Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 2 21KX002SUS: Power, Precision, and AI-Ready Performance
This Lenovo THINKPAD P16v G2 mobile workstation is engineered for peak productivity in professional applications, offering a blend of high-performance components, a stunning high-resolution display, and the legendary ThinkPad reliability.
Processor and Platform: At its core is the Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 185H vPro® Processor. This is a top-tier “Meteor Lake” CPU, featuring a 16-core (6 Performance-cores + 8 Efficient-cores + 2 Low Power Efficient-cores) and 22-thread configuration, with P-cores boosting up to 5.10 GHz and E-cores up to 3.80 GHz. The “vPro®” platform provides advanced security features, remote management capabilities, and enhanced stability crucial for enterprise environments. The integrated Intel® AI Boost NPU accelerates on-device AI workloads, making it an “AI PC” ready for future software advancements in areas like AI-enhanced creative tools and data analysis.
Professional Graphics: The Lenovo THINKPAD P16v G2 workstation is equipped with the NVIDIA® RTX™ 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU with 8GB GDDR6 VRAM. This is a professional-grade discrete graphics card based on NVIDIA’s Ada Lovelace architecture, designed for complex visualization, rendering, and compute-intensive tasks. It offers significant performance for professional applications that are ISV (Independent Software Vendor) certified, ensuring optimal compatibility and performance with leading software like Autodesk AutoCAD, Dassault Systèmes SOLIDWORKS, Adobe Creative Suite, and more. The RTX 3000 Ada provides powerful ray tracing and AI acceleration capabilities for cutting-edge workflows.
Stunning High-Resolution Display: The Lenovo THINKPAD P16v G2 21KX002SUS features a premium 16-inch WQUXGA (3840 x 2400) IPS Display.
- Resolution & Aspect Ratio: The WQUXGA resolution (often referred to as UHD+) provides incredibly sharp detail, ideal for CAD, graphic design, and video editing. The 16:10 aspect ratio offers more vertical screen space, reducing scrolling.
- Brightness & Color Accuracy: This specific panel boasts an impressive 800 nits of brightness, making it usable in very bright environments. It covers 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, crucial for color-critical work, and is HDR 400 certified for enhanced dynamic range. It also features X-Rite Factory Color Calibration for out-of-the-box color accuracy, Dolby Vision® support, and TÜV Eyesafe® certified low blue light for reduced eye strain.
- Surface & Refresh Rate: It has an Anti-Glare (Matte) surface to minimize reflections and a standard 60Hz refresh rate, suitable for precision work. This SKU does not include a touchscreen.
Memory and Storage: The Lenovo THINKPAD P16v G2 workstation comes with a robust 32GB of DDR5-5600MHz SODIMM RAM (2x 16GB), configured for dual-channel performance. The ThinkPad P16v Gen 2 generally supports up to 96GB of DDR5 memory (via four SODIMM slots), allowing for significant future upgrades to handle even more memory-intensive projects. For storage, it includes a fast 1TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 Performance TLC Opal drive. It typically supports two M.2 PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSDs, often with RAID 0/1 capabilities for enhanced performance or data redundancy.
Design and Durability:
- Robust Build: As a Lenovo THINKPAD P16v G2 , it’s built to meet MIL-STD-810H military standards for durability, resisting extreme temperatures, dust, humidity, and minor drops. The chassis is black, typically combining aluminum and magnesium for a sturdy yet manageable weight.
- Advanced Cooling: Designed with an intelligent thermal system, often incorporating a vapor chamber and dual fans with a by-pass design and heat pipes to ensure sustained performance under heavy loads, minimizing thermal throttling.
- Iconic ThinkPad Keyboard: Features the renowned backlit ThinkPad keyboard with a full numeric keypad, known for its comfortable key travel, tactile feedback, and spill resistance. It also includes the signature TrackPoint and a large TrackPad with three physical buttons.
- Portability: While powerful, it remains relatively portable for a workstation of its class, starting at 2.22 kg (4.90 lbs).
