Lenovo ThinkPad P15 i7 11850H *8 CORE* 32GB RAM 1TB SSD IPS NVIDIA T1200 (1336)

Hardware Specifications

Processor - Intel i7 11850H 2.5Ghz to 4.8Ghz 24MB Smart Cache **8 cores 16 threads** (Tiger Lake LGA 1200)
System Memory - 32GB DDR4 2x16 GB , 2 Spare Slots (Max supported 128GB)
Storage -  1TB M.2 Solid State Hard Drive &- Up to 10 times faster than a traditional mechanical drive , 2 Spare M.2 Slots 
Display - 15.6" IPS Screen FHD anti-glare 1920 x 1080 resolution 300 nits 16:9 aspect ratio
Graphics - NVIDIA T1200 4GB GDDR6 Memory 1024CUDA Cores
UK Backlit Keyboard
Finger Print Reader
Ports - 2 x USB-A 3.2 Gen1 , 1 x USB-C  2 x Thunderbolt 3, 1 x HDMI 2.1 4K, 1 x Ethernet (RJ-45), the lid has the wwan antennas no wwan card is installed 
WIFI & Bluetooth - Intel integrated WIFI & Bluetooth 5.1
Audio - Realtek HD Audio speakers, Audio & Microphone jack
Webcam -  IR Hybrid+ HD720p hybrid integrated 
Battery - 1 x Internal 94Wh
Weight - 2.74Kgs
AC Adaptor - 170W 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
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

Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 2 – Ultimate Workstation Powerhouse

The Lenovo ThinkPad P15 is a modern mobile workstation built for professionals who require both performance and long-term flexibility. Powered by an Intel Core i7-11850H eight-core processor, it delivers outstanding performance across demanding workloads, multitasking, and professional applications.

Equipped with 32GB of RAM and a spacious 1TB M.2 SSD, the system is fast, responsive, and ready for intensive use straight out of the box. What truly sets this model apart is its exceptional upgrade potential, with two additional RAM slots and two spare SSD slots available—offering the ability to expand and adapt the system over time.

The 15.6-inch Full HD IPS display provides clear and consistent visuals, while the UK layout backlit keyboard ensures comfortable use in any environment. Security and convenience are enhanced with the inclusion of an IR webcam for facial recognition login and a fingerprint reader.

Built to Lenovo’s renowned ThinkPad standards, the P15 combines durability, performance, and flexibility, making it an ideal choice for professionals and power users seeking a reliable and future-proof workstation.

The BIOS of this laptop has no password set or restrictions, providing easy access and customization options.

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 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 8 chefs (cores) in a kitchen, each capable of handling two dishes (threads) at the same time. So, your kitchen can work on 16 dishes simultaneously, improving the efficiency of your culinary operation!

Condition

As shown in the video and pictures, this laptop is in Excellent Refurbished Condition. It is fully functional, with only minor cosmetic imperfections typical of light use:

• Lid: A few very minor scuffs/scratch marks.
• Bottom Case: A few very minor scuffs/scratch marks & a faint sticker mark
• Palmrest: Faint sticker mark to the front left side  

These minor imperfections are cosmetic only and do not affect the laptop’s functionality. Please refer to the pictures and video for a detailed look at its 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 the fans 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 94Wh battery, Windows has indicated 6:45 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 1:30 hours after which Windows indicated 7:09 hours remaining @ 76% capacity. The Battery Info View tool is also used to obtain the readings of the battery health which is 101.4% as shown in the last product picture & video . 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