The Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 (2024) is a Windows workstation laptop. It replaces the Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 6 from 2023. It's configurable with Intel Meteor Lake CPUs (up to a Core Ultra 9 185H) paired with integrated graphics, an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40-series GPU, or an RTX Ada Generation discrete GPU. Memory and storage max out at 64GB and 8TB, respectively. Three display options are available: a 60Hz FHD+ IPS, a 165Hz QHD+ IPS, and a 60Hz 4k+ OLED panel. It has Wi-Fi 7 wireless connectivity, a 1440p webcam with Windows Hello facial recognition support, and a fingerprint sensor. Ports include three USB-Cs (two Thunderbolt 4s), a USB-A, an HDMI 2.1, and an SD Express 7.0 card reader.
See our unit's specifications and the available configuration options in the Differences Between Variants section.
Our Verdict
The Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 is great for general productivity. The overall user experience is great; you get a large screen for multitasking, a comfortable keyboard, and a responsive, easy-to-use haptic touchpad. As it's a 16-inch device, it might not fit into some bags, but it's relatively lightweight, and its battery lasts easily through a typical workday, so you won't have to worry about bringing the charger. Its Intel CPU and NVIDIA GPU can easily handle general productivity tasks like text processing and spreadsheets, and you can even edit photos and videos. You get a wide port selection for peripherals and external displays, an excellent 1440p webcam for video calls, and biometrics for quick logins.
- Sturdy build.
- All-day battery life.
- Comfortable keyboard, responsive haptic touchpad.
- Wide port selection.
- Excellent 1440p webcam.
- Might not fit smaller bags.
The Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 is great for media consumption. At 16 inches, it might not fit smaller bags; however, it's relatively lightweight, and you won't need to bring the charger since its battery lasts over 10 hours of video playback. It's available with various displays, including a QHD+ IPS and a 4k+ OLED panel. The latter is amazing for dark room viewing, as it produces deep, inky blacks, though it'll drain the battery faster. The speakers sound clear and full, with a decent amount of bass. They get very loud but sound a bit harsh at higher volume levels.
- All-day battery life.
- 4k+ OLED panel option.
- Loud speakers.
- Speakers sound clear, with a decent amount of bass.
- Might not fit smaller bags.
- Speakers sound slightly harsh at high volume levels.
The Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 is decent for gaming. You can configure the laptop with a 165Hz QHD+ display; it has a fast response time to deliver a clear image in fast-moving scenes, but lacks VRR support to reduce screen tearing. The CPU and discrete GPU are good enough for most gaming, but the laptop isn't able to run demanding AAA titles on the highest settings. RAM and storage are user-replaceable, so you can easily add more or upgrade later. The laptop doesn't get very hot under load, though the fans are pretty loud.
- CPUs and discrete GPUs can handle demanding workloads.
- 165Hz display option with fast response time.
- Wide port selection.
- User-replaceable RAM and storage.
- Loud fans under load.
- No VRR support.
The Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 is a decent workstation laptop. It's available with various Intel Meteor Lake CPUs and NVIDIA discrete GPUs, which are powerful enough to handle some 3D graphics and simulations. You can also use it for color-critical work like content creation, as its 4k+ OLED panel has full DCI-P3 coverage. It has a comfortable keyboard, a wide port selection for peripherals and external displays, and user-replaceable RAM and storage. There's some thermal throttling on the CPU, and while the fans get loud, the keyboard deck doesn't get too hot.
- CPUs and discrete GPUs can handle demanding workloads.
OLED panel has full DCI-P3 coverage.
- Wide port selection.
- User-replaceable RAM and storage.
- Loud fans under load.
Changelog
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Updated Oct 30, 2025:
We've updated text throughout the review after converting to Test Bench 0.9.
- Updated Oct 30, 2025: We've updated the review to Test Bench 0.9, which adds several test boxes in the performance section, including CPU/RAM Performance, Low Tier Graphics, High Tier Graphics, Professional 3D (GPU accelerated), CPU-Intensive Game Performance, GPU-Intensive Game Performance, and Ray Tracing Performance. See the 0.9 changelog here.
- Updated May 07, 2025: We've updated this review to Test Bench 0.8.3, which removes the viewing angle tests and adds a GPU Total Graphics Power comparison in the GPU section. The Pen Input test in the Extra Features section has also changed, as it now shows whether the laptop supports pen input rather than the inclusion of a stylus in the box. See the changelog for more details.
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Updated Dec 06, 2024:
Added mention of the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2024) as a macOS alternative in the Software section.
Differences Between Sizes And Variants
We tested the Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 with a 165Hz QHD+ IPS display, an Intel Core Ultra 7 165H CPU, an NVIDIA RTX 3000 Laptop GPU, 32GB of RAM, and 1TB of storage. The display, CPU, GPU, memory, and storage are configurable; the available options are in the table below. Our review applies only to variants with a model number starting with '21KV'.
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See our unit's label here.
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The Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 is an outstanding workstation laptop. It has a sturdy build and long battery life, and it provides a great user experience overall. While there are more powerful laptops on the market, it packs a good amount of processing power without being overly bulky, making it a fantastic option for on the go use.
See our recommendations for the best Windows laptops, the best workstation laptops, and the best laptops for video editing.
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.
The Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 (2024) is a newer version of the Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 (2021) and a much better device overall. The Gen 7 is available with more powerful CPUs and GPUs, and there are better display options as well, including a 165Hz QHD+ IPS and a 4k+ OLED panel. It also has a sturdier build, a larger and more responsive haptic touchpad, a higher quality 1440p webcam, and a significantly longer battery life.
The Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 (2024) and the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3, 2023) are both outstanding 16-inch workstation laptops that provide a great user experience overall. Apple's M3 Pro/Max SoCs have more CPU processing power, but you can get better graphical performance on the ThinkPad if you go with one of the higher-end GPU configurations, like an RTX 4070 or RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU. If you want a device that you can also game on, then the ThinkPad would be a better choice because it has a 165Hz panel option with a faster response time, and there are more games on Windows. The MacBook Pro is a better option if your work requires a lot of RAM, as it's configurable with up to 128GB of memory, whereas the Lenovo maxes out at 64GB (user-upgradeable to 96GB).
Although both devices can handle demanding tasks, the Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 (2024) and the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) are very different. The former is primarily a workstation laptop designed for professional workloads like design and simulation, while the latter is, first and foremost, a gaming laptop. The ThinkPad is a better choice if you want the most processing power or need more than 32GB of RAM. You can play games on the ThinkPad, but unlike the G14, none of its displays support VRR to reduce screen tearing.
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