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Black 15.6 inch ThinkPad P53s mobile workstation closed lid matte finish

Lenovo

Lenovo ThinkPad P53s laptop i7-8565U 8GB 512GB 15.6 FHD Quadro P520

SKU CH-K3KT-W8WCE

A 15.6" FHD IPS mobile workstation with an Intel Core i7-8565U up to 4.6 GHz, 8 GB DDR4, 512 GB NVMe and NVIDIA Quadro P520 graphics

  • Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core i7
  • Graphics processorNVIDIA Quadro P520
  • Memory size8 GB
  • SSD storage512 GB
  • Display resolution1920 × 1080
  • Quad-core i7-8565U reaches 4.6 GHz for fast compute
  • 6" FHD IPS panel shows 1920 x 1080 detail
  • Quadro P520 with 2 GB dedicated video memory
  • 512 GB NVMe plus 8 GB DDR4 for responsive workflows
  • Fingerprint reader and Windows 10 Pro 64-bit secure access

Mobile workstation for creators

The ThinkPad P53s combines an Intel Core i7-8565U quad-core processor with an NVIDIA Quadro P520 GPU carrying 2 GB of dedicated video memory. It ships with Windows 10 Pro 64-bit, 8 GB of DDR4 RAM and a 512 GB NVMe drive. The 15.6 inch FHD IPS panel shows 1920 x 1080 resolution without touch input.

Build quality and daily connections

The black chassis includes a fingerprint reader and a discrete Trusted Platform Module for hardware encryption. A physical ThinkShutter camera cover blocks the lens when not in use. Dolby Audio speakers provide enhanced volume and bass for conference calls or media playback. The backlit keyboard supports low-light typing.

What to verify before ordering

The system arrives with 8 GB of memory installed and supports up to 48 GB total if you plan to upgrade later. Storage uses a single NVMe slot with capacity up to 2 TB for future expansion. Buyers who need a touchscreen or higher GPU memory should consider other models.

How it compares

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

Price $1,439.99
Pricier than about 84% 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 size8 GB
RAM type and speedDDR4 2400
Storage
SSD storage512 GB
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

What PCIe NVMe generation does the 512 GB SSD use, and what sequential speed does that cap in practice?

The 512 GB drive is PCIe NVMe; the generation is not in the supplied data, so the practical ceiling cannot be stated.

What M.2 key and length does the storage slot accept for an upgrade?

The slot type and supported M.2 lengths are not in the supplied data.

Does Windows 10 Pro 64-bit activate automatically on first boot, or is a manual licence step required?

Windows 10 Pro 64-bit is pre-installed and activates automatically on first internet connection.

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