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Spec
Lenovo ThinkPad P71
Lenovo ThinkPad P52
Summary
LB Score
43
56
★
Value
42
62
★
Price
$532
$475
★
Use class
Premium Work
Mid Gaming
Screen
Diagonal
17.3
15.6
Resolution
1920x1080
1920x1080
Panel type
ips
ips
Brightness
—
—
Screen quality
50
50
Processor & graphics
CPU score
53
60
★
GPU type
dGPU
dGPU
GPU score
18
32
★
GPU rating
—
6%
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.)
2.2 h
2.4 h
★
Chassis
Weight
3.30 kg
2.45 kg
★
Type
Workstation
Workstation
Release year
2017
2018
★
Verdict
Best overall: Lenovo ThinkPad P52 · wins 23 of 23 parameter rows
Why Lenovo ThinkPad P52 over Lenovo ThinkPad P71
- Portability: 27 vs 6 (+20.7)
- Photo/Design: 83 vs 24 (+59)
- Mobility: 21 vs 10 (+11)
Is the $57 premium worth it?
Over 2 years, Lenovo ThinkPad P71 costs ≈ $1.1/mo more to own than Lenovo ThinkPad P52 — extra depreciation $0.9/mo plus $0.2/mo the $57 premium could earn at 4.21%/yr (US Treasury 3-month bill, as of Nov 2, 2026).