Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1

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Date Published: 20 Apr 2022

Intel Core i7-1280P
NVIDIA T550
16.0”, WUXGA (1920 x 1200), IPS
2000GB SSD
1x 16GB DDR4, 3200 MHz + 1x 32GB DDR4, 3200 MHz
1.80 kg (4 lbs)

TOTAL SCORE

7.1 Portability Very Good

7.0 Display Very Good

7.3 For Work Very Good

4.8 For Gaming Average

Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1

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Specs

Display
16.0”, WUXGA (1920 x 1200), IPS

HDD/SSD
2TB SSD

M.2 Slot
1x 2280 PCIe NVMe 4.0 x4 See photo

RAM
1x 16GB DDR4, 3200 MHz + 1x 32GB DDR4, 3200 MHz

OS
Windows 11 Pro

Body Material
Plastic / Polycarbonate, Aluminum, Carbon, Glass Fiber

Dimensions
361.98 x 255.5 x 20.5 mm (14.25" x 10.06" x 0.81")

Weight
1.80 kg (4 lbs)

Ports and connectivity

1x USB Type-A
3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)

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
2.0b

Card Reader

Ethernet LAN
10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s

Wi-Fi
802.11ax

Bluetooth
5.2

Audio jack
3.5mm Combo Jack

Features

Fingerprint reader

Web camera
HD / FHD

Backlit keyboard

Microphone
Dual Array Microphone with Dolby Voice

Speakers
Stereo Speakers with Dolby Audio

Optical drive

Security Lock slot
Kensington Lock

Portability

Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (Intel)

14.25" x 10.06" x 0.81" Dimensions

1.80 kg (4 lbs) Weight

Average 16.0-inch laptop

2.03 kg (4.5 lbs) +13% Weight

Review

Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 in-depth review

Mobile workstations are super popular nowadays. At least, this is what manufacturers make us think when they release 123 different versions of the same laptop. We have now seen 14, 15, 16, and 17-inch models, which left us with mixed emotions.Today, you are going to see the Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1. Yes, this is not only a Gen 1 product, but it also is the "sleek" version of another Gen 1 device - the ThinkPad P16 Gen 1. The two notebooks are definitely not competitors, because they are intended for different user bases.The regular model is meant for heavy-duty users, who are going to work with high-intensity projects. On the other hand, the "s" version, which we have with us today, is more of a portability and versatility-oriented device.It swaps the 55W monster processors [...]

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Pros

No PWM (AUO B160UAN03.2 (LEN41B5))
The spill-resistant keyboard is great for typing
Wi-Fi 6 and LTE support plus optional super-fast fingerprint reader and IR face recognition systems
2x Thunderbolt 4 ports
Super portable

Cons

51% sRGB coverage (AUO B160UAN03.2 (LEN41B5))
The price is high
Not the best performance
No SD card reader

Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

Even though it is an enterprise notebook, the ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 is a bit of a mixed bag in terms of upgrade options. Take a look!Check out all Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 prices and configurations in our Specs System, or read more in our In-Depth review.1. Remove the bottom plate To get inside this machine, you need to undo a total of 8 captive Phillips-head screws. Then, pry the bottom panel with a plastic tool. It would be best to start from the back.2. Remove the battery Our configuration is equipped with the smaller 52.5Wh battery pack. To remove it, undo the 6 Phill[...]