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Black Lenovo ThinkPad P53s 15.6 inch laptop with non-touch FHD IPS screen, backlit keyboard and fingerprint reader

Lenovo

Lenovo ThinkPad P53s laptop i7-8665U 48GB 1TB NVMe Quadro P520 15.6 FHD

SKU CH-KCPK-QBQP1

Mobile workstation with 15.6" FHD IPS display, Core i7-8665U, 48GB DDR4, 1TB NVMe and Quadro P520 graphics

  • Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core i7
  • Graphics processorNVIDIA Quadro P520
  • Memory size48 GB
  • SSD storage1 TB
  • Display resolution1920 × 1080
  • Quad-core i7-8665U reaches 4.8 GHz turbo for responsive multitasking
  • 48 GB DDR4 memory handles large datasets and virtual machines smoothly
  • 1 TB NVMe storage loads projects and boots Windows 10 Pro rapidly
  • NVIDIA Quadro P520 with 2 GB dedicated VRAM accelerates professional 3D workflows
  • 6 inch FHD IPS panel shows 1920 x 1080 detail at wide viewing angles

Mobile workstation with 48 GB DDR4

The Lenovo ThinkPad P53s is a 15.6-inch mobile workstation that pairs an Intel Core i7-8665U processor with 48 GB of DDR4 memory and a 1 TB NVMe solid-state drive. An NVIDIA Quadro P520 GPU provides 2 GB of dedicated video memory for professional applications. Windows 10 Pro 64-bit is pre-installed on the system.

Suited for portable CAD and ISV workflows

Engineers and designers who need certified drivers for ISV applications on a thin-and-light chassis will benefit from the Quadro graphics and IPS display. The fingerprint reader and dTPM 2.0 chip add hardware-based security for business data. Buyers who need more than 2 GB of video memory or a touchscreen should look elsewhere.

Quadro P520 with 2 GB dedicated VRAM

The discrete NVIDIA Quadro P520 is the specification that determines suitability for professional 3D and CAD workloads. Its 2 GB of dedicated video memory sets the ceiling for model complexity and texture size in viewport rendering. Verify that your software’s minimum VRAM requirement matches this figure before purchase.

How it compares

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

Price $1,894.99
Pricier than about 90% 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 i7-8665U
CPU coresQuad-core Processor
Turbo clock speed4.8 GHz
Processor L2 cache8 MB
L3 cache size8 MB
Memory
Memory size48 GB
RAM type and speedDDR4 2400
Storage
SSD storage1 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

Will the 15.6" 1920x1080 IPS display and NVIDIA Quadro P520 GPU drive an older 1080p monitor over HDMI without scaling issues?

The 15.6" FHD IPS panel runs at 1920x1080 native resolution, and the Quadro P520 with 2 GB dedicated video memory supports external 1080p displays over HDMI at the same pixel density, so no fractional scaling is required.

How can I confirm the Intel Core i7-8665U is hitting its 4.8 GHz turbo and the 48 GB DDR4 is recognised after first boot?

Open Task Manager → Performance tab; the CPU graph should show frequencies up to 4.8 GHz under load, and the memory line must read 48 GB DDR4 with all slots populated.

Does the package include the 65 W USB-C power adapter and Windows 10 Pro licence, or must I buy them separately?

The laptop ships with the 65 W USB-C AC adapter and a pre-installed, activated Windows 10 Pro 64-bit licence; no separate purchase is needed for either.

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