Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 2 15.6 Inch Laptop Instructions

: June 6, 2024
: Lenovo

Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 2 15.6 Inch Laptop

OVERVIEW

1. Thunderbolt 4	7. MicroSD card reader
2. Thunderbolt 4	8. Smart card reader *
3. Side docking connector	9. USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
4. USB 3.2 Gen 1	10. Ethernet (RJ-45) *
5. HDMI 2.0	11. Kensington Security Slot
6. Headphone / microphone combo jack (3.5mm)

Notes:

Ports with * are only available on selected models
Optional nano-SIM card slot on the rear side (not shown on the sample product above)
The combination of 1, 2 and 3 is side docking connector

PERFORMANCE

Processor

Processor Family
11th Generation Intel® CoreTM i5 / i7 Processor

Processor
**

Processor Name| Cores| Threads| Base Frequency| Max Frequency| Cache| Memory Support| Processor Graphics
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
Core i5 1135G7| 4| 8| 2.4GHz| 4.2GHz| 8MB| DDR4-3200| Intel Iris® Xe Graphics
Core i5 1145G7| 4| 8| 2.6GHz| 4.4GHz| 8MB| DDR4-3200| Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Core i7 1165G7| 4| 8| 2.8GHz| 4.7GHz| 12MB| DDR4-3200| Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Core i7 1185G7| 4| 8| 3.0GHz| 4.8GHz| 12MB| DDR4-3200| Intel Iris Xe Graphics

Operating System

Operating System**

Windows® 11 Pro 64
Windows 11 Home 64
Windows 11 DG Windows 10 Pro 64
Windows 10 Pro 64
Windows 10 Home 64
Ubuntu Linux LTS
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (certified only
No operating system

Graphics

Graphics[1]**

Graphics	Type	Memory	TGP	Key Features
Intel UHD Graphics	Integrated	Shared	Share CPU TDP	DirectX® 12
Intel Iris Xe Graphics	Integrated	Shared	Share CPU TDP	DirectX 12
NVIDIA® T500 Laptop GPU	Discrete	4GB GDDR6	18W	DirectX 12

Notes:

Intel Iris Xe Graphics requires dual-channel memory. On models with single-channel memory, Intel Iris Xe Graphics will function as Intel UHD graphics.

Monitor Support

Monitor Support[1] Supports up to 4 independent displays (native display and 3 external monitors via HDMI® and ThunderboltTM)

HDMI supports up to 4K@60Hz
Thunderbolt supports up to 5K@60Hz

Notes:

Refresh rates >60hz also supported, however max resolution will be limited.

Chipset

Chipset
Intel SoC (System on Chip) platform

Memory

Max Memory[1]

Up to 40GB (8GB soldered + 32GB SO-DIMM) DDR4-3200
Up to 48GB (16GB soldered + 32GB SO-DIMM) DDR4-3200

Memory Slots
One memory soldered to systemboard, one DDR4 SO-DIMM slot, dual-channel capable

Memory Type
DDR4-3200 non-ECC

Notes:

The max memory is based on the test results with current Lenovo® memory offerings. The system may support more memory as the technology develops.

Storage

Storage Support
One drive, up to 2TB M.2 2280 SSD

Storage Slot[1]
One M.2 2280 PCIe® Gen 3×4 slot, supports M.2 2242/2280 SSD

Storage Type[2]**

Disk Type	Interface	RPM	Offering	Security
M.2 2280 SSD	PCIe NVMe®, PCIe 4.0 x4 Performance	–	–	Opal2
M.2 2280 SSD	PCIe NVMe, PCIe x4	–	–	Opal2

RAID
No support

Notes:

M.2 PCIe Gen 4 SSD in a M.2 PCIe Gen 3 slot runs at PCIe Gen 3 speeds
System comes with one M.2 SSD slot that supports PCIe 3.0

Removable Storage

Optical
None

Card Reader
MicroSD card reader

Multi-Media

Audio Chip
High Definition (HD) Audio, Realtek® ALC3287 codec

Speakers
Stereo speakers, 2W x2, Dolby® Audio™

Microphone

Dual array microphone, far-field
No microphone

Camera**

720p, with privacy shutter, fixed focus
IR & 720p hybrid, with privacy shutter, fixed focus
No camera

