Lenovo ThinkPad 16" P16v Gen 2 Black 2024

★★★★★ 4.7 (10)

The Intel Core Ultra 9-185H processor and NVIDIA RTX 3000 Ada Generation GPU with 8GB VRAM deliver certified ISV performance for demanding CAD and 3D rendering workflows. Its 16-inch 400-nit 100% sRGB display ensures color-accurate work, while the 2.22kg chassis and robust security with a TPM 2.0 chip provide portability without sacrificing data protection. This workstation is best for engineers and architects who need reliable, on-the-go power for simulation and design software.

CPU Intel Core Ultra 9 185H
RAM 32 GB
Storage 1 TB
Screen 16" 1920x1200
GPU NVIDIA RTX 3000 Ada Generation
OS Windows 11 Pro
Weight 2.2 kg
Battery 90 Wh
Lenovo ThinkPad 16" P16v Gen 2 Black 2024 laptop
69 Overall Score
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Snapshot

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Strong ram (88th percentile) 88th
  • Strong cpu (83rd percentile) 83rd
  • Strong port selection (81st percentile) 81st
  • Strong storage (80th percentile) 80th

Cons

  • Below average portability (15th percentile)

What owners think

How owner sentiment changed over time

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Owner sentiment has held steady over time
1★2★3★4★5★Q2 '24: 4.7★ · 3 reviewsQ3 '24: 4.5★ · 6 reviewsQ4 '24: 4.4★ · 8 reviewsQ1 '25: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ2 '25: 2.5★ · 2 reviewsQ3 '25: 4.5★ · 4 reviewsQ4 '25: 4.2★ · 6 reviewsQ1 '26: 5.0★ · 3 reviews36812463Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
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  1. Q1 202691/1005.0★3 reviews

    Reviewers praise the laptop's power for engineering software and CAD, calling it a reliable upgrade over HP and Dell with solid build and value.

    • Excellent performance for engineering software, CAD, and multi-monitor setups.
    • Users recommend switching from HP, Dell, Apple due to superior build, specs, and value.
    • Solid build quality and reasonable pricing noted as key advantages.
  2. Q4 202573/1004.2★6 reviews

    Buyers praise performance for CAD, build quality, and classic ThinkPad features. One unit failed after a day due to overheating, drawing attention to reliability.

    • Excellent speed for Revit and AutoCAD with high-end specs.
    • Classic ThinkPad features appreciated: numpad, ports, manual camera shutter.
    • USB port placement conflicts with mouse/notes; missing touch screen for presentations.
    • One laptop shut down after overheating and failed to restart the next day.
  3. Q3 202580/1004.5★4 reviews

    Buyers praise build quality and performance for engineering tasks, but note a nonfunctional camera and confusing USB-C charging issues.

    • Great build quality and smooth warranty repair process.
    • Excellent performance for engineering software like SolidWorks.
    • Nonfunctional camera out of the box, though repair was free.
    • Conflicting reports on USB-C charging functionality.
  4. Q4 202463/1004.4★8 reviews

    Buyers praise performance and build quality but note a major USB-C charging limitation, confusing sales advice, and difficult support experiences.

    • USB-C charging not supported; must use heavy 170W charger, a travel dealbreaker.
    • Great performance, fast, versatile, robust build, easy setup, and nice display.
    • Sales recommended wrong dock, then confusion over SSD install and warranty coverage.
    • Support rep difficult to understand; service process required sending laptop back.
  5. Q3 202478/1004.5★6 reviews

    Most buyers find this laptop powerful for demanding tasks like CAD and 4K video editing. Highlights include a great display, comfortable keyboard, and strong performance. Some note fan noise, but reliability issues were resolved quickly.

    • Fast performance handles heavy multitasking and professional software smoothly.
    • Excellent keyboard and vivid display praised; fan noise noted under moderate use.
    • Battery life is long, reducing need for frequent charging.
    • One review reports a defective battery, replaced quickly by Lenovo.
  6. Q2 202482/1004.7★3 reviews

    Buyers praised the P16v Gen 2 for performance, quiet operation, battery life, and screen quality, while noting limited USB-A ports and lower-end display specs.

    • Fast, quiet, long battery life, great keyboard and screen, no bloatware.
    • Only one USB-A port; requires unplugging mouse dongle for thumb drive.
    • Screen has good brightness and clarity but 45% NTSC and 300 nits is outdated for 2024.
    • Excellent thermal control with dual fans and integrated graphics.

Based on 33 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.

The proof

Performance

Performance Percentiles

CPU 82.6
GPU 70.9
RAM 87.5
Ports 80.6
Screen 74.3
Portability 15.4
Storage 80.4
Reliability 80.4
Social Proof 78.6

Specifications

Full Specifications

Processor

CPU Intel Core Ultra 9 185H
Cores 16
Frequency 2.3 GHz
L3 Cache 24 MB

Graphics

GPU NVIDIA RTX 3000 Ada Generation
Type Discrete
VRAM 8 GB

Memory & Storage

RAM 32 GB
RAM Generation DDR5
Storage 1 TB
Storage Type NVMe SSD

Display

Size 16"
Resolution 1920x1200 (Full HD)
Panel IPS
Brightness 400 nits
Color Gamut 100% sRGB

Connectivity

USB-C Ports 2
USB Ports 1
Thunderbolt Thunderbolt 4
HDMI HDMI 2.1
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth Yes
Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet

Physical

Weight 2.2 kg / 4.9 lbs
Battery 90 Wh
OS Windows 11 Pro

vs Competition

Spec Lenovo ThinkPad 16" P16v Gen 2 Apple MacBook Pro M4 Max ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 GA403WW-G14.R95080 HP OMEN Transcend Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro NP940XHA-KG3US MSI Prestige PRE13EVOA2088
CPU Intel Core Ultra 9 185H Apple M4 Max AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 Intel Core Ultra 9 285H Intel Core Ultra 7 256V Intel Core Ultra 7 258V
RAM (GB) 32 64 32 32 32 32
Storage (GB) 1024 4096 2000 1024 1024 1000
Screen 16" 1920x1200 14.2" 3024x1964 14" 2880x1800 14" 2880x1800 14" 2880x1800 13.3" 2880x1800
GPU NVIDIA RTX 3000 Ada Generation Apple (40-Core) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Intel Arc Graphics Intel Arc Graphics
OS Windows 11 Pro macOS Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Weight (kg) 2.2 1.6 1.6 1.6 1.2 1
Battery (Wh) 90 72 - 71 15 -
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product CPUGPURAMPortsScreenPortabilityStorageReliabilitySocial Proof
Lenovo ThinkPad 16" P16v Gen 2 82.670.987.580.674.315.480.480.478.6
Apple MacBook Pro M4 Max Compare 92.383.796.276.999.26998.697.288.1
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 GA403WW-G14.R95080 Compare 88.790.391.990.896.274.289.359.698.2
HP OMEN Transcend Compare 8891.990.890.896.272.967.532.797.2
Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro NP940XHA-KG3US Compare 66.863.280.963.695.787.180.480.497.2
MSI Prestige PRE13EVOA2088 Compare 63.663.280.980.691.296.172.459.685.9

Price

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Usage Scores

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