Lenovo ThinkPad P52s (20LB) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3 (20TJ)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3 (20TJ)
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3 (20TJ)

Our Rating: 85 %

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad P52s (20LB) and Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3 (20TJ). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Lenovo ThinkPad P52s (20LB) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P52s (20LB) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

powerful processor options

good battery life

reliable performance

heavier than competitors

expensive base model

limited aesthetic appeal

average display brightness

Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3 (20TJ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3 (20TJ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful intel processors

ultralight carbon chassis

high-resolution display

robust security features

versatile connectivity options

expensive price point

average battery life

noisy under load

limited color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad P52s (20LB) and Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3 (20TJ)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad P52s (20LB) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3 (20TJ) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P52s (20LB) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3 (20TJ)
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.58 cm x 25.28 cm x 2.02 cm 36.18 cm x 24.57 cm x 1.84 cm
Weight 1.99 kg 1.7 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, polyphenylene sulfide Aluminum, polycarbonate, polycarbonate ABS, carbon fibre, polyphenylene sulfide
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad P52s (20LB) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3 (20TJ)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 72% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, 170° viewing angle, 72% NTSC colour gamut
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad P52s (20LB) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3 (20TJ)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8550U / 1.8 GHz Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10850H / 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 5.1 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache 8 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel WM490
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad P52s (20LB) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3 (20TJ)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (1 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 2400 MHz 2933 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad P52s (20LB) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3 (20TJ)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Samsung
RAID Level - RAID 0, RAID 1
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad P52s (20LB) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3 (20TJ)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA Quadro P500 / Intel UHD Graphics 620 NVIDIA Quadro T2000 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features ThinkShutter camera privacy ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 Realtek ALC3286
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P52s (20LB) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3 (20TJ)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 - M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-V -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad P52s (20LB) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3 (20TJ)
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Installed Qty 2 -
Battery Capacity (Size) - 80 Wh
Battery Life Up to 13.5 hours Up to 15.9 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad P52s (20LB) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3 (20TJ)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 135 Watt, 20 V
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad P52s (20LB) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3 (20TJ)
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, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P52s (20LB) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3 (20TJ)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3)
HDMI
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad P52s (20LB) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3 (20TJ)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad P52s (20LB) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3 (20TJ)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader 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 - 2.512 W/kg (body), 0.967 W/kg (limb)
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) - 2.512 W/kg (body)
0.967 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years - carry-in
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
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