Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 2 (Intel) - Mobile Workstation

Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 2 (Intel) - Mobile WorkStation

Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 2 (Intel) is the next-generation workstation from Lenovo, featuring significant upgrades in device performance. Compared to the Gen 1 version, this laptop offers superior performance and longer battery life.

Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 2 Design

Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 2 features the signature ThinkPad style and a boxy chassis. The machine weighs 3.67 kg and features a masculine black chassis that matches the surface finish. Unlike the Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 1, the Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 2 offers better fingerprint resistance. The P17 Gen 2 also includes large rubber feet on the bottom to improve cooling and airflow.

The dimensions are 24.3-32.4mm x 415.4mm x 280.8mm. Clearly, the ThinkPad P17 Gen 2 is a well-built mobile workstation that meets MIL-STD 810G military standards.

Excellent Display

Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 2 features a 17.3-inch UHD (3840 x 2160) display equipped with anti-glare IPS technology and Dolby Vision HDR, making images sharper and more lifelike than ever. The P17 Gen 2 display quality is highly rated for its sharpness, with high-end versions reaching up to 500 nits of brightness.

Additionally, the machine offers several display options to suit different users:

• 17.3″ UHD (3840 x 2160) IPS antiglare, 500 nits, HDR400, Dolby Vision HDR
• 17.3″ FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS antiglare, 300 nits

High Performance for Work

Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 2 is equipped with NVIDIA RTX professional graphics in various configurations, including the high-performance RTX A5000 with 16GB VRAM; this provides maximum support for users requiring a workstation for continuous, high-intensity workloads.

Paired with 11th Gen Intel Core i9 or Intel Xeon processors with vPro technology, the Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 2 can easily handle heavy workloads. Furthermore, this machine is ISV certified, providing better support for 3D software such as AutoCAD, Revit, CATIA, and more.

Diverse Configurations from Intel to Xeon

This is a workstation model that Lenovo allows customers to build to their specific needs. The Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 2 laptop is available with optional Core™ i5-11500H, i7-11800H, or i9-11950H CPUs.

There is also an Intel® Xeon® W-11955M Processor with vPro™ option available for special editions. These are all high-end Intel CPUs with powerful performance, enough to handle all your daily tasks quickly. Additionally, optional RAM is available up to 128GB DDR4 3200MHz. Meanwhile, the P17 Gen 2 storage includes an option for up to a 1TB SSD, providing plenty of space for large amounts of data.

Alternatively, you can configure the discrete graphics with a base NVIDIA® T1200 4GB card or a high-end NVIDIA® RTX™ A5000 16GB Max-Q card. These discrete graphics cards provide excellent support for 3D graphics and smoother 8K video editing.

Keyboard & Touchpad

The keyboard on the Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 2 is excellently designed with ideal tactile feedback. The keyboard does not extend across the full width of the device.

With the Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 2, Lenovo provides a touchpad without dedicated buttons like other product lines. However, Lenovo has utilized this opportunity to switch to a glass trackpad. The surface provides a smooth gliding sensation with high-quality click feel.

Measuring 10 x 7 cm (~3.94 x 2.76 inches), the touchpad has a relatively modest size. Beyond the touchpad, the Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 2 features the iconic TrackPoint with three dedicated buttons. The TrackPoint is superior to a clickpad, especially for drag-and-drop functions, allowing users to move the cursor while typing.

Connectivity Ports

As a workstation, the Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 2 certainly includes essential connectivity ports.

• The left edge features a 3.5mm jack, a nano SIM slot, USB Type A 3.2, and an HDMI 2.1 port.
• The back has two Thunderbolt 4.0 Type C ports, one Type C port, a power port, and an RJ45 Ethernet port.
• The right edge has one USB-A port, one MicroSD card reader, and one security slot.

Upgradeability

With an SSD that can be upgraded up to 6TB using the new M.2 PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD standard, the ThinkPad P17 Gen 2 provides fast read, write, and storage speeds. Combined with high-speed RAM up to 128GB 3200MHz, you can enjoy multitasking and smoother performance in any application without worrying about running out of memory.
Browse more models in the Lenovo laptops category. If you are comparing options, also see the Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 2 - Mobile WorkStation and the Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 2 - Mobile WorkStation.

Battery Life

The battery life of the Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 2 is very impressive compared to the previous Gen 1 version. The machine offers up to 8 hours of continuous use for basic tasks. Specifically, this refers to battery life when using a web browser or watching YouTube continuously. For intensive applications and heavier workloads, battery life will vary slightly depending on the nature of the work you are doing.