Lenovo ThinkPad P16 vs Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Comparison

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Lenovo ThinkPad P16 vs Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing ThinkPad P16 and ThinkPad P16v, two laptops by Lenovo. Lenovo ThinkPad P16 was introduced to market in February 2023 and Lenovo ThinkPad P16v was launched in July 2023. There is only 5 months difference between ThinkPad P16 and ThinkPad P16v so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

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ThinkPad P16 and ThinkPad P16v are members of Lenovo's ThinkPad P series of laptops. Below you can find the latest models from this series.

Lenovo ThinkPad P Series History

	Release Date	Screen Size	Dimensions	Weight
Lenovo Thinkpad P14s Gen 5 AMD	May 2024	14.0"	315.9 x 223.7 x 17.7 mm	1.31 kg (2.89 lbs)
Lenovo Thinkpad P14s Gen 5 Intel	May 2024	14.0"	325.5 x 227.6 x 18.5 mm	1.61 kg (3.55 lbs)
Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 2	April 2024	16.0"	365 x 262 x 24.66 mm	2.22 kg (4.9 lbs)
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7	April 2024	16.0"	354.4 x 241.2 x 17.05 mm	1.82 kg (4.01 lbs)
Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 3	April 2024	16.0"	361.5 x 248.6 x 21.13 mm	1.82 kg (4.01 lbs)
Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 5	January 2024	16.0"	354.6 x 258.2 x 19.9 mm	2.19 kg (4.83 lbs)
Lenovo ThinkPad P16v	July 2023	16.0"	365 x 261.92 x 24.66 mm	2.2 kg (4.85 lbs)
Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 4	May 2023	14.0"	317.7 x 227.36 x 17.95 mm	1.35 kg (2.98 lbs)

Here is a brief look at the main features of Lenovo ThinkPad P16 and Lenovo ThinkPad P16v before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Key Specs

Launched in February 2023
16.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i5 13600HX
GPU: RTX A1000 Mobile 4GB
16GB Ram
363.98 x 265.94 x 30.23 mm (14.33 x 10.47 x 1.19 inches)
Weight: 2.95 kg (6.5 lbs)

Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Key Specs

Launched in July 2023
16.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i5 13500H
GPU: RTX A500 Mobile 4GB
16GB Ram
365 x 261.92 x 24.66 mm (14.37 x 10.31 x 0.97 inches)
Weight: 2.2 kg (4.85 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how ThinkPad P16 and ThinkPad P16v compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Lenovo ThinkPad P16 over Lenovo ThinkPad P16v

Side Bezel Thickness	9.7 mm vs 10.2 mm	0.5 mm thinner bezels
Max Total RAM	128 GB vs 96 GB	Higher RAM potential
Number of USB-C Ports	3x USB 4.0 vs 2x USB 4.0	Connect more device at the same time
Touchpad Size	11.5 x 6.76 cm vs 11.5 x 6.7 cm	Larger Touchpad Area

Reasons to choose Lenovo ThinkPad P16v over Lenovo ThinkPad P16

Weight	2.20 kg vs 2.95 kg	0.75 kg lighter
Screen-to-Body Ratio	~77.6% vs ~76.7%	Larger screen area ratio
GPU FLOPS	5.8 TFLOPS vs 4.92 TFLOPS	Higher Resolution Camera
Webcam Resolution	2560 x 1440 vs 1920 x 1080	Lower Price (*may change depending on config, seller, location, and time)
Avg. MSRP Price	$2400-2800 vs $3200-3600

Common Strengths of Lenovo ThinkPad P16v and Lenovo ThinkPad P16

Launch Dates	February 2023 vs July 2023	Both laptops are recent models
Screen Coating	Matte vs Matte	Less reflections on the screen
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
USB Power Delivery	Yes vs Yes	Charging via USB port gives flexibility
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the RAM size
RAM Type	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
Dolby Atmos Support	Yes vs Yes	3D Surround Sound Support
Wi-Fi Standard	v6E vs v6E	Fast and Reliable Wi-Fi Connections
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes vs Yes	Easy Login with Fingerprint Sensor
Thunderbolt Port	v4 vs v4	Fast data and power transfer via Thunderbolt Port
HDMI Output	1x HDMI 2.1 vs 1x HDMI 2.1	Connect to External Displays via HDMI cable
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Built-in SD Card Reader	Yes vs Yes	Read & Write SD Cards
Numeric Pad	Yes vs Yes	Fast way to input numbers
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of Lenovo ThinkPad P16v and Lenovo ThinkPad P16

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability
HDR Support	No vs No	No HDR Support

Lenovo ThinkPad P16 vs Lenovo ThinkPad P16v: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 and the Lenovo ThinkPad P16v.

