Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (Gen 8) ZDNET's key takeaways The Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen-8 is available now for $4,169 for the tandem OLED display and 32GB of RAM.
It's a complete package powerstation, with cutting-edge hardware, a brilliant display, upgradeable RAM, and durable build.
It's prohibitively expensive, has variable battery life, and can run on the hot side during intensive workloads $4,299 at B&H Photo-Video
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Lenovo's ThinkPad P series consists of some of its most powerful machines: portable workstations designed for pro users in engineering, design, and media creation. The eighth-generation ThinkPad P1 is the lineup's latest flagship model, with an Intel Core Ultra 7 255H CPU and a classic ThinkPad form.
It pairs its hardware with impressive portability: just 4.06 pounds and 0.39 inches thick -- much lighter than its horsepower would suggest, for a cutting-edge device in a reliable package with LPCAMM2 memory for further future-proofing and a full suite of connectivity.
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The crisp, 16-inch tandem OLED display, haptic trackpad, and 5MP webcam combine to make the P1 a pro user's complete package, but it's predictably pricey, tends to run warm, and has variable battery life. Still, it's up there as one of the most powerful 16-inch laptops of the year, favoring tried-and-true design over design gimmicks.
As a pro device, the P1 is a complete package from an enterprise perspective with a very nice 5MP webcam, fingerprint sensor, Kensington lock slot, and a wide range of ports for maximum compatibility. Additionally, the upgradeable and repairable LPCAMM2 memory provides a sustainable, long-term computing solution for a broad range of teams.
Regarding connectivity, you've got an HDMI port, two USB-C Thunderbolt 5 ports, and a 3.5mm headphone jack on the left side of the device. On the right, a Kensington nano security slot, always-on USB-A port, SD Express 7.0 card reader, and Thunderbolt 4 USB-C slot. Support for Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 rounds out the package.
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