Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QU) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QN)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QU)
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QU)

Our Rating: 85 %

Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QN)
Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QN)

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QU) and Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QN). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QU) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QU) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

powerful processor performance

high-resolution display

excellent keyboard comfort

good thermal management

heavyweight design

short battery life

limited storage capacity

expensive price point

Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QN) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QN) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

powerful processor performance

excellent keyboard feel

high-resolution display

ample connectivity options

heavier than competitors

expensive base model

average battery life

loud under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QU) and Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QN)
85 % - Design
83 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QU) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QN) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QU) Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QN)
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.18 cm x 24.57 cm x 1.84 cm 37.74 cm x 25.23 cm x 2.94 cm
Weight 1.7 kg 2.5 kg
Case Material Aluminum, glass-fibre reinforced plastic, carbon fibre reinforced plastic Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour Black weave Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QU) Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QN)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 500 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% Adobe RGB 72%
Features HDR (high dynamic range), 170° viewing angle, Dolby Vision Anti-glare, 160° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QU) Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QN)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9850H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (9th Gen) 9400H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 4.3 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Quad-Core
Cache 12 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel CM246 Mobile Intel CM246
Platform Technology - Intel vPro Platform
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QU) Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QN)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 16 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 128 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 2666 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 4
Empty Slots 1 3
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QU) Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QN)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Samsung 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QU) Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QN)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA Quadro T1000 / Intel UHD Graphics 630 NVIDIA Quadro T1000 / Intel UHD Graphics 630
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features IR camera, ThinkShutter camera privacy ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Conexant CX11880 Conexant CX11880
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium, Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QU) Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QN)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 - M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Intel I219-LM
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QU) Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QN)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 80 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 13.8 hours Up to 13 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QU) Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QN)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 135 Watt, 20 V 170 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QU) Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QN)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QU) Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QN)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN (on supplied cable)
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card, SDXC UHS-II Card) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card, SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QU) Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QN)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QU) Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QN)
Included Accessories Power adapter, ThinkPad Ethernet Extension cable Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, Intel Active Management Technology (iAMT), RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS
SAR Value 0.546 W/kg (body), 0.546 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
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