Lenovo has a long-standing habit of showing up to MWC with at least one laptop concept that makes you stop in your tracks and double back for a closer look. Usually, those concepts are eye-catching but clearly something that makes you go – “cool, but never happening.” The ThinkBook Transparent Display Laptop we saw back in 2024 was one such futuristic laptop, but at MWC 2026, things felt different.
It’s not the kind of thing you just admire behind glass; it’s actually something you can see yourself using.
Lenovo showcased its new ThinkBook Modular AI PC concept, and surprisingly, it felt very normal. Don’t get me wrong; this is a good thing. This means the laptop is not the kind of thing you just admire behind glass; it’s actually something you can see yourself using in real life, albeit with some minor tweaks and refinements.
From the front, the ThinkBook Modular AI PC concept looks like any other 14-inch touchscreen business laptop. It’s thin, clean, and professional. There’s nothing about it that instantly screams “concept.” But then you walk around to the back, and that’s where the real story slowly starts to reveal itself.
Firmly attached to the rear lid via pogo pins is a second 14-inch display. It sits flush, almost invisible until you actually see it, and one use case that comes to mind almost immediately is sharing your screen with someone sitting across from you. Instead of awkwardly swiveling your laptop or having people huddle around your screen, you can just have one screen facing you, while the other faces the person across the table. Neat, right? But that’s not all…not by a long shot.
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That secondary display at the back isn’t fixed. In fact, it’s magnetic and detachable, and Lenovo clearly designed it to be more than a gimmick. Pop it off, and you have a whole other portable display that can be mounted using a kickstand. You can use the secondary screen both vertically and horizontally, though it does need power from a separate pogo pin adapter.
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Things get even more interesting once you start rearranging the core pieces. The keyboard itself is removable, and you can swap it out for that second display, using the keyboard wirelessly with what’s now a dual-screen workstation.
The way all of this just works didn’t feel like I was using a concept laptop; it felt like I was using a laptop that just happened to be way more flexible than usual.
Then there are the brilliantly removable and swappable ports. The IO modules can physically shift from left to right (and vice versa) depending on how your desk or setup looks that day. USB-A, USB-C, and HDMI are all modular and move for your convenience. There’s even a small case that stores the removable ports, so you don’t lose them once they are out of the laptop.
The ThinkBook Modular AI PC feels more like Lenovo is testing what it should do next.
Under the hood, the ThinkBook Modular AI PC gets an Intel Core Ultra 7 255H processor, 32GB memory, and 1TB of M.2 PCIe SSD storage. There’s a 33Wh battery powering the whole thing, which is quite unfortunate, but then again, the story here isn’t the specs. This is a concept laptop, and one that Lenovo can always refine and upgrade if it ever becomes a reality. We may never see the whole laptop release as is, but parts of its modular design could very well show up in Lenovo’s retail units in the future.
Lenovo has shown ambitious modular ideas before, and several of them have quietly turned into shipping products over the years. Similarly, the ThinkBook Modular AI PC doesn’t feel like Lenovo is showing off what it can do; it feels more like Lenovo is testing what it should do next.
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Lenovo is reportedly working on a bold new spin for its Legion Go series of handheld consoles, one where it turns into a Windows tablet with a foldable screen. Portable gaming rigs have been all the rage recently, and the Chinese brand might be looking to shake things up with an innovative new concept, one that doesn’t just fit in your hands but folds out into a larger screen to double as a PC-style device.
Blending portable handhelds with big foldable displays
According to leaked materials shared with WindowsLatest, Lenovo’s Legion Go Fold Concept will arrive as an 11.6-inch handheld with a foldable display that will be showcased at the major tech event in Barcelona. The highlight here is the flexible pOLED panel that expands from a compact 7.7-inch mode into a larger 11.6-inch screen. In essence, the design seems inspired by modern-day foldable smartphones. Owing to its new form factor, Lenovo’s concept could offer various modes:
Standard Handheld Mode: When folded, it resembles a traditional portable gaming device with detachable controllers on either side.
Vertical Split-Screen Mode: The screen can be split when unfolded upright that allows for gaming on one half and different tasks, like streaming or multitasking, on the other.
Horizon Full Screen Mode: With the display unfolded horizontally and controllers attached, you get a large-screen handheld experience that rivals tablets.
