The Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 6 is a powerhouse laptop designed for serious professionals who need a lot of computing power. It can also be configured as a secure executive workstation with always-on LTE mobile connection, making it versatile for various needs.

But, be prepared to spend a lot of money. In the UAE, prices start at AED 8450:00 for a basic model, and if you want more power, expect to pay even more. However, the hardware options are extensive, including the latest Intel processors and Nvidia RTX Ada workstation GPUs, making it one of the most powerful laptops available for heavy-duty tasks.

While this Lenovo laptop not the cheapest option, the balance between power and portability makes it a top choice for most users. Plus, it looks sleek and stylish, with a comfortable keyboard and decent speakers. Security features like Intel vPro and secure SSDs add peace of mind for IT teams.

Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 6 offers a stunning 4K OLED touchscreen display, but its battery life is disappointing due to its powerful hardware. However, if you're after raw performance, this laptop is hard to beat—just be ready for the high price tag.

Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 6: Design

The ThinkPad P1 Gen 6 is not only stylish but also surprisingly easy to carry around for a workstation. Most workstations are heavy, but this one weighs just under 4 lbs, making it one of the lightest in its category, similar to the MacBook Pro.

Its design is sleek, with a cool carbon fiber pattern on the lid that feels smooth to the touch. The screen can fold back completely flat, making it great for sharing work with others. And if you choose the OLED screen, you won't be disappointed.

The keyboard is spacious and comfortable to type on, with a convenient mouse button in the middle. The trackpad is also roomy and easy to use. Instead of a separate fingerprint scanner, it's built into the power button, leaving space for good speakers that deliver decent sound.

Depending on the screen you pick, you'll get either a regular or a high-quality webcam with a privacy shutter. 

In terms of ports, you're covered with two USB Type-A ports, two Thunderbolt 4 ports, a microphone combo jack, an HDMI out, and an SD card slot, along with the power ports.

Overall, this workstation is both practical and portable, packing a lot of power into a slim design that rivals even the MacBook Pro.

Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 6: Performance

We want to make it clear upfront that the performance of the Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 6 can vary a lot depending on how you configure it. So, our experience with it might not cover everything it can do, but what we can tell you is pretty impressive.

Compared to the MacBook Pro 16-inch with its M2 Max chip, the ThinkPad P1 Gen 6 had similar single-core performance in Geekbench 6. However, the MacBook Pro scored higher in multi-core performance because it has two extra performance cores. When it comes to graphics, the RTX 4080 in the ThinkPad P1 Gen 6 outperforms the MacBook Pro's M2 Max in 3DMark Wildlife Extreme. But in another test, the MacBook Pro did better because of its unified memory design.

This Lenovo laptop is really made for creative work, and it excels at tasks like photo and video editing. While the MacBook Pro scored higher in some tests, the ThinkPad P1 Gen 6 was better in most other tests, like encoding video faster and handling rendering tasks with ease.

With its powerful hardware, you might even want to use this laptop for gaming when you're not working. Even with the high settings in Cyberpunk 2077, it can maintain close to 40 frames per second on average, thanks to the RTX 4080's features like DLSS 3.

So, whether you're working or gaming, this laptop has got you covered.

Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 6: Sofware and Features

Luckily, despite its high price, the ThinkPad P1 Gen 6 doesn't come with much unnecessary software, not even McAfee antivirus (which isn't the best anyway these days).

There's a program called Lenovo Commercial Advantage, but it's not too intrusive. It lets you tweak some settings, but it doesn't have advanced features like you'd find in gaming laptops.

Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 6: Battery Life

Now, let's talk about the ThinkPad P1 Gen 6's biggest weakness, which you could have guessed just by looking at its specs.

In PCMark 10's Battery test, it lasted only 6 hours and 20 minutes. So, don't expect it to stay powered for long without being plugged in, especially if you're doing tasks like video editing or rendering that really use up the battery quickly.

Compare that to the MacBook Pro 16-inch, which lasted almost 19 hours. That's why the MacBook Pro is still the top choice for many creative professionals. But the P1 Gen 6's battery life isn't the worst I've seen in a mobile workstation, so it can handle a short commute or a quick project in the morning.

Final Thoughts

With its incredibly powerful hardware, this Lenovo laptop can outperform even the top-tier MacBook Pro. If you check out Lenovo's website for the P1 Gen 6, you'll see there are tons of different configurations available. The 16-inch OLED screen on this laptop is amazing, especially for video editors because it covers 100% of the DCI-P3 color range.

You know how they say, "If you have to ask the price, you probably can't afford it"? Well, it's kind of like that. The woven-fiber design on the outside looks cool, but apart from that and the OLED display, there's not much else that stands out about this Lenovo laptop.