Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 2 review – Bright, Fast, and Capable
Lenovo describes the ThinkPad P16v Gen 2 as a workstation meant for “high-end workloads”. Its hardware is enough capable for video editing or content creation. The device relies on 28W Meteor Lake-H CPUs with an NPU unit for AI tasks and NVIDIA RTX Ada Generation graphics cards. That’s not an ultra-light machine and that’s why the upgradability is adequate and the port selection is good, especially if you get all the optional extras such as a Nano-SIM card slot and a Smart card reader.
When it comes to displays, there are four 60Hz IPS variants – three 1200p units (one of them is a touchscreen) and the top dog has a resolution of 3840x2400p. The manufacturer claims that the latter has full DCI-P3 coverage. Since our machine is equipped with the same panel, we can hint that this is true. Actually, we bought a very interesting configuration – it has the base processor and video card options but the display is the top dog for this Lenovo series.
You get the usual combo of Wi-Fi 6E + Bluetooth 5.3 for connectivity and a decent amount of security features such as a Kensington Nano Security slot, a privacy shutter, a fingerprint reader, a dTPM 2.0 chip, and a self-healing BIOS. Not bad. This notebook isn’t cheap at all, but if you configure it with NFC, IR Web camera, vPro CPU, and a more powerful GPU, the end price becomes sky-high.
Still, you don’t have to pay an additional amount of money for the backlit keyboard which is a standard feature here (thank god) and the audiophiles can enjoy a quality sound thanks to the front-firing Dolby Audio Premium speakers.
You can check the prices and configurations in our Specs System: https://laptopmedia.com/series/lenovo-thinkpad-p16v-gen-2-intel/
Contents
Specs, Drivers, What’s in the box
Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 2 (Intel) - स्पेक्स
- HDD/SSD
- तक 8000GB SSD
- M.2 स्लॉट
- 2x 2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 फोटो देखें
- RAM
- up to 128GB
- OS
- Windows 11 Pro, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 11 Home
- बैटरी
- 90Wh
- बॉडी मटीरियल
- Plastic / Polycarbonate
- आयाम
- 365 x 262 x 24.66 mm (14.37" x 10.31" x 0.97")
- वजन
- 2.22 kg (4.9 lbs)
- पोर्ट और कनेक्टिविटी
- 1x USB Type-A
- 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), Sleep and Charge
- 2x USB Type-C
- 4.0, Thunderbolt 4, Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort
- HDMI
- 2.1 (8K@60Hz)
- कार्ड रीडर
- SD (SD, SDHC, SDXC)
- ईथरनेट लैन
- 10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s
- वाई-फाई
- Wi-Fi 6E
- ब्लूटूथ
- 5.3
- ऑडियो जैक
- 3.5mm Combo Jack
- विशेषताएँ
- फिंगरप्रिंट रीडर
- optional
- वेब कैमरा
- 5.0MP + IR with privacy shutter and Ultrasonic Human Presence Detection, fixed focus
- बैकलिट कीबोर्ड
- optional
- माइक्रोफोन
- Dual-microphone array, far-field, Dolby Voice
- स्पीकर
- 2x 2W Stereo Speakers, Dolby Audio
- ऑप्टिकल ड्राइव
- सुरक्षा लॉक स्लॉट
- Kensington Nano Lock
सभी Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 2 (Intel) कॉन्फ़िगरेशन
Drivers
All drivers and utilities for this notebook can be found here: https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/us/en/products/laptops-and-netbooks/thinkpad-p-series-laptops/thinkpad-p16v-gen-2-type-21kx-21ky/21kx/downloads
What’s in the box?
Inside the box, we found the laptop itself and a bit of paperwork. Depending on the device’s power, you get a 135W or 170W USB Type-C adapter. You can also find some of the optional accessories in the package such as HDMI to VGA Monitor Adapter, USB-C to DisplayPort Adapter, or USB-C to VGA Adapter.
Design and construction
The design of the ThinkPad P16v Gen 2 reminds us of the one of the ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 with a few exceptions here and there. In short – a clean-looking business device with the typical Lenovo rubberized-like finish in Black color (which isn’t exactly fingerprint-proof). The laptop is entirely made of plastic which is very odd considering the high price. On the bright side, the build doesn’t feel cheap at all which is great. The starting weight is 2.22 kilos and the profile thickness is 24.66 mm. Well, it’s not exactly a thin and light machine but hey – that’s a normal workstation so the dimensions are okay.