Physical Specs
Weight	2.95 kg (6.5 lbs)	2.2 kg (4.85 lbs)
Surface Area	968 cm2 (150 inches2)	956 cm2 (148.2 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~76.7%	~77.6%
Side Bezel Thickness	~9.7 mm	~10.2 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.18 kg/inch	0.14 kg/inch
	0.396 lbs/inch	0.308 lbs/inch
Colors	Black, Gray	Black
Cover Opening Angle	180Â°	180Â°

Comparison of the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 and the Lenovo ThinkPad P16v External Dimensions

Weight

ThinkPad P16 weighs 2.95 kg (6.5 lbs), whereas the ThinkPad P16v weighs 2.2 kg (4.85 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. The weight difference between the two laptops is not significant.

Weight Comparison

Displays size 16.0-16.9 inches

Lenovo ThinkPad P16 2.95 kg

Lenovo ThinkPad P16v 2.20 kg

Min 1.17 kg

Average 2.07 kg

Max 3.00 kg

Thickness Comparison

Displays size 16.0-16.9 inches

Lenovo ThinkPad P16 30.23 mm

Lenovo ThinkPad P16v 24.66 mm

Min 12.30 mm

Average 20.35 mm

Max 30.80 mm

Another value that we use for comparing the weights of the laptops is the Weight per Inch of Screen, which is calculated by dividing the total weight of the model with its usable diagonal screen size. This value for the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is 0.18 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Lenovo ThinkPad P16v is 0.14 kg/inch.Here are some of the best performing laptops in this area:

Microsoft Surface Go 4: 0.05 kg/inch
LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2022: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2-in-1 2022: 0.07 kg/inch

Lenovo ThinkPad P16 vs Lenovo ThinkPad P16v: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core i5 13600HX Intel Core i7 13700HX Intel Core i7 13850HX Intel Core i9 13950HX Intel Core i9 13980HX	Intel Core i5 13500H Intel Core i7 13700H Intel Core i7 13800H Intel Core i9 13900H
Base Frequency	2.6 GHz	2.6 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.8 GHz	4.7 GHz
Number of Cores	14	12
Number of Threads	20	16
L3 Cache	24 MB	18 MB
Integrated GPU	Intel UHD Graphics (32EU)	Intel Iris Xe Graphics (80EU)
CPU Fabrication Process	10 nm	10 nm
Geekbench 5 (Single)	1810	1730
Geekbench 5 (Multi)	13820	11090
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1885	1816
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	20463	14071

Above you can see the CPU options and the CineBench and GeekBench test scores for both laptops, which gives an idea about what kind of performance difference you may experience between the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 and Lenovo ThinkPad P16v.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPUs and compare them:

Laptops with: Intel Core i5 13600HX

Laptops with: Intel Core i5 13500H

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	RTX A1000 Mobile 4GB RTX A2000 Mobile 8GB RTX A3000 Mobile 12GB RTX A4500 Mobile 16GB RTX A5500 Mobile 16GB	RTX A500 Mobile 4GB RTX A1000 Mobile 6GB RTX A2000 Mobile 8GB
Base Clock Frequency	630 MHz	832 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1140 MHz	1537 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	60 W	35 W
Type	Dedicated	Dedicated
FLOPS	4.669 TFLOPS	6.296 TFLOPS
Memory Size	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bus	128 bit	64 bit
Memory Speed	1375 MHz 11 Gbps effective	1500 MHz 12 Gbps effective
Shading Units Cores	2048	2048
TMUs	64	64
ROPs	32	32

