Lenovo / ThinkPad / P Series
ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (Intel)
ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (Intel) is a 14-inch notebook in the P Series family.
- Scope
- Product generation / platformPSREF verified
- Machine Type
- 21AK / 21AL
- Model / MTM
- 5421Official Models verifiedDirect specifications: 21AL0003JP
Buying and service essentials
Verified in official sourcesCheck before buying
- Model / MTM
- 1 exact specifications recorded5421 Models entries verified
- CPU / GPU
- 12th Generation P series Intel Core i5 / Core i7 processor, supports up to 14 cores, up to 4.8GHz5 CPU options / Intel Iris Xe Graphics / Platform option / dGPU: NVIDIA T550 Laptop GPU (configuration-dependent)
- Display
- 14-inch / 1920x1200 / 2240x1400 / 3840x24006 platform options / Multi-touch / Non-touch
- WWAN
- Configuration-dependentRetrofit conditions apply
Upgrades and repair
- Memory
- DDR4-3200 non-ECC / Soldered + SO-DIMM 1 slot(s)SO-DIMM: 1 / maximum 48 GB
- Storage
- M.2 2280 SSDPCIe NVMe 4.0 x4 Performance / PCIe NVMe x4 / Maximum simultaneous devices 1 device(s)
- Power
- USB-C Power Delivery 3.0AC adapter: 65 W / 100 W
- Parts / service
- Not collectedNot collected / Not collected
Motherboard and slot topology
Evidence confidence: not recorded
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Shows the strength of the supporting evidence. It is not a performance score or recommendation. Full sources appear in the Evidence section below.
- Memory implementation
- DDR4-3200 non-ECC / Soldered + SO-DIMM 1 slot(s) / SO-DIMM: 1
- Storage form factor
- M.2 2280 SSD
- Maximum simultaneous devices
- 1 device(s)
Specifications
CPU
Evidence confidence: high
CPU options for this platform / Intel12th Generation P series Intel Core i5 / Core i7 processor, supports up to 14 cores, up to 4.8GHz
| CPU | Integrated GPU | Cores / threads | Base frequency | Max frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intel Core i5-1240POpen external site in a new tab | Intel Iris Xe Graphics | 12 / 16 | 1.70 GHz | 4.40 GHz |
| Intel Core i5-1250POpen external site in a new tab | Intel Iris Xe Graphics | 12 / 16 | 1.70 GHz | 4.40 GHz |
| Intel Core i7-1260POpen external site in a new tab | Intel Iris Xe Graphics | 12 / 16 | 2.10 GHz | 4.70 GHz |
| Intel Core i7-1270POpen external site in a new tab | Intel Iris Xe Graphics | 12 / 16 | 2.20 GHz | 4.80 GHz |
| Intel Core i7-1280POpen external site in a new tab | Intel Iris Xe Graphics | 14 / 20 | 1.80 GHz | 4.80 GHz |
Graphics / GPU
Evidence confidence: high
dGPU options
| GPU | Dedicated memory | Selection conditions |
|---|---|---|
| NVIDIANVIDIA T550 Laptop GPU | 4 GB / GDDR6 | Configuration-dependent |
These are platform configuration options, not the GPU installed in an individual MTM.
Memory
Evidence confidence: high
- Type
- DDR4-3200 non-ECC
- Maximum capacity
- 48 GB
- Physical slots
- 1
- Implementation
- DDR4-3200 non-ECC / Soldered + SO-DIMM 1 slot(s)
- Upgrade / replacement
- Not recorded
- Capacity options
- 40 GB / 48 GB
- Configuration constraints
- One memory soldered to systemboard, one DDR4 SO-DIMM slot, dual-channel capable
Storage
Evidence confidence: high
- Interface and form factor
- PCIe NVMe 4.0 x4 Performance / PCIe NVMe x4
- Supported form factors
- M.2 2280 SSD
- Physical slots
- 1
- Maximum simultaneous devices
- 1 device(s)
- Upgrade / replacement
- Not recorded
- Configuration constraints / exclusions
- One drive, up to 2TB M.2 2280 SSD
- One M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 slot
Display
Evidence confidence: high
- Size
- 14-inch
- Platform configuration options
configuration Resolution Touch Panel / brightness Surface / features WUXGA IPS touch
14-inch1920x1200 Multi-touch IPS / 300 nits anti-glare / 84% screen to body ratio / DC dimming WUXGA IPS
14-inch1920x1200 Non-touch IPS / 300 nits anti-glare / 84% screen to body ratio / DC dimming WUXGA IPS
14-inch1920x1200 Non-touch IPS / 400 nits anti-glare / ICC Template color calibration / Low Blue Light / TUV Eye Comfort / 84% screen to body ratio / DC dimming WUXGA IPS touch
14-inch1920x1200 Multi-touch IPS / 500 nits anti-glare / ThinkPad Privacy Guard / 84% screen to body ratio / DC dimming 2.2K IPS
14-inch2240x1400 Non-touch IPS / 300 nits anti-glare / Low Blue Light / TÜV Eye Comfort / 84% screen to body ratio / DC dimming WQUXGA IPS touch
14-inch3840x2400 Multi-touch IPS / 500 nits anti-reflection, anti-smudge / Dolby Vision / HDR 400 / X-Rite Factory Color Calibration (∆E<2) / Low Blue Light / TÜV Eye Comfort / 84% screen to body ratio / DC dimming
Battery architecture
Evidence confidence: high
- Architecture
- Internal
- Explicit count
- 1
| Placement | Position | Optional | Chemistry | Cell options | Capacity options |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internal | Not recorded | Not recorded | Li-Polymer | Not recorded | 39.3 Wh / 52.5 Wh |
Each row is a platform configuration option. Simultaneous installation is not inferred.
