Lenovo ThinkPad P52 (20MA) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P53s (20N6)

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Lenovo ThinkPad P52 (20MA)
Lenovo ThinkPad P52 (20MA)
Lenovo ThinkPad P53s (20N6)
Lenovo ThinkPad P53s (20N6)

Our Rating: 78 %

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad P52 (20MA) and Lenovo ThinkPad P53s (20N6). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

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 P52 (20MA) and Lenovo ThinkPad P53s (20N6)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
80 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad P52 (20MA) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P53s (20N6) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P52 (20MA) Lenovo ThinkPad P53s (20N6)
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.74 cm x 25.23 cm x 2.94 cm 36.58 cm x 24.8 cm x 1.91 cm
Weight 2.45 kg 1.75 kg
Case Material Magnesium-aluminum alloy, polyphenylene sulfide Glass-fibre, polyphenylene sulfide, polyamide
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad P52 (20MA) Lenovo ThinkPad P53s (20N6)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% 45%
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad P52 (20MA) Lenovo ThinkPad P53s (20N6)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8850H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8565U / 1.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.3 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Quad-Core
Cache 9 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel CM246 -
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad P52 (20MA) Lenovo ThinkPad P53s (20N6)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 128 GB 40 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 4 1
Empty Slots 3 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad P52 (20MA) Lenovo ThinkPad P53s (20N6)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption, NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage 500 GB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 7200 rpm - Seagate -
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad P52 (20MA) Lenovo ThinkPad P53s (20N6)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA Quadro P1000 / Intel UHD Graphics 630 NVIDIA Quadro P520 / Intel UHD Graphics 620
Video Memory 4 GB 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features ThinkShutter camera privacy ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3286 Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium, Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P52 (20MA) Lenovo ThinkPad P53s (20N6)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 Card Intel Wireless-AC 9560
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Intel I219-V
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad P52 (20MA) Lenovo ThinkPad P53s (20N6)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8.9 hours Up to 15 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad P52 (20MA) Lenovo ThinkPad P53s (20N6)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 170 Watt, 20 V 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad P52 (20MA) Lenovo ThinkPad P53s (20N6)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P52 (20MA) Lenovo ThinkPad P53s (20N6)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3)
Mini DisplayPort
HDMI
LAN
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 P52 (20MA) Lenovo ThinkPad P53s (20N6)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad P52 (20MA) Lenovo ThinkPad P53s (20N6)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader 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, ThinkVantage Active Protection System, MIL-STD-810G tested Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 3 years - on-site
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
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