{"id":128158,"date":"2024-03-12T18:37:40","date_gmt":"2024-03-12T23:37:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thinkcomputers.org\/?p=128158"},"modified":"2024-03-23T12:05:28","modified_gmt":"2024-03-23T17:05:28","slug":"lenovo-thinkpad-p14s-gen-4-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thinkcomputers.org\/lenovo-thinkpad-p14s-gen-4-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 4 Review"},"content":{"rendered":"

When you hear “mobile workstation” you really don’t think of something thin and light. I know the mobile workstations I’ve used in the past have been a bit clunky as they are really made for performance over portability. Well Lenovo wants to change that with their ThinkPad P14s Gen 4, which they tout as their lightest mobile workstation at only 2.97 lbs. With an Intel Core i7-1370P vPro processor, NVIDIA RTX A500 GPU, 64GB of DDR5 memory, and 1TB M.2 SSD under the hood, this mobile workstation can definitely handle intensive tasks, while still being able to fit comfortably in your backpack. Let’s take a look and see what this laptop can do! If you are looking to protect the ThinkPad P14s be sure to check out our best laptop backpacks<\/a> guide for 2024!<\/p>\n

Special thanks to Lenovo<\/a> for sending over their ThinkPad P14s Gen 4 laptop<\/a> to review.<\/p>\n

Specifications<\/h3>\n

Model:<\/strong> 21HF001XUS
\nProcessor:<\/strong> 13th Generation Intel\u00ae Core\u2122 i7-1370P vPro\u00ae Processor (E-cores up to 3.90 GHz P-cores up to 5.20 GHz)
\nOperating System:<\/strong> Windows 11 Pro 64
\nGraphic Card:<\/strong> NVIDIA\u00ae RTX\u2122 A500 Laptop GPU 4GB GDDR6
\nMemory:<\/strong> 64 GB LPDDR5X-4800MHz (Soldered)
\nStorage:<\/strong> 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 Performance TLC Opal
\nDisplay:<\/strong> 14″ 2.8K (2880 x 1800), OLED, Anti-Glare\/Anti-Reflection, Non-Touch, HDR 400, 100%DCI-P3, 400 nits, 60Hz
\nAC Adapter \/ Power Supply:<\/strong> 100W
\nWarranty:<\/strong> One Year Onsite
\nBattery:<\/strong> 39.3WHr or 52.5WHr
\nScreen Resolution:<\/strong> 2880 x 1800
\nWeight:<\/strong> Starting at 1.34kg \/ 2.97lbs<\/p>\n

Price as configured:<\/strong> $2279
\nPrices start at:<\/strong> $1281.22<\/p>\n

Packaging<\/h3>\n

The ThinkPad P14s Gen 4 will come in a Lenovo’s standard laptop packaging, which is not much to write home about. It is just a box that is not much larger than the laptop itself. On the side we can see all of the specifications of our unit.<\/p>\n

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Opening the box up inside we find the ThinkPad P14s Gen 4, the power adapter, and a user’s guide. The power adapter is a 100W unit and is actually not all that larger for its wattage.<\/p>\n

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ThinkPad P14s Gen 4 Overview<\/h3>\n

Being that this is a ThinkPad, the overall design is pretty bland. The lid will have a matte finish with a ThinkPad logo in one corner and a Lenovo logo in another. The lid is made of PPS plastic. Lenovo will be offering the P41s Gen 4 not only in the black you see here, but also in a Storm Grey color.<\/p>\n

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Looking at the laptop from the side we can see it is not all that thick, but obviously not the thinnest either. We measured the thickness at 22.8mm. On the left side of the laptop you’ll find an Ethernet port, two Type-C Thunderbolt 4 ports, an HDMI port, USB 3.2 gen 1 Type-A port (always on), and a combination headphone \/ microphone jack.<\/p>\n

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Moving over to the opposite side there is an optional smart card reader, a pretty large exhaust for the dedicated graphics, a USB 3.2 gen 1 Type-A port, and a Kensington Nano security slot.<\/p>\n

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The back edge of the laptop allows us to see the two-hinge design that Lenovo is using. There is also an optional SIM card slot back here.<\/p>\n

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Opening the laptop up we find the keyboard, which is high quality as we should expect from Lenovo. I would say Lenovo is one of the best when it comes to their laptop keyboard. Being a ThinkPad we have the familiar red TrackPoint in the middle of the keyboard. Below the keyboard we have a nice sized trackpad. Right above the keyboard you will find your speakers as well as a large power button.<\/p>\n

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When it comes to the display our unit came with a 14-inch 2.8K (2880 x 1800) 60 Hz OLED display. The 2880 x 1800 OLED display is the highest resolution display, but you can also get the P14s Gen 4 with a 1920 x 1200 IPS display. The display is not touchscreen if you were wondering. Right above the display you’ll find your camera and microphone array. The camera is a 5MP unit with an IR sensor for face recognition. This will support Windows Hello. There is also a privacy filter you can slide over.<\/p>\n

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It is worth noting that you can extend the screen a full 180 degrees, which could be helpful if you are using the laptop on a stand. Flipping the laptop over we find four rubber feet as well as plenty of ventilation.<\/p>\n

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General Usage<\/h3>\n

One thing that was nice to see on the ThinkPad P14s was the OLED display. Having such a vibrant display for not only working on media, but also consuming it is great. The resolution of 2880 x 1800 gives you quite a lot of room to work with too, especially in modeling or designing workflows. By default the Windows scaling is set at 200%, but I would bring it down to 150% for most applications and 100% for design applications. For multi-tasking you can easily have two windows side-by-side with proper scaling.<\/p>\n

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Using the keyboard and trackpad on this laptop was a good experience. Lenovo is one of the best when it comes to their laptop keyboards and the P14s is no exception to that. There are two levels of brightness for the backlighting on the keyboard, but it really is not all that noticeable unless you are in a really dark area.<\/p>\n

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When it comes to the built-in camera on the laptop it will shoot video at 2560 x 1440 at 30 FPS and take photos at 3.1 MP (2560 x 1440). The camera will get the job done for simple Zoom and Skype calls. Here is a photo I took with the camera.<\/p>\n

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And a video shot at 1440p. This will give you a good idea of video and audio quality.<\/p>\n