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Lenovo - ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 16" Notebook - Intel Core i7-12850HX - 16GB Memory - 512GB SSD - Storm Grey
Average customer rating
4.9
(16 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 16 reviews
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92%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for Lenovo - ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 16" Notebook - Intel Core i7-12850HX - 16GB Memory - 512GB SSD - Storm Grey
Posted by: Ramouz
from Gatineau, Quebec
Verified Purchase:Yes
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is an impressive machine but it falls short in certain aspects.
The one I bought is the one with a 2k display, RTX A4500, i7-12850HX, 32GB RAM.
The one I bought is the one with a 2k display, RTX A4500, i7-12850HX, 32GB RAM.
Let's get the positives out of the way:
- It's very fast. Intel 12th Gen is superb. You might worry about battery life but with the correct power plan options, screen brightness, etc., you can get 7 hours of light usage.
- The 2k display is superb, by the way. But, really needs to be 120Hz+.
- Speakers are actually great! I use the Music - Warm setting in Dolby Access. Excellent. Needs a bit more bass but I can still feel the bass compared to the P17 Gen 2.
- It's a very solid laptop.
- Camera is sharp.
- Fingerprint sensor works instantly.
- Camera is sharp.
- Fingerprint sensor works instantly.
- Cooling is pretty good and is almost like a Legion 7i. I ran some games and let them run for an hour to check the heat level. Some reach 100c in the p-cores of the CPU (82c in GPU). Others reach 84c in p-cores. Repasting with a higher quality paste would definitely help but I haven't done so. I haven't experiencing any throttling so far.
- The RTX A4500 is pretty much like an RTX 3070 Ti in most cases. It runs at 130W max with Dynamic Boost 2.0, and has better or similar FPS in games than my RTX 3070 Legion 7i laptop, in most cases.
- Runs pretty quiet.
What's missing and what's not that good:
- As you know, the Ethernet port. They need to bring it back and never remove it for Gen 2. Never remove important ports. Never reduce the amount of ports. We hate that as laptop users.
- The keyboard. I do not really like it. It's so hard to type on. Requires too much pressure and the actuation is stiff/hard. Not soft so you can't type too fast and "glide" while typing.
It's exactly like the Legion 5/7 Gen 7 keyboards. Travel is 1.5mm.
That's really not that good. Keys need to be at 1.8mm minimum.
Lots of other companies are launching laptops with 1.8 and 2.0 and 2.5 mm keys while Lenovo keeps reducing.
It's exactly like the Legion 5/7 Gen 7 keyboards. Travel is 1.5mm.
That's really not that good. Keys need to be at 1.8mm minimum.
Lots of other companies are launching laptops with 1.8 and 2.0 and 2.5 mm keys while Lenovo keeps reducing.
- While the display is great, it needs a 120Hz+ version. Enough with the 60Hz on laptops and monitors. I am not a fan of 60Hz laptop screens as I have been using 144, 165, 240, and 300 hertz screens. To be honest, 120Hz is enough. And, when unplugging, the laptop goes to 60Hz to save on battery life. Simple solution that many laptops use.
Apart from that, the display has deep blacks, great contrast, great colour accuracy. The 2k display lacks HDR though.
Apart from that, the display has deep blacks, great contrast, great colour accuracy. The 2k display lacks HDR though.
- We really need a P17 version. Meaning, 17" 16:10 ratio. I don't want small 16" laptops for work. Lots of us want 17" laptops from Lenovo that are full-powered like this one :).
- It needs the Legion FN+Q modes to switch between Quiet, Balanced, Performance modes on the fly.
- It lacks 2 side vents. Now, the positive is less noise and soothing fans. But, it also means less airflow, more heat. Luckily, the P16 has good cooling but not the best.
Apart from the above, this laptop is superb. Gen 2 should have the improvements mentioned above and it will be even better.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: Ryan5
from Burlington, ON
Verified Purchase:Yes
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Powerful machine and a 16” vs 15” screen is a nice bonus. Quality of the display is a huge improvement from their previous models.
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Posted by: DanPan
from Toronto
Verified Purchase:Yes
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] So far everything is good! Delivery is so slow but the it's good for 3D drawing.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: Ray Imai
from Halifax, NS
Verified Purchase:Yes
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Excellent performance and graphics, nice keyboard. Fast, zero lag, The weight of this laptop is a serious deterent
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Posted by: Barrister Patel
from Toronto
Verified Purchase:Yes
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] “Productivity Is The Soul Of My Lenovo P16, And It Provides The Ray Of Hope; It’s A Monster Powerhouse Creating New Generation.” Bravo
- Barrister Pranav Patel
- Barrister Pranav Patel
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: Andrew Rodgers
from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Verified Purchase:Yes
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Exactly as promised, fast and furious. Handles multiple 3d drawings and all my standard apps running at the same time!!!!!!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: Paul D
Verified Purchase:Yes
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Working in architecture design this laptop is light
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: Daniel K67
from Ottawa, ON
Verified Purchase:Yes
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Great screen, easy on the eyes.
Excellent keyboard.
System is very fast even when multitasking.
An awesome desktop replacement.
Not suitable for road warriors unless you don't mind the weight.
Excellent keyboard.
System is very fast even when multitasking.
An awesome desktop replacement.
Not suitable for road warriors unless you don't mind the weight.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from lenovo.comBy Adrian_Lenovo, Customer Service, September 23, 2022
Lenovo appreciates all feedback and thank you for taking the time to rate and review our product! We want our customers to have a superb experience as you help us to continually evaluate our current products and services, and if necessary, change to meet your needs better.
Very Respectfully,
Adrian_Lenovo
Very Respectfully,
Adrian_Lenovo
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