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 warm during intensive workloads. $4,299 at B&H Photo-Video
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Lenovo's ThinkPad P series consists of powerful, portable workstations designed for users in engineering, design, and media creation. The eighth-generation ThinkPad P1 personifies the lineup as its latest flagship model, with up to an Intel Core Ultra 9 255H CPU, Nvidia RTX PRO 2000 GPU, and classic ThinkPad form with some premium elements.
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, earning our Editor's Choice award. While it's predictably pricey, can run warm, and has variable battery life, 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. Additionally, the upgradeable and repairable LPCAMM2 memory provides a sustainable long-term 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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