Lenovo ThinkPad P15s GEN 2 Mobile Workstation

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Product Overview

Lenovo ThinkPad P15s GEN 2 is a lightweight mobile workstation based on the chassis of the T15 GEN 2. Likewise powered by 11th-gen Intel Core processors, the P15s GEN 2 adds a discrete NVIDIA T500 GPU that is ISV certified.
Just like the T15 GEN 2, the new P15s GEN 2 introduces the Storm Grey aluminum option for the first time. It comes with an aluminum top cover that differs from the glass fiber chassis in black. The P15s GEN 2 also comes with the same numeric keypad found in the T15.
Like other high-end GEN 2 ThinkPad models following Lenovo's new naming scheme, the new P15s now offers WiFi 6E. It can also be optioned with LTE WWAN for high performance data connections on the go.
Alongside the 15.6-inch P15s GEN 2, Lenovo also unveiled 14-inch P14s GEN 2 and P14s GEN 2 i powered by AMD and Intel respectively.

Ratings

What we found**

Pros
  • Matte IPS display
  • Good input devices
  • Good battery life
  • Good system performance
Cons
  • Only one Thunderbolt 4 port

What external reviewers found***

External score 79% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Very good battery life
  • Very bright 4K UHD display
  • High-quality case
Cons
  • No SD card reader
  • Only one M.2-2280 SSD
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Specifications

4KFHD

Connectivity

Ports2x Thunderbolt 4 + 2x USB 3.2 Gen1 + 1x HDMI 2.0 + 1x JR45 + 1x Audio combo + 1x Smart Card Reader + 1x MicroSD Card Reader
Wireless ConnectivityWiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, optional WWAN LTE, NFC

Construction

Battery | Capacity57 Wh
Camera | FrontHD or Hybrid IR camera with ThinkPad Webcam Privacy Shutter
ColorsBlack (optional antimicrobial surface) or Storm Grey
MaterialGlass fiber Black, Aluminum Storm Grey
Microphone2x Microphones
SpeakersDolby Audio Speaker System

Dimensions

Size | Depth248 mm / 9.76 inch
Size | Height19.1 mm / 0.75 inch
Size | Width365.8 mm / 14.4 inch
Weight1.76 kg / 3.87 lbs

Display

Aspect Ratio16:9
Brightness600nits300 nits
Display Diagonal15.6 inch
Display TypeIPS anti-glare
ResolutionFHD (1920x1080) or 4K UHD (3820x2160)

Function

AudioDolby Audio Speaker System
Fast Charging65W
GraphicsNVIDIA T500, 4GB, ISV certified
HDR
Keyboard BacklightYes
Operating SystemWindows 10, Ubuntu Linux 20.04 LTS, or Red Hat Enterprise Linux
ProcessorUp to 11th Gen Intel Core i7 Processor
SecurityDTPM 2.0, Touch Fingerprint Reader, ThinkPad Webcam Privacy Shutter
Touch ScreenAvailable with FHD

Performance

Battery LifeUp to 12 hours
Memory | CapacityUp to 48 GB (16GB soldered + 1x DIMM)
Memory | TypeDDR4 3200MHz
Power Supply65W USB-C
StorageUp to 2TB PCIe SSD

Production

Availability2021-03
Debut2021-02-23

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External Reviews

notebookcheck[1]

Reviewer score 79%
Reviewers from notebookcheck have found the following***:
The Nvidia T500 replaces the Nvidia Quadro P520, meaning that Turing has arrived in the low-end segment for the first time. The high power consumption of the Lenovo ThinkPad P15s G2 becomes very noticeable in the battery life. The stereo speakers that are placed above the keyboard produce a good average sound, but bass is almost completely lacking.
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Pros
  • Very bright 4K UHD display
  • Very good battery life
  • High-quality case
Cons
  • No SD card reader
  • Only one M.2-2280 SSD

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References

  1. ^ Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 2 laptop review: Ultrabook workstation now with Nvidia T500. [notebookcheck]. https://www.notebookcheck.net/Lenovo-ThinkPad-P15s-Gen-2-laptop-review-Ultrabook-workstation-now-with-Nvidia-T500.545889.0.html. 2021-06-16. Retrieved 2021-06-18.

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