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ThinkPad P1 Gen 8

VerifiedLast verified 9/20/2026Sources: Lenovo
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RAM
Not upgradeable

Max: 64 GB

Type: LPDDR5X-7467

Slots: 0

SSD / Storage
Upgradeable

Slots: 2

Form factor: M.2 2280

Interface: PCIe

PCIe gen: 4

Charging
USB-C charging

OEM adapter: 140 W

Recommended PD: 140 W

Connector: usb-c

Displays
Up to 3 external

Outputs: hdmi, usb-c-dp-alt-mode

Max resolution: 8K@60Hz

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Upgrade flexibility: Limited
  • Memory is soldered and cannot be upgraded
  • 2 replaceable M.2 2280 storage slots
  • USB-C charging support
  • Supports 3 external displays

Storage (SSD)

M.2 2280 · PCIe · PCIe Gen 4

An upgrade may help with:

  • More room for files, apps and games

    High potential benefit

  • Everyday responsiveness when replacing a slower or older drive

    Workload-dependent

Best reason to upgrade

More storage headroom, plus faster everyday performance if replacing a slower drive.

May not help much if: If your current drive is already a fast NVMe SSD, replacing it with another modern NVMe SSD is unlikely to produce a noticeable everyday speed difference — capacity is the main benefit in that case.

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Ports and connectivity

Ports and connectivity for ThinkPad P1 Gen 8
PortCountProtocolsPower DeliveryDP Alt Mode
USB-A (USB 10Gbps), Always On1usb-3.2-gen2—No
USB-C (Thunderbolt 5), with USB PD 3.1 and DisplayPort 2.1, 140W input / 15W output2usb4, tb5, dp-alt-modeIn Yes
USB-C (Thunderbolt 4), with USB PD 3.1 and DisplayPort 2.1, 140W input / 15W output1usb4, tb4, dp-alt-modeIn Yes
HDMI 2.1, up to 8K/60Hz1hdmi-2.1—No
Headphone / microphone combo jack (3.5mm)1——No
SD Express 7.0 card reader1——No

DP Alt Mode means that port can carry video to a compatible monitor or dock over the same USB-C cable used for data. Power Delivery “In” means that port can charge the laptop; “Out” means it can power a connected accessory.

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Won’t run on this laptop (3 of 240 titles)

Per publisher requirements: a different operating system, or soldered RAM below the minimum.

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