), polycarbonate (top), polyphenylene sulfide (bottom)
Colour Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BU)
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, 170° viewing angle, DC dimming
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BU)
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 P16s Gen 1 (21BU)
RAM 32 GB (1 x 16 GB + 16 GB (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 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BU)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BU)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA T550 / 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 ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio, Dolby Voice
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BU)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BU)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 86 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BU)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 100 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BU)
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 (21BU)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB4 (supports USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BU)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BU)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader
Security Slot Type Kensington 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, TUV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95%

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