Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3vsLenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 3

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Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3
ThinkPad P1 Gen 3

Quick Stats

The Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3 delivers solid mid-tier performance with strong CPU results despite limited graphics capabilities.
The Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3's build exudes quality and attention to detail, standing out positively overall always.
The Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3's OLED touchscreen display is exceptional, but also quite pricey.
The Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3 features a 4K OLED touchscreen display and Quadro T2000 graphics card.
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Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 3
ThinkBook Plus Gen 3

Quick Stats

The Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 3's performance underwhelmed despite its powerful CPU and modern Intel Iris XE graphics.
The Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 3 has a solid build quality, with a sturdy metal bottom cover design.
The Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 3 features a dual-screen setup for seamless multitasking capabilities.
The Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 3 features up to 32GB RAM, Intel Iris XE graphics, and Wi-Fi 6E.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3
Winner
#376
Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 3
#377
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3
#707
Winner
Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 3
#834
Display
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3
#741
Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 3
#144
Winner
Performance
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3
#144
Winner
Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 3
#574
Build
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3
#717
Winner
Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 3
#767
Features
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3
#110
Winner
Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 3
#128

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Lenovo Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3
Lenovo Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 3
up to 64GB
up to 32GB
up to 16000GB SSD
up to 1000GB SSD
Intel Xeon W-10885M
Intel Core i7-12700H
NVIDIA Quadro T2000 Max-Q
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3

Strengths

The ThinkPad P1 Gen 3 has a clean professional design that is minimal but perhaps a bit conservative.
It's super light, weighing only 3.75 pounds.
The keyboard is solid and most Thinkpad keyboards are, with the exception of the P1 Gen 2 which had the worst keyboard I've ever used on a laptop.
The 4k OLED touchscreen display is exceptional but it does add an extra $600 or so to the base model.
The price tag is refreshingly low, especially for professional mobile workstations, starting at around $1700.

Weaknesses

The trackpad could be a little bigger and better.
The GPU is a weird downgrade from the previous model, using the Quadro T2000 Max-Q design instead of the proper Quadro T2000.
Battery life is subpar, only lasting around 3 hours in typical workday usage.
The battery life is especially disappointing when compared to other mid-tier laptops like the Dell Precision 5550.
The lack of an Ultra Performance mode in the BIOS settings is also a drawback.

Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 3

Strengths

The laptop is relatively light, weighing only 4.4 pounds (2 kilograms)
It has a decent cooling solution considering there's no dedicated graphics
The stereo Harman Kardon speakers sound pretty good and have some bass
The battery life is around 5.56 hours on a charge for moderate to light work
It comes with a Thunderbolt 4 port, two USB-A ports, HDMI, and a second USBC 3.2 Gen 2 slot
The laptop has Intel Wi-Fi 6E with Bluetooth 5.2, which is an AX211 card

Weaknesses

The laptop's performance didn't match up well to other laptops with the same CPU in benchmarking tests
The fans can get pretty loud when running demanding applications or benchmarks
The RAM is soldered on and cannot be upgraded, which may be a concern for heavy users
The SSD is not top-of-the-line but is still decent and upgradable
Battery life is not spectacular due to the 70Wh battery and high-resolution internal display
There's no room for upgradeable components, making it feel more like an Ultrabook than a mobile workstation
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Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3

The Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3 is a mid-tier mobile workstation that boasts a clean professional design, weighing in at an impressively light 3.75 pounds. With a 15.6-inch screen and a range of ports, this laptop is well-equipped for everyday use. Powered by an Intel Core i7-10850H processor and an NVIDIA Quadro T2000 Max Q graphics card, it offers solid mid-tier performance. However, its battery life falls short, lasting around three hours in typical usage scenarios. This review will explore the pros and cons of this laptop.

Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 3

The Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 3 is an intriguing laptop that blends creative and multimedia features with portable convenience. Its standout feature is the built-in 15.6-inch display on the side, perfect for color-noting or browsing while working on a main project. With a 12th-gen CPU and Intel Iris Xe graphics, it's designed to balance performance and power consumption. This review will examine its strengths and weaknesses, exploring whether this unique design makes it a must-have for creatives and commuters alike.

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