Lenovo Thinkpad P1 Gen4i 20y4-s1lx00 11th Genaration Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-11850H @2.50GHz, Mhz, 8 Core(s)

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The Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 (20Y4-S1LX00) is a

mobile workstation featuring an 11th Gen Intel Core i7 processor, NVIDIA RTX A2000 professional graphics, and a 16-inch WQXGA display. It is part of the 20Y4 series and was released in 2021. It is important to note that this specific SKU appears to be configured for business or enterprise use, as it originally came with Windows 10 Pro with an included Windows 11 Pro license. 

Key specifications

• Processor: 11th Gen Intel Core i7-11850H with 8 cores, 16 threads, a base clock of 2.50 GHz, and a max turbo speed of 4.6 GHz.
• Graphics: NVIDIA RTX A3000 Laptop GPU Professional Graphics with 4GB of GDDR6 VRAM, alongside integrated Intel UHD Graphics.
• Display: 16-inch IPS display with a WQXGA (2560 x 1600) resolution, a 16:10 aspect ratio, 400 nits of brightness, and 100% sRGB color gamut coverage. It has an anti-glare finish and low blue light technology.
• Memory: 32GB of DDR4 RAM running at 3200MHz, configured in a dual-channel setup. It is user-upgradeable, with two SO-DIMM slots that support a maximum of 64GB.
• Storage: 1TB M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 SSD with TCG Opal Encryption. According to RTINGS.com, configurations with the RTX A3000 GPU have two storage slots.
• Operating system:  Windows 11 Pro.
• Webcam: 1080p FHD camera with a privacy shutter. The model also features an IR camera for Windows Hello facial recognition.
• Connectivity: Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX210 and Bluetooth 5.2. An Ethernet connection is available via an optional USB-C adapter.
• Ports:
  • 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 (one with Always On charging).
  • 2x USB4 (Thunderbolt 4 compatible).
  • 1x HDMI 2.1 port.
  • 1x Headphone/mic combo jack.
  • 1x SD Card Reader.
• Security: Integrated fingerprint reader in the power button, a discrete Trusted Platform Module (dTPM 2.0), and a Kensington Nano Security Slot.
• Battery: 4-cell, 90 Wh integrated lithium-polymer battery with support for Rapid Charge.
• Dimensions and Weight: 1.77 cm x 35.95 cm x 25.38 cm (0.70 in x 14.13 in x 9.99 in) and a weight of 1.81 kg (3.99 lbs). 

Potential drawbacks

While the ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 is praised for its performance and high-quality display, some users have reported issues:

• Thermal throttling: The CPU may experience thermal throttling under heavy loads, which is a common trade-off for its lightweight design.
• Excessive heat: Some users have reported that the chassis, particularly the keyboard and palm rest area, can get noticeably warm under load. Reddit users have voiced complaints of overheating even during light use, with fans kicking in frequently.
• Battery life: The battery life is not the P1 Gen 4's strong suit, with reviewers noting that it struggles to last a full workday, especially with higher-resolution display