Lenovo ThinkPad P50 (20EQ) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P53s (20N6)

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Lenovo ThinkPad P50 (20EQ)
Lenovo ThinkPad P50 (20EQ)
Lenovo ThinkPad P53s (20N6)
Lenovo ThinkPad P53s (20N6)

Our Rating: 78 %

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad P50 (20EQ) and Lenovo ThinkPad P53s (20N6). 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 P53s (20N6) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P53s (20N6) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

reliable performance

good battery life

adequate connectivity options

heavy and bulky

mediocre display quality

limited upgradeability

high price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad P50 (20EQ) and Lenovo ThinkPad P53s (20N6)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
80 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad P50 (20EQ) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P53s (20N6) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P50 (20EQ) Lenovo ThinkPad P53s (20N6)
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.74 cm x 25.23 cm 36.58 cm x 24.8 cm x 1.91 cm
Weight 2.55 kg 1.75 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, magnesium-aluminum alloy Glass-fibre, polyphenylene sulfide, polyamide
Colour - Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad P50 (20EQ) Lenovo ThinkPad P53s (20N6)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution - 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen - Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45%
Features - Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad P50 (20EQ) Lenovo ThinkPad P53s (20N6)
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 CM236 Express -
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad P50 (20EQ) Lenovo ThinkPad P53s (20N6)
RAM - 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 40 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 4 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad P50 (20EQ) Lenovo ThinkPad P53s (20N6)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) - 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad P50 (20EQ) Lenovo ThinkPad P53s (20N6)
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 - ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3268 Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P50 (20EQ) Lenovo ThinkPad P53s (20N6)
Wireless - 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller - Intel Wireless-AC 9560
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Intel I219-V
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad P50 (20EQ) Lenovo ThinkPad P53s (20N6)
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 57 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 15 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad P50 (20EQ) Lenovo ThinkPad P53s (20N6)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad P50 (20EQ) Lenovo ThinkPad P53s (20N6)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P50 (20EQ) Lenovo ThinkPad P53s (20N6)
Slots 1 x ExpressCard/34 (1 free) -
Interfaces 3 x USB 3.0
USB 3.0 (Always On)
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3)
Mini DisplayPort
HDMI
LAN
Dock
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 P50 (20EQ) Lenovo ThinkPad P53s (20N6)
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad P50 (20EQ) Lenovo ThinkPad P53s (20N6)
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) and firmware (TPM 2.0) Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card 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, ThinkEngine, MIL-STD-810G tested Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards RoHS, GREENGUARD RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 3 years - on-site
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
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