Lenovo ThinkPad P52 (20M9) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QU)

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Lenovo ThinkPad P52 (20M9)
Lenovo ThinkPad P52 (20M9)
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QU)
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QU)

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad P52 (20M9) and Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QU). 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

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad P52 (20M9) and Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QU)
85 % - Design
83 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad P52 (20M9) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QU) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P52 (20M9) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QU)
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.74 cm x 25.23 cm x 2.94 cm 36.18 cm x 24.57 cm x 1.84 cm
Weight 2.45 kg 1.7 kg
Case Material Magnesium-aluminum alloy, polyphenylene sulfide Aluminum, glass-fibre reinforced plastic, carbon fibre reinforced plastic
Colour Black Black weave
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad P52 (20M9) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QU)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution - 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K)
Widescreen - Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness - 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% Adobe RGB
Features - HDR (high dynamic range), 170° viewing angle, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad P52 (20M9) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QU)
CPU No CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9850H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores - 6-core
Cache - 12 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel CM246 Mobile Intel CM246
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad P52 (20M9) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QU)
RAM 0 GB 16 GB (1 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed - 2666 MHz
Rated Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 4 2
Empty Slots 4 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad P52 (20M9) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QU)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) - 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad P52 (20M9) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QU)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) - NVIDIA Quadro T1000 / Intel UHD Graphics 630
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Camera - Yes - 720p
Camera Features - IR camera, ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3286 Conexant CX11880
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium, Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium, Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P52 (20M9) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QU)
Wireless - Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad P52 (20M9) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QU)
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 80 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 13.8 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad P52 (20M9) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QU)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 170 Watt 135 Watt, 20 V
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad P52 (20M9) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QU)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P52 (20M9) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QU)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3)
Mini DisplayPort
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
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)
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card, SDXC UHS-II Card) Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card, SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad P52 (20M9) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QU)
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad P52 (20M9) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QU)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, ThinkPad Ethernet Extension cable
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint 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, MIL-STD-810G tested Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, 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 Silver -
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