Expanded Desktop Mode: Pair the Legion Go Fold with a wireless keyboard to have it function as a laptop.
What to expect under the hood
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The Legion Go Fold Concept wouldn’t just be a display showcase, as the leak suggests hardware suitable for on-the-go performance. Powering the handheld is Intel’s Core Ultra 7 258V processor (likely paired with Xe2 integrated graphics), 32GB of RAM, and a 48Wh cell. Like many Windows handhelds, battery life will be a challenge. The larger screen would burden the battery even more, but it would also offer a more immersive gameplay experience beyond what your typical handheld can deliver.
I see the vision here
The idea of a handheld that transforms into a desktop-like PC with expanded screen real estate is definitely compelling. You won’t be reaching for an external display, monitor, or a TV connection to enjoy your games, as Lenovo is offering versatility in how you play your games. Unfortunately, it is still just a concept at the end of the day, and we might not see a commercial release for such a hybrid handheld PC for at least another year or two.
Reports from users and comments from hardware manufacturers suggest that AMD may have discontinued support for the Ryzen Z1 Extreme APU.
This would mean that several high-end PC gaming handhelds running Windows 11, like the ASUS ROG Ally, will no longer receive new drivers.
As a result, these handhelds could miss out on day-one optimizations for major game releases, which could lead to performance issues.
The handheld PC gaming market is full of options to choose from, be it the Steam Deck, MSI Claw, Lenovo Legion Go, and so on. If you’re thinking about picking one up for yourself, you may want to avoid any handhelds with an AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme APU. Troubling reports cast serious doubt on the longevity of these devices.
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According to Tom’s Hardware, reports from handheld users and hardware manufacturers alike suggest that after two and a half years, AMD may have discontinued support for the Ryzen Z1 Extreme APU. This affects several high-end handheld gaming PCs that run Windows 11, including the ASUS ROG Ally, ROG Ally X, Lenovo Legion GO, and GO S. If this is true, then these devices may no longer receive driver updates going forward.
Reportedly, a Korean Lenovo community support representative told one user that there were “no more plans” to issue new drivers for the original Legion Go. Multiple users on Reddit also report that their devices have not received new drivers for several months.
So what does this mean for gamers who own affected handhelds? You’ll still be able to play games on your device, but the experience will suffer. Since you’re not receiving new drivers, you’ll miss out on day-one optimizations for major game releases. As a result, the likelihood of crashes and poor performance will be greater.
If you’re concerned about the longevity of your handheld gaming PC, you could try swapping out Windows for a Linux-based OS, like SteamOS or Bazzite. These operating systems use open-source drivers that don’t depend on AMD’s support.
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Lenovo is known to push the boundaries of computing. Apart from being one of the world’s largest laptop makers, the company also stands out for its bold approach to PC design. If the rollable ThinkBook Plus Gen 6, unveiled at CES earlier this year wasn’t proof enough of its innovative spirit, Lenovo has now introduced yet another striking concept at MWC 2025 — the ThinkBook “Codename Flip” AI PC. This unique laptop combines productivity with an eye-catching, unconventional form factor sure to turn heads.
Lenovo ThinkBook “Codename Flip” AI PC Concept: Design and modes
Rumors of this laptop surfaced earlier, making it seem like yet another ambitious concept destined to remain a footnote in tech history. However, leaks rarely capture the full picture. At MWC 2025, the story truly unfolded before my eyes as I got my hands on Lenovo’s Z-shaped ThinkBook Flip concept.
One of the most striking features of the hybrid laptop is its giant outward-folding touch display. This impressively flexible screen uses two hinges to fold vertically, allowing the top half of the screen to go behind the main display. The result? A dual-screen configuration that opens up new possibilities for multitasking and collaboration.
If you’re working on something and need to share your screen, simply fold out the second display. This makes it easy for someone sitting across from you to view the contents of your screen. In the future, the dual-screen nature of the device could also allow two people to use the two halves of the screen independently at once. When screen sharing isn’t necessary, the ThinkBook Flip AI PC can also function as a traditional 13-inch laptop.
What’s clear is that this is very different from previously launched foldable laptops like the ASUS Zenbook 17 OLED or the HP Spectre Fold. Some might call the ThinkBook Flip AI PC Concept niche and impractical as a daily driver, maybe even too ambitious for mass production, but there’s no denying that it pushes the boundaries of what modern laptops can be.
