Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QN) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 6 (21FV)

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

Our Rating: 85 %

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QN) and Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 6 (21FV). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

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

Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 6 (21FV) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 6 (21FV) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful processor performance

high-resolution display

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

advanced security features

heavier than competitors

expensive base model

average battery life

limited color options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QN) and Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 6 (21FV)
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QN) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 6 (21FV) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QN) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 6 (21FV)
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.74 cm x 25.23 cm x 2.94 cm 35.95 cm x 25.38 cm x 1.75 cm
Weight 2.5 kg 1.86 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, magnesium-aluminum alloy Aluminium (bottom), carbon fibre reinforced plastic (top), glass-fibre reinforced plastic hybrid (top)
Colour Black Black paint
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QN) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 6 (21FV)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, 160° viewing angle Anti-glare, Low Blue Light technology, X-Rite Pantone factory color calibration, 86.2% screen-to-body ratio, DC dimming
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QN) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 6 (21FV)
CPU Intel Core i5 (9th Gen) 9400H / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13700H / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.3 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 14-core
Cache 8 MB 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel CM246 -
Platform Technology Intel vPro Platform -
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QN) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 6 (21FV)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (1 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 128 GB 96 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR5 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 2666 MHz 5600 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 5600 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 4 2
Empty Slots 3 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QN) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 6 (21FV)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe), Performance
RAID Level - RAID 0, RAID 1
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QN) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 6 (21FV)
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 RTX A1000 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - FXAA, NVIDIA TXAA, Direct X 12 Ultimate, Vulkan Support
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features ThinkShutter camera privacy Privacy shutter, Windows Hello, fixed focus, hybrid FHD/IR camera, Ultrasonic Human Presence Detection
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Conexant CX11880 Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Input: Dolby Voice, far-field
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QN) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 6 (21FV)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-LM -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QN) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 6 (21FV)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 13 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QN) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 6 (21FV)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 170 Watt 170 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QN) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 6 (21FV)
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, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QN) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 6 (21FV)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (1 free)
Interfaces 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
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI 2.1 (8K support)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card, SDXC UHS-II Card) Yes (SD Express Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QN) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 6 (21FV)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included - NVIDIA RTX Desktop Manager
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QN) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 6 (21FV)
Included Accessories 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, Intel Active Management Technology (iAMT), RapidCharge, 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
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
Base warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Base warranty - battery - 1 year
Extended warranty - 3 years - on-site - response time: next business day
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