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Black ThinkPad P53 mobile workstation 15.6 inch non-touch FHD IPS display

Lenovo

Lenovo ThinkPad P53 laptop i7-9850H 128GB 2TB NVME Quadro T1000 15.6 FHD

SKU CH-98KF-C80PS

15.6-inch FHD IPS mobile workstation running Linux Mint with Intel Core i7-9850H, 128GB DDR4 RAM, 2TB NVME storage and NVIDIA Quadro T1000 graphics

  • Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core i7
  • Graphics processorNVIDIA Quadro T1000
  • Memory size128 GB
  • SSD storage2 TB PCIe
  • Display resolution1920 × 1080
  • Hexa-core i7-9850H reaches 4.6 GHz for heavy workloads
  • 128 GB DDR4 and 2 TB NVME handle massive datasets
  • Quadro T1000 with 4 GB drives professional 3D apps
  • 6" 1920x1080 IPS panel shows accurate colour at 72 % gamut
  • Fingerprint reader and Linux Mint 64-bit secure access out of the box

15.6" FHD IPS Workstation for Linux

The Lenovo ThinkPad P53 is a new 15.6-inch mobile workstation running Linux Mint. It combines an Intel Core i7-9850H six-core processor at 2.60 GHz with 128GB DDR4 memory and a 2TB NVME drive. The NVIDIA Quadro T1000 with 4GB video memory drives the 1920x1080 IPS display. A fingerprint reader adds biometric security for professional environments.

Who This Suits and Who It Does Not

This suits engineers and developers who need a certified Linux workstation with large memory capacity for virtual machines, data-science workloads or local rendering. It does not suit buyers who require a touchscreen, a higher-resolution panel such as 4K, or a GPU with more than 4GB video memory for heavy 3D scenes.

Quadro T1000 4GB Decides Fit

The NVIDIA Quadro T1000 4GB is the single specification that decides fit. It handles CAD, light simulation and multi-display setups on the 15.6" FHD panel. If your workflow demands 8GB or more video memory for large assemblies or GPU compute, this workstation will not meet that requirement.

How it compares

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

Price $2,942.99
Pricier than about 92% 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 speed4.6
Processor L2 cache12 MB
Memory
Memory size128 GB
RAM type and speedDDR2666
Storage
SSD storage2 TB PCIe
Hard driveNo
Storage configuration2 TB 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

What internal drive form factor and memory type does the P53 use for its 2TB NVME and 128GB DDR4 RAM?

The workstation uses an NVME solid-state drive for the 2TB boot volume and 128GB of DDR4 memory running at 2666 MHz; both components occupy standard internal slots accessible after removing the bottom cover.

Which screws and cables must be disconnected before lifting the bottom cover on this 15.6" model?

Remove all visible Phillips screws on the base, then carefully detach the battery connector and any antenna cables before lifting the cover to reach the NVME slot and DDR4 SO-DIMM sockets.

Which replaceable parts will likely need service first on a unit with a 4.6 GHz turbo processor and 300 nits IPS panel?

The internal cooling fan and thermal paste for the i7-9850H, the 2TB NVME drive, and the 128GB DDR4 modules are the primary service items; the 15.6" FHD IPS display and fingerprint reader rarely require replacement.

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