For power users juggling multiple tasks, especially those in collaborative fields, this desgn could bring in a new level of convenience. The ability to transform and adapt to different workflows is more than just a gimmick — it’s a glimpse into the future of mobile computing.
And yet, beyond the professional appeal, I couldn’t help but imagine a different use case, one a little closer to home. As a mum of two, I can easily picture myself unfolding the ThinkBook Flip AI PC concept to keep my kids entertained while I power through work. A split-screen setup for cartoons is where it’s at for me.
And that’s just the beginning of what the ThinkBook Flip AI PC can do design-wise. Thanks to its versatile nature, the laptop morphs to fit a variety of workflows and seamlessly transitions between five distinct modes:
Clamshell Mode (13.1-inch): This mode offers a traditional setup for everyday laptop tasks.
Vertical Mode (18.1-inch): This style is ideal for document review, providing more screen real estate in a portrait orientation.
Share Mode (13.1-inch & 12.9-inch outward facing): This mode enables dual-display collaboration, making it easy to share content with others.
Tablet Mode (12.9-inch): This mode is designed for creative workflows and allows the device to function as a large tablet.
Read Mode (12.9-inch): This is a distraction-free reading mode, optimizing the display for content consumption.
Software
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While its foldable design is undoubtedly its standout feature, the ThinkBook Flip AI PC Concept also brings some clever UI tricks to match its unique style. One of the most useful ones is a software toggle and swipeable bar positioned right at the fold, allowing you to seamlessly switch between clamshell mode and share mode with simple touch gestures.
Another thoughtful feature is the screen-sharing prompt that pops up when mirroring the primary display to the secondary screen at the back. It’s a small but crucial detail — one that ensures you always know when your screen is being shared, saving you from any awkward or unintended reveals.
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Then there’s the 18.1-inch display in vertical mode, which is an absolute dream for multitasking. Having that much vertical screen real estate feels like a luxury, especially if you’re someone who constantly juggles multiple applications. Whether it’s monitoring live data, editing documents side by side, or simply keeping an eye on emails while working on something else, the extra space makes everything feel less cramped and more seamless.
That said, during my hands-on time, the software didn’t feel entirely polished. Switching between modes wasn’t always as fluid as I’d hoped, and there were moments when the UI felt a little rough around the edges. But considering this is more of a design concept than a ready-for-market device, I’m willing to give it a pass. The intent is clearly there to create software that makes the most of the hardware. It just needs a bit more refinement to truly shine.
Powerful specs
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Beneath its unique exterior, the ThinkBook Flip AI PC packs a punch. The PC is powered by an Intel Core Ultra 7 processor and promises the performance required for demanding tasks. Unfortunately, I didn’t have enough time to fully put the laptop through its paces, so I can’t speak to performance in depth. However, one thing that stood out is that the display seems to be quite power-hungry. Lenovo didn’t share specifics on battery capacity, so it’s hard to say just how much juice this screen will demand in real-world use, but my feeling is that it will be quite a bit.
Elsewhere, Lenovo has packed in 32GB of LPDDR5X memory and PCIe SSD storage, ensuring fast and efficient performance.
Another standout feature is Lenovo’s Smart ForcePad, a three-layer illuminated touchpad that integrates numeric keys, media controls, and other shortcuts for more intuitive navigation. There’s also a built-in fingerprint reader for added security. And for those who need high-speed data transfers and seamless connectivity, the ThinkBook Flip AI PC includes Thunderbolt 4 ports.
“The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 is a very fast workstation, but it has some significant downsides for the cost.”
Pros
Excellent productivity performance
Strong creativity performance
Wide range of options
Solid build quality
Tons of ports
Cons
Extremely expensive
Thick and heavy
Poor review display quality
Touchpad is too small
We don’t typically review laptops like the ThinkPad P16 Gen 2. It exists in a category solely for creative professionals working at large organizations — a commercial PC designed with performance in mind above all else.
I was curious though: How does this stack up against more mainstream devices? I’ve reviewed a number of laptops over the last few months aimed at balancing efficiency and performance in thin-and-light chassis. A few are legitimate contenders to make our list of the best laptops, but none provide the kind of performance that gamers and creators require.
