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OVERVIEW
1. HDMI 2.1 / 2.0 7. USB 3.2 Gen 1
2. USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On) 8. Kensington Security Slot
3. Nano-SIM card slot * 9. 2.5GbE (RJ-45)
4. Headphone / microphone combo jack (3.5mm) 10. Power connector
5. Smart card reader * 11. 2x Thunderbolt 4
6. SD card reader 12. USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
Notes:
• Ports with * are only available on selected models
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PERFORMANCE
Processor
Processor Family
11th Generation Intel® Core™ i5 / i7 / i9 or Intel Xeon® Processor
Processor**
Processor Name Cores Threads Base Frequency Max Frequency Cache Memory Support Processor Graphics
Core i5-11500H 6 12 2.9GHz 4.6GHz 12MB DDR4-3200 Intel UHD Graphics
Core i7-11800H 8 16 2.3GHz 4.6GHz 24MB DDR4-3200 Intel UHD Graphics
Core i7-11850H 8 16 2.5GHz 4.8GHz 24MB DDR4-3200 Intel UHD Graphics
Core i9-11950H 8 16 2.6GHz 5.0GHz 24MB DDR4-3200 Intel UHD Graphics
Xeon W-11855M 6 12 3.2GHz 4.9GHz 18MB DDR4-3200 Intel UHD Graphics
Xeon W-11955M 8 16 2.6GHz 5.0GHz 24MB DDR4-3200 Intel UHD Graphics
Operating System
Operating System**
• Windows® 11 Pro 64
• Windows 11 Pro 64 for Workstations
• Windows 11 Home 64
• Windows 11 Home 64 Single Language
• Windows 11 DG Windows 10 Pro 64
• Windows 11 DG Windows 10 Pro 64 for Workstations
• Windows 10 Pro 64
• Windows 10 Pro 64 for Workstations
• Windows 10 Home 64
• Windows 10 Home 64 Single Language
• Fedora Linux
• Ubuntu Linux LTS
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.4 (certified only, for detailed and latest information, please visit
Red Hat Certified Hardware)
• No operating system
Graphics
Graphics**
Graphics Type Memory TGP Key Features
NVIDIA® RTX A4000 Laptop GPU Discrete 8GB GDDR6 90W Dynamic Boost 2.0, DirectX® 12
NVIDIA RTX A5000 Laptop GPU Discrete 16GB GDDR6 90W Dynamic Boost 2.0, DirectX 12
NVIDIA T1200 Laptop GPU Discrete 4GB GDDR6 60W DirectX 12
NVIDIA RTX A2000 Laptop GPU Discrete 4GB GDDR6 60W Dynamic Boost 2.0, DirectX 12
NVIDIA RTX A3000 Laptop GPU Discrete 6GB GDDR6 90W Dynamic Boost 2.0, DirectX 12
Monitor Support
Monitor Support
Supports up to 5 independent displays (native display and 4 external monitors via HDMI®, USB-C®, or Thunderbolt™) on
hybrid mode only
• HDMI supports up to 4K@60Hz on NVIDIA T1200, 8K@60Hz on other discrete graphics
• USB-C up to 5120x3200@60Hz
• Thunderbolt supports up to 5120x3200@60Hz
Chipset
Chipset
Intel WM590 chipset
Memory
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Max Memory[1]
Up to 128GB DDR4-3200
Memory Slots
Four DDR4 SO-DIMM slots, dual-channel capable
Memory Type**
• DDR4-3200 ECC
• DDR4-3200 non-ECC
Memory Protection
ECC on models with ECC DIMMs and Xeon processor
Notes:
1. The max memory is based on the test results with current Lenovo® memory offerings. The system may support more memory as the
technology develops.
Storage
Storage Support[1]
Up to three drives, 3x M.2 SSD
• M.2 2280 SSD up to 2TB
Storage Slot[2]
Three M.2 slots
• Two M.2 2280 PCIe® 3.0 x4 slots
• One M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 slot
Storage Type***[3]
Disk Type Interface RPM Offering Security
M.2 2280 SSD PCIe NVMe®, PCIe 4.0 x4 Performance - 512GB / 1TB / 2TB Opal2
M.2 2280 SSD PCIe NVMe, PCIe x4 - 256GB / 512GB / 1TB Opal2
[4]
RAID
RAID 0/1 support on two M.2 PCIe Gen 3x4 slots
Notes:
1. The storage capacity supported is based on the test results with current Lenovo storage offerings. The system may support larger
storage as the technology develops.