Connectivity and Security:
- Comprehensive Ports: Offers a wide array of ports, including 2x USB-C® (Thunderbolt™ 4 / USB4 40Gbps) with power delivery and DisplayPort 2.1, 1x USB-A (USB 5Gbps, Always On), 1x USB-A (USB 5Gbps), 1x HDMI® 2.1 (supporting up to 4K@60Hz or higher resolutions with dedicated GPU), 1x Ethernet (RJ45), 1x SD Express 7.0 Card Reader, and a Headphone / microphone combo jack. An optional Smart Card Reader may also be available.
- Wireless: Features Intel® Wi-Fi 6E AX211 2×2 AX vPro® for blazing-fast wireless connectivity on the 6GHz band and Bluetooth® 5.3. It’s also WWAN Ready (antenna only, no card included in this SKU) for optional cellular connectivity.
- Webcam and Audio: Equipped with a 5MP RGB+IR camera with a physical privacy shutter for high-quality video conferencing and secure Windows Hello facial recognition. It features Dolby Audio™ and Dolby Voice® with dual far-field microphones for clear communication.
- Security Features: Enhanced by ThinkShield™ security, including a Touch-style Fingerprint Reader integrated with the power button (match-on-chip), discrete TPM 2.0, and self-healing BIOS. An IR camera also enables Human Presence Detection.
- ISV Certified: This mobile workstation is certified by various Independent Software Vendors, ensuring optimal performance and reliability with mission-critical professional applications.
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16v G2 21KX002SUS is an ideal mobile workstation for engineers, architects, content creators, data scientists, and other professionals who require a powerful, reliable, and highly secure platform to run demanding software and complex simulations, with the added benefit of cutting-edge AI acceleration.
Key Specifications: Lenovo THINKPAD P16v G2
- Model Number: 21KX002SUS
- Product Type: Mobile Workstation
- Processor: Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 185H vPro® Processor (16 Cores (6 P + 8 E + 2 LPE), 22 Threads, up to 5.10 GHz P-core Max Turbo, Intel® AI Boost NPU)
- Graphics: NVIDIA® RTX™ 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU with 8GB GDDR6 VRAM
- Display: 16-inch WQUXGA (3840 x 2400) IPS, Anti-Glare, Non-Touch, HDR 400, 100% DCI-P3, 800 nits, 60Hz, Dolby Vision®, X-Rite Factory Color Calibration, TÜV Eyesafe® Certified Low Blue Light
- Memory (RAM): 32GB DDR5-5600MT/s SODIMM (2 x 16GB) (Max 96GB via 4 slots)
- Storage: 1TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 Performance TLC Opal (Supports 2x M.2 SSDs, RAID 0/1)
- Operating System: Windows 11 Pro 64-bit
- Keyboard: Backlit, Black with Numeric Pad – English (US), Spill-resistant, TrackPoint, Large TrackPad
- Webcam: 5MP RGB+IR with Dual Microphone and Privacy Shutter
- Audio: Dolby Audio™, Dolby Voice®, Stereo speakers (2W x2)
- Ports:
- 2x USB-C® (Thunderbolt™ 4 / USB4 40Gbps) with Power Delivery & DisplayPort™ 2.1
- 1x USB-A (USB 5Gbps / USB 3.2 Gen 1), Always On
- 1x USB-A (USB 5Gbps / USB 3.2 Gen 1)
- 1x HDMI® 2.1
- 1x Ethernet (RJ45)
- 1x SD Express 7.0 Card Reader
- 1x Headphone / microphone combo jack (3.5mm)
- Wireless: Intel® Wi-Fi 6E AX211 2×2 AX vPro®, Bluetooth® 5.3
- Battery: 90Whr Li-Polymer (supports Rapid Charge with 170W adapter)
- Power Adapter: 170W Slim Tip AC Adapter
- Dimensions (WxDxH): 365.00mm x 262.00mm x 24.66mm (14.37″ x 10.32″ x 0.97″)
- Weight: Starting at 2.22 kg (4.90 lbs)
- Color: Black
- Security: Fingerprint Reader (integrated with power button), Discrete TPM 2.0, Camera Privacy Shutter, IR camera for Windows Hello, Kensington Nano Security Slot, Self-healing BIOS.
- ISV Certified: Yes.