Are one of those a better option for IT departments than a traditional workstation like the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2? After all, it’s thick and heavy, but it packs in more powerful components aimed purely at speeding through demanding workflows and with some gaming thrown in. You won’t want to lug it around, and while the ThinkPad P16 delivers its promised performance, it just costs too much for almost everyone.
Nvidia RTX A1000 Nvidia RTX 1000 Ada Nvidia RTX 2000 Ada Nvidia RTX 3500 Ada Nvidia RTX 4000 Ada Nvidia RTX 5000 Ada
RAM
32GB 64GB 128GB 192GB
Display
16.0-inch 16:10 4K+ (3840 x 2400) IPS, 60Hz 16.0-inch 16:10 4K+ (3840 x 2400) OLED 60Hz, 16.0-inch 16:10 QHD+ (2560 x 1600) IPS, 165Hz 16.0-inch 16:10 FHD+ (1920 x 1200) IPS, 60Hz
Storage
Up to 2x 4TB SSD
Touch
No
Ports
2 x USB-C with Thunderbolt 4 1 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 2 x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 1 x HDMI 2.1 1 x 3.5mm audio jack 1 x SD card reader
Wireless
Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3
Webcam
1080p with infrared camera for Windows 11 Hello facial recognition
Operating system
Windows 11
Battery
94 watt-hour
Price
$2,519+
As is often the case with laptops offering a ton of configuration options, it’s not always possible to buy every given combination at a given point in time. As of right now, the $2,619 base model has an Intel Core i7-14700HX CPU, 32GB of RAM, a 1TB SSD, an Nvidia RTX 1000 Ada GPU, and a 16.0-inch FHD+ IPS display.
My review unites has the same CPU, RAM, and storage but upgrades to an RTX 4000 Ada GPU and a QHD+ IPS display, and it’s priced at a whopping $5,614. The biggest jump is in the GPU, which by itself adds $1,560 to the price. The most expensive model is a truly stratospheric $10,453 with a Core i9-13980HX, 192GB of RAM, two 4TB SSDs in RAID 1, an RTX 5000 Ada GPU, and a 4K+ OLED display. Again, the GPU upgrade is very expensive at $3,050 over the base model and the RAM adds $1,120.
Those are very expensive prices, no matter how you cut it. You’re getting a laptop that’s designed to meet the very exacting requirements of applications like AutoCAD where rock-solid reliability is vital, and you’re paying a premium for that level of certification. If you don’t care about that, then you can get an equally powerful gaming laptop like the Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 9 for less, or even an Apple MacBook Pro 16 that can get quite expensive, but not this expensive.
Design
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I was a little shocked when I pulled the ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 out of the box, because it’s so much larger than any laptop we’ve reviewed in a long time. This is a proper mobile workstation, through and through.
It’s larger even than most gaming laptops, particularly in its 1.2-inch thickness and 6.5 pound weight. The Asus ProArt P16 is another powerful laptop aimed at creators, and it’s considerably smaller even with its own large 16-inch display. Not only is it thinner and shallower but it’s a lot thinner at a maximum of 0.68 inches and lighter at 4.08 pounds. The last gaming laptop we reviewed, the Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 9, is roughly as large in width and depth but thinner at 0.89 inches and lighter at 5.51 pounds.
Those two are also very powerful machines with great performance, so it’s a little harder to justify the ThinkPad P16’s sheer size. My wife uses an Alienware M16 that’s also very powerful, and it feels a lot smaller. But the ThinkPad P16 does offer a great thermal design that moves a lot of air around, and it’s more expandable than many laptops with the ability to equip dual SSDs for faster storage performance. And Lenovo built the laptop to achieve Independent Software Vendor (ISV) certification, which relies on stable performance to ensure reliability for professionals. But is the ThinkPad P16 too big? I think it might be.
It’s also constructed of plastic with glass fiber on the outside, with a magnesium shell internally. It’s quite robust, with no bending, flexing, or twisting in the lid, keyboard deck, or bottom chassis. But it doesn’t feel the same as many other laptops in the same price range. The Apple MacBook Pro 16 is an example of a laptop that exudes a feeling of higher quality, even if it’s no more robust than the Thinkpad P16. Probably, the plastic was used in part because it’s already 6.5 pounds, which is pretty heavy. If the chassis were all-metal, it would only be heavier.
