Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1vsLenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1

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Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1
ThinkPad T16 Gen 1

Quick Stats

The Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 offers reliable and efficient performance for most work tasks smoothly.
The Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1's sturdy and solid build is its most notable feature overall.
The Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1's display is merely adequate, lacking high-resolution options and modern panel technology.
The Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 boasts a powerful AMD Ryzen processor with silent and cool performance.
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Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1
ThinkPad P16s Gen 1

Quick Stats

The ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 falls short in terms of performance despite using Alder Lake P-Series chips.
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 has a solid build quality that is standard ThinkPad fare overall.
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 has a decent display, but lacks accuracy for professional color work.
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 boasts a range of features including a spill-resistant backlit keyboard.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1
#105
Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1
Winner
#104
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1
#231
Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1
#108
Winner
Display
Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1
#134
Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1
#133
Winner
Performance
Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1
#148
Winner
Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1
#249
Build
Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1
#745
Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1
#744
Winner
Features
Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1
#567
Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1
#566
Winner

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

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Lenovo Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1
Lenovo Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1
up to 64GB
up to 48GB
up to 4000GB SSD
up to 4000GB SSD
Intel Core i7-1260P
Intel Core i7-1280P
NVIDIA T550
NVIDIA T550
1x 2280 M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 See photo
1x 2280 PCIe NVMe 4.0 x4 See photo

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1

Strengths

The AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6850u processor has plenty of power and is suitable for most work tasks, silent and cool most of the time.
Battery life can be up to 12-13 hours with the larger 86 Wh battery option
Good I/O options include two USB-C ports, two USB Type-A ports, HDMI, and a rare RJ45 5 Ethernet port
The laptop has plenty of ports to keep you going, making it convenient for users who need multiple connections
Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 has security tools to protect your valuable data, including an optional power-on touch fingerprint reader
The laptop is great for touch typing with its keyboard

Weaknesses

Battery life can be as short as 6 hours with the default 52.5 Wh battery, which may not be enough for a day's work
No USB4 ports available, which may limit transfer speeds
The Intel version has a single SODIMM slot to upgrade memory, whereas the AMD version has soldered-on RAM
Expensive price options depending on timing and configuration, making it less competitive in its category
No SD card reader is a notable omission for users who need to transfer files from digital cameras
The 1610 display may not be suitable for intensive creative tasks or complex 3D modeling due to limited specs

Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1

Strengths

Plenty of materials and combinations depending on which color you choose
Full-sized spill-resistant backlit keyboard offers an amazing typing experience
Front-firing speaker setup delivers quality audio with no major deviations across the frequency range
Alder Lake P-Series CPUs can still deliver plenty of performance with the 12-core Intel Core i5 1240p
Quadro T550 running at 30 watts is certainly better than the Intel iGPU solution

Weaknesses

Much less powerful Alder Lake P-Series chips compared to the traditional Lenovo ThinkPad p16 generation one
P16s isn't an efficiency champ as the 52.5 Watt hours battery pack lasts for only 7 hours and 15 minutes of web browsing or 6 hours and 9 Minutes of video playback
Performance is closely tied to the cooling, which can lead to more noise and compromised performance
The high price isn't backed up properly with the P16s Gen 1 as there are other business machines out there that deliver more performance for less
Display has only 51 srgb coverage making it not suitable for professional work with colors
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Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1

The Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 is a powerful business laptop that boasts impressive performance courtesy of the AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6850U processor. With its silent and cool operation, this device is ideal for hybrid workers, students, and software engineers who need a reliable machine that can keep up with their demands. The 16-inch display offers adequate visuals for general business use, while a range of ports ensures seamless connectivity. Is this laptop the perfect choice for professionals looking for a solid work companion?

Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1

The Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 is a sleek variant that deviates from its traditional counterpart with less power-hungry Alder Lake P-Series chips. This compromise raises the question: should you get it? The laptop boasts a classic ThinkPad design, offering various material combinations and a robust feature set, including a spill-resistant backlit keyboard and quadro T550 GPU. However, its performance is somewhat marred by mediocre cooling and battery life.

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