The lid opens smoothly with one hand. The unit feels solid when it’s closed and moderately flexible in an open position. The base is stable, the zone between the Space key and the trackpad can be bent a bit if you press it down hard but that’s normal. Still, there is slight flex on the right side of the keyboard during harsh typing. Nothing too serious but it’s worth to note it.
The “chin” below the panel is thick and the other three bezels are averagely narrow.
The Web camera with a privacy shutter is normally placed above the display. The base unit is a 1080p model and you can opt for the fancy 5MP IR version with Human Presence Detection.
The lid can be opened almost to 180 degrees.
On the top of the base, there is a long grill for the two 2W Dolby Audio Premium speakers. The Power button that has a built-in fingerprint reader is on the right. The spill-resistant keyboard has a backlight, a NumperPad, and decently sized Arrow keys. The signature TrackPoint is placed between the “G”, “H”, and “B” keys and operates in conjunction with the three buttons located above the touchpad. Overall, the keyboard is comfortable for typing – the key travel and the feedback are spot on.
The size of the touchpad is normal (67.6 x 115 mm). The pad has a Mylar surface that offers effortless gliding and great accuracy.
Turning over the laptop reveals six ventilation grills, three rubber feet, and an emergency reset hole. The heat is guided via two vents on the rear.
Ports
On the left, there is an HDMI 2.1 for up to 8K@60Hz external displays, an SD Express 7.0 card reader, and a Smart card reader (option). On the back, we can spot LAN, a 40 Gbps Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 port, and a Power connector. The right side houses a 5 Gbps USB Type-A 3.2 (Gen. 1) port with an Always On function, another 40 Gbps Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 4 port, an Audio Combo jack, and an optional Nano-SIM card slot. Both Type-Cs support DisplayPort 2.1 and PowerDelivery 3.0 functionality.
Display and Sound Quality, Get our Profiles
Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 2 is equipped with a WQUXGA (Wide Quad Ultra Extended Graphics Array) IPS panel, model number AUO B160ZAN01.T (LEN41BC). It comes with a 60Hz refresh rate. Its diagonal is 16.0″ (40.6 cm), and the resolution – 3840 х 2400p. Additionally, the screen ratio is 16:10, the pixel density – 283 ppi, and their pitch – 0.09 x 0.09 mm. The screen can be considered Retina when viewed from at least 30 cm (this is based on the pixel density and the typical viewing distance at which individual pixels cannot be distinguished by the human eye).
Viewing angles are good. We offer images at different angles to evaluate the quality.
Also, a video with locked focus and exposure.
On a black background, white fill at 8% of the screen area, the maximum measured brightness in HDR On mode is 832 nits (cd/m2) and 835 cd/m2 on a white screen. The maximum measured brightness in SDR mode is 873 nits (cd/m2) in the middle of the screen („Not calibrated“ preset in the X-Rite Color Assistant) and 863 nits (cd/m2) average across the surface with a maximum deviation of 6%. The Correlated Color Temperature on a white screen and at maximum brightness under the same conditions is 6000K.
In the illustration below you can see how the display performs from a uniformity perspective. The illustration below shows how matters are for operational brightness levels (approximately 180 nits) – in this particular case at 45% Brightness (White level = 182 cd/m2, Black level = 0.1 cd/m2).
Values of dE2000 over 4.0 should not occur, and this parameter is one of the first you should check if you intend to use the laptop for color-sensitive work (a maximum tolerance of 2.0 ). The contrast ratio is very good – 1890:1.
To make sure we are on the same page, we would like to give you a little introduction to the sRGB color gamut and the Adobe RGB. To start, there’s the CIE 1976 Uniform Chromaticity Diagram that represents the visible specter of colors by the human eye, giving you a better perception of the color gamut coverage and the color accuracy.
Inside the black triangle, you will see the standard color gamut (sRGB) that is being used by millions of people on HDTV and on the web. As for the Adobe RGB, this is used in professional cameras, monitors, etc for printing. Basically, colors inside the black triangle are used by everyone and this is the essential part of the color quality and color accuracy of a mainstream notebook.
