Lenovo · 2024
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7
Ultra 9 185H, RTX 4070
A CUDA-capable 16-inch workstation with LPCAMM2 LPDDR5x to 64 GB and an Ubuntu-certified base, but the NVIDIA Optimus suspend story is still rough and it starts at 3369 dollars.
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- Best for programming creative work AI and data work
- Linux: minor fixes
Scorecard
Mean of six category scores, 0 to 10. Compiled from public sources. How we rate.
Strongest on speed, with no category below average.
- Battery 5/10
- Display 8/10
- Build 8/10
- Keyboard 8/10
- Speed 9/10
- Value 5/10
Worth knowing
Stands out
- OLED display, deep contrast
- Bright 500-nit screen, readable in sunlight
- 120Hz screen, smoother motion
- Wide 100% P3 colour, creative-grade
Watch for
- NVIDIA needs the proprietary driver on Linux
Linux
Works · Best on ubuntu LTS. Confidence: medium · How we score
Linux compatibility, per distro
- Ubuntu LTS Minor setup
- Wi-Fi : works
- Bluetooth : works
- Fingerprint : broken
- Webcam : works
- Audio : works
- Suspend : needs tweak
Ubuntu-certified with the Ultra 9 185H and RTX 4070, so the platform is signed off. The real friction is the NVIDIA dGPU: the proprietary driver works for CUDA and external displays, but hybrid suspend on the Optimus setup is the long-running ThinkPad P1 weak spot, with reports of the machine not sleeping on lid close until driver and power settings are tuned.
Ubuntu certified: ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 (185H, RTX 4070) →Show full report
Fingerprint reader has no libfprint driver. For a CUDA workstation that is acceptable; for a sleep-and-go laptop it is not.
- Fedora Minor setup
- Wi-Fi : works
- Bluetooth : works
- Fingerprint : broken
- Webcam : works
- Audio : works
- Suspend : needs tweak
Same picture. RPM Fusion akmod-nvidia plus the open kernel module is the cleanest path for the 4070.
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Suspend with the dGPU still needs care. Two SO-DIMM slots take RAM to 96 GB, which is the case for buying this over a soldered creator laptop.
See the broader picture in the Linux compatibility hub, the full compatibility matrix, and the buying guides.
Specs
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H |
|---|---|
| GPU | NVIDIA RTX 4070 Laptop (8GB) |
| RAM | 32 GB, upgradeable to 64 GB |
| Storage | 1 TB |
| Screen | 16" 2560x1600 @ 165Hz, 500 nitsvery bright, easy in direct sun, smoother scrolling and motion |
| Weight | 1.86 kgaverage weight |
| Battery | 90 Wh, around 6 h real-world |
Common questions
- Does the Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 (Ultra 9 185H, RTX 4070) work with Linux?
- Mostly: it runs after one or two known fixes (checked on Ubuntu LTS, Fedora). Ubuntu-certified with the Ultra 9 185H and RTX 4070, so the platform is signed off.
- What does the Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 (Ultra 9 185H, RTX 4070) cost?
- RRP is about 3369 USD (3699 EUR in the EU); street price is often lower.
- Is the Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 (Ultra 9 185H, RTX 4070) good for programming?
- For programming we score it 5/10 on value and 9/10 on performance.
- How heavy is the Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 (Ultra 9 185H, RTX 4070)?
- 1.86 kg (4.10 lb). That's heavy for a daily commute.
- What's the battery life like?
- A 90 Wh pack, around 6 hours real-world mixed use. We score battery 5/10.
- Can I upgrade the RAM or storage?
- RAM is on SODIMM slots, so you can swap it later. Storage starts at 1024 GB on this configuration.
Ready to buy the Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 (Ultra 9 185H, RTX 4070)?
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from € 3.699 $3,369 RRP
Check price on AmazonShown in EURUSD, switch with the currency toggle in the header. This is an indicative RRP, not a live price.
As an Amazon Associate (US, NL, DE, UK programs), qualifying purchases via this link may earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. Other markets not yet enrolled. How we make money. Verified 2026-05-18.
