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Black Lenovo ThinkPad P53s laptop, 15.6 inch non-touch display, matte finish

Lenovo

Lenovo ThinkPad P53s i7-8565U 40GB 512GB laptop

SKU CH-V0J1-ABTFD

A mobile workstation with 40GB DDR4 memory, 512GB NVMe storage, NVIDIA Quadro P520 graphics and a 15.6" Full HD display

  • Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core i7 8th Gen
  • Graphics processorNVIDIA Quadro P520
  • Memory size40 GB
  • SSD storage512 GB
  • Display resolution1920 × 1080

Model 40GB/512GB

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  • Quad-core i7-8565U reaches 4.60 GHz for responsive multitasking
  • 40 GB DDR4 memory handles large datasets and virtual machines
  • 512 GB PCIe NVMe SSD loads apps and boots Windows fast
  • NVIDIA Quadro P520 with 2 GB GDDR5 accelerates CAD and 3D workflows
  • 6 inch Full HD 1920 x 1080 display shows crisp detail

Mobile workstation for professionals

The Lenovo ThinkPad P53s combines an Intel Core i7-8565U processor with NVIDIA Quadro P520 graphics in a 15.6-inch Full HD chassis. It ships with 40GB of DDR4 memory and a 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD. Windows 10 Pro is pre-installed. The system targets engineers and designers who need certified drivers and ISV stability in a portable form factor.

Thunderbolt 3 and wired Gigabit limits

A single Thunderbolt 3 port provides up to 40 Gbps of bandwidth for external GPUs, docks or NVMe storage, but cable length and device certification affect real-world throughput. The integrated 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet port caps wired networking at one gigabit per second. Wireless connectivity uses 802.11ac with Bluetooth 5.0, so maximum Wi-Fi speed depends on router capabilities and spectrum congestion.

Factory-upgraded internals and common pitfalls

The unit arrives with the manufacturer box opened for professional memory and storage upgrades, so original seals are broken. Installing additional RAM later requires removing the bottom cover and navigating limited SODIMM clearance. Thunderbolt peripherals may need firmware updates before they enumerate correctly, and the 65 W adapter can throttle sustained loads if the battery drains during heavy compute tasks.

How it compares

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

Price $1,538.99
Pricier than about 85% 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).
Memory size 40 GB
Higher than about 90% of the 30,127 comparable items (median 16 GB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameLenovo
Product lineThinkPad P53s
Product colorBlack
Design styleStandard
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core i7 8th Gen
Processor model1.8 GHz
Turbo clock speed4.6 GHz
L3 cache size8 MB Smart Cache
Memory
Memory size40 GB
RAM type and speedDDR4
Storage
SSD storage512 GB
Hard driveNo
Storage configuration512 GB PCIe SSD
Optical driveNo
Display
Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
Display resolution1920 × 1080
Touch inputNon-Touch Screen
Graphics
Graphics processorNVIDIA Quadro P520
Graphics typeBoth
Audio & video
Web cameraYes
Connectivity
LAN connection10/100/1000 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi802.11ac
Bluetooth support5.0
Ports & slots
HDMI ports1 x HDMI
Audio jacks1 x Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack
Memory card readerMicro SD
Software
Operating systemWindows 10 Pro
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KeyboardStandard
Keyboard backlightNon-backlit

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Questions about this item

Which memory and storage combination does this P53s ship with?

It comes with 40GB of DDR4 SODIMM RAM and a 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD already installed.

What does the 4.60 GHz turbo frequency deliver in daily work?

The Core i7-8565U can boost to 4.60 GHz for short bursts, speeding up single-threaded tasks such as compiling code or opening large assemblies.

What does the Thunderbolt port support on this model?

The Thunderbolt 3 port carries data, video and charging over a single USB-C connector, enabling fast external storage or dual 4K displays.

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