Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 2 i7-9850H 32GB 512GB SSD OLED 4K TOUCH T1000 Workstation (1334)

Hardware Specifications

Processor - Intel i7 9850H 2.6Ghz to 54.6 Ghz 12MB Smart Cache **6 cores 12 threads** (Coffee Lake Socket 1440)
System Memory - 32GB DDR4 1 x 32GB + 1 x free slot
Storage -  512GB  Solid State Hard Drives M.2 &- Up to 10 times faster than a traditional mechanical drive (1 x spare slot )
Display - 15.6" OLED Touch Screen 3840 x 2160 resolution 400 nits 16:9 aspect ratio
Graphics - NVIDIA Quadro T1000 4GB GDDR5 Memory
US Layout Backlit Keyboard
Finger Print Reader
Ports - 2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen1,  2 x Thunderbolt 4, 1 x HDMI 2.0, SD Card Reader
WIFI & Bluetooth - Intel integrated WIFI & Bluetooth 5.1
Audio - Realtek HD Audio speakers, Audio & Microphone jack
Webcam - IR HD720p integrated with privacy shutter (Windows Hello)
Battery - 1 x Internal 80 Whr battery 
Weight - 1.81Kgs
AC Adaptor - Replacement 135W Included with UK 3 pin plug

Software Included

Operating System - Microsoft Windows 11 64 bit Professional
Open office - Open source (free) word, excel, power point
Anti-Virus - Microsoft Defender
Web Browsers - Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Internet Explorer 11
System Tools - Lenovo System Update Utility, Lenovo Solution Centre
Media Players - VLC Player
Additional Apps (Free Versions) - Core Temperature App, Crystal Disk App, Battery Info App

Description

The Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 2 represents the perfect balance between premium portability and true workstation performance. Designed for professionals who require uncompromising power in a refined, lightweight form factor, this model weighs just 1.81kg, making it exceptionally portable for a machine of this capability.

At its core is the Intel Core i7-9850H six-core processor, delivering outstanding performance for demanding workloads, multitasking, and professional applications. Paired with 32GB of RAM and a fast 512GB M.2 SSD, it offers exceptional responsiveness and reliability. Further enhancing its long-term value, the system includes both a spare RAM slot and an additional spare SSD slot, providing excellent upgrade flexibility.

The standout feature is undoubtedly the 15.6-inch 4K OLED display, offering stunning clarity, rich contrast, and vibrant colours that elevate everything from productivity to creative work. Combined with NVIDIA T1000 dedicated graphics, this makes the P1 Gen 2 ideal for design, editing, and technical applications.

Premium features such as the UK layout backlit keyboard, IR webcam, and fingerprint reader complete the package, delivering security, convenience, and professional usability.

This is a truly high-end workstation for users who want premium performance without the size and weight of a traditional workstation laptop.

Unrestricted Access: The BIOS is free from password restrictions, ensuring you have full control over your machine.

Cores and Threads Explained

• Cores: These are the physical components within the CPU that perform actual processing tasks. Having more cores generally means better performance and the ability to handle more tasks simultaneously.
• Threads: Threads are the smallest sequence of programmed instructions that can be managed independently by a scheduler. With technologies like Hyper-Threading (by Intel) or Simultaneous Multi-Threading (by AMD), each physical core can handle two threads, effectively doubling the number of tasks the CPU can manage at once.

Why It Matters

• Performance: More cores and threads improve multitasking and performance, especially for tasks like video editing, gaming, or running multiple applications simultaneously.
• Efficiency: It allows the CPU to distribute tasks more efficiently, reducing bottlenecks and improving overall system responsiveness.

Think of it like having 6 chefs (cores) in a kitchen, each capable of handling two dishes (threads) at the same time. So, your kitchen can work on 12 dishes simultaneously, improving the efficiency of your culinary operation!

Condition

This laptop is in Excellent Refurbished Condition, as shown in the pictures and video. It has been carefully refurbished and functions perfectly, with only a few very minor cosmetic imperfections:

• Lid & Bottom case: Light scuffs / scratches 
• Palmrest: Small scuff to the front left corner as shown in the picture and video 
  

These minor imperfections do not affect the laptop’s performance. Please refer to the pictures and video for a closer look at the laptop’s condition.

Preparation, Diagnostic & Cleaning

The internal fans have been removed cleaned & hoovered then sprayed with compressed air, new thermal paste applied to the heatsinks then reseated to ensure of a cool quiet running experience as you can see from the good processor temperature reading via the Core Temp App as shown in the product picture . The motherboard is checked for any signs of liquid spills hoovered and sprayed with compressed air to remove any dust or debris. The keyboard has been fully tested hoovered and cleaned with a sanitizer solution using a toothbrush to remove any dirt and grime! All exteriors of the laptop are then cleaned with a sanitizer solution using a microfiber cloth. The screen is cleaned using a non-smear solution and a specialized LCD screen cleaning cloth. All ports are checked and tested as working.

The SSD has been checked using the Crystal Disk application and as you can see in the product picture, it reports Good health and a good temperature. The laptop then has a full diagnostic scan to ensure there are no failings or issues, as you will see in the  video it passed without any issues. It is then left to run for at least 24 hours without been allowed to sleep or hibernate to ensure no issues develop.

Battery

This model has one internal 80Wh battery, Windows has indicated 4:19 after a full charge the laptop has then been left to run on the battery without been allowed to sleep or hibernate or turn the screen off for 2 hours after which Windows indicated 3:59 remaining @ 63% capacity. The Battery Info View tool is also used to obtain the readings of the battery health which is 87.2% as shown in the last product picture . This will vary depending on usage and settings and is an indication only I offer no guarantees on the battery as it is a used consumable item.

All Windows, System & Bios Updates are applied at the time of listing so it’s ready to go!

As you will see the laptop has a tamper evident security seal on the rear of the laptop if this is removed or damaged this may invalidate the warranty and return process