2. M.2 PCIe Gen 4 SSD in a M.2 PCIe Gen 3 slot runs at PCIe Gen 3 speeds
3. PCIe x4 SSD may be PCIe 3.0 x4 or PCIe 4.0 x4 as substitution.
4. Opal capability is not available in RAID mode.
Removable Storage
Optical
None
Card Reader
SD card reader
Multi-Media
Audio Chip
High Definition (HD) Audio, Realtek® ALC3306 codec
Speakers
Stereo speakers, Dolby® Atmos®
Microphone
• Dual array microphone, far-field
• No microphone
Camera**
• HD 720p, with privacy shutter, fixed focus
• IR & HD 720p hybrid, with privacy shutter, fixed focus
• No camera
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Battery
Battery
Integrated Li-Polymer 94Wh battery, supports Rapid Charge (charge up to 80% in 1hr)
Max Battery Life[1]
MobileMark® 2018: 9 hr
JEITA 2.0: 11.5 hr
Notes:
1. All battery life claims are approximate maximum and based on results using the MobileMark 2014, MobileMark 2018, JEITA 2.0,
continuous 1080p video playback (with 150nits brightness and default volume level) or Google Power Load Test (PLT) battery-life
benchmark tests. Actual battery life will vary and depends on many factors such as product configuration and usage, software use,
wireless functionality, power management settings, and screen brightness. The maximum capacity of the battery will decrease with
time and use.
Power Adapter
Power Adapter**[1]
• 170W slim tip (3-pin) AC adapter, 100-240V, 50-60Hz
• 230W slim tip (3-pin) AC adapter, 100-240V, 50-60Hz
Notes:
1. AC adapter offerings depend on the country.
DESIGN
Display
Display**[1][2]
Aspect Contrast Color Viewing
Size Resolution Touch Type Brightness Surface Key Features
Ratio Ratio Gamut Angle
FHD 100%
15.6" None IPS 300 nits Anti-glare 16:9 700:1 170° -
(1920x1080) sRGB
FHD 100%
15.6" None IPS 500 nits Anti-glare 16:9 1200:1 170° Dolby Vision™
(1920x1080) sRGB
100% Dolby Vision,
UHD
15.6" None IPS 600 nits Anti-glare 16:9 1200:1 Adobe® 170° DisplayHDR™
(3840x2160)
RGB 400
SDR
Anti-
400nits / Dolby Vision,
UHD Multi- reflection 100%
15.6" OLED HDR 16:9 100000:1 170° HDR 500 True
(3840x2160) touch Anti- DCI-P3
500nits Black
smudge
(peak)
Color Calibration
• X-Rite® Pantone® factory color calibration (UHD display)
• No color calibration
Touchscreen
• On-cell touch, supports 10-point touch
• Non-touch
Notes:
1. California Electronic Waste Recycling Fee
In California, per state law, Lenovo charges an electronic waste recycling fee on this covered device at the time of sale of the product.
For more information, go to https://www.calrecycle.ca.gov/Electronics/Consumer
2. For non-OLED display, HDR is only supported under hybrid mode.
Input Device
Pen
• Lenovo Pen Pro
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• No pen (pen sold separately)
• No support (non-touch display doesn't support pen input)
Keyboard
6-row, spill-resistant, multimedia Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, numeric keypad
Keyboard Backlight
LED backlight
UltraNav™
3-button TrackPoint® pointing device and Mylar® surface multi-touch touchpad
Mechanical[1]
Dimensions (WxDxH)
Models Dimensions
Touch models 375.4 x 252.3 x 25.25-32.2 mm (14.24 x 9.67 x 0.99-1.27 inches)
Non-touch models 375.4 x 252.3 x 24.5-31.45 mm (14.24 x 9.67 x 0.96-1.24 inches)
Weight
Models Weight
Non-touch models 2.87 kg (6.32 lbs)
Touch models 3.07 kg (6.75 lbs)
Case Color
Black
Case Material
PPS / 50% GF (top), PA / 50% GF (bottom)
Notes:
1. The system dimensions and weight vary depending on configurations.
CONNECTIVITY
Network
Ethernet**
• 2.5GbE, Intel Ethernet Connection I225-LM (vPro models), supports Wake-on-LAN
• 2.5GbE, Intel Ethernet Connection I225-V (non-vPro models), supports Wake-on-LAN
WLAN + Bluetooth®[1][2]
• Intel Wi-Fi® 6E AX210, 802.11ax 2x2 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 5.1
• No WLAN and Bluetooth
WWAN**
• Wireless WAN upgradable to 4G (with antenna ready)
• Quectel EM160R, 4G LTE CAT16, MIMO 4x4, M.2 card, with embedded eSIM functionality
• No support
SIM Card
No SIM card inbox
NFC
No support
Notes:
1. Bluetooth 5.2 is hardware ready but may run at a lower version due to OS limitation
2. Wi-Fi 6 full features might be limited by country-level restrictions.
6GHz Wi-Fi 6E operation is dependent on the support of the operating system, routers/APs/Gateways that support Wi-Fi 6E, and the
regional regulatory certifications & spectrum allocation.
