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Black Lenovo ThinkPad P53s 15.6 inch laptop closed on a surface

Lenovo

Lenovo ThinkPad P53s laptop i7-8565U 40GB 2TB Quadro P520 15.6 FHD

SKU CH-FDZH-FB1BN

Mobile workstation with 15.6" FHD IPS display, Intel Core i7-8565U, 40GB DDR4 RAM, 2TB NVMe SSD and NVIDIA Quadro P520 graphics

  • Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core i7
  • Graphics processorNVIDIA Quadro P520
  • Memory size40 GB
  • SSD storage2 TB
  • Display resolution1920 × 1080
  • Quad-core i7-8565U reaches 4.6 GHz for fast multi-tasking
  • 40 GB DDR4 memory handles large data sets smoothly
  • 2 TB NVMe storage keeps projects and apps instantly accessible
  • NVIDIA Quadro P520 with 2 GB dedicated video memory drives professional 3D workflows
  • 6 inch FHD IPS display shows accurate colour at 1920 x 1080

Mobile Workstation Core

The Lenovo ThinkPad P53s is a 15.6" mobile workstation running Windows 10 Pro on an Intel Core i7-8565U quad-core processor that reaches 4.6 GHz. It carries 40 GB of DDR4 memory and a 2 TB NVMe drive for large project files. The NVIDIA Quadro P520 GPU provides 2 GB of dedicated video memory for professional 3D and CAD workflows.

Build Integration

The system arrives fully assembled so no internal assembly is required. The 2 TB NVMe drive leaves the 2.5" bay free if additional local storage is needed later. Dual SO-DIMM slots support up to 48 GB total, allowing a future upgrade from the factory 40 GB. Integrated dTPM and fingerprint reader handle hardware-level security without extra peripherals.

Thermals and Power

The 15.6" IPS chassis uses a dual-fan thermal design to manage the 15 W CPU and discrete GPU under sustained load. Fan speed ramps gradually, keeping acoustic output low during typical office tasks and rising only during heavy rendering. The included 65 W USB-C adapter supplies enough power for normal workloads while keeping the system thin and light.

How it compares

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

Price $1,753.99
Pricier than about 89% 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 Dedicated 2 GB
Lower than about 90% of the 3,254 comparable items (median 4 GB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameLenovo
Product lineP53s
Model nameThinkpad
Part number20N6
Product colorBlack
Product typeWorkstation
Recommended useBusiness
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core i7
Processor modelIntel Core i7-8565U
CPU coresQuad-core Processor
Turbo clock speed4.6 GHz
Processor L2 cache8 MB
L3 cache size8 MB
Memory
Memory size40 GB
RAM type and speedDDR4 2400
Storage
SSD storage2 TB
Optical driveNo
Display
Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
Display resolution1920 × 1080
Touch inputNon-Touch Screen
Display formatFHD
Screen featuresIn-plane Switching (IPS) Technology
Graphics
Graphics processorNVIDIA Quadro P520
Video RAMDedicated 2 GB
Graphics typeDedicated Card
Audio & video
SoundIntegrated Sound card
SpeakersIntegrated Stereo Speakers
Web cameraYes
Connectivity
LAN connection10/100/1000 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi802.11ac Wireless LAN
Bluetooth support5.0
Ports & slots
USB ports4
Video outputs1 x Thunderbolt
Audio jacks1 x Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack
Memory card readerMicro SD
Power
Power adapter65-watt AC Adapter
Size & build
Overall dimensions14.4 × 9.76 × 0.75
Product weight3–3.9 lb (1.36–1.77 kg)
Software
Operating systemWindows 10 Pro
More details
Other featuresFingerprint reader, Secure Chip
Pointing deviceThinkPad UltraNav
KeyboardFull size with Keyboard light
Keyboard backlightBacklit
Extra input devicesYes

Questions about this item

Does the 4.6 GHz turbo speed on the i7-8565U stay stable when all four cores run a long render?

The i7-8565U is rated to reach 4.6 GHz turbo, but sustained all-core clocks will drop below that figure once thermal limits are reached.

How loud does the fan get and how hot does the chassis feel after a full day of CAD work?

Under continuous load the cooling system ramps up fan speed and the bottom surface becomes warm, typical for a thin mobile workstation.

Which dock or port replicator do I need to drive two external monitors from this P53s?

The laptop provides HDMI and USB-C video out, so a USB-C dock or HDMI splitter you already own will drive two extra displays.

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