Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3vsLenovo ThinkPad L15 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 ThinkPad L15 Gen 3
ThinkPad L15 Gen 3

Quick Stats

The Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 delivers decent performance, but CPU power drops under prolonged loads.
The Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 boasts an impressively durable build that defies expectations.
The Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3's display falls short with poor brightness and subpar color accuracy overall.
The Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 features a clicky keyboard with backlight and spill resistance primarily.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3
#376
Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3
Winner
#375
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3
#707
Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3
#104
Winner
Display
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3
#741
Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3
#322
Winner
Performance
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3
#144
Winner
Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3
#438
Build
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3
#717
Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3
#715
Winner
Features
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3
#110
Winner
Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3
#549

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

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Lenovo Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3
Lenovo Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3
up to 64GB
up to 64GB
up to 16000GB SSD
up to 2000GB SSD
Intel Xeon W-10885M
Intel Core i7-1260P
NVIDIA Quadro T2000 Max-Q
Intel UHD Graphics Xe G4 (48EU)
N/A
1x 2242 M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 See photo

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 ThinkPad L15 Gen 3

Strengths

The laptop's durability is impressive, with a sturdy lid and base that show no flex.
The keyboard is phenomenal, with long key travel, clicky feedback, backlight, and spill resistance.
The input/output options are extensive, covering the left, right, and back sides of the laptop.
The laptop has good battery life, lasting 8 hours and 47 minutes in web browsing or 8 hours and 13 minutes in video playback.
The Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 squeezes out a higher Cinebench score than the HP EliteBook, despite carrying the same Core i5 1235U.
The laptop is upgradable with two SO-DIMM slots for DDR4 memory as well as one M.2 slot for generation 4 SSDs.

Weaknesses

The laptop's build quality could be improved, relying on plastic instead of metal chassis like some other brands.
The lid cannot be opened with one hand, which may not inspire confidence in a laptop of this price range.
The display has limited brightness, reaching only 256 nits at its peak.
The display's color coverage is subpar, reaching only 54% of the sRGB gamut.
The display's accuracy is also compromised, with some drifting in our design and gaming profile.
The battery life may not be enough to last through a whole workday's worth of mixed use for heavy users.
Read Full Reviews

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 ThinkPad L15 Gen 3

In a market dominated by reliable yet unremarkable business laptops, Lenovo's ThinkPad L15 Generation 3 aims to shake things up. This machine boasts a sturdy plastic build that belies its durability, a classic design with a black finish, and a feature-rich spec sheet. But does it truly challenge the likes of HP EliteBook 650 G9? We dive into the details to see if this ThinkPad is more than just another safe bet for business users.

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