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

Screen Size
16" - IPS
Resolution
2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
CPU
AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6850U / 2.7 GHz
GPU
AMD Radeon 680M
RAM
32 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Core Qty
8-core
Storage
1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Kioxia
Battery Capacity
52.5 Wh
Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CL) Review

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robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

reliable performance

advanced security features

heavy design

limited graphics power

higher price point

noisy under load

Total Rating

83 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CL)
Product Type Mobile workstation - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.198 cm x 25.55 cm x 2.05 cm
Weight 1.81 kg
Case Material Carbon fibre (top), glass-fibre (top), polycarbonate (top), polyphenylene sulfide (bottom)
Colour Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CL)
Screen Size (Type) 16" - IPS
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
Widescreen Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10
Image Brightness 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, Eye comfort mode, Low Blue Light technology, 170° viewing angle, X-Rite Pantone factory color calibration, Dolby Vision, DC dimming, 85.4% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CL)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6850U / 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB
Features Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CL)
RAM 32 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 6400 MHz
Rated Speed 6400 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CL)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Kioxia
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CL)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon 680M
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - 1080p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, Windows Hello, fixed focus, hybrid FHD/IR camera
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 (21CL)
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)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CL)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 52.5 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CL)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CL)
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 (21CL)
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 P16s Gen 1 (21CL)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CL)
Included Accessories USB-C slim 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, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
Compliant Standards RoHS, TCG Certified, TCO Certified 9.0
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95%

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