Power and AC adapter
Evidence confidence: high
- Connector
- USB-C Power Delivery 3.0
- Wattage
- 65 W / 100 W
Wireless and WWAN
Evidence confidence: high
- WLAN options
- Qualcomm Wi-Fi 6E NFA725A, 802.11ax 2x2 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 5.1
- Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211, 802.11ax 2x2 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 5.1 (Bluetooth 5.3 hardware ready)
- WWAN
- Configuration-dependent
- Retrofit / conditions
- Retrofit conditions apply
- WWAN options
- Wireless WAN upgradable to 4G (with antenna ready)
- Quectel EM05-G, 4G LTE CAT4, M.2 card
- Fibocom L860-GL-16, 4G LTE CAT16, M.2 card
- No support
- Notes
- WWAN conditions are limited to the platform options explicitly listed by PSREF.
Ports and docking
Evidence confidence: high
- Ports
- 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (one Always On)
- 2x Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40Gbps (support data transfer, Power Delivery 3.0 and DisplayPort 2.0)
- 1x HDMI 2.1, up to 4K/60Hz
- 1x Headphone / microphone combo jack (3.5mm)
- 1x Ethernet (RJ-45)
- 1x Security keyhole
- 1x Smart card reader
- 1x Nano-SIM card slot (WWAN support models)
- Docking support
- Various docking solutions supported via Thunderbolt or USB-C.
Dimensions and weight
Evidence confidence: high
- Models with black cover and integrated graphics
- 317.7 × 226.9 × 17.9 mm
- Models with black cover and NVIDIA T550 graphics
- 317.7 × 226.9 × 17.95 mm
- Models with gery cover
- 317.7 × 227.36 × 17.9 mm
- Model with black cover
- 1.38 kg / Starting weight
- Model with storm grey
- 1.5 kg / Starting weight
Official maintenance documentation and key procedures
Not collected
Part number information
Part numbers and their relationships to this product or model are shown when verified in official Lenovo sources.
Official Model-listed parts
Not collectedKATABAN.FYI has not yet collected official Model-listed parts for this product. This is not evidence that no compatible parts exist.
Model / MTM
5421Codes listed in Lenovo Models identify a relationship to this product. They do not establish exact CPU, memory, storage or other configuration details.
- Model / MTM codes verified in official sources
- 5421
- Exact configuration data
- 1
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Model / MTM with recorded exact specifications
Exact specifications recordedThese are sold configurations listed in Lenovo Models. They are not serial-number or as-built configurations. Each value comes directly from the applicable Model / MTM row.
| Model / MTM | Machine Type | Region / Country/Region | Processor | Graphics | Memory | Storage | Display | Touchscreen | WLAN / Bluetooth | WWAN | OS | Official evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
21AL0003JP | 21AL | JAPAN / Japan | Intel Core i5-1240P, 12C (4P + 8E) / 16T, P-core 1.7 / 4.4GHz, E-core 1.2 / 3.3GHz, 12MB | NVIDIA Quadro T550 4GB GDDR6 | 8GB Soldered DDR4-3200 Non-ECC | 256GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe x4 NVMe Opal 2.0 | 14" WUXGA (1920x1200) IPS 300nits Anti-glare, 45% NTSC | None | Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211, 11ax 2x2 + BT5.1 | None | Windows 11 DG Windows 10 Pro 64, Japanese | Lenovo Models |
Evidence
2 sources. Of 12 product claims, 12 are verified with high confidence.This page covers PSREF platform information and identifiers listed in Lenovo Models. Exact MTM specifications and parts relationships have not been collected. Procedure coverage in official maintenance documentation is audited per product for major components.