Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20MN) Specifications, Tests and Review

Screen Size
15.6" - IPS
Resolution
1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
CPU
Intel Xeon E3-1505MV5 / 2.8 GHz
GPU
NVIDIA Quadro M2200 / Intel HD Graphics P530
RAM
16 GB (1 x 16 GB)
Core Qty
Quad-Core
Storage
512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption, NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung
Battery Capacity
90 Wh

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Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20MN) Review

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robust build quality

excellent keyboard

powerful processor

high-resolution display

good connectivity options

heavy and bulky

expensive

average battery life

noisy under load

Total Rating

86 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20MN)
Product Type Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.74 cm x 25.23 cm x 2.94 cm
Weight 2.67 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20MN)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare, 160° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20MN)
CPU Intel Xeon E3-1505MV5 / 2.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core
Cache 8 MB
Chipset Mobile Intel CM238
Features Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20MN)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 4
Empty Slots 3
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20MN)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption, NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20MN)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA Quadro M2200 / Intel HD Graphics P530
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 4 GB
Camera Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3268
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20MN)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260 - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20MN)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8.9 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20MN)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 170 Watt, 20 V
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20MN)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20MN)
Slots 1 x ExpressCard/34 (1 free)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0 (Always On)
3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3)
Mini DisplayPort
HDMI
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card, SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20MN)
Operating System (OS) Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 10 Pro for Workstations 64-bit Edition) + Windows 10 Pro for Workstations 64-bit Edition Licence
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20MN)
Dockable Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes

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