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Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 vs Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 16AKP10: Comparison
What is the difference between ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 and Yoga 7 2-in-1 16AKP10?
Start with refresh rate, because it is the widest measured gap between them: ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 165 Hz against Yoga 7 2-in-1 16AKP10 120 Hz, 27% in favour of ThinkPad P1 Gen 7. Measured rather than claimed: in ENERGY STAR typical energy consumption (kWh/year) the Yoga 7 2-in-1 16AKP10 returns 15.2 against 26.4, a 74% lead.
Which should you buy, ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 or Yoga 7 2-in-1 16AKP10?
Buy the ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 for professionals who need real GPU compute in a business-class chassis, though it is not built for anyone prioritizing all-day battery life over graphics performance and budget buyers, workstation certification carries a premium. The same goes for CAD, BIM and 3D content creators who need ISV driver certification. It is not the one for gamers, RTX 4070 here is tuned for workstation loads, not frame rates. The Yoga 7 2-in-1 16AKP10 suits content consumers and note-takers who use tablet/tent modes often and anyone who wants maximum soldered memory in this chassis, though it is the wrong buy for gamers or creators needing discrete graphics and buyers who need Thunderbolt for docks or external GPUs. It also earns its place with buyers who want a genuine 2-in-1 with a premium OLED touch panel. Avoid it for anyone wanting to upgrade RAM or add a second drive later.
What ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 and Yoga 7 2-in-1 16AKP10 have in common
Everything else lines up. Region sold, release year, sustained power source, ram type and ram slots free read the same on both, so those are not worth weighing. They match on 8 further specifications as well.
Frequently asked questions
Do the ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 and Yoga 7 2-in-1 16AKP10 differ on series id?
Yes. Series ID reads thinkpad-p1-gen7 on the ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 versus yoga7-2in1-16akp10 on the Yoga 7 2-in-1 16AKP10.
Is the Storage Form Factor the same on the ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 and Yoga 7 2-in-1 16AKP10?
It is. Both are listed at M.2 2280, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7
- Lenovo
- Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 16AKP10
- Lenovo
Series
- Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7
- ThinkPad P1
- Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 16AKP10
- Yoga 7 2-in-1
Series ID
- Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7
- thinkpad-p1-gen7
- Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 16AKP10
- yoga7-2in1-16akp10
SKU Name
- Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7
- Core Ultra 9 185H / RTX 4070 8GB / 64GB / 1TB
- Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 16AKP10
- Ryzen AI 7 350 / 32GB LPDDR5X / 1TB / 2.8K OLED
Chassis Code
- Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7
- P1 Gen 7
- Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 16AKP10
- 16AKP10
Region Sold
- Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7
- Global
- Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 16AKP10
- Global
Laptop Class
- Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7
- Mobile Workstation
- Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 16AKP10
- 2-in-1 Convertible
Release Year
- Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7
- 2024
- Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 16AKP10
- 2024
Operating System
- Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7
- Windows 11 Pro
- Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 16AKP10
- Windows 11 Home
CPU Brand
- Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7
- Intel
- Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 16AKP10
- AMD
CPU Model
- Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7
- Intel Core Ultra 9 185H
- Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 16AKP10
- AMD Ryzen AI 7 350
CPU Cores
- Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7
- 16Best
- Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 16AKP10
- 8
Sustained Power Source
- Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7
- Not Measured
- Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 16AKP10
- Not Measured
GPU Brand
- Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7
- NVIDIA
- Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 16AKP10
- AMD
GPU Model
- Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7
- NVIDIA RTX 4070 Laptop
- Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 16AKP10
- AMD Radeon 860M
VRAM
- Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7
- 8 GB
- Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 16AKP10
- 0 GB
RAM Capacity
- Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7
- 64 GBBest
- Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 16AKP10
- 32 GB
RAM Type
- Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7
- LPDDR5X
- Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 16AKP10
- LPDDR5X
RAM Speed
- Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7
- 7467 MT/s
- Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 16AKP10
- 7500 MT/sBest
Memory Form Factor
- Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7
- LPCAMM2
- Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 16AKP10
- Soldered
Memory Soldered
- Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7
- No
- Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 16AKP10
- Yes
Max RAM Supported
- Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7
- 64 GB
- Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 16AKP10
- 32 GB
RAM Slots
- Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7
- 1
- Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 16AKP10
- 0
RAM Slots Free
- Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7
- 0
- Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 16AKP10
- 0
Storage Slots
- Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7
- 2
- Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 16AKP10
- 1
Storage Slots Free
- Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7
- 1
- Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 16AKP10
- 0
Storage Form Factor
- Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7
- M.2 2280
- Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 16AKP10
- M.2 2280
Storage Interface
- Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7
- PCIe 4.0 x4
- Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 16AKP10
- PCIe 4.0 x4
SATA Bay Present
- Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7
- No
- Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 16AKP10
- No
Storage Capacity
- Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7
- 1000 GB
- Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 16AKP10
- 1000 GB
Storage Type
- Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7
- NVMe SSD
- Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 16AKP10
- NVMe SSD
Display Size
- Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7
- 16 inches
- Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 16AKP10
- 16 inches
Resolution Width
- Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7
- 2560 px
- Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 16AKP10
- 2880 px
Resolution Height
- Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7
- 1600 pxBest
- Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 16AKP10
- 1800 px
Refresh Rate
- Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7
- 165 HzBest
- Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 16AKP10
- 120 Hz-27%
Panel Type
- Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7
- IPS
- Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 16AKP10
- OLED
Brightness
- Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7
- 500 nits
- Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 16AKP10
- 1100 nitsBest
Brightness Condition
- Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7
- Vendor Unstated
- Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 16AKP10
- HDR Peak
sRGB Coverage
- Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7
- 100 %
- Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 16AKP10
- 100 %
Touchscreen
- Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7
- No
- Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 16AKP10
- Yes
Battery Capacity
- Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7
- 90 WhBest
- Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 16AKP10
- 70 Wh
Thunderbolt Support
- Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7
- Thunderbolt 4
- Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 16AKP10
- None
WiFi Standard
- Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7
- WiFi 7
- Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 16AKP10
- WiFi 7
Benchmarks
- Power and Thermals
ENERGY STAR typical energy consumption (kWh/year)
- Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7
- 26.4-74%
- Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 16AKP10
- 15.2Best
Listed in the U.S. EPA ENERGY STAR certified products data, retrieved 23 Sept 2026. Lower is better.
Yearly electricity use at idle and sleep, as certified to ENERGY STAR. Lower costs less to run.
Listed in the U.S. EPA ENERGY STAR certified products data. Public domain U.S. government data. Consumercarts is not affiliated with or endorsed by ENERGY STAR.
Which one should you pick?
Choose Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 if you want the higher refresh rate (165 Hz vs 120 Hz).
Choose Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 16AKP10 if you want the lower ENERGY STAR typical energy consumption (kWh/year) (15.2 vs 26.4).
Verdict
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7
8.6 / 10 Expert Rating
The ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 puts a Core Ultra 9 185H and an RTX 40 series GPU with 8GB of VRAM in a 1.82 kg workstation.
Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 16AKP10
8 / 10 Expert Rating
This Yoga 7 2-in-1 has a 16-inch 2880-wide OLED touch panel rated at 1100 nits and 120Hz, driven by a Ryzen AI 7 350 and 32GB of LPDDR5X.