Ports[1]
Standard Ports
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• 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (one Always On)
• 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (support data transfer, Power Delivery 3.0 and DisplayPort™ 1.4)
• 2x Thunderbolt 4 / USB4® 40Gbps (support data transfer, Power Delivery 3.0 and DisplayPort 1.4a)
• 1x SD card reader
• 1x Ethernet (2.5GbE RJ-45)
• 1x Headphone / microphone combo jack (3.5mm)
Optional Ports***
• 1x Smart card reader
• 1x Nano-SIM card slot (WWAN support models)
• 1x HDMI 2.0 (models with NVIDIA T1200 graphics)
• 1x HDMI 2.1 (models with NVIDIA RTX graphics)
Notes:
1. The transfer speed of following ports will vary and, depending on many factors, such as the processing speed of the host device, file
attributes and other factors related to system configuration and your operating environment, will be slower than theoretical speed.
USB 2.0: 480 Mbit/s;
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (SuperSpeed USB 5Gbps, formerly USB 3.0 / USB 3.1 Gen 1): 5 Gbit/s;
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps, formerly USB 3.1 Gen 2): 10 Gbit/s;
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (SuperSpeed USB 20Gbps): 20 Gbit/s;
Thunderbolt 3/4: 40 Gbit/s
Docking
Docking
Various docking solutions supported via Thunderbolt or USB-C.
For more compatible docking solutions, please visit Docking for ThinkPad® P15 Gen 2
Monitor Cable
Monitor Cable***
• Lenovo HDMI to VGA Monitor Adapter
• Lenovo USB-C to VGA Adapter
• Lenovo USB-C to DisplayPort Adapter
• No monitor cable
SECURITY & PRIVACY
Security
Security Chip
Discrete TPM 2.0, TCG certified
Physical Locks
Kensington® Security Slot™, 3 x 7 mm
Smart Card Reader
• Smart card reader
• No smart card reader
Fingerprint Reader
Touch style fingerprint reader on palm rest, match-on-chip
BIOS Security
• Power-on password
• Supervisor password
• Self-healing BIOS
Other Security
• (Optional) Camera privacy shutter
• (Optional) IR camera for Windows Hello
MANAGEABILITY
System Management
System Management[1]
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• Intel vPro
• Non-vPro
Notes:
1. Intel vPro offers a superset of DASH’s defined capabilities.
SERVICE
Warranty
Base Warranty**[1]
• 1-year courier or carry-in service
• 1-year courier or carry-in with 2-year system board service (Korea only)
• 1-year limited onsite service
• 3-year (1-yr battery) courier or carry-in service
• 3-year (1-yr battery) limited onsite service
• No base warranty
Notes:
1. More information of warranty policy, please access https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/warranty
ENVIRONMENTAL
Operating Environment
Temperature[1]
• Operating: 5°C (41°F) to 35°C (95°F)
• Storage and transportation in original shipping packaging: -20°C (-4°F) to 60°C (140°F)
• Storage without package: 5°C (41°F) to 43°C (109°F)
Humidity
• Operating: 8% to 95% at wet-bulb temperature 23°C (73°F)
• Storage and transportation: 5% to 95% at wet-bulb temperature 27°C (81°F)
Altitude
Maximum altitude (without pressurization): 3048 m (10,000 ft)
Notes:
1. When you charge the battery, its temperature must be no lower than 10°C (50°F).
CERTIFICATIONS
Green Certifications
Green Certifications
• EPEAT™ Gold
• ENERGY STAR® 8.0
• RoHS compliant
Other Certifications
Mil-Spec Test
MIL-STD-810H military test passed
ISV Certifications
ISV Certifications
Please visit www.thinkworkstations.com/isv-certifications/
• Feature with ** means that only one offering listed under the feature is configured on selected models.
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• Feature with *** means that one or more offerings listed under the feature could be configured on selected
models.
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