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ThinkPad P16s Gen 2

2023 · Windows 11 Pro

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CPU62
GPU40
Display35
Memory78
Connect68
Portable59

Configuration

Scores

80+ Excellent60+ Good40+ Fair
Perf
62
Top 32% of ThinkPad
Single
66
Multi
58
GPU
40
Top 8% of ThinkPad
Display
35
Top 62% of ThinkPad
Memory
78
Top 5% of ThinkPad
Connect
68
Top 7% of ThinkPad
Port
59
Top 97% of ThinkPad
Value
66

Swiss Prices

Bracksale
29.11.2024· Black Friday 2024
CHF 1’399
Digitecretail
15.02.2025
CHF 1’599
Near historical low
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Specifications

CPUIntel Core i7-1360P (12C/16T, 5 GHz, 28W)
Display16" WUXGA IPS · 60Hz · 300 nits
RAM32GB DDR5-5200 (2 slots) · max 64GB
Storage512 GB NVMe (2 slots)
GPUNVIDIA T550 4GB · discrete
Battery52.5 Wh
Weight1.73 kg
PortsThunderbolt 4, USB-C 3.2, 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm, RJ45, SD card
WirelessWi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3
Input6-row with numpad · Backlit · TrackPoint

Form Factor

16.0"360 mm253 mmSide Profile18 mm
1.73 kg|360 × 253 × 18 mm|1.6 L
1.73 kgWeight
52.5WhBattery
16"Screen
8portsTotal I/O
I/O Breakdown
Thunderbolt 4USB-C 3.22x USB-A 3.2HDMI 2.13.5mmRJ45SD card
Wi-Fi 6EBluetooth 5.36-row with numpad · Backlit · TrackPoint

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RAM

2 slots · DDR5-5200 · Max 64GB

Storage (Slot 1)
Storage (Slot 2)
Memory Score
Current
78

Performance Overview

Hardware Guide

Use Case Fit

ExcellentOffice / Productivity
ExcellentSoftware Development
ExcellentGaming
ExcellentVideo Editing
ExcellentData Science / ML
ExcellentVirtualization

Linux Compatibility

Kernel 6.2++
Ubuntu 22.04 LTS
Wi-FiIntel AX211 — iwlwifi
GPU (iGPU)Intel Iris Xe — i915
GPU (dGPU)NVIDIA T550 — proprietary recommended
Fingerprintlibfprint supported
Audiosof-firmware
Fedora: Fedora 38+ with RPM Fusion for NVIDIA.

Certified. 16" workstation with upgradeable RAM and dual M.2.

Analysis

DeveloperDesktop ReplacementIT FleetLight Gaming

The ThinkPad P16s Gen 2 is a 2023 mobile workstation engineered for professional compute tasks. It pairs a Intel Core i7-1360P with 32 GB upgradeable DDR5 and a WUXGA IPS panel at 16". At 1.73 kg with a 52.5 Wh battery, it is desk-friendly.

Strengths

  • 32 GB memory for heavy multitasking
  • User-upgradeable RAM (2 SODIMM slots)
  • Dual M.2 storage slots
  • Thunderbolt 4 connectivity
  • Built-in Ethernet (RJ45)
  • SD card reader
  • Discrete NVIDIA T550 GPU (4 GB VRAM)
  • Handles medium gaming at 720p–1080p
  • Lenovo Linux-certified
  • TrackPoint pointing stick

Limitations

  • On the heavier side at 1.73 kg

Analysis derived from public PSREF specifications

Editorial Notes

The P16s Gen 2 with 13th Gen Intel and NVIDIA T550 provides entry workstation capabilities in a 16-inch format. Dual SODIMM DDR5 and dual NVMe slots offer excellent expandability. The WQXGA display option suits detailed technical work.

Known Issues

The T550 GPU is previous-gen Turing. At 1.73 kg it's a desk-oriented machine. The 52.5 Wh battery is modest for a 16-inch workstation.

Swiss Market

Clearance pricing makes this a value pick for Swiss engineering firms. The 16-inch ISV-certified workstation at sub-CHF 2000 is hard to beat.

Linux

Lenovo-certified. Same NVIDIA hybrid graphics considerations as the P14s Gen 4. Intel-only operation is simpler for Linux.