GPU is as critical as the CPU for graphic heavy applications and the table above gives a picture of how the two GPU compares. FLOPS is a measure of a GPU's performance based on the number of floating-point arithmetic calculations that the processor can perform within a second. Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has a FLOPS value of 4.92 TFLOPS whereas the Lenovo ThinkPad P16v ' has a FLOPS value of 5.8 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Lenovo ThinkPad P16v may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	16GB 32GB 64GB 128GB	16GB 32GB 64GB 96GB
Memory Bus	2x8 GB	2x8 GB
RAM Clock	4800 MHz	5600 MHz
RAM Type	DDR5	DDR5
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Max RAM Size	128 GB	96 GB
Total Slots	4	2
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

Both laptops, the ThinkPad P16 and the ThinkPad P16v, come with similar RAM capacities of 16 GB, providing comparable performance in memory-intensive tasks.

LOCAL LLM Compatibility Evaluation

This quick guide shows what types of large language models (LLMs) each of these laptops could support, based on their respective hardware specifications. It's meant to help you compare their suitability for running AI models locally.

LLM Category	Lenovo ThinkPad P16	Lenovo ThinkPad P16v
Small Models(1-3B):Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B	✔ Run smoothly.	✔ Run smoothly.
Medium Models(7-8B):Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
Large Models(13-30B):Examples: Mixtral, Qwen-14B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
Extra-Large Models(65B+):Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.

Note: Optimized (e.g., 4-bit) models may run on limited hardware. Performance depends on runtime and setup.

📌 MoE Models: Some models like Mixtral 8x7B and Qwen3-30B-A3B use a Mixture of Experts (MoE) design, activating only part of the model during inference. This means they can often run efficiently on laptops with 12–16 GB of VRAM when quantized.

BATTERY

BATTERY	94 Wh	90 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Po	Li-Po
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	Yes	Yes
USB Power Delivery	Yes	Yes
Charging Port Position	Bottom	Bottom
Charge Power	170 / 230 W	135 / 170 W
Full Charging Time	1:30 hr	1:30 hr

Moreover, the ThinkPad P16 boasts a larger battery capacity of 94 Wh, offering extended usage time compared to the ThinkPad P16v's90 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Displays size 16.0-16.9 inches

Lenovo ThinkPad P16 94 Wh

Lenovo ThinkPad P16v 90 Wh

Min 38.00 Wh

Average 74.15 Wh

Max 100.00 Wh

STORAGE
With a larger storage capacity up to 4 TB, the ThinkPad P16 provides more space for storing files and applications compared to the ThinkPad P16v's max. storage capacity of 2 TB.

Storage Options	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	2	2
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes

If your budget allows, we recommend opting for the largest possible disk size, considering the potential increase in storage capacity needs in the future. However, please keep in mind the question 'What will the laptop be used for?' when making this decision. Of course, you can later upgrade the hard disk capacity by getting a larger disk. However, if your laptop has only one disk slot, it may not be as straightforward as a RAM upgrade, where you simply add or replace a module, as moving or cloning files to a new disk may be necessary.

Lenovo ThinkPad P16 vs Lenovo ThinkPad P16v: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 and Lenovo ThinkPad P16v since its is the component that you interact the most and significantly impact the experience.

Screen Area and Dimensions

Now let's look at the comparison of the actual display areas of both laptops below, keeping the bezels around the screens out of the equation. Both ThinkPad P16 and ThinkPad P16v screens have the same size of 16.0".The total usable screen area of the ThinkPad P16 is 742cm² / 115inch² whereas the ThinkPad P16v's total usable screen area is 742cm² / 115inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Both ThinkPad P16 and ThinkPad P16v feature the same pixel density with 142 pixels per inch (PPI).

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Displays size 16.0-16.9 inches

Lenovo ThinkPad P16 142 ppi

Lenovo ThinkPad P16v 142 ppi

Min 137 PPI

Average 169 PPI

Max 283.00 PPI

Refresh Rate
Both ThinkPad P16 and ThinkPad P16v offer the same refresh rate of 60 Hz.

Brightness
Both ThinkPad P16 and ThinkPad P16v offer the same maximum brightness of 300 nits (cd/m²).

