
ThinkPad P53s 20N6001KUK
Product
ThinkPad P53s
Region
WE
Country/Region
UK
Machine Type
20N6
TopSeller
TopSeller
Processor
Intel Core i7-8565U (4C / 8T, 1.8 / 4.6GHz, 8MB)
Graphics
NVIDIA Quadro P520 2GB GDDR5
Chipset
Intel SoC Platform
Memory
8GB Soldered DDR4-2400
Storage
256GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe Opal2
Display
15.6" FHD (1920x1080) IPS 250nits Anti-glare, 45% Gamut
Touchscreen
None
Media Reader
MicroSD Reader
Ethernet
100/1000M
Optical
None
WLAN + Bluetooth
Intel 9560 11ac, 2x2 + BT5.0
WWAN
None
SIM Card
None
Smart Card Reader
Smart Card Reader
Monitor Cable
None
Case Material
PPS / 50% GF (Top), PA / 50% GF (Bottom)
Bundled Accessories
None
Camera
720p with ThinkShutter
Microphone
2x, Array
Color
Black
Keyboard
Backlit, English (UK)
Fingerprint Reader
Touch Style, Match-on-Chip
NFC
None
TPM
Discrete TPM 2.0
Battery
Integrated 57Wh
Power Adapter
65W USB-C
System Management
None
Operating System
Windows 10 Pro 64, English
Bundled Software
None
Base Warranty
3-year, Depot
Bundled Service
None
EAN / UPC / JAN
0193638041184
End of Support
2026-01-05
Announce Date
2019-06-24
Recommended Services
Best
5Y Premier Support Upgrade from 3Y Depot/CCI (5WS0V07061)
Better
4Y Premier Support Upgrade from 3Y Depot/CCI (5WS0V07067)
Good
3Y Premier Support Upgrade from 3Y Depot/CCI (5WS0V07092)
Notes:
Battery life is an estimated maximum. Actual battery life
may vary based on many factors, including screen
brightness, active applications, features, power
management settings, battery age and conditioning, and
other customer preferences.
WWW.LENOVO.COM
Lenovo may not offer the products, services or features
discussed in this document in other countries. Lenovo
may withdraw an offering at any time. Information is
subject to change without notice. Consult your local
representative for information on offerings available in
your area.
Lenovo reserves the right to change specifcations or
other product information without notice. Lenovo is not
responsible for photographic or typographical errors.
Lenovo provides this publication “as is” without warranty
of any kind, either express or implied, including the
implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a
particular purpose.
https://psref.lenovo.com
Visit psref website for the latest version of
Product Specifcations Reference.
© Lenovo, 2020. All rights reserved.

ThinkPad P53s Platform Specifications
Product Specifications Reference (PSREF)
Processor 8th Generation Intel Core i7 Processor
Processor
Number
i5-8365U
i7-8565U 1.8 GHz 4.6 GHz 8MB
i7-8665U 1.9 GHz 4.8 GHz 8MB
# of
Cores
4 8
# of
Threads
Base
Frequency
1.6 GHz 4.1 GHz 6MB
Max Turbo
Frequency
Cache
Memory
Types
DDR4-2400
Graphics Intel UHD Graphics in processor and
NVIDIA Quadro
P520, 2GB GDDR5 memory;
supports external digital monitor via HDMI or USB Type-C;
supports 3 independent displays with 2 external monitors plus system LCD screen.
