Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (2024) vs Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 (2024)

The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (2024) and the Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 (2024) are both 16-inch mobile workstations; however, they're quite different, as the P16 is a much bulkier model intended as a desktop replacement, whereas the P1 Gen 7 is much more compact and better suited for on-the-go use. The latter's sleeker and more compact design comes at the cost of performance, though, as its Intel Meteor Lake CPUs aren't nearly as fast as the P16's Intel 14th Gen HX processors, and its GPU configuration maxes out at an RTX 3000 running at 60W, while the P16 Gen 2 is available with up to an RTX 5000 running at 115W. The user experience is better on the P1 Gen 7; it has a larger and more responsive haptic touchpad, a higher-quality webcam, and longer battery life. On the other hand, the P16 has more optional features, like cellular connectivity, NFC support, and a Smart Card reader.