Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 2 vs Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 5 Comparison

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Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 2 vs Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 5 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing ThinkPad P16s Gen 2 and ThinkBook 16p Gen 5, two laptops by Lenovo. Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 2 was introduced to market in May 2023 and Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 5 was launched in January 2024. There is only 8 months difference between ThinkPad P16s Gen 2 and ThinkBook 16p Gen 5 so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

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ThinkPad P16s Gen 2 and ThinkBook 16p Gen 5 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 P16s Gen 2 and Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 5 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 2 Key Specs

Launched in May 2023
16.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i5 1340P
GPU: Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)
16GB Ram
361.9 x 255.5 x 21.1 mm (14.25 x 10.06 x 0.83 inches)
Weight: 1.71 kg (3.77 lbs)

Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 5 Key Specs

Launched in January 2024
16.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i5 14500HX
GPU: GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile 6GB
16GB Ram
354.6 x 258.2 x 19.9 mm (13.96 x 10.17 x 0.78 inches)
Weight: 2.19 kg (4.83 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how ThinkPad P16s Gen 2 and ThinkBook 16p Gen 5 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 2 over Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 5

Weight	1.71 kg vs 2.19 kg	0.48 kg lighter
Ethernet RJ45 Port	Yes vs No	Connects to the local network via Ethernet RJ45

Reasons to choose Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 5 over Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 2

Screen-to-Body Ratio	~81.1% vs ~80.3%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	5 mm vs 8.6 mm	3.6 mm thinner bezels
Screen PPI	189 ppi vs 142 ppi	More pixels per inch
Screen Resolution	2560 x 1600 pixels vs 1920 x 1200 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
GPU Fabrication Process	4 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation GPU
GPU FLOPS	8.3 TFLOPS vs 1.41 TFLOPS	Dedicated GPU unit
GPU Type	Dedicated vs Integrated	More RAM Options
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs No	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Bluetooth	v5.3 vs v5.2	Connect more device at the same time
Number of USB-A Ports	3x USB 3.2 vs 2x USB 3.2	Better HDMI connectivity
HDMI Version	2.1 vs 2.0	Read & Write SD Cards with the built-in reader
SD Card Reader	Yes vs No	Larger Touchpad Area
Touchpad Size	13.5 x 8.0 cm vs 11.5 x 6.7 cm

Common Strengths of Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 5 and Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 2

Launch Dates	May 2023 vs January 2024	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
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
Thunderbolt Port	v4 vs v4	Fast data and power transfer via Thunderbolt Port
HDMI Output	1x HDMI 2.0 vs 1x HDMI 2.0	Connect to External Displays via HDMI cable
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
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 ThinkBook 16p Gen 5 and Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 2

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability

Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 2 vs Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 5: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 2 and the Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 5.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.71 kg (3.77 lbs)	2.19 kg (4.83 lbs)
Surface Area	925 cm2 (143.4 inches2)	916 cm2 (142 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~80.3%	~81.1%
Side Bezel Thickness	~8.6 mm	~5 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.11 kg/inch	0.14 kg/inch
	0.242 lbs/inch	0.308 lbs/inch
Colors	Black, Gray	Gray
Cover Opening Angle	180Â°	180Â°

Comparison of the Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 2 and the Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 5 External Dimensions

Weight

ThinkPad P16s Gen 2 weighs 1.71 kg (3.77 lbs), whereas the ThinkBook 16p Gen 5 weighs 2.19 kg (4.83 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 P16s Gen 2 1.71 kg

Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 5 2.19 kg

Min 1.17 kg

Average 2.07 kg

Max 3.00 kg

Thickness Comparison

Displays size 16.0-16.9 inches

Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 2 21.10 mm

Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 5 19.90 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 P16s Gen 2 is 0.11 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 5 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 P16s Gen 2 vs Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 5: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core i5 1340P Intel Core i5 1350P Intel Core i7 1360P Intel Core i7 1370P	Intel Core i5 14500HX Intel Core i7 14650HX Intel Core i9 14900HX
Base Frequency	1.9 GHz	2.6 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.6 GHz	4.9 GHz
Number of Cores	12	14 (6P + 8E)
Number of Threads	16	20
L3 Cache	12 MB	24 MB
Integrated GPU	Intel Iris Xe Graphics (80EU)	Intel UHD Graphics (32 EU)
CPU Fabrication Process	10 nm	10 nm
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1704	1865
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	10671	18565

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 P16s Gen 2 and Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 5.

