Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20MN) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P50 (20EQ)

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Lenovo ThinkPad P50 (20EQ)
Lenovo ThinkPad P50 (20EQ)

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20MN) and Lenovo ThinkPad P50 (20EQ). 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 P51 (20MN) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20MN) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard

powerful processor

high-resolution display

good connectivity options

heavy and bulky

expensive

average battery life

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20MN) and Lenovo ThinkPad P50 (20EQ)
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20MN) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P50 (20EQ) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20MN) Lenovo ThinkPad P50 (20EQ)
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.74 cm x 25.23 cm x 2.94 cm 37.74 cm x 25.23 cm
Weight 2.67 kg 2.55 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, magnesium-aluminum alloy Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour Black -
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20MN) Lenovo ThinkPad P50 (20EQ)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 15.6"
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 -
Features Anti-glare, 160° viewing angle -
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20MN) Lenovo ThinkPad P50 (20EQ)
CPU Intel Xeon E3-1505MV5 / 2.8 GHz No CPU
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz -
Number of Cores Quad-Core -
Cache 8 MB -
Chipset Mobile Intel CM238 Mobile Intel CM236 Express
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20MN) Lenovo ThinkPad P50 (20EQ)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 16 GB) -
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz 2133 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 4 4
Empty Slots 3 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20MN) Lenovo ThinkPad P50 (20EQ)
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) Lenovo ThinkPad P50 (20EQ)
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 Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3268 Realtek ALC3268
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20MN) Lenovo ThinkPad P50 (20EQ)
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 Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20MN) Lenovo ThinkPad P50 (20EQ)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh -
Battery Life Up to 8.9 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20MN) Lenovo ThinkPad P50 (20EQ)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 170 Watt, 20 V -
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20MN) Lenovo ThinkPad P50 (20EQ)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20MN) Lenovo ThinkPad P50 (20EQ)
Slots 1 x ExpressCard/34 (1 free) 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
3 x USB 3.0
USB 3.0 (Always On)
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) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card, SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20MN) Lenovo ThinkPad P50 (20EQ)
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 No operating system
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20MN) Lenovo ThinkPad P50 (20EQ)
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) and firmware (TPM 2.0)
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, ThinkEngine, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS, GREENGUARD
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
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