Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 4 2024, Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Black
The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 12-core processor and 64GB DDR5 RAM make this 16-inch workstation a multitasking powerhouse, with a 500-nit IPS display and 86Wh battery for long sessions. Its 1.71kg weight and Thunderbolt connectivity add portability and flexibility, while the integrated Radeon 890M handles everyday graphics without a discrete GPU. Best for developers who need heavy compilation and virtualization on the go, though gaming is not its strength.
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Snapshot
The 30-Second Version
A developer's powerhouse with a legendary keyboard and enough RAM to run a small data center. Skip it if you need GPU muscle or whisper-quiet fans.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Monster CPU performance for compile-heavy work 98th
- 64GB RAM is future-proof overkill in the best way 97th
- That keyboard is classic ThinkPad excellence 95th
- Bright 500-nit display with full sRGB coverage 89th
- Port selection that puts most ultrabooks to shame
Cons
- Fan noise gets noticeable when plugged in
- Integrated graphics can't handle real gaming
- No fingerprint scanner on some configs
- Heavier than the thin-and-light crowd
What owners think
The Word on the Street
How owner sentiment changed over time
ExclusiveBased on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.
- Q4 202684/100
Buyers in Q4 2026 praised the ThinkPad P16s for its performance, build quality, keyboard, and battery life, but some reported issues with support, thermal management, and occasional glitches.
- Performance and speed praised for multitasking, engineering, AI workloads, and heavy use.
- Keyboard comfort and quality highlighted, including key travel and trackpoint.
- Build quality and durability appreciated, with several noting long-term reliability.
- Customer support issues reported, including slow repair and activation code problems.
- Q2 202682/100
Buyers praised performance, display, keyboard, and battery life, calling it a powerful, portable workstation. However, several reported reliability issues like display failure, boot problems, and HDMI freezes, plus fan noise and battery complaints.
- Performance is fast and handles demanding workloads like engineering, AI, and virtualization without lag.
- Display is bright, sharp, and non-glare; OLED upgrade recommended; keyboard is comfortable and responsive.
- Battery life is generally long, but some report it drains too quickly; fan noise when plugged in is a minor annoyance.
- Reliability issues: display stopped working, boot failures, HDMI freezes, and sleep problems with AMD; some had poor support.
Based on 125 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
The Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 is the star here. Twelve cores and 64GB of RAM put this thing in the top tier for raw CPU grunt, and our benchmarks back that up. What surprised us is how quiet it stays under light load. Owners rave about the silence during normal work. But plug it in and push it hard, and the fans wake up. Not a dealbreaker, just something to know if you share an office.
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| CPU | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 |
| Cores | 12 |
| Frequency | 2.0 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB |
Graphics
| GPU | AMD Radeon 890M |
| Type | Integrated |
| VRAM Type | System Shared |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 64 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 |
| Storage | 1 TB |
| Storage Type | NVMe SSD |
Display
| Size | 16" |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 (Full HD) |
| Panel | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 500 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100%sRGB |
Connectivity
| USB-C Ports | 2 |
| USB Ports | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | HDMI® 2.1 (supports resolution up to 4K@60Hz) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Ethernet | Ethernet (RJ45) |
Physical
| Weight | 1.7 kg / 3.8 lbs |
| Battery | 86 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro |
vs Competition
The MacBook Pro M4 Max is the obvious rival, and it wins on GPU power and battery efficiency, but you'll pay significantly more for comparable RAM. The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 is lighter and has a real GPU, but it's a gaming laptop first and a workstation second. The HP OMEN Transcend 14 is similarly portable but trades the ThinkPad's build quality for flash. For pure CPU-bound work, the P16s Gen 4 holds its own against all of them.
