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💻 Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 5 vs Dell Pro Max Premium 14
AI-powered analysis across 23 matched specifications
ThinkPad P14s Gen 5
Lenovo
Overall Score
Best for IT departments needing maximum user-upgradeable memory and standard ports.
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Dell Pro Max 14 Premium
Dell
Overall Score
Best for mobile professionals prioritising screen quality, battery life, and cutting-edge connectivity.
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Scores based on quantifiable specification values (1-10 scale)
ThinkPad P14s Gen 5
Dell Pro Max 14 Premium
Performance
ThinkPad P14s Gen 5
7.5
Dell Pro Max 14 Premium
8.5
Display
ThinkPad P14s Gen 5
6.5
Dell Pro Max 14 Premium
8.5
Battery & Thermals
ThinkPad P14s Gen 5
6.0
Dell Pro Max 14 Premium
8.0
Manageability & Security
ThinkPad P14s Gen 5
8.0
Dell Pro Max 14 Premium
8.0
Expandability & Repair
ThinkPad P14s Gen 5
9.0
Dell Pro Max 14 Premium
5.0
Ecosystem & Software
ThinkPad P14s Gen 5
7.0
Dell Pro Max 14 Premium
7.0
Value
ThinkPad P14s Gen 5
6.5
Dell Pro Max 14 Premium
8.5
Detailed Specifications
| Specification | ThinkPad P14s Gen 5 Lenovo | Dell Pro Max 14 Premium Dell |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H — 16 cores (6P + 8E + 2 LP-E), 22 threads, up to 4.8 GHz, 24 MB Smart Cache, 28 W base / up to 115 W turbo | Intel Core Ultra 7 265H vPro Enterprise — 16 cores / 16 threads (6P + 8E + 2 LPE), up to 5.3 GHz, 24 MB cache, 45 W |
| CPU cores | 16 cores (6P + 8E + 2 LP-E), 22 threads | 16 cores / 16 threads (6P + 8E + 2 LPE) |
| Graphics | NVIDIA RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU, 4 GB GDDR6 (discrete) + Intel integrated graphics | NVIDIA RTX PRO Blackwell 8 GB GDDR7 discrete (1000 and 2000 tiers stocked — tier confirmed at quote) + Intel Arc Pro 140T integrated |
| Discrete GPU | Discrete NVIDIA RTX 500 Ada Generation (4 GB GDDR6) | NVIDIA RTX PRO Blackwell 8 GB GDDR7 discrete |
| Memory & storage | ||
| Maximum memory | ✓16 GB DDR5-5600 non-ECC; two SO-DIMM slots, dual-channel capable, up to 96 GB (2 × 48 GB) | 32 GB LPDDR5x-8400 dual-channel, onboard — fixed at purchase (platform maximum 64 GB, factory-configured only) |
| Memory type | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (2 slots), non-ECC | LPDDR5x-8400 dual-channel, onboard (fixed at order) |
| Maximum storage | 1 TB (21G2004TUK) / 512 GB (21G20005UK) M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe; up to 2 TB | 1 TB M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 NVMe TLC SSD with DRAM, SED-ready; single M.2 slot accepts 2280 or 2230 (bracket kit) |
| Display | ||
| Display size | 14.5″ | 14.0" |
| Resolution | 1920×1200 (WUXGA) | 1920 × 1200 (QHD+ 2880 × 1800 tandem OLED touch to order) |
| Brightness | 300 nits (stocked); WQXGA 90 Hz and 3K 120 Hz DCI-P3 to order | ✓400 nits |
| Panel | WUXGA IPS anti-glare, 45% NTSC, Eyesafe 2.0; WQXGA 90 Hz and 3K 120 Hz DCI-P3 options | 14.0" 16:10 FHD+ (1920 × 1200) WVA anti-glare, 400 nits, 100% sRGB, 162 ppi, 30–60 Hz VRR, non-touch; QHD+ (2880 × 1800) tandem OLED touch to order |
| Touchscreen | -- | QHD+ (2880 × 1800) tandem OLED touch panel to order |
| Connectivity | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 ports | 2× Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40 Gbps (USB-C, DP 2.1, PD 3.0) | ✓2× Thunderbolt 5 (up to 120 Gbps with Bandwidth Boost) + 2× Thunderbolt 4 (40 Gbps) — all USB-C with PD + DisplayPort 2.1 |
