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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is the better choice for performance-intensive engineering tasks, with a more powerful Intel i7 processor and Nvidia RTX graphics, which are well-suited for 3D, machine learning, and gaming purposes. However, the ThinkPad P16 is also heavier and more expensive, making it less portable and budget-friendly. On the other hand, the Lenovo V15 is a budget-friendly laptop with an AMD Ryzen 5 processor that's adequate for general use and light tasks. Its lighter weight makes it more portable, but its TN screen and integrated graphics are less suitable for demanding graphics tasks or professional work requiring high color accuracy. If portability and price are top concerns, and your work doesn't involve intensive graphics or computations, the V15 could be a practical choice; otherwise, the P16 offers better performance for more resource-demanding activities. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad P16
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good battery life
- Excellent speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo V15
- Good portability
Key differences
General Use
8.0
7.3
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
569.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
231.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
5.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is very good for general use, while the Lenovo V15 is good.
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has a high-performance CPU, ample RAM, and superior screen quality which assures smooth operation and a vivid display, but it's heavier and bulkier, making it less portable and with shorter battery life. The Lenovo V15, on the other hand, is much lighter and thinner for better portability and longer battery life, but it has a lower quality screen and keyboard which might not be ideal for screen-intensive tasks or extended typing sessions.
Gaming and AI
6.9
6.1
4.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 and Lenovo V15 are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is somewhat better.
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 offers a more powerful Nvidia RTX GPU which is better suited for gaming and 3D tasks, while the Lenovo V15 comes with an integrated AMD Vega 7 GPU, which provides fair performance but isn't as capable as discrete GPUs. Both laptops have similar screen refresh rates, but the ThinkPad P16's higher screen resolution and better screen quality further enhance the gaming and 3D experience compared to the V15's more basic display attributes.
Engineering and Design
8.3
6.3
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
4.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo V15 is only fair.
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16, with its superior processor, dedicated graphics card, and high-resolution IPS display, delivers robust performance and vivid visuals for demanding engineering applications, but it is heavier and less portable. On the other hand, the Lenovo V15 offers reasonable performance for basic design work with its integrated graphics and standard resolution TN display, and is lighter, which enhances its portability, although at the cost of lower screen quality and overall performance.
Content Creation
8.2
7.3
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo V15 is good.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
8.4
7.1
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is very good for software development, while the Lenovo V15 is good.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Screen Quality
8.2
5.4
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
569.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
231.0 nits
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has a better screen than the Lenovo V15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 likely boasts a high-resolution display with vibrant color accuracy, essential for engineering and design tasks that demand precise color representation and crisp details. However, it probably lacks the faster refresh rates preferred for smooth gaming and 3D rendering experiences. On the other hand, the Lenovo V15 probably has a display with lower resolution and brightness, making it less suitable for any use where visual clarity and color quality are key.
Battery
10.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has 10 hours of battery life. The Lenovo V15 has 8 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Portability
Poor
Good
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
6.5 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
1.2in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo V15 has good portability, while the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
6.7
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has very good build quality, while the Lenovo V15 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,449
$579
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has a price of $1,449 and the Lenovo V15 costs $579.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad P16 | Lenovo V15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,449 | $579 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 1, 2023 | April 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.3'' x 10.5'' x 1.2'' | 14.1'' x 9.3'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.5 lbs | 3.75 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.3" | 14.1" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.5" | 9.3" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12800HX | AMD Ryzen 5 5500U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 4 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 94 Wh | 38 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | TN | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2400 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 569 nits | 231 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 5.8/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.1/10 | 4.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 480p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 3 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Eric Grevstad | February 2023
"It's only a few months since we gave the MSI CreatorPro X17 one of our rare 4.5-star ratings and our top mobile workstation honor, but the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 matches that achievement in a more premium overall build. Ultimately, its build quality, screen, and keyboard give our latest Editors' Choice nod to the Lenovo—it's enough of a monster on almost all fronts that it simply cannot be ignored."
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Marvin Gollor | April 2022
"The strengths of the Lenovo V15 G2 AMD lie in its expandability of the RAM and allowing you to use two SSDs, in its performance that goes beyond everyday applications thanks to AMD's hexa-core CPU and Vega-7 iGPU, in its good keyboard, and its relatively robust case. In addition, the battery life of the office laptop is also acceptable, and the device stays cool and relatively quiet."
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About Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
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