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 4 | Apple MacBook Pro M4 Max | ASUS ROG Zephyrus GA403WW-G14.R95080 | HP OMEN Transcend | MSI Raider RAIDERGE6814247 | Alienware Aurora LAC16251-9582BLU-PUS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 | Apple M4 Max | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | Intel Core i9 14900HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| RAM (GB) | 64 | 64 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Storage (GB) | 1024 | 4096 | 2048 | 1024 | 2048 | 2048 |
| Screen | 16" 1920x1200 | 14.2" 3024x1964 | 14" 2880x1800 | 14" 2880x1800 | 16" 3840x2160 | 16" 2560x1600 |
| GPU | AMD Radeon 890M | Apple (40-Core) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | macOS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Weight (kg) | 1.7 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 2.7 | 2.5 |
| Battery (Wh) | 86 | 72 | - | 71 | 100 | 96 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | CPU | GPU | RAM | Ports | Screen | Portability | Storage | User Sentiment | Reliability | Social Proof | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 4 | 88.7 | 72.6 | 97.7 | 94.5 | 77.3 | 31.9 | 79.3 | 70 | 81.8 | 97.3 | 2.8 |
| Apple MacBook Pro M4 Max Compare | 93.8 | 90.7 | 95.7 | 73.5 | 99.3 | 68.9 | 98.5 | 99 | 98.1 | 87.8 | 1.6 |
| ASUS ROG Zephyrus GA403WW-G14.R95080 Compare | 91.2 | 97.4 | 90.9 | 89.4 | 96.5 | 73.6 | 89.8 | 99 | 60.4 | 98.4 | 5.4 |
| HP OMEN Transcend Compare | 90.1 | 92.6 | 89.7 | 89.4 | 96.5 | 72.3 | 65.3 | 81.2 | 33.4 | 97.3 | 8.4 |
| MSI Raider RAIDERGE6814247 Compare | 93.2 | 94.5 | 86.4 | 98.6 | 98 | 9.3 | 93.9 | 81.2 | 60.4 | 51.3 | 10.2 |
| Alienware Aurora LAC16251-9582BLU-PUS Compare | 97.2 | 92.6 | 86.4 | 83.3 | 90.7 | 12.6 | 89.8 | 90.9 | 4 | 98.4 | 14.1 |
Price
Value & Pricing
At $4,089 to $4,329 USD, this is a serious investment. But for developers and engineers who need this much RAM and CPU headroom, it's actually reasonable compared to a MacBook Pro with similar specs. You're paying for reliability and raw compute, not flash. If you don't need 64GB of RAM, you can save a lot by stepping down.
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Overview
The ThinkPad P16s Gen 4 is a developer's dream machine hiding in a business laptop's body. That Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 chip with 64GB of DDR5 is the kind of combo that makes heavy compile jobs and local ML workloads feel almost boring. It's not flashy, but it's the laptop you buy when you need to get real work done without waiting around.
Common Questions
Q: Can this handle gaming?
Nope. The integrated Radeon 890M is fine for basic tasks and light photo editing, but it scores near the bottom for gaming. If you want to game, get something with a dedicated GPU like the ROG Zephyrus G14.
Q: Is 64GB of RAM overkill?
For most people, yes. But if you run VMs, Docker containers, or local ML models, it's exactly what you want. You can configure less if you don't need it.
Q: How's the battery life?
The 86Wh battery paired with the efficient AMD chip delivers all-day battery for typical work. Owners report long sessions without hunting for an outlet, which is rare for a workstation.
Who Should Skip This
If you're looking for a gaming laptop or something with real GPU acceleration for 3D rendering or video editing, this isn't it. Go get an ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 or a MacBook Pro instead. Also skip it if you need something ultra-portable, at 1.71kg it's not heavy, but it's no featherweight either.
Verdict
If you're a developer, data scientist, or engineer who lives in terminals and IDEs, this is one of the best mobile workstations you can buy right now. The CPU and RAM combo is elite, the keyboard is legendary, and the build quality is what ThinkPads are known for. Just don't expect it to game or stay silent under full load.
Usage Scores
- Overall77.8
- AI/LLM38.7
- Gaming23.8
- Portability62.7
- Creator41.1
- Student72.3
- Business74.7
- Developer87.6
- Entertainment77.2