Max resolution: 3840x2160@60Hz (USB-C); 3840x2160@30Hz (HDMI)
Chipset
Memory
Intel SoC (System on Chip) platform
48GB max / 2400MHz DDR4, dual-channel capable,
8GB or 16GB memory soldered to systemboard, one DDR4 SO-DIMM socket
* Installed memory is actually 2666MHz but run at 2400MHz due to Intel limitation
Display
Multi-touch (opt)
Pen
Storage
Size Resolution Type Surface Brightness
15.6" FHD (1920x1080) IPS Anti-glare 250 nits 16:9 700:1 45% 170°
UHD (3840x2160)
15.6"
Dolby Vision HDR
IPS Anti-glare 500 nits 16:9 1200:1
On-cell touch, supports 10-finger gesture (FHD only)
None
Supports single sided M.2 2280 drives only
• M.2 2280 SSD / SATA 6.0Gb/s
Aspect
Ratio
Contrast
Ratio
• M.2 2280 SSD / PCIe NVMe, PCIe 3.0 x 4
• M.2 2242 SSD / PCIe NVMe, PCIe 3.0 x 2
• Intel Optane Memory H10 with Solid State Storage,
Optical
M.2 2280, PCIe NVMe 3.0 x 4
None
Ethernet Non-vPro model: Intel Ethernet Connection I219-V (Jacksonville)
vPro model: Intel Ethernet Connection I219-LM (Jacksonville)
WLAN
Bluetooth
WWAN (optional)
Intel Wireless-AC 9560,
Wi-Fi
2x2 802.11ac +
Bluetooth 5.0 wireless, integrated in
One of the following, configurable by model:
Wi-Fi + Bluetooth combo adapter
Bluetooth 5.0
• Wireless WAN upgradable (special bid only in EMEA)
SIM card (opt)
• Integrated Mobile Broadband 4G LTE,
• Integrated Mobile Broadband 4G LTE-A,
* For non-WWAN model, it means the model is NOT WWAN upgradable
Nano-SIM card slot, optional Verizon LTE (US) SIM card
Fibocom L830-EB, M.2 card (EMEA only)
Fibocom L850-GL, M.2 card
Processor
Graphics
Intel UHD Graphics
Intel UHD Graphics
620
Color
Viewing
Gamut
Angle
100%
170°
Adobe
Dimensions
Weight
Case color
Case material
WxDxH: 14.40" x 9.76" x 0.75"; 365.8mm x 248mm x 19.1mm
starting at 3.87 lb / 1.75 kg
Black
Display cover: PPS / 50% GF;
Bottom: PA / 50% GF
Smart card reader
Media reader
Ports
Optional: Smart card reader
MicroSD card reader
Two USB 3.1 Gen 1 (one Always On),
one USB 3.1 Type-C Gen 1 (with the function of Power Delivery and DisplayPort),
one USB 3.1 Type-C Gen 2 / Thunderbolt 3 (with the function of PD and DP),
HDMI 1.4b, Ethernet (RJ-45), nano-SIM card slot (WWAN models),
headphone / microphone combo jack, optional smart card reader,
microSD card reader, side docking connector, security keyhole
Monitor cable
(optional)
Bundled Accy
Camera (optional)
* Depending on many factors, actual data transfer speed may be lower than theoretical speed
HDMI to VGA: Lenovo HDMI to VGA Monitor Adapter
USB-C to VGA: Lenovo USB-C to VGA Adapter
USB-C to DP: Lenovo USB-C to DisplayPort Adapter
None
One of the following, configurable by model:
• HD720p camera with ThinkShutter camera privacy, fixed focus
Audio support
• IR camera and HD720p camera with ThinkShutter camera privacy, fixed focus
HD Audio, Realtek ALC3287 codec /
stereo speakers, 2W x 2, Dolby Audio Premium /
optional dual array far-field microphone, headphone / microphone combo jack
Keyboard
UltraNav
Security
Security chip
System Mgt (opt)
Fingerprint reader
NFC (optional)
Battery
Max battery life
AC adapter
6-row, spill-resistant, multimedia Fn keys, numeric keypad, optional LED backlight
TrackPoint pointing device and buttonless Mylar surface multi-touch touchpad
Power-on password, hard disk password, supervisor password, security keyhole
Discrete TPM 2.0, TCG Certified
Intel vPro Technology
Optional: Touch style match on chip fingerprint reader on the palm rest
Near Field Communication
Integrated Li- Polymer 57Wh battery, supports Rapid Charge (charge up to 80% in
1hr)
MobileMark 2014: 15 hr (FHD model) / 10 hr (UHD model)
* Battery life varies significantly with hardware configurations, settings, usage, & other factors
65W USB Type-C AC adapter
Operating system Windows 10 Home 64 or Windows 10 Pro 64
Limited warranty
One of the following, configurable by model:
• 1-year depot repair service
• 3-year/1-yr battery depot repair service
• 3-year/1-yr battery limited onsite service
Mil-Spec test MIL-STD-810G military testing
Environment EPEAT Silver; ENERGY STAR 7.1; RoHS-compliant
Note: The specifications above may not be available in all regions. Lenovo
November 2019