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Lenovo ThinkPad P1

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4.3 out of 5
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Pros

  • quick and accurate
  • smoothest
  • fastest and most efficient experiences

Cons

  • lack of Ethernet port quite annoying
  • the graphics performance of our test laptop is quite high
  • they are not used for ultra-mobility

Key specs

  • 15.6 in
  • IPS
  • 16 GB
  • DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC

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Lenovo ThinkPad P1 - Variants

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  • Clock speed
    • 2.6 GHz
    • 2.2 GHz
  • Brightness
    • 400
    • 300
  • Graphics processor
    • Nvidia Quadro P2000 / Intel UHD Graphics 630
    • NVIDIA Quadro P1000 / Intel UHD Graphics 630
  • CPU model
    • Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8850H
    • Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H
  • Height
    • 18.7
    • 18.4
  • Weight
    • 1800.0
    • 1700.0
  • Main storage
    • 1 TB SSD
    • 512 GB SSD
    • 256 GB SSD
  • Touchscreen
    • yes
    • no
  • Resolution
    • 3840
    • 2160
    • 1920
    • 1080
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Lenovo ThinkPad P1 - Pros & Cons

Lenovo ThinkPad P1

Pros

  • quick and accurate
  • smoothest
  • fastest and most efficient experiences
  • The video quality is sharp
  • focused and clear
  • It has fast load times and always responds within milliseconds
  • The keys are surprisingly quiet making the machine ideal for quiet environments
  • a responsive touchpad and a quiet and fast keyboard
  • The colors were sharp and clear and the quality was extremely focused
  • brilliant working speeds
  • a beautiful display with rich colors and a full set of interfaces

Cons

  • lack of Ethernet port quite annoying
  • the graphics performance of our test laptop is quite high
  • they are not used for ultra-mobility
  • the button a little too sunk in inside the base of the laptop
  • features a massive 64GB RAM
  • The blacks are extremely black and the whites are as white as snow
  • not as quiet as the keys
  • on Lenovo s ThinkPads a tad bit overdone
  • naturally clumsy and a heavy mobility user
  • the trackpad on my thinkpad is also garbage
  • wireless was still flaky on wakeup

Lenovo ThinkPad P1 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
15.6 in
Best:
MSI GT83 Titan SLI
Screen size: 18.4 in
IconClock speed
2400 MHz
Best:
Razer Blade Stealth 13
Clock speed: 3733 MHz
IconWeight
1700 g
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Lenovo ThinkPad P1 - Full Specifications

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Display
Resolution1920 x 1080|3840 x 2160
Aspect ratio16:9
Screen size15.6 in
WidescreenYes
Panel typeIPS
Brightness
  • 300
  • 400
Touchscreen
  • no
  • yes
LED backlightyes
LCD backlight technologyLED backlight
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Video
Graphics processor
  • NVIDIA Quadro P1000 / Intel UHD Graphics 630
  • Nvidia Quadro P2000 / Intel UHD Graphics 630
Video memory size4 GB
Video memory typeNone
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Memory
RAM size16 GB
TechnologyDDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC
Form factorSO-DIMM 260-pin
Clock speed2400.0 MHz
Max RAM supported64 GB
Memory slots2
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Network
Wi-Fiyes
Wi-Fi standards
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth version5.0
InterfaceGigabit Ethernet
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Design
Colour of productBlack
Housing material
  • Aluminum
  • Glass-fibre reinforced plastic
  • Carbon fibre reinforced plastic
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Connectivity
HDMI ports quantity1
HDMI version2.0
Headphone outputs1
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Storage
Main storage
  • 1 TB SSD
  • 256 GB SSD
  • 512 GB SSD
Storage typeM.2 PCIe NVMe
Integrated card readeryes
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Optical drive typeNone
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Audio properties
Built-in microphoneyes
Speakersyes
CodecRealtek ALC3286
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Processor
CPU model
  • Intel Core i7 8750H
  • Intel Core i7 8850H
Clock speed
  • 2.2 GHz
  • 2.6 GHz
Number of cores6-core
64-bit computingyes
Cache9 MB
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Input
Input methodThinkPad UltraNav
Fingerprint readeryes
Numeric keypadno
Keyboard backlightyes
Security
  • Trusted Platform Module Security Chip
  • Fingerprint reader
  • Smart card reader
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Dimensions
Height
  • 18.4
  • 18.7
Weight
  • 1700.0
  • 1800.0
Width14.24 in
Depth9.67 in
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Camera
Built in camerayes
Camera resolutionHD
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Power
Battery capacity80.0 Wh
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
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Certifications
Energy Staryes
EPEAT compliance (Certificates)EPEAT Gold

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Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Lenovo - Editorial Reviews (8)

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Based on 8 reviews
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Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3 Review
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Ubergizmo
Published: 09.12.2020
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3 Review
4.6

The Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3 is not a mere 15.6” laptop; it’s a Mobile Workstation configurable with a professional NVIDIA Quadro...

Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 review: Near-perfect workstation, but there’s one flaw
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LaptopMag
Published: 19.05.2022
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 review: Near-perfect workstation, but there’s one flaw
4.0

The ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 reminds us that great power comes with trade-offs

Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Lenovo ThinkPad P1 G4 Laptop - Workstation Version of the X1 Extreme G4 in Review
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Notebookcheck
Published: 08.10.2021
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 G4 Laptop - Workstation Version of the X1 Extreme G4 in Review
4.5

Notebookcheck reviews the brand-new Lenovo ThinkPad P1 G4 with Core i7 CPU and the new Nvidia T1200 GPU.

Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Lenovo ThinkPad P1 G4 laptop review: Success with Vapor-Chamber & GeForce RTX 3070
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Notebookcheck
Published: 11.11.2021
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 G4 laptop review: Success with Vapor-Chamber & GeForce RTX 3070
4.5

Notebookcheck tests the Lenovo ThinkPad P1 G4 with Vapor-Chamber cooling, Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 as well as an extremely high-resolution 16:10 screen. This high-end Lenovo notebook commands a high price and is intended to serve workstation customers.

Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Lenovo ThinkPad P1 G4 Review
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StorageReview.com
Published: 06.12.2021
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 G4 Review

The Lenovo ThinkPad P1 G4 shows workstation performance and portability can go hand in hand. It’s remarkably powerful for being just 0.7 inches thin.

Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (Gen 2) Review: A Thinner Workstation
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tomshardware.co.uk
Published: 25.03.2020
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (Gen 2) Review: A Thinner Workstation
4.0

A slim, OLED-equipped workhorse

Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 Review
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PCMAG
Published: 11.03.2022
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 Review
4.0

Its display only covers 90% of the DCI-P3 color gamut, but otherwise it's hard to gripe about the svelte, speedy Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 workstation.

Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (Gen 2) review: How does it compare to the X1 Extreme?
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Windows Central
Published: 29.09.2020
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (Gen 2) review: How does it compare to the X1 Extreme?
4.5

The ThinkPad P1, mobile workstation sibling to the X1 Extreme, has also seen a recent refresh. We take a close look to see where the two laptops differ.

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