The aesthetic is rather bland. Most laptops have a minimalist design today, with very little if any of the bling of several years ago. But the ThinkPad P16 takes that to an extreme, with almost no character whatsoever. It’s a dull gray with boring lines, and it’s only saved from being downright fugly by a couple of the usual ThinkPad splashes of red. It’s there in the dot on the “i” in the logos on the lid and palm rest and the TrackPoint nubbin embedded in the keyboard.
But it doesn’t follow either the old-school black-on-black ThinkPad aesthetic or their newer, more modern look. And then there’s a red strip along the lower edge of the back chassis. Gaming laptops and the MacBook Pro 16 are either more exciting or more elegant.
Keyboard and touchpad
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The ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 has Lenovo’s non-ThinkPad keyboard, oddly enough, which is shallower than the ThinkPad version but has the same large sculpted keycaps and lots of key spacing. The switches are light and snappy, although the bottoming action isn’t quite smooth enough to rank as one of my favorite keyboards. As usual, Apple’s Magic Keyboard remains at the top of my list.
The touchpad is a mechanical version that’s OK. There’s the TrackPoint nubbin embedded in the keyboard as a nod to ThinkPad fans, but its two buttons take up space from the touchpad. That makes the swiping surface even smaller.
Connectivity and webcam
As is usual with large laptops like this, there’s plenty of connectivity. There’s a mix of modern Thunderbolt 4 ports and legacy connections, along the side and the back of the chassis. The power connector is proprietary. Wireless connectivity is one generation behind.
The webcam is a 1080p version, so it meets the new standard. It’s fine. There’s no neural processing unit (NPU) on board, so the ThinkPad 16 can’t take advantage of today’s AI with a fast but efficient chip. The GPU can be used, though, and it will provide very fast AI processing at the cost of more power usage.
Performance
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The ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 uses Intel Raptor Lake CPUs in the 13th or 14th generations. That iteration has had some issues with instability that Intel has been working on, specifically those rated with a TDP of 64 watts or higher. That’s something to keep in mind. My review unit used the Core i7-14700HX, a 55-watt part with 20 cores (eight performance and 12 Efficient) and 28 threads, running at up to 5.5GHz Max Turbo frequency. It’s a fast and power-hungry chipset that provides very good performance for demanding creative and, e.g., engineering applications.
It also uses the Nvidia RTX 4000 Ada GPU, which is aimed at those professional applications and, as mentioned above, is ISV-certified and so it provides some assurance that its performance will be reliable. This part is the main difference that comes with a workstation product like this — you can’t find it on consumer mainstream laptops. The RTX 4000 Ada uses the latest CUDA, RT, and Tensor cores for fast performance and houses 20GB of GPU memory with advanced AV1 encoders. It’s not optimized for gaming, but it performs a lot like the GeForce RTX 4070 and in some cases like a 4080.
The ThinkPad P16 does very well against a variety of other machines Core Ultra Series 1 chipsets and the RTX 4070. It also kept up with the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370. It’s particularly fast in single-core tasks, and the RTX 4000 Ada churns through Cinebench R24.
Most telling among our benchmarks is the laptop’s performance in the Pugetbench Premiere Pro benchmark that runs in a live version of Adobe’s Premiere Pro and can utilize the GPU for faster performance. It’s one of the fastest laptops we’ve tested, coming in behind the MacBook Pro 16 with various CPU optimizations that help out but GPU cores that aren’t quite as fast. Note that I included results from the MacBook Pro 16 with the previous-gen M3 Max; the M4 Max was recently released and is likely to be even faster.
Simply put, the ThinkPad P16 is a very fast laptop for professionals, and it can be even faster with a Core i9 CPU and an RTX 5000 Ada GPU that rivals the GeForce RTX 4090. Whether it’s fast enough given the high price comes down more to whether you need an ISV-certified laptop because your livelihood depends on rock-solid reliability.
When you have a laptop with these kinds of components, you’ll naturally want to consider playing some games. The RTX 4000 Ada isn’t aimed at gaming and it doesn’t use the standard Nvidia gaming-oriented drivers. But even so, it’s a capable gaming GPU.