Still, we’ve included other color spaces like the famous DCI-P3 standard used by movie studios, as well as the digital UHD Rec.2020 standard. Rec.2020, however, is still a thing of the future and it’s difficult for today’s displays to cover that well. We’ve also included the so-called Michael Pointer gamut, or Pointer’s gamut, which represents the colors that naturally occur around us every day.
The yellow dotted line shows Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 2’s color gamut coverage.
Its display covers 100% of the sRGB/ITU-R BT.709 (web/HDTV standard) in CIE1976, and 100% of DCI-P3. The app emulates different color spaces, and we show the options with P3 and sRGB presets.
The X-Rite Color Assistant app has output reports for X-Rite Factory Color Calibration, we show an example for sRGB.
Our “Design and Gaming” profile delivers optimal color temperature at 180 cd/m2 luminance (Illuminant white point – D65), sRGB encoding curve.
We tested the accuracy of the display with 24 commonly used colors like light and dark human skin, blue sky, green grass, orange, etc. You can check out the results at factory condition and also, with the “Design and Gaming” profile.
Below you can compare the scores of the Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 2 with the default settings (left, „P3“ preset in the X-Rite Color Assistant), and with the “Gaming and Web design” profile (right), compared to the Display-P3 color space.
The next figure shows how well the display is able to reproduce really dark parts of an image, which is essential when watching movies or playing games in low ambient light.
The left side of the image represents the display with stock settings, while the right one is enhanced with the “Gaming and Web Design” profile activated. On the horizontal axis, you will find the grayscale, and on the vertical axis – the luminance of the display. On the two graphs below you can easily check for yourself how your display handles the darkest nuances but keep in mind that this also depends on the settings of your current display, the calibration, the viewing angle, and the surrounding light conditions. The default settings are excellent.
Response time (Gaming capabilities)
We test the reaction time of the pixels with the usual “black-to-white” and “white-to-black” method from 10% to 90% and vice versa обратно (these terms refer to the time it takes for pixels to change from one color to another (black to white and back to black in this case), a shorter time reduces picture blur with fast moving images).
We recorded Fall Time + Rise Time = 18 ms.
After that, we test the reaction time of the pixels with the usual “Gray-to-Gray” method from 50% White to 80% White and vice versa between 10% and 90% of the amplitude.
Health Impact: PWM (Screen flickering)
Pulse-width modulation (PWM) is an easy way to control monitor brightness. When you lower the brightness, the light intensity of the display is not lowered, but instead turned off and on by the electronics with a frequency indistinguishable to the human eye. In these light impulses, the light/no-light time ratio varies, while brightness remains unchanged, which is harmful to your eyes. You can read more about that in our dedicated article on PWM.
Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 2’s display doesn’t flicker at any brightness level. This makes the screen pretty comfortable for long periods of use.
Health Impact: Blue light emissions
Installing our Health-Guard profile not only eliminates PWM but also reduces the harmful Blue Light emissions while keeping the colors of the screen perceptually accurate. If you’re not familiar with the Blue light, the TL;DR version is – emissions that negatively affect your eyes, skin, and your whole body. You can find more information about that in our dedicated article on Blue Light.
Health Impact: Screen Reflectance
Glossy-coated displays can be inconvenient in high ambient light conditions due to reflections. We measure the screen reflection level for each laptop when the display is turned off and the measurement angle is set at 60°.
The reflectance of the Lenovo’s screen is 70.8 GU.
High Gloss: >70 GU
Medium Gloss: 30 – 70 GU
Low Gloss: <30 GU
Sound
Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 2’s Dolby Audio Premium speakers produce a sound of very good quality. Its low, mid, and high tones are clear of deviations.
Buy our profiles
Since our profiles are tailored for each individual display model, this article and its respective profile package are meant for Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 2 configurations with 16.0″ AUO B160ZAN01.T (LEN41BC) (3840 х 2400) IPS.
*Should you have problems with downloading the purchased file, try using a different browser to open the link you’ll receive via e-mail. If the download target is a .php file instead of an archive, change the file extension to .zip or contact us at [email protected].
Read more about the profiles HERE.