| Ports | 2× Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40 Gbps (USB-C, DP 2.1, PD 3.0), HDMI 2.1, 2× USB-A 5 Gbps (1 Always On), GbE RJ-45, 3.5 mm combo, Kensington Nano; optional smart-card reader | 2× Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C, up to 120 Gbps with Bandwidth Boost, PD, DisplayPort 2.1) — also charging; 2× Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, 40 Gbps, PD, DisplayPort 2.1), microSD reader, universal headset jack, wedge lock slot. No USB-A, HDMI or RJ-45 on the chassis |
| Mobile broadband (4G/5G) option | No WWAN / NFC | No WWAN option |
| Physical | ||
| Weight (from) | From 1.61 kg (3.55 lb) | From 1.61 kg |
| Dimensions | 325.5 × 227.6 × 18.5 mm | 310.6 × 212.5 mm; 19.32 mm front/rear, 20.12 mm peak (FHD+ config) |
| Security & management | ||
| Intel vPro | Intel vPro Enterprise | Intel Core Ultra 7 265H vPro Enterprise; vPro Enterprise on both stocked configurations |
| Copilot+ PC (40+ TOPS NPU) | AI-ready workstation — Intel AI Boost NPU up to 11 TOPS, below the 40-TOPS Copilot+ bar | -- |
| Battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 57 Wh Li-ion, Rapid Charge (80% in 1 hr); 75 Wh option | ✓4-cell 72 Wh |
| Rated battery life | -- | ExpressCharge Boost 0–35% in ~20 min, ExpressCharge ~2 h; 130 W USB-C adapter (20 V / 6.5 A) |
| Support | ||
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro (shipped); Windows 11 Home and Ubuntu 24.04 LTS supported |
| Base warranty | Base warranty with onsite and multi-year Premier Support options | -- |
Performance
Processor
ThinkPad P14s Gen 5Intel Core Ultra 7 155H — 16 cores (6P + 8E + 2 LP-E), 22 threads, up to 4.8 GHz, 24 MB Smart Cache, 28 W base / up to 115 W turbo
Dell Pro Max 14 PremiumIntel Core Ultra 7 265H vPro Enterprise — 16 cores / 16 threads (6P + 8E + 2 LPE), up to 5.3 GHz, 24 MB cache, 45 W
CPU cores
ThinkPad P14s Gen 516 cores (6P + 8E + 2 LP-E), 22 threads
Dell Pro Max 14 Premium16 cores / 16 threads (6P + 8E + 2 LPE)
Graphics
ThinkPad P14s Gen 5NVIDIA RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU, 4 GB GDDR6 (discrete) + Intel integrated graphics
Dell Pro Max 14 PremiumNVIDIA RTX PRO Blackwell 8 GB GDDR7 discrete (1000 and 2000 tiers stocked — tier confirmed at quote) + Intel Arc Pro 140T integrated
Discrete GPU
ThinkPad P14s Gen 5Discrete NVIDIA RTX 500 Ada Generation (4 GB GDDR6)
Dell Pro Max 14 PremiumNVIDIA RTX PRO Blackwell 8 GB GDDR7 discrete
Memory & storage
Maximum memory
ThinkPad P14s Gen 516 GB DDR5-5600 non-ECC; two SO-DIMM slots, dual-channel capable, up to 96 GB (2 × 48 GB)
Dell Pro Max 14 Premium32 GB LPDDR5x-8400 dual-channel, onboard — fixed at purchase (platform maximum 64 GB, factory-configured only)
Memory type
ThinkPad P14s Gen 5DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (2 slots), non-ECC
Dell Pro Max 14 PremiumLPDDR5x-8400 dual-channel, onboard (fixed at order)
Maximum storage
ThinkPad P14s Gen 51 TB (21G2004TUK) / 512 GB (21G20005UK) M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe; up to 2 TB
Dell Pro Max 14 Premium1 TB M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 NVMe TLC SSD with DRAM, SED-ready; single M.2 slot accepts 2280 or 2230 (bracket kit)
Display
Display size
ThinkPad P14s Gen 514.5″
Dell Pro Max 14 Premium14.0"
Resolution
ThinkPad P14s Gen 51920×1200 (WUXGA)
Dell Pro Max 14 Premium1920 × 1200 (QHD+ 2880 × 1800 tandem OLED touch to order)
Brightness
ThinkPad P14s Gen 5300 nits (stocked); WQXGA 90 Hz and 3K 120 Hz DCI-P3 to order
Dell Pro Max 14 Premium400 nits
Panel
ThinkPad P14s Gen 5WUXGA IPS anti-glare, 45% NTSC, Eyesafe 2.0; WQXGA 90 Hz and 3K 120 Hz DCI-P3 options
Dell Pro Max 14 Premium14.0" 16:10 FHD+ (1920 × 1200) WVA anti-glare, 400 nits, 100% sRGB, 162 ppi, 30–60 Hz VRR, non-touch; QHD+ (2880 × 1800) tandem OLED touch to order
Touchscreen
ThinkPad P14s Gen 5--
Dell Pro Max 14 PremiumQHD+ (2880 × 1800) tandem OLED touch panel to order
Connectivity
Thunderbolt / USB4 ports