Battery

Battery
Integrated Li-Polymer 57Wh battery, supports Rapid Charge (charge up to 80% in 1hr) with 65W AC adapter

Max Battery Life[1]
MobileMark® 2018: 9.3 hr JEITA 2.0: 15.8 hr

Notes:

All battery life claims are approximate maximum and based on results using the MobileMark 2014, MobileMark 2018, JEITA 2.0, continuous 1080p video playback (with 150nits brightness and default volume level) or Google Power Load Test (PLT) battery-life benchmark tests. Actual battery life will vary and depends on many factors such as product configuration and usage, software use, wireless functionality, power management settings, and screen brightness. The maximum capacity of the battery will decrease with time and use.

Power Adapter

Power Adapter[1]**

45W USB-C (2-pin) AC adapter, supports PD 3.0, 100-240V, 50-60Hz
45W USB-C (3-pin) AC adapter, supports PD 3.0, 100-240V, 50-60Hz
65W USB-C (2-pin) AC adapter, supports PD 3.0, 100-240V, 50-60Hz
65W USB-C slim (2-pin) AC adapter, supports PD 3.0, 100-240V, 50-60Hz
65W USB-C slim (3-pin) AC adapter, supports PD 3.0, 100-240V, 50-60Hz
65W USB-C (3-pin) AC adapter, supports PD 3.0, 100-240V, 50-60Hz
No power adapter

Notes:

No power adapter is for special bid only.

DESIGN

Display

Display[1]**

Size| Resolution| Touch| Type| Brightness| Surface| Aspect Ratio| Contrast Ratio| Color Gamut| Viewing Angle| Key Features
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
15.6″| FHD (1920×1080)| None| IPS| 300 nits| Anti- glare| 16:9| 800:1| 45% NTSC| 170°| –
15.6″| FHD (1920×1080)| Multi- touch| IPS| 300 nits| Anti- glare| 16:9| 800:1| 45% NTSC| 170°| –
15.6″| UHD (3840×2160)| None| IPS| 600 nits| Anti- glare| 16:9| 1400:1| 100% Adobe® RGB| 170°| Dolby Vision™, DisplayHDR™ 400

Color Calibration

X-Rite® Pantone® factory color calibration (UHD display)
No color calibration

Touchscreen

On-cell touch, supports 10-point touch
Non-touch

Notes:

California Electronic Waste Recycling Fee In California, per state law, Lenovo charges an electronic waste recycling fee on this covered device at the time of sale of the product. For more information, go to https://www.calrecycle.ca.gov/Electronics/Consumer

Input Device

Keyboard
6-row, spill-resistant, multimedia Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, numeric keypad

Keyboard Backlight

LED backlight
No support

UltraNavTM
TrackPoint® pointing device and Mylar® surface multi-touch touchpad

Mechanical[1]

Dimensions (WxDxH)
365.8 x 248 x 19.1 mm (14.40 x 9.76 x 0.75 inches)

Weight

Models	Weight
Aluminium models	1.783 kg (3.93 lbs)
PC + ABS models	1.75 kg (3.86 lbs)

Case Color**

Black
Storm grey

Case Material**

Aluminium (top), PC + ABS / Talc15 + magnesium alloy (keyboard cover), PA / 50% GF (bottom)
PC + ABS (top), PC + ABS / Talc15 + magnesium alloy (keyboard cover), PA / 50% GF (bottom)

Notes:

The system dimensions and weight vary depending on configurations.

CONNECTIVITY

Network

Onboard Ethernet**

Gigabit Ethernet, Intel Ethernet Connection I219-LM (vPro models), supports Wake-on-LAN
Gigabit Ethernet, Intel Ethernet Connection I219-V (non-vPro models), supports Wake-on-LAN
No Ethernet (Using optional ethernet adapter or dock)

WLAN + Bluetooth® [1]**

Intel Wi-Fi® 6 AX201, 802.11ax 2×2 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 5.2
Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX210, 802.11ax 2×2 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 5.2
No WLAN and Bluetooth

WWAN**

Wireless WAN upgradable to 4G (with antenna ready)
Integrated Mobile Broadband 4G LTE, Quectel EM120R-GL, M.2 card, with embedded eSIM functionality
Integrated Mobile Broadband 4G LTE, Quectel EM160R, MIMO 4×4, M.2 card, with embedded eSIM functionality
No support

SIM Card

eSIM
No SIM card inbox

NFC

Near Field Communication
No suppor

Notes:

Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 6E full features might be limited by country level restrictions. 6GHz Wi-Fi 6E operation is dependent on the support of the operating system, routers/APs/Gateways that support Wi-Fi 6E, and the regional regulatory certifications & spectrum allocation.
Bluetooth 5.2 is supported with driver version 22.30 and later.