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Office Work
Office Work का उपयोग ज्यादातर उन उपयोगकर्ताओं द्वारा किया जाना चाहिए जो अपना अधिकांश समय टेक्स्ट के टुकड़ों, तालिकाओं को देखने या सिर्फ सर्फिंग में बिताते हैं। इस प्रोफ़ाइल का उद्देश्य एक फ्लैट गामा वक्र (2.20), मूल रंग तापमान और अवधारणात्मक रूप से सटीक रंगों को रखकर बेहतर विशिष्टता और स्पष्टता प्रदान करना है।
Design and Gaming
यह प्रोफ़ाइल उन डिजाइनरों के लिए है जो पेशेवर रूप से रंगों के साथ काम करते हैं, और गेम और फिल्मों के लिए भी। Design and Gaming डिस्प्ले पैनल को उनकी सीमा तक ले जाता है, जिससे वे वेब और HDTV के लिए sRGB IEC61966-2-1 मानक में, व्हाइट पॉइंट D65 पर यथासंभव सटीक हो जाते हैं।
Health-Guard
Health-Guard हानिकारक पल्स-विड्थ मॉड्यूलेशन (PWM) को समाप्त करता है और नकारात्मक नीली रोशनी को कम करता है जो हमारी आँखों और शरीर को प्रभावित करती है। चूंकि यह प्रत्येक पैनल के लिए कस्टम अनुरूप है, यह रंगों को अवधारणात्मक रूप से सटीक रखने का प्रबंधन करता है। Health-Guard कागज का अनुकरण करता है जिससे आँखों पर दबाव बहुत कम हो जाता है।
33% छूट के साथ सभी 3 प्रोफाइल प्राप्त करें
Performance: CPU, GPU, Storage
All benchmarks and tests were conducted with the “Best performance” preset activated in the Windows “Power & Battery” menu. Also, the “Scheme for AC” in the BIOS is set to “Maximize Performance”.
CPU options
This machine can be found with Intel Core Ultra 7 155H, Core Ultra 7 165H, or Core Ultra 9 185H.
The laptop that we bought has a 155H chip.
Single-core प्रदर्शन ऑपरेटिंग सिस्टम में सुचारू संचालन और प्रतिक्रिया सुनिश्चित करता है, जिससे एक बेहतर उपयोगकर्ता अनुभव मिलता है।
परिणाम Geekbench 6 Single-Core टेस्ट से हैं (उच्चतर बेहतर है)
Multi-core प्रदर्शन जटिल और मांग वाले कार्यों, जैसे वीडियो संपादन, CAD, और वैज्ञानिक सिमुलेशन को संभालने के लिए आवश्यक है।
परिणाम Geekbench 6 Multi-Core टेस्ट से हैं (उच्चतर बेहतर है)
यहां, हम एक वास्तविक-विश्व 3D रेंडरिंग कार्य का उपयोग करके CPU के प्रदर्शन का मूल्यांकन करते हैं, जटिल संगणनाओं और रेंडरिंग वर्कलोड को कुशलतापूर्वक संभालने की इसकी क्षमता का आकलन करते हैं।
परिणाम Cinebench 2024 Multi-Core टेस्ट से हैं (उच्चतर बेहतर है)
GPU options
If you need something more powerful than the iGPU inside the CPU, you can get a machine with NVIDIA RTX 1000 Ada Generation (50W), RTX 2000 Ada Generation, or RTX 3000 Ada Generation.
Our laptop has a 50W RTX 1000 Ada model.
परिणाम 3DMark Time Spy (Graphics) से हैं। उच्चतर बेहतर है।
परिणाम 3DMark Wild Life Extreme Unlimited से हैं। उच्चतर बेहतर है।
Gaming tests
| Metro Exodus | Full HD, Low (Check settings) | Full HD, High (Check settings) | Full HD, Extreme (Check settings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average FPS | 171 fps | 63 fps | 20 fps |
| Borderlands 3 | Full HD, V.Low (Check settings) | Full HD, Medium (Check settings) | Full HD, High (Check settings) | Full HD, Badass (Check settings) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average FPS | 160 fps | 117 fps | 77 fps | 58 fps |
| Far Cry 6 | Full HD, Low (Check settings) | Full HD, High (Check settings) | Full HD, Ultra (Check settings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average FPS | 129 fps | 97 fps | 83 fps |
| Gears 5 | Full HD, Low (Check settings) | Full HD, Medium (Check settings) | Full HD, High (Check settings) | Full HD, Ultra (Check settings) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average FPS | 188 fps | 128 fps | 108 fps | 84 fps |
In terms of specs, the RTX 1000 Ada Generation is very close to the mobile RTX 4050. The 50W version inside this Lenovo laptop performs well in the four tested titles.
