Lenovo ThinkPad P52 (20M9) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P53s (20N7)

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Lenovo ThinkPad P52 (20M9)
Lenovo ThinkPad P52 (20M9)
Lenovo ThinkPad P53s (20N7)
Lenovo ThinkPad P53s (20N7)

Our Rating: 75 %

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad P52 (20M9) and Lenovo ThinkPad P53s (20N7). 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 P53s (20N7) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P53s (20N7) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

powerful CPU performance

good battery life

solid security features

heavy and bulky

moderate display brightness

limited graphics capability

expensive base model

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad P52 (20M9) and Lenovo ThinkPad P53s (20N7)
86 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad P52 (20M9) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P53s (20N7) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P52 (20M9) Lenovo ThinkPad P53s (20N7)
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.74 cm x 25.23 cm x 2.94 cm 36.58 cm x 24.8 cm x 1.91 cm
Weight 2.45 kg 1.75 kg
Case Material Magnesium-aluminum alloy, polyphenylene sulfide Glass-fibre, polyphenylene sulfide, polyamide
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad P52 (20M9) Lenovo ThinkPad P53s (20N7)
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 - Anti-glare, HDR (high dynamic range), 170° viewing angle, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad P52 (20M9) Lenovo ThinkPad P53s (20N7)
CPU No CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8565U / 1.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores - Quad-Core
Cache - 8 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel CM246 -
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad P52 (20M9) Lenovo ThinkPad P53s (20N7)
RAM 0 GB 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 40 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 4 1
Empty Slots 4 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad P52 (20M9) Lenovo ThinkPad P53s (20N7)
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 P53s (20N7)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) - NVIDIA Quadro P520 / Intel UHD Graphics 620
Video Memory - 2 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 Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium, Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P52 (20M9) Lenovo ThinkPad P53s (20N7)
Wireless - 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller - Intel Wireless-AC 9560
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad P52 (20M9) Lenovo ThinkPad P53s (20N7)
Technology Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad P52 (20M9) Lenovo ThinkPad P53s (20N7)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 170 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad P52 (20M9) Lenovo ThinkPad P53s (20N7)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes 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 P53s (20N7)
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
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card, SDXC UHS-II Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad P52 (20M9) Lenovo ThinkPad P53s (20N7)
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad P52 (20M9) Lenovo ThinkPad P53s (20N7)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
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
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver EPEAT Silver
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