Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 4 (Intel) review
Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 4 (Intel) — from 2025, 1.82 kg, performance 96.
Technical specifications
| Type | Workstation |
| Release year | 2025 |
| Screen | 16" · 1920x1200 |
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 5 225H , Intel Core Ultra 5 235H , Intel Core Ultra 7 255H , Intel Core Ultra 7 265H , Intel Core Ultra 9 285H |
| Graphics | RTX Pro 1000 Laptop (Blackwell) 8GB |
| Max. RAM | 96 GB |
| Weight | 1.82 kg |
| Battery | 57 Wh |
Performance scores
The middle sibling of the RTX Pro 1000 trio
The ThinkPad P16s Gen 4 Intel (2025) at $1,760 sits between its two platform-mates: the same Core Ultra 5 225H, RTX Pro 1000 Laptop (Blackwell) 8GB and 96GB of RAM as the P16v Gen 3 and P14s Gen 6, in the middle chassis — portability 42.1 against their 33.7 and 65.3, mobility at 60 doubling the workstation median.
Where it holds up
The resolved numbers are the trio's shared strength: overall performance at 95.71 (top-band, tied for the highest workstation reading in this batch), CPU at 94.51 in the enthusiast tier, office at 92.69 (top-band), reliability at 85 top-quartile, and the 96GB memory bank 50 percent above the class median. Engineering CAD at 46 holds mid. As a large-screen, compute-heavy professional platform, it delivers exactly what the specification promises.
Where it falls short
No single weakness is flagged against classmates, but the shared footnote applies in full: gaming and photo design both read 0 — the Blackwell card has no matched scoring entry in those pools, a coverage gap rather than a literal zero — verify hands-on. The resolvable low band is 3D modeling at 22, and the 20 percent yearly depreciation rate ties for the steepest in this batch. Within the trio, this chassis is neither the traveler nor the thermal maximalist — it is the default.
Price and depreciation
No launch anchor is recorded; the class-derived rate computes to 20 percent per year — tied for the steepest curve in this batch. At $1,760 with value at 48.9 (mid), the equation is the trio's equation: recent professional silicon bought at the top of its price curve.
Alternatives to consider
Its own siblings are the primary comparison: the P14s Gen 6 (listing 1916) at the same $1,760 for portability 65.3 instead of 42.1, or the P16v Gen 3 (listing 1886) for the thicker thermal chassis. The P16s Gen 3 (listing 1883) at $344 less posts a 90.71 performance index with the same unresolved-card caveat. And the T16g Gen 3 (listing 1894) at $1,144 out-plays the entire workstation shelf on capability-per-dollar.
Bottom line
Fairly priced for the class. A 95.71 performance index, enthusiast CPU, 96GB and top-band office in the trio's middle chassis — with gaming and photo at 0 (a coverage gap, not a measured zero — verify hands-on), modeling at 22 and the batch's steepest depreciation tier. Choose your chassis within the trio; the sheet is the same.
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⭐ What stands out
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reliability is higher than typical workstation class (+95.4%) (high tier).
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mobility is higher than typical workstation class (+66.7%) (mid).
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CPU performance is higher than typical workstation class (+58.4%) (enthusiast tier).
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⚙️ Configuration analysis
Top configuration easily handles AAA games at ultra settings, 4K video editing, and engineering applications.
🤔 How to choose
Universal advice for any use case.
- Reliability vs price: reliability (median 43.5) ↔ price (median 471).
- Weight vs CPU: mobility (median 36) ↔ overall performance (median 60.6).
- Upgradeability vs battery: upgradability (median 100) ↔ battery life (median 2.4).
ThinkPad P16s Gen 4 (Intel): verdict
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