Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 2 (21HK) Specifications, Tests and Review

Screen Size
16" - IPS
Resolution
1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Touchscreen
Yes (10-point multi-touch)
CPU
Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 1360P / 2.2 GHz
GPU
NVIDIA RTX A500 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
RAM
16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Core Qty
12-core
Storage
512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe), Performance
Battery Capacity
52.5 Wh

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Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 2 (21HK) Review

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robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

impressive thermal management

good battery life

reliable performance

heavier than competitors

limited GPU options

average display brightness

costlier than rivals

Total Rating

85 % - Design
78 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 2 (21HK)
Product Type Mobile workstation - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.19 cm x 25.55 cm x 2.11 cm
Weight 1.7 kg
Case Material Carbon fibre (top), glass-fibre (top), polycarbonate (top), polyphenylene sulfide (bottom)
Colour Villi black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 2 (21HK)
Screen Size (Type) 16" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch)
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, on-cell touch technology, DC dimming, 85.4% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 2 (21HK)
CPU Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 1360P / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz
Number of Cores 12-core
Cache 18 MB
Features Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 2 (21HK)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR5X SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 7500 MHz
Rated Speed 7500 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 2 (21HK)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe), Performance
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 2 (21HK)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA RTX A500 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA TXAA, Direct X 12 Ultimate, Vulkan Support, NVIDIA FXAA
Camera Yes
Resolution 5 Megapixel
Camera Features Privacy shutter, Windows Hello, fixed focus, Discrete IR, Ultrasonic Human Presence Detection
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 P16s Gen 2 (21HK)
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 2 (21HK)
Technology Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 52.5 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 2 (21HK)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 100 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 2 (21HK)
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 2 (21HK)
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 2 (21HK)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included NVIDIA RTX Desktop Manager
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 2 (21HK)
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, bottom cover tamper detection
Compliant Standards RoHS, TCG Certified, TCO Certified 9.0
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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