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Black Lenovo ThinkPad P53 mobile workstation closed, matte finish, 15.6 inch display, fingerprint reader visible

Lenovo

Lenovo ThinkPad P53 laptop i7-9850H 16GB 1TB NVME 2TB SSD 15.6 FHD Quadro T1000 4GB Linux Mint

SKU CH-VBE1-FEQWP

15.6-inch FHD IPS mobile workstation with Intel Core i7-9850H, 16GB DDR4 RAM, 1TB NVME plus 2TB SSD storage and NVIDIA Quadro T1000 4GB graphics running Linux Mint

  • Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core i7
  • Graphics processorNVIDIA Quadro T1000
  • Memory size16 GB
  • SSD storage1 TB PCIe
  • Display resolution1920 × 1080
  • Hexa-core i7-9850H up to 4.6GHz turbo for heavy compute
  • 1TB NVME plus 2TB 2.5 inch SSD gives vast fast storage
  • 16GB DDR4 memory handles large datasets and multitasking
  • Quadro T1000 4GB drives professional 3D and CAD workflows
  • 6 inch FHD IPS 1920x1080 300 nits 72% gamut for accurate colour

Mobile workstation with Linux Mint

The Lenovo ThinkPad P53 is a 15.6 inch mobile workstation that ships with Linux Mint pre-installed. It runs on an Intel Core i7-9850H six-core processor reaching 4.6 GHz turbo frequency. Graphics are handled by an NVIDIA Quadro T1000 with 4 GB video memory. Storage combines a 1 TB NVME drive and a 2 TB 2.5 inch SSD alongside 16 GB DDR4 RAM. The FHD IPS panel delivers 1920 x 1080 resolution. A fingerprint reader is integrated for authentication.

Professionals needing certified Linux on certified

This laptop suits engineers and developers who require an ISV-certified platform with Linux Mint ready to use out of the box. The Quadro T1000 supports professional 3D and compute workflows. Dual-drive storage separates the operating system from large project files. Buyers who need a touchscreen or a higher colour-gamut display should look elsewhere. The non-touch FHD panel covers 72 percent colour gamut at 300 nits.

Quadro T1000 4 GB for professional apps

The NVIDIA Quadro T1000 with 4 GB dedicated video memory is the specification that determines suitability for CAD, DCC and GPU-accelerated compute tasks. It provides certified drivers for major ISV applications on Linux. Integrated graphics alone would not deliver the same viewport performance or compute capability.

How it compares

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

Price $2,358.99
Pricier than about 91% 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 size16 GB
RAM type and speedDDR2666
Storage
SSD storage1 TB PCIe
Hard driveNo
Storage configuration1 TB NVME + 2 TB SSD
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 often will the 16 GB DDR4 memory need to be upgraded for heavier workloads?

The 16 GB DDR4 is soldered and not user-replaceable, so any future capacity increase would require a new system rather than a module swap.

What thermal limit appears first when the i7-9850H runs at 4.6 GHz for long renders?

The processor will hit its thermal ceiling and throttle clock speeds before the Quadro T1000 4 GB becomes the bottleneck.

How loud do the fans get when the 15.6 inch FHD IPS panel and Quadro T1000 push 300 nits all day?

Under sustained load the cooling system spins up to an audible but not disruptive level; the chassis stays warm to the touch rather than hot.

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