Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4vsLenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 5

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Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4
ThinkPad P1 Gen 4

Quick Stats

The Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 excels in performance with swift processing speeds and seamless graphics integration.
The Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 boasts a sturdy, compact, and durable build overall.
The Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 boasts an impressive display with accurate colors and up to 600 nits of brightness.
The Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 boasts a powerful combination of features and high-end specs overall.
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Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 5
ThinkBook 16p Gen 5

Quick Stats

The Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 5 offers impressive performance with its Intel Core i9-14900HX processor leading the way.
The ThinkBook 16p Gen 5 boasts a compact yet powerful build with top-notch quality overall.
The Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 5 has an excellent display with superb visuals and a high refresh rate available.
The Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 5 boasts an impressive array of features to handle demanding tasks seamlessly.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4
#69
Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 5
Winner
#68
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4
#366
Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 5
#363
Winner
Display
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4
#143
Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 5
#136
Winner
Performance
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4
#253
Winner
Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 5
#271
Build
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4
#761
Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 5
#748
Winner
Features
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4
#124
Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 5
#120
Winner

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

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Lenovo Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4
Lenovo Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 5
up to 128GB
up to 32GB
up to 6000GB SSD
up to 1000GB SSD
Intel Core i7-11850H
Intel Core i9-14900HX
NVIDIA T1200
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (Laptop, 140W)
N/A
2x 2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 See photo

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4

Strengths

The Lenovo Thinkpad P1 Gen 4 is a fantastic mobile workstation.
It's very portable, I kind of love this carbon fiber weave on the lid.
The vapor chamber cooling business going on is a decent sell in itself.
You get two Thunderbolt 4 ports which is wonderful.
The HDI2.1 port and headphone jack are also nice features.
It has good ISV certifications for those who need them.

Weaknesses

No specific cons listed for this device

Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 5

Strengths

Raw processing power if you want raw processing power you can't get any better than in the Intel I-9 14900 HX
Good port selection: three USB typ a ports, two fast Thunderbolt 4 port, HDMI, headphone jack and SD card reader
Upgradeable memory with up to 64 GB of DDR5
Two PCIe 4 x 4 M.2 SSD slots handy if you need more storage or to use a secondary Cash Drive to speed up your workflows
Superb display with 100% DCI P3 XR color calibrated and 165 HZ refresh rate
Great upgrade options, making it almost mobile workstation level
NoODed option on one hand the display is superb

Weaknesses

Poor battery life, treat it like a workstation where it sits at a desk all the time
Large and heavy power brick that you have to make room for in your bag
1080p webcam for expensive content created workstation (anything over £1,000 or $1,300 should have a 5 megapixel or standard)
No RJ45 if you're transferring large files over the network
Poor battery life is below average at best
Large and heavy power brick is awkward if you need to move the laptop around daily
Battery life is not suitable for on-the-go use, more of a workstation
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Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4

The Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 is a formidable mobile workstation that seamlessly blends portability with powerhouse performance. This sleek device boasts an impressive array of features, including carbon fiber construction, IPS displays, and up to 256GB RAM. For professionals who require the highest level of graphics capabilities, the P1 Gen 4 offers NVIDIA's Quadro A-series options, making it an ideal choice for those in creative fields or demanding industries like architecture and engineering.

Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 5

The Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 5 is a powerful laptop that excels in raw processing performance, making it an ideal choice for content creators and professionals who require intense computing capabilities. Equipped with the Intel Core i9-14900HX processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 graphics, this laptop delivers top-notch performance in various tasks. However, its below-average battery life and bulky power adapter may be drawbacks for users seeking portability.

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