To begin with, it scores 15,993 in the 3DMark Time Spy benchmark, which is faster than the usual RTX 4070 score of around 11,000. In fact, the Alienware M16 with an RTX 4080 scored 17,659 in this benchmark while the Legion 9i Gen 9 with the RTX 4090 score 20,293. That places the ThinkPad P16 closer to the RTX 4080 — at least, in this synthetic benchmark.
Looking at a couple of real-life gaming benchmarks paints a similar picture. The ThinkPad P16 hit 102 frames per second (fps) in Assassin’s Creed Valhalla at 1600p and ultra-high graphics. That’s a bit slower than the 114 fps hit by the Asus ProArt P16 with its RTX 4070. In Cyberpunk 2077, the Thinkpad P16 managed 74 fps at 1600p and ultra graphics with FSR 2.1 enabled, compared to the Legion 9i Gen 9 at 106 fps. So, the RTX 4090 is a lot faster. With ray tracing turned on, the ThinkPad P16 hit 60 fps compared to the Legion 9i Gen 9’s 88 fps.
Ultimately, you’ll be able to run modern titles at 1600p with graphics turned up at least as well as an RTX 4070.
Battery life
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There’s a large 94 watt-hour battery packed into the ThinkPad P16, but also some power-hungry components and a large, reasonably high-res display. You don’t expect great battery life from a laptop like this, and you don’t get it.
I saw just 4.25 hours in our web browsing test and around five hours in our video looping test. Those are pretty bad, but then I got just 42 minutes in our Cinebench R24 test that runs the CPU at full speed. That means you’ll need to carry around the very heavy power brick to get any real work done away from your office. That makes for well over 7 pounds to carry around, making this a less-than-portable solution.
Display and audio
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Lenovo offers several display options for the ThinkPad P16, all 16.0 inches in the 16:10 aspect ratio. You can get FHD+ (1920 x1200) IPS, QHD+ (2560 x 1800) IPS, 4K+ (3840 x 2400) IPS, and 4K+ OLED. The QHD+ IPS panel, which was on my review unit, runs at up to 165Hz, while the rest are limited to the more pedestrian 60Hz. I think QHD+ is just sharp enough at this display size, although I prefer 4K+ for the sharpest text. Subjectively, the display was good but not great — but I’m very spoiled by reviewing so many excellent OLED and mini-LED displays that are spectacular out of the box.
When I tested the display with my colorimeter, I ran into some issues. Lenovo includes the X-Rite Color Assistant utility to select various factory calibrations, and none of them provided very good results. The best result came from the “Not calibrated” setting, and those weren’t very good at all for a laptop intended for professionals who tend to demand a display with wide and accurate colors. Those results were very poor, at 99% of sRGB, 76% of AdobeRGB, and 77% of DCI-P3, which are just average for IPS displays today. Color accuracy was terrible, at a Delta-E of 7.19, and Gamma was way too bright at 1.7 (2.2 is standard and the vast majority of today’s displays hit that value).
The display was bright at 498 nits and contrast was good at 1,100:1. But no matter which calibration I selected, the colors were just unacceptable. The worst value came with the Rec. 709 setting that’s supposed to be optimized for video work, at a Delta-E of 11.88. That just won’t cut it. That’s bad enough that there may something wrong with my review unit, but that’s the data I collected from my colorimeter.
Lenovo may just need to do some work on those settings or my review unit might just be a dud. But when you spend this kind of money for a laptop, you expect better. I’m sure the 4K+ OLED display is excellent, and that would certainly be my choice if I bought the ThinkPad P16.
Audio is provided by two upward-firing speakers, and there’s plenty of volume with clear mids and highs. But bass is lacking, so you’ll want a pair of headphones or a Bluetooth speaker for anything more than YouTube videos and system sounds.
A laptop that you’ll only want if you really need it
Professional workstations like the ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 are invariably expensive because of the engineering needed to be ISV-certified, and professionals who rely on them to get paid can justify the price to gain the highest possible level of reliability. They’re not always the fastest options unless you’re using an application that takes direct advantage of the capabilities of a specific component.
The ThinkPad P16 is definitely very expensive, and it’s likely very reliable for that select group of buyers. The performance of the commercial GPU is also really impressive. But it’s also almost unreasonably thick and heavy, and it’s not that much faster than less-costly alternatives (or at all). Meanwhile, the display on my review unit was very disappointing. Even those who demand ISV certification can likely find a better alternative.
