Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Mobile Workstation

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Product Overview

Lenovo ThinkPad P15 is a powerful mobile workstation that replaces the outgoing P53-series. Just like the larger P17, the P15 features up to Xeon W-10885M processor, 128MB DDR4 ECC memory, and NVIDIA Quadro RTX 5000 Max-Q with 16GB GDDR6; what it adds is the optional OLED touch display.
Improved heat management allows for 13% more air flow and 30% larger CPU heat sink. Combined with the more efficient Intel 10th-gen Core processors, the P15 delivers higher performance for longer on-the-go. Lenovo has also given the new P series a more modular design with daughter cards. Four times the number of GPU and CPU configurations compared to the previous generation will be available as a result.
Other models in this generation of ThinkPad P-series include six mobile workstations: the flagship P17, the thinner P15v, which shares its chassis with the T15p, and P15s, which shares its chassis with the T15, and the P1 Gen 3, which shares its chassis with the X1 Extreme Gen 3 in the 15.6-inch class; and the P14s with AMD or Intel processors in the 14-inch class, which shares their chasses with the T14.

Ratings

What we found**

Pros
  • Bright, vivid 4K UHD display
  • Excellent keyboard and touchpad
  • Long battery life
  • Decent selection of ports
Cons
  • Below-average CPU performance
  • Mediocre battery life

What external reviewers found***

External score 79% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Excellent performance
  • Good battery life
  • Stunning 4K UHD display
  • Good input devices
Cons
  • Poor battery runtime
  • Poor webcam
  • No Thunderbolt 3 port
  • No AMD option
  • No dedicated touchpad keys
  • Throttling under load
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Specifications

FHDOLEDUHD IPS

Connectivity

Ports2x USB 3.2 Gen1 + 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen1 + 2x Thunderbolt 3 + Gigabit LAN + HDMI 2.0 + SD + Smart card reader optional
Wireless ConnectivityWiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, Fibocom L860-GL CAT16 WWAN optional

Construction

Battery | Capacity94 Wh
Camera | Front720p HD Camera with ThinkShutter, optional Hybrid IR & 720p HD Camera with ThinkShutter
MicrophoneDual far-field mic
Speakers2x 2W stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos certified

Dimensions

Size | Depth252.3 mm / 9.93 inch
Size | Height31.45 mm / 1.24 inch
Size | Width375.4 mm / 14.78 inch
WeightFrom 2.74 kg / 6.05 lbs

Display

Aspect Ratio16:9
Brightness300 or 500 nits500 nits600 nits
Display Diagonal15.6 inch
Display TypeIPS matteOLEDIPS matte
ResolutionFHD (1920x1080) or 4K UHD (3840x2160)

Function

Fast ChargingYes
GraphicsNVIDIA Quadro T1000 4GB, T2000 4GB, RTX 3000 6GB, RTX 4000 Max-Q 8GB, or RTX 5000 Max-Q 16GB
HDRHDR 400 with Dolby Vision
Operating SystemWindows 10
ProcessorUp to Intel Xeon W-10885M or 10th-gen Intel Core i9-10980HK
SecurityDTPM 2.0, Touch Fingerprint Reader, ThinkShutter, Windows Hello
Touch ScreenOLED display only

Performance

Battery LifeUp to 16.4 hours
DurabilityMIL-STD-810G
Memory | CapacityUp to 128 GB (4x DIMMs)
Memory | TypeDDR4 2933 MHz, optional ECC support
Power Supply170 or 230 W
StorageUp to 4TB M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD (2x), RAID 0/1

Production

Availability2020-07
Debut2020-06-17
Made InChina

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External Reviews

laptopmag[1]

Reviewer score 84%
Reviewers from laptopmag have found the following***:
The Lenovo ThinkPad P15 is a remarkable laptop in many regards. Its virtually unmatched performance can handle any conceivable task you could throw at it. But it has a few clear misses that make it a less compelling option for some users. The sheer size and weight, at over 6 pounds 1.2 inches thick, means the P15 shouldn't be the first choice.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Stunning 4K UHD display
  • Excellent performance
  • Excellent battery life
Cons
  • Loud fans
  • Poor webcam

notebookcheck[2]

Reviewer score 79%
Reviewers from notebookcheck have found the following***:
With its powerful components, the ThinkPad P15 does not show any weaknesses in the system performance. The P15 is also able to display modern games smoothly in Full-HD resolution and at high detail settings. The high CPU consumption values come at a price: the external temperatures rise up to 60 °C (140 °F) on the bottom.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Full-HD display
  • Long battery life
  • Good input devices
Cons
  • No dedicated touchpad keys
  • Throttling under load
  • Only one M.2 slot

notebookcheck[3]

Reviewer score 67%
Reviewers from notebookcheck have found the following***:
The Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 1 is too anaemic for 4K gaming. The cooling system is not powerful enough to keep it from overheating. The Lenovo laptop draws more power than the HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7. However, the ZBook also comes with a 4K screen, but it is significantly less bright.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Sturdy housing
  • Good input devices
  • High-quality workstation
Cons
  • Low-contrast UHD display
  • Poor battery runtime
  • No AMD option

pcmag[4]

Reviewer score 86%
Reviewers from pcmag have found the following***:
Lenovo's ThinkPad P15 is a first-class imaging platform. It's built for professional apps, but it's certainly capable of playing the latest games after hours. The ThinkPad is not as expensive as our Dell Precision50 review unit. But it's a juggernaut among professional laptops and workstations.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Gorgeous, gorgeous screen
  • Sleek design
  • Good battery life
Cons
  • No Thunderbolt 3 port

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References

  1. ^ Lenovo ThinkPad P15 review. [laptopmag]. https://www.laptopmag.com/reviews/lenovo-thinkpad-p15. 2021-03-15. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
  2. ^ Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 1 laptop review: Mobile workstation with a weak spot in the keyboard. [notebookcheck]. https://www.notebookcheck.net/Lenovo-ThinkPad-P15-Gen-1-laptop-review-Mobile-workstation-with-a-weak-spot-in-the-keyboard.526237.0.html. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
  3. ^ Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 1 Laptop Review: Ultraportable workstation with a very bright 4K screen. [notebookcheck]. https://www.notebookcheck.net/Lenovo-ThinkPad-P15s-Gen-1-Laptop-Review-Ultraportable-workstation-with-a-very-bright-4K-screen.514101.0.html. 2021-01-10. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
  4. ^ Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Review. [pcmag]. https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/lenovo-thinkpad-p15. 2021-04-12. Retrieved 2021-04-13.

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