Lenovo ThinkPad P52s (20LB) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FB)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad P52s (20LB) and Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FB). 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 P16 Gen 2 (21FB) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FB) 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

advanced security features

heavy and bulky

expensive price point

average battery life

limited color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad P52s (20LB) and Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FB)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad P52s (20LB) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FB) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P52s (20LB) Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FB)
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.58 cm x 25.28 cm x 2.02 cm 36.4 cm x 26.6 cm x 3.023 cm
Weight 1.99 kg 2.95 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, polyphenylene sulfide Glass-fibre (bottom), polyphenylene sulfide (bottom), aluminium alloy (top)
Colour Black Storm grey (top), villi black (bottom)
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad P52s (20LB) Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FB)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, Low Blue Light technology, Eyesafe technology, X-Rite Pantone factory color calibration, DC dimming, 83.4% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad P52s (20LB) Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FB)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8550U / 1.8 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13850HX / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 5.3 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 20-core
Cache 8 MB 30 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset - Intel WM790
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad P52s (20LB) Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FB)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 64 GB (2 x 32 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 192 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 5600 MHz
Rated Speed - 5600 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 4
Empty Slots 1 2
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad P52s (20LB) Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FB)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Kioxia
RAID Level - RAID 0, RAID 1
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad P52s (20LB) Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FB)
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 RTX A1000 / Intel UHD Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA TXAA, Direct X 12 Ultimate, Vulkan Support, NVIDIA FXAA
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features ThinkShutter camera privacy Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Input: Dolby Voice, far-field
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P52s (20LB) Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FB)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 - M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-V -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad P52s (20LB) Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FB)
Technology Lithium Ion 6-cell lithium polymer
Installed Qty 2 -
Battery Capacity (Size) - 94 Wh
Battery Life Up to 13.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad P52s (20LB) Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FB)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 170 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad P52s (20LB) Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FB)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes 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 P16 Gen 2 (21FB)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (1 free)
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
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (Power Delivery 3.0)
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI (8K support)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (SD Express Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad P52s (20LB) Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FB)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad P52s (20LB) Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FB)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington nano 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, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password, bottom cover tamper detection
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, TCG Certified, TCO Certified 9.0, TUV Rheinland Eyesafe 2.0 Display
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years - carry-in
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
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