Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QQ) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20Y1)

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Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QQ)
Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QQ)

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QQ) and Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20Y1). 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 P53 (20QQ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QQ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

powerful processor performance

excellent keyboard feel

high-resolution display

good thermal management

heavy and bulky

expensive price point

average battery life

limited color options

Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20Y1) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20Y1) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

reliable performance

portable design

mediocre display color

no dedicated GPU

limited storage capacity

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QQ) and Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20Y1)
83 % - Design
82 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
86 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QQ) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20Y1) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QQ) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20Y1)
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.74 cm x 25.23 cm x 2.94 cm 32.9 cm x 22.7 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 2.5 kg 1.46 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, magnesium-aluminum alloy Glass-fibre, polyphenylene sulfide, polyamide
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QQ) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20Y1)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 14" - 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% 72%
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QQ) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20Y1)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9850H / 2.6 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 4750U / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 8-core
Cache 12 MB L3 - 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel CM246 -
Platform Technology - AMD PRO
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QQ) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20Y1)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 128 GB 48 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 2666 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 4 1
Empty Slots 3 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QQ) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20Y1)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Samsung 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage 500 GB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 7200 rpm -
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QQ) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20Y1)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA Quadro T1000 / Intel UHD Graphics 630 AMD Radeon Graphics
Max Allocated RAM Size - 2 GB
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features IR camera, ThinkShutter camera privacy IR camera, fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Conexant CX11880 Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QQ) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20Y1)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8111EPV
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - WWAN upgradable
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QQ) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20Y1)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 50 Wh
Battery Life Up to 13 hours Up to 13.25 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QQ) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20Y1)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 170 Watt, 20 V 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QQ) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20Y1)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QQ) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20Y1)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Dock
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card, SDXC UHS-II Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QQ) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20Y1)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QQ) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20Y1)
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, 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, RapidCharge, 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 Gold -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
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