What you need to know
- Lenovo announced new versions of the ThinkPad P15 and P17 laptops today.
- Both laptops run on 11th Gen Intel Core or Xeon processors and up to NVIDIA RTX A5000 GPUs.
- The ThinkPad P15 and P17 will be available in July, starting at $1,749 and $1,779, respectively.
Lenovo unveiled its new ThinkPad P15 and P17 laptops today. The mobile workstations feature the latest 11th Gen Intel Core or Xeon processors and run on up to NVIDIA RTX A5000 graphics. Both laptops should be able to meet demanding workloads, such as creating virtual and mixed reality situations and handling sophisticated renderings.
The P15 has a 15.6-inch display, while the P17 features a larger 17.3-inch screen. Most of their other specs are the same, including processor, RAM, graphics, and storage options. The biggest difference between the laptops is their weight. Neither are light laptops, but the P17 is 1.77 lbs (0.8 kg) heavier, coming in at 8.09 lbs (3.67 kg).
| Category | ThinkPad P15 (Gen 2) | ThinkPad P17 (Gen 2) |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 HomeWindows 10 ProWindows 10 Pro WorkstationUbuntu LinuxRed Hat Ent. LinuxFedora Linux | Windows 10 HomeWindows 10 ProWindows 10 Pro WorkstationUbuntu LinuxRed Hat Ent. LinuxFedora Linux |
| Processor | 11th Gen IntelCore or XeonUp to 8 cores, 5.0GHz | 11th Gen IntelCore or XeonUp to 8 cores, 5.0GHz |
| RAM | Up to 128GB DDR4-3200MHz | Up to 128GB DDR4-3200MHz |
| Graphics | Up to NVIDIA RTX A5000 | Up to NVIDIA RTX A5000 |
| Storage | Up to 6TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 SSDUp to 3 drivesRAID 0/1 | Up to 6TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 SSDUp to 3 drivesRAID 0/1 |
| Display | 15.6 inches16:9 aspect ratio1920x1080 (FHD)500 nits, HDR300 nits3840x2160 (UHD)OLED, touch, HDR 500IPS, 600 nits, HDR 400 | 17.3 inches16:9 aspect ratio1920x1080 (FHD)IPS, 300 nits3840x2160 (UHD)IPS, 500 nits, HDR 400 |
| Ports | Two Thunderbolt 4Two USB-A 3.2 (Gen 1)USB-CHDMI 2.1/2.03.5mm audioEthernetNano-SIM slotSmart Card readerSD card reader | Two Thunderbolt 4Two USB-A 3.2 (Gen 1)USB-CHDMI 2.1/2.03.5mm audioEthernetNano-SIM slotSmart Card readerSD card reader |
| Audio | Top-firing speakersDolby Atmos | Top-firing speakersDolby Atmos |
| Connectivity | Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX210Bluetooth 5.2 vProQuectel 4G LTE | Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX210Bluetooth 5.2 vProQuectel 4G LTE |
| Camera | Front-facing HDIR cameraThinkShutter | Front-facing HDIR cameraThinkShutter |
| Security | dTPM 2.0Fingerprint readerIR cameraWebcam shutterKensington lock slot | dTPM 2.0Fingerprint readerIR cameraWebcam shutterKensington lock slot |
| Battery | 94Wh | 94Wh |
| Dimensions | 14.7 x 9.9 x 0.9 - 1.2 inches(375.4mm x 252.3mm x 24.5 - 31.4mm) | 16.3 x 11 x 0.9 - 1.2 inches(415.4mm x 280.8mm x 24.3 - 32.4mm) |
| Weight | From 6.32 pounds (2.87kg) | From 8.09 pounds (3.67kg) |
Lenovo built the P15 and P17 to withstand some bumps. Both laptops are tested against 12 categories and 26 MIL-STD 810-H procedures for toughness.
The laptops are also NVIDIA Studio validated and ISV certified, which ensure that they can handle heavy-duty workflows.
The ThinkPad P15 and P17 will be available in July starting at $1,749 and $1,779, respectively.
Lenovo also announced the ThinkPad P1 laptop today.