Storage performance
Our machine has a 1TB UMIS RPETJ1T24MHP2QDQ. This snappy SSD reached 63°C during benchmarking which is more than acceptable considering the high speeds.
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Max CPU load
In this test we use 100% on the CPU cores, monitoring their frequencies and chip temperature. The first column shows a computer’s reaction to a short load (2-10 seconds), the second column simulates a serious task (between 15 and 30 seconds), and the third column is a good indicator of how good the laptop is for long loads such as video rendering.
Average P-core frequency; Average E-core frequency; Average LP E-core frequency; CPU temp.; Package Power
| Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (28W Base Power) | 0:02 – 0:10 sec | 0:15 – 0:30 sec | 10:00 – 15:00 min |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 2 | 2.90 GHz @ 2.74 GHz @ 2.46 GHz @ 101°C @ 89W | 2.67 GHz @ 2.77 GHz @ 2.46 GHz @ 100°C @ 83W | 2.52 GHz @ 2.65 GHz @ 1.85 GHz @ 101°C @ 60W |
| Dell Precision 14 3490 | 3.07 GHz @ 2.45 GHz @ 1.68 GHz @ 71°C @ 64W | 3.04 GHz @ 2.46 GHz @ 1.70 GHz @ 83°C @ 64W | 1.89 GHz @ 1.56 GHz @ 1.14 GHz @ 75°C @ 33W |
| MSI Prestige 14 AI Studio C1U | 2.74 GHz @ 2.16 GHz @ 1.58 GHz @ 67°C @ 60W | 2.74 GHz @ 2.16 GHz @ 1.57 GHz @ 73°C @ 60W | 1.78 GHz @ 1.11 GHz @ 1.02 GHz @ 66°C @ 30W |
| Dell Precision 15 3590 | 2.84 GHz @ 2.33 GHz @ 1.63 GHz @ 66°C @ 63W | 2.82 GHz @ 2.32 GHz @ 1.60 GHz @ 79°C @ 64W | 2.15 GHz @ 1.66 GHz @ 1.27 GHz @ 75°C @ 42W |
| Lenovo Yoga 7i 2-in-1 (14″, Gen 9) | 2.85 GHz @ 2.31 GHz @ 1.68 GHz @ 70°C @ 53W | 2.73 GHz @ 2.25 GHz @ 1.62 GHz @ 90°C @ 53W | 1.14 GHz @ 0.99 GHz @ 0.93 GHz @ 63°C @ 22W |
| MSI Summit E13 AI Evo A1M | 2.24 GHz @ 1.80 GHz @ 1.32 GHz @ 73°C @ 40W | 2.15 GHz @ 1.79 GHz @ 1.29 GHz @ 83°C @ 40W | 1.74 GHz @ 1.00 GHz @ 1.00 GHz @ 77°C @ 28W |
| Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i (14″, Gen 9) | 2.41 GHz @ 2.07 GHz @ 1.40 GHz @ 70°C @ 47W | 2.34 GHz @ 2.02 GHz @ 1.40 GHz @ 83°C @ 47W | 2.00 GHz @ 1.59 GHz @ 1.10 GHz @ 78°C @ 35W |
| Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7640 | 3.50 GHz @ 2.70 GHz @ 1.90 GHz @ 80°C @ 80W | 2.82 GHz @ 2.65 GHz @ 2.42 GHz @ 99°C @ 77W | 2.74 GHz @ 2.28 GHz @ 1.69 GHz @ 90°C @ 55W |
| Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7440 | 3.22 GHz @ 2.62 GHz @ 1.74 GHz @ 89°C @ 80W | 2.64 GHz @ 2.61 GHz @ 2.49 GHz @ 100°C @ 73W | 2.50 GHz @ 1.99 GHz @ 1.40 GHz @ 83°C @ 45W |
| HP OMEN Transcend 14 (14-fb0000) | 3.38 GHz @ 2.65 GHz @ 2.29 GHz @ 65°C @ 85W | 3.22 GHz @ 2.67 GHz @ 2.43 GHz @ 73°C @ 80W | 2.87 GHz @ 2.45 GHz @ 1.68 GHz @ 76°C @ 61W |
| Dell XPS 16 9640 | 3.58 GHz @ 2.72 GHz @ 2.27 GHz @ 86°C @ 97W | 3.39 GHz @ 2.73 GHz @ 1.92 GHz @ 90°C @ 80W | 3.02 GHz @ 2.37 GHz @ 1.70 GHz @ 84°C @ 60W |
| Dell XPS 14 9440 | 3.01 GHz @ 2.55 GHz @ 1.81 GHz @ 88°C @ 64W | 1.96 GHz @ 2.53 GHz @ 2.22 GHz @ 96°C @ 58W | 2.17 GHz @ 1.88 GHz @ 1.33 GHz @ 83°C @ 38W |