ThinkPad P14s Gen 52× Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40 Gbps (USB-C, DP 2.1, PD 3.0)
Dell Pro Max 14 Premium2× Thunderbolt 5 (up to 120 Gbps with Bandwidth Boost) + 2× Thunderbolt 4 (40 Gbps) — all USB-C with PD + DisplayPort 2.1
Ports
ThinkPad P14s Gen 52× Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40 Gbps (USB-C, DP 2.1, PD 3.0), HDMI 2.1, 2× USB-A 5 Gbps (1 Always On), GbE RJ-45, 3.5 mm combo, Kensington Nano; optional smart-card reader
Dell Pro Max 14 Premium2× Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C, up to 120 Gbps with Bandwidth Boost, PD, DisplayPort 2.1) — also charging; 2× Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, 40 Gbps, PD, DisplayPort 2.1), microSD reader, universal headset jack, wedge lock slot. No USB-A, HDMI or RJ-45 on the chassis
Mobile broadband (4G/5G) option
ThinkPad P14s Gen 5No WWAN / NFC
Dell Pro Max 14 PremiumNo WWAN option
Physical
Weight (from)
ThinkPad P14s Gen 5From 1.61 kg (3.55 lb)
Dell Pro Max 14 PremiumFrom 1.61 kg
Dimensions
ThinkPad P14s Gen 5325.5 × 227.6 × 18.5 mm
Dell Pro Max 14 Premium310.6 × 212.5 mm; 19.32 mm front/rear, 20.12 mm peak (FHD+ config)
Security & management
Intel vPro
ThinkPad P14s Gen 5Intel vPro Enterprise
Dell Pro Max 14 PremiumIntel Core Ultra 7 265H vPro Enterprise; vPro Enterprise on both stocked configurations
Copilot+ PC (40+ TOPS NPU)
ThinkPad P14s Gen 5AI-ready workstation — Intel AI Boost NPU up to 11 TOPS, below the 40-TOPS Copilot+ bar
Dell Pro Max 14 Premium--
Battery
Battery capacity
ThinkPad P14s Gen 557 Wh Li-ion, Rapid Charge (80% in 1 hr); 75 Wh option
Dell Pro Max 14 Premium4-cell 72 Wh
Rated battery life
ThinkPad P14s Gen 5--
Dell Pro Max 14 PremiumExpressCharge Boost 0–35% in ~20 min, ExpressCharge ~2 h; 130 W USB-C adapter (20 V / 6.5 A)
Support
Operating system
ThinkPad P14s Gen 5Windows 11 Pro
Dell Pro Max 14 PremiumWindows 11 Pro (shipped); Windows 11 Home and Ubuntu 24.04 LTS supported
Base warranty
ThinkPad P14s Gen 5Base warranty with onsite and multi-year Premier Support options
Dell Pro Max 14 Premium--
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Expert Analysis
Specs web-verified from manufacturer datasheets · Servnet-reviewed · Last reviewed 26 Jul 2026
The Dell Pro Max Premium 14 is the better choice for most UK business buyers, delivering a superior display, cutting-edge connectivity, and longer battery life, though the ThinkPad P14s Gen 5 holds a clear advantage in memory expandability. Dell's 400-nit 100% sRGB panel outshines Lenovo's 300-nit 45% NTSC base screen, while its dual Thunderbolt 5 ports offer future-proof bandwidth and its 72Wh battery comfortably surpasses the 57Wh unit in the Lenovo. However, the ThinkPad fights back with two accessible SO-DIMM slots supporting up to 96GB of RAM, versus the Dell's fixed 32GB onboard ceiling, making it the go-to for memory-intensive workloads. The Dell also packs a newer, more powerful NVIDIA RTX PRO Blackwell 8GB GPU compared with the 4GB Ada Generation in the Lenovo, though the ThinkPad's processor brings extra threads (22 vs 16). Port selection diverges sharply: Lenovo retains USB-A, HDMI, and RJ-45, while Dell omits these in favour of an all-USB-C design that may require dongles for legacy peripherals. For deploy-and-forget fleets, the Dell's sealed chassis and modern spec sheet appeal; for hands-on IT teams who value upgradeability and broad port compatibility, the ThinkPad remains a pragmatic workhorse.
ThinkPad P14s Gen 5
Best for IT departments needing maximum user-upgradeable memory and standard ports.
Dell Pro Max 14 Premium
Best for mobile professionals prioritising screen quality, battery life, and cutting-edge connectivity.
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