Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 4vsLenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 5

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Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 4
ThinkPad P14s Gen 4

Quick Stats

The Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 4 offers significant performance upgrades, delivering smooth gaming and productivity experiences always.
The Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 4's build quality feels solid and premium, making it a great option overall.
The standout display feature of ThinkPad P14s is its stunning OLED screen with high color accuracy and resolution.
The Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 4 boasts impressive features including OLED display and precise keyboard controls.
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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 P14s Gen 4
Winner
#64
Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 5
#68
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 4
#188
Winner
Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 5
#363
Display
Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 4
#105
Winner
Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 5
#136
Performance
Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 4
#239
Winner
Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 5
#271
Build
Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 4
#295
Winner
Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 5
#748
Features
Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 4
#506
Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 5
#120
Winner

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

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Lenovo Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 4
Lenovo Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 5
up to 64GB
up to 32GB
up to 4000GB SSD
up to 1000GB SSD
Intel Core i7-1370P
Intel Core i9-14900HX
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)
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 P14s Gen 4

Strengths

A lot of the times these business laptops just don't have nice screens, but the P14s Gen 4 has an OLED screen that's truly beautiful - matte, with good color gamut, high resolution, and fine details.
The Intel Core i7-1370P processor is still very powerful, making it a great option for productivity tasks and gaming.
The Nvidia A500 graphics are surprisingly capable, delivering good performance in both gaming and productivity tasks.
It has all the nice-to-haves that ThinkPads are known for, including a great keyboard and trackpoint nub.
You can play really demanding games like Hogwarts Legacy at 1200p native on medium settings with no dips, which is impressive for an A500 graphics card.
The matte OLED screen reduces reflections, making it perfect for indoor use.
The laptop's overall performance is rock-solid, making it suitable for both gaming and productivity tasks.

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 P14s Gen 4

The ThinkPad P14s Gen 4 is a powerhouse laptop that defies expectations. Initially, I thought it would be another generic ThinkPad workstation machine, but its potent combination of the Intel Core i7-1370P processor and NVIDIA GeForce A500 graphics has proven me wrong. This laptop delivers exceptional performance in both gaming and productivity tasks, making it an attractive option for those seeking a capable 14-inch machine.

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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