| Dell XPS 13 9340 | 2.26 GHz @ 2.43 GHz @ 2.19 GHz @ 100°C @ 59W | 1.21 GHz @ 1.34 GHz @ 2.48 GHz @ 96°C @ 38W | 1.52 GHz @ 1.25 GHz @ 1.67 GHz @ 96°C @ 32W |
| HP Spectre x360 16 (16-aa0000) | 3.02 GHz @ 2.41 GHz @ 1.70 GHz @ 72°C @ 64W | 2.93 GHz @ 2.41 GHz @ 1.93 GHz @ 85°C @ 64W | 2.39 GHz @ 1.98 GHz @ 1.40 GHz @ 80°C @ 45W |
| Lenovo Yoga 9i (14, Gen 9) | 2.95 GHz @ 2.46 GHz @ 1.63 GHz @ 61°C @ 68W | 2.59 GHz @ 2.23 GHz @ 1.47 GHz @ 83°C @ 52W | 2.31 GHz @ 1.98 GHz @ 1.32 GHz @ 75°C @ 37W |
| ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) | 2.91 GHz @ 2.40 GHz @ 1.60 GHz @ 86°C @ 64W | 2.20 GHz @ 2.00 GHz @ 1.69 GHz @ 102°C @ 60W | 1.12 GHz @ 1.52 GHz @ 0.84 GHz @ 78°C @ 28W |
It looks like Lenovo is trying to maintain some balance between the clocks of the different cores. No matter the load, the E and LP E-core frequency is surprisingly high and the P cores are decently overclocked as well, especially in long stress. On the other hand, when the processor is heavily loaded, its temperature always hits the 100°C mark.
Real-life gaming
| NVIDIA RTX 1000 Ada Generation | GPU frequency/ Core temp (after 2 min) | GPU frequency/ Core temp (after 30 min) |
|---|---|---|
| Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 2 | 1774 MHz @ 64°C @ 50W | 1783 MHz @ 63°C @ 50W |
Lenovo states a max TGP of 35W for RTX 1000 Ada Generation but the NVIDIA Control Panel shows a 50W value. Yes, the chip can maintain this power limit during heavy graphics tasks.
Comfort during full load
Just like many other business machines from the same manufacturer, the power modes are integrated into the base Windows Power presets. The fans are audible but not too noisy in “Best Performance” mode when the internals are heavily stressed.
During gaming, the hotspot on the keyboard is in the middle and it reaches 49°C which doesn’t feel hot to the touch. We also measured 44°C around the hinges, 48°C on the top section of the base, and just 38°C in the lower display bezel.
In full CPU loads, the “Balanced” mode offers less aggressive fan speed alongside lower CPU temperatures and lower (but still good) clocks than the “Best Performance” preset.
Max CPU Stress “Best Performance”
Max CPU Stress “Balanced”In idle, you can expect around 2800 RPM in “Best Performance” and ~2300 RPM in “Balanced” or “Best Power Efficiency”.
Idle RPM “Best Performance”
Idle RPM “Balanced”
Idle RPM “Best Power Efficiency”Battery
Now, we conduct the battery tests with the Windows Best Power Efficiency setting turned on, screen brightness adjusted to 180 nits and all other programs turned off except for the one we are testing the notebook with. The 90Wh battery for around 13 hours of video playback. To achieve that, you have to apply the “Best Power Efficiency” preset in the Windows “Power & Battery” menu and set the “Scheme for Battery” to “Balanced” mode in the BIOS.
The “Adaptive Sync Plus” and “Panel Self Refresh” options are turned on in the Intel Graphics Command Center.
