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Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 2 Mobile Workstation i7 16GB T500

A portable 15.6-inch workstation with Quadro T500 graphics and Thunderbolt 4 for professional workflows on the go.

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Overview

The Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 2 is a mobile workstation that balances professional performance with the portability needed by on-the-go professionals. Powered by the Intel Core i7-1165G7 processor with clock speeds up to 4.7GHz and paired with 16GB of DDR4-3200 memory, it handles demanding business applications and moderate design workloads with confidence. The NVIDIA Quadro T500 with 4GB of GDDR6 provides ISV-certified graphics performance for CAD applications, 3D modeling, and other professional visualization tasks, setting it apart from consumer laptops that rely solely on integrated graphics.

The 15.6-inch Full HD IPS display delivers 300 nits of brightness with an anti-glare coating, providing comfortable viewing across different lighting environments. Connectivity is excellent, with two Thunderbolt 4/USB4 ports enabling high-bandwidth docking and external display connections, alongside USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, HDMI 2.0, and a dedicated RJ45 Ethernet jack. Security-conscious professionals will appreciate the discrete TPM 2.0 chip, fingerprint reader, and physical camera privacy shutter. The 57Wh integrated battery supports extended work sessions away from power. While the 128GB SSD is undersized for most professional use cases, the M.2 2280 slot makes upgrading to a larger NVMe drive straightforward.

Specifications

Processor
Intel Core i7-1165G7 (2.8GHz / 4.7GHz Turbo)
Graphics
NVIDIA Quadro T500 4GB GDDR6
Memory
16GB DDR4-3200
Storage
128GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe x4 NVMe Opal2
Display
15.6" FHD (1920x1080) IPS, 300 nits, Anti-glare
Operating System
Windows 10 Pro 64-bit
Wireless
Intel AX201 Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), 2x2 + Bluetooth 5.2
Ports
1x USB 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On), 2x Thunderbolt 4/USB4, 1x HDMI 2.0, 1x microSD, 1x Headphone/mic combo, 1x RJ45
Security
Discrete TPM 2.0, Fingerprint Reader, Camera Privacy Shutter
Battery
Integrated 57Wh

Frequently Asked Questions

It features an NVIDIA Quadro T500 with 4GB of GDDR6 memory, a professional-grade GPU designed for CAD, 3D modeling, and ISV-certified applications.
Yes, it has two Thunderbolt 4/USB4 ports that support Thunderbolt docking stations for connecting multiple monitors, peripherals, and network connections through a single cable.
It includes a discrete TPM 2.0 chip for hardware-level encryption, a fingerprint reader for biometric login, and a camera privacy shutter for physical webcam control.
The 128GB SSD provides enough space for the operating system and core applications, but most professionals will want to upgrade to a larger drive for storing project files and datasets.
The integrated 57Wh battery is designed for all-day use during typical business tasks, though battery life will vary depending on workload intensity and display brightness.