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Spec
Lenovo ThinkPad P52
Lenovo ThinkPad P51
Summary
LB Score
56
★
46
Value
62
★
58
Price
$475
$340
★
Use class
Mid Gaming
Mid Office
Screen
Diagonal
15.6
15.6
Resolution
1920x1080
1920x1080
Panel type
ips
ips
Brightness
—
—
Screen quality
50
50
Processor & graphics
CPU score
60
★
52
GPU type
dGPU
dGPU
GPU score
32
★
18
GPU rating
6%
★
5%
Memory
RAM (max)
32 GB
32 GB
RAM type
DDR4
DDR4
Storage
Storage (bus)
—
—
Battery
Capacity (Wh)
68.0 Wh
68.0 Wh
Autonomy (est.)
2.4 h
2.4 h
Chassis
Weight
2.45 kg
★
2.60 kg
Type
Workstation
Workstation
Release year
2018
★
2017
Verdict
Best overall: Lenovo ThinkPad P52 · wins 21 of 24 parameter rows
Why Lenovo ThinkPad P52 over Lenovo ThinkPad P51
- Photo/Design: 83 vs 24 (+59)
- 3D/Video: 44 vs 24 (+20)
- Engineering CAD: 45 vs 25 (+20)
Is the $135 premium worth it?
Over 2 years, Lenovo ThinkPad P52 costs ≈ $2.5/mo more to own than Lenovo ThinkPad P51 — extra depreciation $2.0/mo plus $0.5/mo the $135 premium could earn at 4.21%/yr (US Treasury 3-month bill, as of Nov 2, 2026).