Hello Everybody,,

I was waiting for the new P16s AMD generation (gen 4 was launched one month ago).

I want a real upgrade from my current laptop (5800H 8c/16t with high TDP). So I wanted to order the P16s with the Ryzen 9 HX 370 (12c/24t). I know P14s/P16s are the same products than T14/T16 with higher TDP (PL1 for P14s are about 25/32/35W instead of 12/24/28W). I also know P14s and P16s have the same morherboard, only one fan, etc. ie some empty space in P16s (not optimal but ok).

I was still really interested in P16s as I want to have a sturdier, more resistant case (intensive usage day + evening, carried several times a day in a backpack, etc).

But now that I've found this model that could have suit me, Lenovo limits the best CPU to a full HD 1200p screen only, whereas a 4k screen option is available for Ryzen 5 and 7. For me, a FHD screen on a 16" laptop is clearly insufficient to work. At the very least, I'd like a QHD (100% RGB) screen and decent brightness.

Lenovo doesn't seem prepared to offer a combination of the best components for this model, and P16v/P16 are too thick and heavy for me, as I don't need a dGPU. The P1 is clearly too expensive (50% more) and therefore not an option.

Do you have any laptop models from other manufacturers with ?

• a CPU that's a real plus (at least like the HX 370)

• in a solid case and with a decent quality screen (>=QHD, =>100%RGB, =>400/500nits)

• RAM >= 32Go in SO-DIMM to be upgradable or 64Go soldered

• SSD 1To

Thanks in advance

Got my first taste of ThinkPads 5 years ago when I got a T490 at work. Loved that machine. Now I've been using a T15 Gen 2 at work, and love how snappy the system is and how good the keyboard feels.

So when I got into the market for a personal laptop recently, ThinkPads were at the top of my list. I was using my previous personal laptop for the last 7 years, and really wanted something that would last. And after getting accustomed to the size of the T15 screen, I wanted something at least the same size.

Enter the P16s Gen 2. To be honest, going into this, I was a bit leery of the AMD processor. I know AMD has come a long way, but I've never used anything outside Intel before and wasn't sure if this would be as long-lasting. But doing some research and looking at other reviews convinced me to take the plunge.

Here are the specs that I opted for...

Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 7840U Graphics: Integrated AMD Radeon 780M Storage: 1TB SSD Ram: 64 GB Display: 16" WQUXGA OLED (3840x2400) Battery: 4 Cell, 86Wh Price: Came down to $1080 USD after the corporate discounts.

After using the P16s for a month, I'm so impressed. It's fast, super responsive with a really fast start-up time and multitasking abilities. I've yet to encounter any type of lag or slowdown despite running a multitude of apps. I love the keyboard and how balanced it feels between spongy and sturdy. The integrated GPU has been solid too, and I've been able to run most of my newer video game titles at high settings.

The OLED screen was something I was unsure about. But having an OLED TV at home convinced me to go for it. So far, I love the screen. It gets super bright and vivid, and watching movies and shows on it is an amazing exprience. I read on some reviews that browsing and reading on an OLED can be uncomfortable, but so far I haven't really had any issues with that.

The battery life does suffer a bit because of the screen. I think I get like 6-7 hours with the battery watching movies. Slightly less playing video games. And around 8-9 hours of browsing and reading. Keep in mind your mileage might vary depending on the brightness. I usually run my brightness at 80%. Speaking of portability, I love how light this laptop this. Despite the big 16" screen, the laptop weighs under 4lbs and is easy to store or carry due to its slim factor.

Personally, the 64 gig ram might have been overkill for my needs, but it only came out to like $60 more for the 64 gig version over the 32 gig version, and since I plan on having this laptop for the next 5-7 years at least, I decided to go for it.

The price definitely wasn't cheap. But I feel like based on the technology and the specs, it was pretty good value for the money. I know I might've been able to get a different brand with similar specs for cheaper. But durability, comfort and longevity were something that really drew me to the ThinkPad.

Overall, I really love this laptop and highly recommend it to anyone still on the fence. Happy to answer any questions!