चमक: 180 nits; डिस्प्ले मोड: SDR
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Disassembly, Upgrade options, and Maintenance
To open this business device, you have to undo nine captive Phillips-head screws. Remove the SIM card tray. Use a thin plastic tool to pry the sides and the front, the back should be last.
Here’s how the bottom panel looks on the inside.
This laptop has a 90Wh battery. Its connector is built into the unit and you have to wear gloves to avoid short circuits while undoing the seven Phillips-head screws that secure the battery to the chassis. The capacity is enough for around 13 hours of video playback.
According to Lenovo, the two SODIMMs support up to 96GB of DDR5-5600MHz RAM in dual-channel mode. This is the maximum official manufacturer’s specified limit for a Meteor Lake-H CPU.
Storage-wise, you can rely on two M.2 slots compatible with 2280 Gen 4 SSDs. Both are covered with metal plates. We found thermal pads on the inside of the shrouds and in front of the slots.
The W.WAN slot for optional 4G or 5G connectivity is on the left of the memory. Lenovo has preinstalled a thermal pad there which is a nice touch.
The cooling looks good. It comprises two large fans, one long thick heat pipe shared between the CPU and the GPU, one additional pipe for each chip, a pair of heat sinks, and two big heat spreaders.
Verdict
If you need a new workstation with modern hardware and a nice display, the Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 2 is easy to recommend despite not being perfect. The Core Ultra 7 155H can maintain respectively high clocks even in longer loads – 2.52 GHz / 2.65 GHz / 1.85 GHz for the P, E, and LP E cores respectively. The only downside here is the whooping-high CPU temperature of 101°C. Of course, in idle or under normal stress, the CPU thermals are lower. However, you can use the “Balanced” preset that still offers pretty high frequencies and sub-90°C chip temperatures alongside tamed fans. The keyboard doesn’t feel scorching hot even when the CPU is pounded with heavy stress and in this scenario, the fans aren’t too noisy.
The port selection is modern – two Thunderbolt 4s plus HDMI 2.1 and an SD Express 7.0 card reader. It’s not a surprise that the upgradability is also good with its two SODIMMs and a pair of Gen 4 M.2 slots. The input devices are comfortable for long hours of usage.
The optional 2400p IPS display is jam-packed with full sRGB and DCI-P3 coverage and a jaw-dropping max brightness of 873 nits in SDR mode! The color accuracy can be enhanced to an average dE score of just 0.6 with our “Design and Gaming” profile which is a superb result. Last but not least, the contrast ratio of 1890:1 is very good. If money isn’t a problem, the top display option is worth every penny especially if you plan to use the laptop for photo and video editing.
Considering the powerful hardware and the high-res display, the battery life of 13 hours of video playback on a single charge seems very long. ThinkPad P16v Gen 2 is a capable workstation that offers a top-notch optional 2400p display, good performance, many security features, and a good port selection.
You can check the prices and configurations in our Specs System: https://laptopmedia.com/series/lenovo-thinkpad-p16v-gen-2-intel/
Pros
- Decently solid build
- Good overall performance
- The fans aren’t too noisy under full CPU loads in “Best Performance” mode
- PWM-free panel with 873 nits of max brightness (LEN41BC)
- Comfortable viewing angles + 16:10 aspect ratio (LEN41BC)
- 100% sRGB and DCI-P3 coverage + outstandingly accurate colors with our “Design and Gaming” profile (LEN41BC)
- 1890:1 contrast ratio (LEN41BC)
- Good audio quality
- Web camera with a privacy shutter
- Modern port selection with two Thunderbolt 4 ports
- The CPU can sustain high P-core and E-core clocks in long loads (~2.52 GHz / 2.65 GHz)
- Comfortable backlit keyboard + smooth trackpad
- 2x SODIMMs + 2x Gen 4 M.2 slots
- The bottom panel is easy to open
- Fingerprint reader
- LTE/5G, NFC, Smart Card reader, vPro CPU, and 5MP IR Web camera (all are optional)
- Snappy and well-cooled NVMe (1TB UMIS RPETJ1T24MHP2QDQ)
Cons
- Plastic build
- Pricey
- The CPU hits 101°C under max stress in “Best Performance” mode
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The Lenovo web site shows the case is made of aluminum/magnesium, not plastic. I did find your review interesting. I purchased this laptop for school and home use as it should provide several years of good service. I still use a Lenovo T430 well over 15 years old and it function fine, a bit slow, but no issues.