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Lenovo ThinkPad P52S-20LB001FUS

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Lenovo ThinkPad P52S-20LB001FUS
Lenovo ThinkPad P52S-20LB001FUS (ThinkPad P52s Series)
Processor
Intel Core i7-8650U 4 x 1.9 - 4.2 GHz, Kaby Lake Refresh, quad-core, Hyperthreaded
Graphics adapter
NVIDIA Quadro P500 - 2048 MB VRAM, Core: 1455 MHz, Memory: 1253 MHz, GDDR5, 64 Bit bus, 256 Unified Shaders, Nvidia Quadro Driver release 396 (ver 397.93), Nvidia Optimus
Memory
16 GB 
, DDR4-2400 / PC4-19200, 1x16 GB
Display
15.60 inch 16:9, 3840 x 2160 pixel 282 PPI, Lenovo LEN40BD, IPS, glossy: no
Mainboard
Intel Kaby Lake-U + iHDCP 2.2 Premium PCH
Storage
Samsung SSD PM981 MZVLB1T0HALR, 1024 GB 
, 1 TB, PCIe NVMe, 952 GB free
Soundcard
Intel Kaby Lake-U/Y PCH - High Definition Audio
Connections
3 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 1 USB 3.1 Gen2, 1 Thunderbolt, 1 HDMI, 1 DisplayPort, 1 Kensington Lock, Audio Connections: Combo headphone/microphone, Card Reader: SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC Card Reader, 1 Fingerprint Reader, Brightness Sensor
Networking
Intel Ethernet Connection I219-LM (10/100/1000MBit/s), Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/), Bluetooth 4.1
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 20.2 x 366 x 253 ( = 0.8 x 14.41 x 9.96 in)
Battery
80 Wh Lithium-Ion, 4-cell 32 Wh front + 6-cell 48 Wh removable
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 10 Pro 64 Bit
Camera
Webcam: HD 720p w/ ThinkShutter
Additional features
Speakers: 2x 2W, Keyboard: Chiclet, Keyboard Light: yes, 12 Months Warranty
Weight
2.01 kg ( = 70.9 oz / 4.43 pounds) ( = 0 oz / 0 pounds)
Price
2140 USD

 

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Average Score: 75.45% - good
Average of 2 scores (from 1 reviews)
price: - %, performance: 73%, features: 66%, display: 88% mobility: 78%, workmanship: 86%, ergonomy: 91%, emissions: 89%

Reviews for the Lenovo ThinkPad P52S-20LB001FUS

80.9% Lenovo ThinkPad P52s (i7-8650U, Quadro P500, 4K) Laptop Review | Notebookcheck
Pushed to the limit. The P52s is back, this time with an improved screen and a slight bump in processing power. Is the 4K display an improvement for the P52s, or is the display too much for the weak GPU?
70% Lenovo ThinkPad P52s Review
Source: Laptop Mag English Archive.org version
The ThinkPad P52s is a durable 15.6-inch workstation with dynamic speakers and long battery life, but its graphics leave something to be desired.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/21/2018
Rating: Total score: 70%

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Model:

The Lenovo ThinkPad P52s is a high-horsepower mobile workstation. The ThinkPad has been a staple of business power users since it was introduced by IBM in 1992. As for this powerhouse, it boasts 8th-Gen Intel Core processors, pro-level NVIDIA Quadro graphics, business-class security, and expansive connectivity. It is a great choice for designers, engineers, and video artists. Concerning the hardware specifications, the processors with built-in security take user productivity and creativity to the next level. An advanced architecture with NVIDIA Quadro graphics and 2 GB of GDDR5 VRAM powers incredibly fast performance. The ThinkPad P52s can be configured to fit a variety of budgets, and it is easy to use. For a premium visual experience, users can configure their P52s with a 4K UHD (3840 x 2160 pixels) LCD for sharp, crisp visuals. The stylish laptop is thinner and lighter, but it still delivered the necessary performance for 3D CAD thanks to its mid-range Nvidia Quadro GPU. It is not rocking a slick aluminum body or stylish hinge, but the P52s packs a punch where it counts. Lenovo chose a different tack for its slim 15-inch mobile workstation, making battery life the number one priority. Its latest model, the ThinkPad P52s, should run all day long without having to plug into the mains, even when running 3D CAD.

As a business laptop, the ThinkPad P52s boasts business-class security, manageability, and productivity-enhancing features. Trusted Platform Module technology, an enhanced fingerprint reader, IR face-recognition login with Windows Hello, or an HD camera with ThinkShutter - all ensure data security and personal privacy. The P52s also packs what Lenovo calls “Power Bridge technology,” which means it has both an internal battery and a swappable battery pack. So, if the battery is running low (and users have a spare charged battery), they can simply swap in a spare without having to shut down the system. The keyboard and display are two of this laptop’s greatest assets. The P52s keyboard is immensely satisfying. The keys have a deep travel and are generously spaced, which is impressive considering the P52s also packs a full numpad. If a user is working with spreadsheets or doing anything that involves lots of numbers, the numpad is a blessing. The keyboard also hosts the ThinkPad’s signature red TrackPoint button, which is that little nub user can use to position the cursor. Lenovo has furthermore chosen a new path for its docking ports: Instead of placing a connector on the bottom of the base unit, we now have a docking port on the side. It consists of two USB-C ports, one of which supports Thunderbolt 3, and a proprietary mini-Ethernet connector. The additional USB C comes at the cost of one USB-A port. Throw in the powerful processors, swappable battery, and customizability, and users are looking at a mobile workstation that could complement almost any engineering role.

Hands-on article by Jagadisa Rajarathnam

NVIDIA Quadro P500: Pascal based entry level workstation graphics card with certified drivers for stability and performance in professional applications. Most likely based on the GeForce MX150 with a reduced shader count.

Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


i7-8650U: Kaby-Lake-Refresh based low power quad-core processor. The four cores are clocked between 1.9 and 4.2 GHz (Turbo Boost) and support HyperThreading. The integrated GPU is clocked between 300 and 1,150 MHz. The SoC is manufactured in a 14nm+ FinFET process. » Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


15.60":

15-inch display variants are the standard and are used for more than half of all laptops.

The reason for the popularity of mid-sized displays is that this size is reasonably easy on the eyes, often allows high resolutions and thus offers rich details on the screen, yet does not consume too much power and the devices can still be reasonably compact - simply the standard compromise.

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


Lenovo: Lenovo ("Le" from English legend, novo (Latin) for new) was founded in 1984 as a Chinese computer trading company. As of 2004, the company was the largest laptop manufacturer in China and, after acquiring IBM's PC division in 2005, the fourth largest in the world. In addition to desktops and notebooks, the company manufactures monitors, projectors, servers, etc, and specializes in developing, manufacturing and marketing consumer electronics, personal computers, software, enterprise solutions and related services.

In 2016, the company ranked first in the world in computer sales. It still held it in 2023 with about 23% global market share. Important product lines are Thinkpad, Legion and Ideapad.

In 2011, it acquired a majority stake in Medion AG, a European computer hardware manufacturer. In 2014, Motorola Mobility was purchased, which gave Lenovo a boost in the smartphone market.


75.45%: This rating is not earth-shattering. This rating must actually be seen as average, since there are about as many devices with worse ratings as better ones. A purchase recommendation can only be seen with a lot of goodwill, unless it is about websites that generally rate strictly.


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Stefan Hinum, 2018-08-29 (Update: 2019-04-30)