Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 1vsLenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 2

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Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 1
ThinkPad P15 Gen 1

Quick Stats

The Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 1 delivers exceptional performance with outstanding results in demanding tasks.
The Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 1's build quality is solid and durable despite cumbersome design choices.
The Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 1's display is a highlight, reaching up to 600 nits of brightness.
The Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 1 boasts impressive specs, including top-of-the-line Intel Core i9 processors and 128GB RAM.
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Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 2
ThinkPad E16 Gen 2

Quick Stats

The Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 2 delivers solid performance with its AMD Ryzen 5 processor efficiently.
The Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 2's build is a solid compromise between portability and functionality effectively.
The Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 2's 1200p display is a notable downgrade from last year's model.
The Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 2 boasts impressive features with up to 32GB RAM and improved speaker system.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 1
Winner
#224
Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 2
#225
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 1
#211
Winner
Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 2
#358
Display
Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 1
#528
Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 2
#123
Winner
Performance
Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 1
#242
Winner
Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 2
#352
Build
Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 1
#725
Winner
Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 2
#728
Features
Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 1
#115
Winner
Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 2
#553

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

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Lenovo Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 1
Lenovo Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 2
up to 128GB
up to 64GB
up to 16000GB SSD
up to 4000GB SSD
Intel Xeon W-10855M
Intel Core Ultra 7 165U
NVIDIA Quadro T2000 (4GB GDDR5)
Intel Graphics (4-Cores)
N/A
1x 2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 + 1x 2242 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 See photo

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 1

Strengths

performance is great office tasks multitasking gaming video editing no issues at all for video editing i shoot with a canon eos rp editing with 1080p files but exporting in 4k for youtube again no issues with scrubbing the timeline or exporting videos...
the keyboard thinkpads are known to have great keyboards and the p15 is no exception i can type really fast on this
durable with military certification for dust vibration humidity temperatures and more when you get a thinkpad you know it'll last for a very long time
the display looks great and does a great job at removing glare

Weaknesses

i was surprised to be disappointed right away you're getting a design that you normally see from a powerful mobile workstation it's bulky heavy and it's got a lot of ports the bezel is also gigantic
my complaint of course is that large bezel i've also been leaning away from 16x9 displays and companies are starting to do the same
the speakers just don't provide a good experience music and movies sound teeny and i understand this wasn't built as an entertainment laptop but more of a work laptop
fan noise is also loud you'll hear the wishing sound when editing videos or performing software updates

Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 2

Strengths

No specific pros listed for this device

Weaknesses

No specific cons listed for this device

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Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 1

The Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 1 is a powerhouse laptop designed for creators and professionals. On paper, it's a beast, with a potent combination of Intel Core i9 processor, up to 128GB RAM, and an NVIDIA Quadro RTX 5000 graphics card. However, my experience with this machine was not as impressive as its specs suggest. I'll delve into the details of its design, display, keyboard, speakers, and performance to see if it lives up to its promise.

Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 2

The Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 2 is a budget-friendly laptop that punches above its weight. While it may lack the premium features of its higher-end counterparts, this device still manages to deliver on performance and usability. Powered by last year's AMD processor (although an Intel model is also available), the ThinkPad E16 offers impressive battery life and a decent integrated GPU. But what about the compromises? Let's dive in and explore whether this laptop can hold its own against more expensive options.

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