Lenovo ThinkPad P52s (20LB) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P52 (20MA)

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Lenovo ThinkPad P52 (20MA)
Lenovo ThinkPad P52 (20MA)

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad P52s (20LB) and Lenovo ThinkPad P52 (20MA). 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 P52s (20LB) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P52s (20LB) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

powerful processor options

good battery life

reliable performance

heavier than competitors

expensive base model

limited aesthetic appeal

average display brightness

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad P52s (20LB) and Lenovo ThinkPad P52 (20MA)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad P52s (20LB) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P52 (20MA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P52s (20LB) Lenovo ThinkPad P52 (20MA)
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.58 cm x 25.28 cm x 2.02 cm 37.74 cm x 25.23 cm x 2.94 cm
Weight 1.99 kg 2.45 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, polyphenylene sulfide Magnesium-aluminum alloy, polyphenylene sulfide
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad P52s (20LB) Lenovo ThinkPad P52 (20MA)
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 250 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 72%
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad P52s (20LB) Lenovo ThinkPad P52 (20MA)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8550U / 1.8 GHz Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8850H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 4.3 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache 8 MB 9 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel CM246
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad P52s (20LB) Lenovo ThinkPad P52 (20MA)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 128 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 2400 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 4
Empty Slots 1 3
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad P52s (20LB) Lenovo ThinkPad P52 (20MA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption, NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung
Secondary Storage - 500 GB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 7200 rpm - Seagate
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad P52s (20LB) Lenovo ThinkPad P52 (20MA)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA Quadro P500 / Intel UHD Graphics 620 NVIDIA Quadro P1000 / Intel UHD Graphics 630
Video Memory 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 4 GB
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 ALC3287 Realtek ALC3286
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium, Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P52s (20LB) Lenovo ThinkPad P52 (20MA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 - M.2 Card Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-V -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad P52s (20LB) Lenovo ThinkPad P52 (20MA)
Technology Lithium Ion 6-cell Lithium Ion
Installed Qty 2 -
Battery Capacity (Size) - 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 13.5 hours Up to 8.9 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad P52s (20LB) Lenovo ThinkPad P52 (20MA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 170 Watt, 20 V
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad P52s (20LB) Lenovo ThinkPad P52 (20MA)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P52s (20LB) Lenovo ThinkPad P52 (20MA)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3)
HDMI
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
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
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card, SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad P52s (20LB) Lenovo ThinkPad P52 (20MA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad P52s (20LB) Lenovo ThinkPad P52 (20MA)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint 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, MIL-STD-810G tested Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, ThinkVantage Active Protection System, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Silver
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years - carry-in
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
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