Ports[1]

Standard Ports

1x USB 3.2 Gen 1
1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
2x Thunderbolt 4 / USB4TM 40Gbps / USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (support data transfer, Power Delivery 3.0 and DisplayPortTM 1.4)
1x HDMI 2.0
1x microSD card reader
1x Headphone / microphone combo jack (3.5mm)

**Optional Ports*****

1x Ethernet (RJ-45)
1x Side docking connector
1x Smart card reader

Notes:

1. The transfer speed of following ports will vary and, depending on many factors, such as the processing speed of the host device, file attributes and other factors related to system configuration and your operating environment, will be slower than theoretical speed.
USB 2.0: 480 Mbit/s;
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (SuperSpeed USB 5Gbps, formerly USB 3.0 / USB 3.1 Gen 1): 5 Gbit/s;
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps, formerly USB 3.1 Gen 2): 10 Gbit/s;
USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 (SuperSpeed USB 20Gbps): 20 Gbit/s; Thunderbolt 3/4: 40 Gbit/s;
FireWire 400: 400 Mbit/s;
FireWire 800: 800 Mbit/s

Docking

Docking
Various docking solutions supported via side docking connector (optional), Thunderbolt or USB-C. For more compatible docking solutions, please visit Docking for ThinkPad® P15s Gen 2

Monitor Cable

**Monitor Cable*****

Lenovo HDMI to VGA Monitor Adapter
Lenovo USB-C to DisplayPort Adapter
Lenovo USB-C to VGA Adapter
No monitor cable

SECURITY & PRIVACY

Security

Security Chip**

Discrete TPM 2.0, TCG certified
Firmware TPM 2.0 integrated in chipset
Disabled (in some regions)

Physical Locks
Kensington® Security Slot

Smart Card Reader

Smart card reader
No smart card reader

Fingerprint Reader

Touch style fingerprint reader on palm rest, match-on-chip
No fingerprint reader

BIOS Security

Power-on password
Supervisor password
NVMe password
Self-healing BIOS

Other Security

(Optional) Camera privacy shutter
(Optional) IR camera for Windows Hello

MANAGEABILITY

System Management

System Management[1]

Intel vPro
Non-vPro

Notes:

Intel vPro offers a superset of DASH’s defined capabilities

SERVICE

Warranty

Base Warranty [1]**

1-year depot service
1-year depot with 2-year system board service
1-year limited onsite service
1-year + 2-year depot service
1-year + 2-year limited onsite service
3-year (1-yr battery) depot service
3-year (1-yr battery) limited onsite service
No base warranty

Notes:

More information of warranty policy, please access https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/warranty

ENVIRONMENTAL

Operating Environment

Temperature[1]

Operating: 5°C (41°F) to 35°C (95°F)
Storage and transportation in original shipping packaging: -20°C (-4°F) to 60°C (140°F)
Storage without package: 5°C (41°F) to 43°C (109°F)

Humidity

Operating: 8% to 95% at wet-bulb temperature 23°C (73°F)
Storage and transportation: 5% to 95% at wet-bulb temperature 27°C (81°F)

Altitude
Maximum altitude (without pressurization): 3048 m (10,000 ft)

Notes:

When you charge the battery, its temperature must be no lower than 10°C (50°F).

CERTIFICATIONS

Green Certifications

Green Certifications

EPEATTM Gold · ENERGY STAR® 8.0
TCO Certified Notebooks 8
RoHS compliant

Other Certifications

Mil-Spec Test

MIL-STD-810H military test passed

ISV Certifications

ISV Certifications
Please visit www.thinkworkstations.com/isv- certifications/

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Feature with *** means that one or more offerings listed under the feature could be configured on selected models.
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