Lenovo ThinkPad P14s GEN 2 14" AMD Laptop (2021)

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Product Overview

Lenovo ThinkPad P14s GEN 2 is an ISV-certified version of the T14 GEN 2 with higher standard equipment (though the T14 GEN 2 can be configured similarly). In essence, while the T14s is thinner than the standard T14, the P14s is hardly distinguishable.
Indeed, the most notable upgrade in the P14s GEN 2 is the ISV certification. While Lenovo claims that the 4K IPS display option in the P14s GEN 2 covers 100% of DCI-P3 color space (instead of 100% Adobe RGB color space covered by the 4K panel for the T14 GEN 2), it is most likely a matter of calibration of the same panel.
In all other aspects, the P14s GEN 2 is really no different than the T14 GEN 2: A rich set of I/O options are available, and 4G / LTE WWAN can be configured. Compared to the Intel-powered P14s GEN 2 i, Thunderbolt is unavailable; neither does PCIe GEN4 SSD.
Overall, the P14s GEN 2 only targets those professionals who need to run specific software. For others, the P14s may be a good option if it happens to be priced lower at the time of your purchase.

Ratings

What we found**

Pros
  • Matte display options
  • Good input devices
  • Good battery life
Cons
  • Low-power display has poor viewing angle
  • No Thunderbolt

What external reviewers found***

External score 76% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Very good battery life
  • High-quality case
  • Matte 4K UHD display
Cons
  • No SD card reader
  • No Thunderbolt 3
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Specifications

4KFHD

Connectivity

Ports2x USB-C 3.2 Gen2 + 2x USB 3.2 Gen1 + 1x HDMI 2.0 + 1x RJ45 + 1x Audio combo + 1x micro SD card + 1x optional Smart Card Reader
Wireless ConnectivityWiFi 6 + Bluetooth 5.2 + optional 4G / LTE WWAN + optional NFC

Construction

Battery | Capacity50 Wh
Camera | FrontOptional HD or HD IR camera with Privacy Shutter, fixed focus
ColorsBlack or Storm Grey
MaterialBlack: Glass fiber top & bottom + Magnesium alloy chassis / Storm Grey: Aluminum top + Magnesium alloy chassis + Glass fiber bottom
MicrophoneOptional 2x far-field microphones
Speakers2x 2W stereo speakers

Dimensions

Size | Depth227 mm / 8.94 inch
Size | Height17.9 mm / 0.70 inch
Size | Width329 mm / 12.9 inch
Weight1.46 kg / 3.22 lbs ~ 1.55 kg / 3.41 lbs

Display

Aspect Ratio16:9
Brightness500 nits300, 400, or 500 nits
Contrast Ratio1500:1700:1, 800:1, or 1000:1
Display Diagonal14 inch
Display TypeIPS anti-glare
Gamut100% DCI-P3, X-Rite Pantone factory color calibration45% or 72% NTSC
ResolutionFHD (1920x1080) or 4K UHD (3820x2160)
Viewing Angle170°

Function

AudioRealtek ALC3287 codec
Fast Charging65 W, 80% in 1h
GraphicsIntegrated AMD Radeon graphics
HDR
Keyboard BacklightYes
Operating SystemWindows 10 or Linux
ProcessorAMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5650U or Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U
SecuritydTPM 2.0, Touch Fingerprint Reader
Touch ScreenAvailable with FHD (300nits panel with Privacy Guard)

Performance

Battery LifeUp to 12.5 hours
DurabilityMIL-STD-810H
Memory | CapacityUp to 48 GB (16GB soldered + 1x SO-DIMM)
Memory | TypeDDR4 3200MHz
Power Supply45 or 65 W USB-C
StorageUp to 2TB PCIe 3 x4 SSD

Production

Debut2021

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External Reviews

notebookcheck[1]

Reviewer score 76%
Reviewers from notebookcheck have found the following***:
During idle operation, the Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 2 AMD remains almost completely cool. In the stress test, the CPU is able to run at full speed in the beginning, but this changes after a while. Under maximum load, the lack of a dedicated GPU leads to a lower consumption. The battery life is still a bad weakness, which we had attributed mainly to the PrivacyGuard display.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Matte 4K UHD display
  • Very good battery life
  • High-quality case
Cons
  • No Thunderbolt 3
  • No SD card reader

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References

  1. ^ Lenovo ThinkPad P14s G2 AMD laptop review: With a matte 4K LCD and Ryzen 5000. [notebookcheck]. https://www.notebookcheck.net/Lenovo-ThinkPad-P14s-G2-AMD-laptop-review-With-a-matte-4K-LCD-and-Ryzen-5000.562498.0.html. 2021-09-19. Retrieved 2021-10-07.

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