Lenovo · 2024
Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 3
Core Ultra 7 155H, RTX 500 Ada
A Core Ultra refresh of the P16s: same 86Wh pack, two SO-DIMM slots, RTX 500 Ada and an ISV-class Ubuntu cert.
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- Best for programming creative work office and web work
- Linux: minor fixes
Scorecard
Mean of six category scores, 0 to 10. Compiled from public sources. How we rate.
Strongest on keyboard, with no category below average.
- Battery 8/10
- Display 6/10
- Build 8/10
- Keyboard 9/10
- Speed 6/10
- Value 6/10
Worth knowing
Stands out
- Bright 400-nit screen, readable in sunlight
- RAM is user-upgradeable
Watch for
- NVIDIA needs the proprietary driver on Linux
Linux
Works · Best on ubuntu LTS. Confidence: medium · How we score
Linux compatibility, per distro
- Ubuntu LTS Minor setup
- Wi-Fi : works
- Bluetooth : works
- Fingerprint : broken
- Webcam : works
- Audio : needs tweak
- Suspend : needs tweak
5 stack. 5; standard Ubuntu images stumble on the Arc iGPU until updated.
Ubuntu certified: ThinkPad P16s Gen 3 (Ultra 7 155H) →Show full report
el 6.5 stack. Meteor Lake floor is kernel 6.8 mainline or the OEM 6.5; standard Ubuntu images stumble on the Arc iGPU until updated. RTX 500 Ada on the proprietary NVIDIA driver with PRIME render-offload. UVC webcam, no IPU6. Audio amp wants a sof and UCM profile. Fingerprint reader has no libfprint driver. Two SO-DIMM slots take DDR5 to 64GB, same workstation upside as the P14s Gen 5.
- Fedora Minor setup
- Wi-Fi : works
- Bluetooth : works
- Fingerprint : broken
- Webcam : works
- Audio : needs tweak
- Suspend : needs tweak
Fedora 40 plus RPM Fusion akmod-nvidia for the RTX 500 Ada and PRIME offload.
See the broader picture in the Linux compatibility hub, the full compatibility matrix, and the buying guides.
Specs
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
|---|---|
| GPU | NVIDIA RTX 500 Ada Laptop (4GB) |
| RAM | 32 GB (upgradeable) |
| Storage | 1 TB |
| Screen | 16" 1920x1200 @ 60Hz, 400 nitsbright enough for sunlight |
| Weight | 1.83 kgaverage weight |
| Battery | 86 Wh, around 9 h real-world |
Common questions
- Does the Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 3 (Core Ultra 7 155H, RTX 500 Ada) work with Linux?
- Mostly: it runs after one or two known fixes (checked on Ubuntu LTS, Fedora). Ubuntu 22.04 LTS certified by Lenovo on the Ultra 7 155H via the OEM kernel 6.5 stack.
- What does the Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 3 (Core Ultra 7 155H, RTX 500 Ada) cost?
- RRP is about 1879 USD (2049 EUR in the EU); street price is often lower.
- Is the Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 3 (Core Ultra 7 155H, RTX 500 Ada) good for programming?
- For programming we score it 6/10 on value and 6/10 on performance.
- How heavy is the Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 3 (Core Ultra 7 155H, RTX 500 Ada)?
- 1.83 kg (4.03 lb). That's heavy for a daily commute.
- What's the battery life like?
- A 86 Wh pack, around 9 hours real-world mixed use. We score battery 8/10.
- Can I upgrade the RAM or storage?
- RAM is on SODIMM slots, so you can swap it later. Storage starts at 1024 GB on this configuration.
Ready to buy the Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 3 (Core Ultra 7 155H, RTX 500 Ada)?
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from € 2.049 $1,879 RRP
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