Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1vsLenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7

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Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1
ThinkPad P16 Gen 1

Quick Stats

The ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 delivers impressive performance comparable to high-end workstations overall.
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 has a sturdy and durable build despite being surprisingly bulky.
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1's display boasts vibrant 4K visuals with impressive peak brightness of 740 nits.
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 boasts powerful features including HX series processors and RTXA GPUs primarily.
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Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7
ThinkPad P1 Gen 7

Quick Stats

The Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 delivers impressive performance with smooth content creation and swift video editing capabilities overall.
The Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7's build quality exudes a sense of premium engineering, setting it apart.
The Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7's OLED display option offers more accurate workflows with a higher resolution.
The Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 boasts an excellent keyboard and three USB-C ports as notable features.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1
#139
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7
Winner
#135
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1
#216
Winner
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7
#555
Display
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1
#132
Winner
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7
#266
Performance
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1
#248
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7
#55
Winner
Build
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1
#743
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7
#730
Winner
Features
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1
#565
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7
#555
Winner

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

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Lenovo Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1
Lenovo Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7
up to 128GB
up to 64GB
up to 8000GB SSD
up to 8000GB SSD
Intel Core i9-13980HX
Intel Core Ultra 9 185H
Intel UHD Graphics Xe G4 (48EU)
NVIDIA RTX 3000 Ada Generation (60W)
2x 2280 PCIe NVMe 4.0 x4 See photo
N/A

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1

Strengths

The ThinkPad p16 is built Anew from the ground up to accommodate a larger 16-inch display as well as more powerful HX series Alder Lake processors and RTXa series GPUs.
The laptop's use of various materials, such as aluminum, magnesium, chromium, plastic, glass fibers, makes it durable but also quite bulky at 2.95 kilograms.
The keyboard has long key travel, feels tactile, and is spill-resistant with a backlight, making typing as good as it gets.
The front-firing speakers produce surprisingly good audio while being clear of deviations, making music and movies sound great.

Weaknesses

No specific cons listed for this device

Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7

Strengths

No specific pros listed for this device

Weaknesses

No specific cons listed for this device

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Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1

The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 is designed to shake up the workstation market with its powerful features and durable build. This laptop boasts a 16-inch display, Alder Lake processors, and RTX A series GPUs, making it a powerhouse for demanding tasks. The P16's unique blend of materials, including aluminum, magnesium, and chromium, adds to its rugged charm, but also results in a bulky design with a weight of 2.95 kilograms.

Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7

The Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 is a powerful and portable workstation that seamlessly blends performance with portability. Its modern design, featuring a larger touchpad and reconfigured function keys, addresses long-standing user feedback. With impressive battery life and customizable hardware options, this laptop excels for content creation and casual gaming, making it an excellent choice for professionals. But does its power come at the cost of noise?

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