Brightness Comparison

Displays size 16.0-16.9 inches

Lenovo ThinkPad P16 300 nits

Lenovo ThinkPad P16v 300 nits

Min

40 nits

Average 413 nits

Max 1250.00 nits

Lenovo ThinkPad P16 vs Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Both laptops offer the same Wi-Fi standard (v6E), ensuring fast and reliable wireless connections.

Below, you'll find a Wi-Fi Versions Table, along with their release dates and speeds, to provide a brief overview of its development.

Wi-Fi Versions and Speeds

Standard	Speed	Release Date	Network	Frequency Bands (GHz)
Wi-Fi 7	up to 40 Gbps (5 GB/s)	2023	802.11be	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6E	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2020	802.11ax	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2019	802.11ax	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 5	up to 6.93 Gbps (866.25 MB/s)	2014	802.11ac	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 4	up to 600 Mbps (75 MB/s)	2009	802.11n	2.4, 5

* Please note that the provided transfer rates are maximum theoretical values, and real-life performance may vary based on environmental factors.

USB
Both ThinkPad P16 and ThinkPad P16v feature 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both ThinkPad P16 and ThinkPad P16v have USB Type-C ports. ThinkPad P16 has 3x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports, while ThinkPad P16v has 2x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports.

Below, you'll find a table of USB ports, along with their release dates and speeds.
To mitigate the confusion caused by generation names, the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) suggests using marketing names like USB 5Gbps, USB 10Gbps, and so forth, based on their respective transfer rates.

USB Type and Speeds

USB Type	Version	Speed	Date	Other Features/Explanations
USB4	Gen 4 (2.0)	80 Gbps	2022	Also known as USB 80Gbps
USB4	Gen 3×2	40 Gbps	2019	Also known as USB 40Gbps
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2x2	20 Gbps	2019	Double the data transfer rates of Gen 2
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.1
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.0
USB 3.1	3.1 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2013	Faster data transfer rates
USB 3.0	3.1 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2010	SuperSpeed USB, improved data transfer rates
USB 2.0	2.0	480 Mbps	2000	High-speed data transfer
USB 1.0	1.0	1.5 Mbps	1996	Original USB standard

Thunderbolt
Both ThinkPad P16 and ThinkPad P16v are equipped with Thunderbolt 4 ports.

HDMI
Both ThinkPad P16 and ThinkPad P16v feature an HDMI port (1x HDMI 2.1) for connecting to external monitors.

Below, you'll find a comparison table detailing different HDMI versions, including their bandwidth, color depth, maximum resolution, and release dates. This information can be helpful in understanding the capabilities of each HDMI version and choosing the most suitable one for your needs.

HDMI Comparison Table

HDMI Version	Maximum Resolution	Bandwidth (Gbps)	Color Depth (bits)	Release Date
HDMI 2.1-2.1b	7680 x 4320 *(8K)* @ 60p 3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 120p	48.0	48	2017
HDMI 2.0-2.0b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 60p	18.0	48	2013
HDMI 1.4-1.4b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 30p	10.2	48	2009
HDMI 1.3-1.3a	2560 x 1440 @ 60p	10.2	48	2006
HDMI 1.0-1.2a	1920 x 1200 @ 60p	4.95	24	2002

* Please note that the provided resolution values represent the maximum supported resolution, and actual display quality may depend on other factors such as source content and connected devices.

SD Card Reader
Both ThinkPad P16 and ThinkPad P16v come with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards.

Audio Jack
Both ThinkPad P16 and ThinkPad P16v are equipped with a 3.5mm Audio Jack, providing seamless connection to headphones and speakers.

To summarize the connectivity and ports details, please refer to the table below to see them listed.

Connectivity and Ports
WiFi Standard (latest: v7)	v6E	v6E
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.3	v5.3
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	2x USB 3.2	2x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	3x USB 4.0	2x USB 4.0
Thunderbolt (latest: 4)	Thunderbolt 4	Thunderbolt 4
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.1	1x HDMI 2.1
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes	Yes
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	No	No
SD CardReader	Yes	Yes
Proprietary Charging Port	Yes	Yes