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

Laptops with: Intel Core i5 1340P

Laptops with: Intel Core i5 14500HX

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)	GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile 6GB GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile 8GB
Base Clock Frequency	300 MHz	1455 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1100 MHz	1755 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	15 W	50 W
Type	Integrated	Dedicated
FLOPS	1,408 GFLOPS	8.986 TFLOPS
Memory Size	System Shared	6 GB
Memory Type	System Shared	GDDR6
Memory Bus	System Shared	96 bit
Memory Speed	System Shared	2000 MHz 16 Gbps effective
Shading Units Cores	640	2560
TMUs	40	80
ROPs	20	48

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 P16s Gen 2 has a FLOPS value of 1.41 TFLOPS whereas the Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 5 ' has a FLOPS value of 8.3 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 5 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	16GB 32GB 64GB	16GB 32GB
Memory Bus	2x8 GB	2x8 GB
RAM Clock	6400 MHz	5600 MHz
RAM Type	LPDDR5X	DDR5
Upgradable	No	Yes
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

Both laptops, the ThinkPad P16s Gen 2 and the ThinkBook 16p Gen 5, 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 P16s Gen 2	Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 5
Small Models(1-3B):Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B	✔ Run smoothly.	✔ Run smoothly.
Medium Models(7-8B):Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B	✔ Good performance.	✖ 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	52.5 Wh 86 Wh	80 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Po	Li-Po
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	No	Yes
USB Power Delivery	Yes	Yes
Charging Port Position	Left	Left
Charge Power	65 / 100 / 135 W	230 / 300 W
Full Charging Time	1:30 hr

On the other hand, the ThinkBook 16p Gen 5 features a higher battery capacity of 80 Wh, delivering longer usage time compared to the ThinkPad P16s Gen 2's 53 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Displays size 16.0-16.9 inches

Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 2 53 Wh

Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 5 80 Wh

Min 38.00 Wh

Average 74.15 Wh

Max 100.00 Wh

STORAGE
Both laptops, the ThinkPad P16s Gen 2 and the ThinkBook 16p Gen 5 have similar max. storage capacities of 2 TB, allowing for ample space to store files and applications.

Storage Options	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB	512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	1	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 P16s Gen 2 vs Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 5: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 2 and Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 5 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 P16s Gen 2 and ThinkBook 16p Gen 5 screens have the same size of 16.0".The total usable screen area of the ThinkPad P16s Gen 2 is 742cm² / 115inch² whereas the ThinkBook 16p Gen 5's total usable screen area is 742cm² / 115inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the ThinkBook 16p Gen 5 features a higher pixel density with 189 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Displays size 16.0-16.9 inches

Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 2 142 ppi

Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 5 189 ppi

Min 137 PPI

Average 169 PPI

Max 283.00 PPI

Refresh Rate
Both ThinkPad P16s Gen 2 and ThinkBook 16p Gen 5 offer the same refresh rate of 60 Hz.

Brightness
Both ThinkPad P16s Gen 2 and ThinkBook 16p Gen 5 offer the same maximum brightness of 400 nits (cd/m²).

Brightness Comparison

Displays size 16.0-16.9 inches

Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 2 400 nits

Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 5 400 nits

Min

40 nits

Average 413 nits

Max 1250.00 nits

Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 2 vs Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 5 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 P16s Gen 2 and ThinkBook 16p Gen 5 have USB-A ports. ThinkPad P16s Gen 2 has 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports, while ThinkBook 16p Gen 5 has 3x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both ThinkPad P16s Gen 2 and ThinkBook 16p Gen 5 feature 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 P16s Gen 2 and ThinkBook 16p Gen 5 are equipped with Thunderbolt 4 ports.

HDMI
Both ThinkPad P16s Gen 2 and ThinkBook 16p Gen 5 feature an HDMI port. ThinkPad P16s Gen 2 offers 1x HDMI 2.0, while ThinkBook 16p Gen 5 offers 1x HDMI 2.1.

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
ThinkBook 16p Gen 5 is equipped with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards. ThinkPad P16s Gen 2 does not have an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both ThinkPad P16s Gen 2 and ThinkBook 16p Gen 5 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)	v5.2	v5.3
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	2x USB 3.2	3x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	2x USB 4.0	2x USB 4.0
Thunderbolt (latest: 4)	Thunderbolt 4	Thunderbolt 4
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.0	1x HDMI 2.1
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	Optional	Yes
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	Yes	No
SD CardReader	No	Yes
Proprietary Charging Port	No	Yes