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Black ThinkPad P53 mobile workstation closed lid showing 15.6 inch display bezel and fingerprint reader

Lenovo

Lenovo ThinkPad P53 laptop i7-9750H 32GB 256GB NVME Quadro T1000 4GB 15.6" FHD IPS

SKU CH-6XHX-K9BQ1

A 15.6 inch FHD IPS mobile workstation with Intel Core i7-9750H, 32GB DDR4, 256GB NVME and NVIDIA Quadro T1000 4GB graphics

  • Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core i7
  • Graphics processorNVIDIA Quadro T1000
  • Memory size32 GB
  • SSD storage256 GB PCIe
  • Display resolution1920 × 1080
  • Hexa-core i7-9750H reaches 4.5 GHz turbo for fast rendering
  • 32 GB DDR4 handles large assemblies and datasets
  • 256 GB NVME boots Linux Mint and loads projects quickly
  • 6 inch 500 nit FHD IPS shows accurate colour at 1920 x 1080
  • Quadro T1000 4 GB drives certified ISV workflows

ThinkPad P53 Mobile Workstation

The Lenovo ThinkPad P53 is a 15.6 inch mobile workstation running Linux Mint out of the box. It pairs a 2.60 GHz Intel Core i7-9750H hexa-core processor with 32GB DDR4 memory and a 256GB NVME drive. An NVIDIA Quadro T1000 GPU with 4GB video memory drives the 1920 x 1080 IPS display at 500 nits brightness.

Engineers and analysts needing ISV-certified

This machine suits developers, CAD users and data scientists who require Quadro drivers and a colour-accurate 72% gamut panel under Linux Mint. Buyers who need more than 256GB of fast storage or a higher-resolution screen for detailed visual work should look at other configurations.

256GB NVME single-drive capacity

The 256GB NVME drive is the only internal solid-state storage listed. Users planning large local datasets, multiple VM images or extensive project libraries will need external or cloud storage to supplement the built-in capacity.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Standard Laptops & Notebooks, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $1,876.99
Pricier than about 90% of the 32,549 comparable items (median $599.99).
Screen size 15.6 in (39.6 cm)
Higher than about 60% of the 32,085 comparable items (median 15.2 in).
Video RAM 4 GB
Typical for this category: the median of 3,254 items is 4 GB.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameThinkPad
Product lineP53
Model nameThinkpad
Part number20QN
Product colorBlack
Product typeWorkstation
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core i7
Processor model2.6 GHz
CPU cores6-core Processor
Turbo clock speed4.5
Processor L2 cache12 MB
Memory
Memory size32 GB
RAM type and speedDDR2666
Storage
SSD storage256 GB PCIe
Hard driveNo
Storage configuration256 GB NVME
Display
Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
Display resolution1920 × 1080
Touch inputNon-Touch Screen
Widescreen compatibleYes
Display formatFHD
Screen featuresIn-plane Switching (IPS) Technology
Graphics
Graphics processorNVIDIA Quadro T1000
Video RAM4 GB
Audio & video
SoundIntegrated Sound card
SpeakersIntegrated Stereo Speakers
Web cameraYes
Connectivity
LAN connection10/100/1000 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi802.11ax Wireless LAN
Bluetooth support5.1
Ports & slots
USB ports2
Video outputs1 x HDMI
HDMI ports1 x HDMI 2.0
Audio jacks1 x Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack
Memory card reader4-in-1
Power
Power adapter170-watt AC Adapter
Battery packLithium Polymer
Size & build
Overall dimensions14.86 × 9.93 × 0.96
Product weight5–5.9 lb (2.27–2.68 kg)
Software
Operating systemLinux
More details
Other featuresFingerprint reader
Pointing deviceThinkPad UltraNav
Keyboard backlightBacklit

Questions about this item

How do I install an additional NVME drive in the ThinkPad P53, and which step is most often missed?

Open the base cover, insert the NVME drive into the M.2 slot, press it fully flat, then secure the screw; the step most people miss is pressing the drive completely flat before tightening the screw.

What maintenance or replacement will the ThinkPad P53 need later?

The 32GB DDR4 memory is soldered and not upgradeable, so future maintenance focuses on the 256GB NVME drive, which can be replaced with a larger NVME module when capacity runs low.

What limit appears first on the ThinkPad P53 during sustained heavy rendering?

The Quadro T1000 4GB video memory fills up before the 32GB system RAM or 6-core i7-9750H processor reach their limits, capping scene complexity in extended GPU workloads.

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