When comparing Lenovo ThinkPad P53 vs Framework Laptop, the Slant community recommends Framework Laptop for most people. In the question“What are the best laptops for Linux?” Framework Laptop is ranked 12th while Lenovo ThinkPad P53 is ranked 17th.
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Pros
Pro Still built like technology was a generation ago
The P Series is still built to be worked long and hard and come back for more; if the nerds ever go to war the winning army will choose this as their standard issue service weapon. Not a wiggle or a creak anywhere in the chassis, and all the old upgrade paths are available from memory sockets to second storage drive.
Pro Highly configurable
Pro Windows pre-installed option
If you want Windows you can buy the license during checkout and it will come pre-installed. This makes for a larger customer base to keep the company sustainable, and means you don't have to pay for a license to a product you won't use.
Pro DIY edition for fun, saving money
The DIY edition means you add some components yourself and is saves you several hundred dollars.
Pro Instructions for multiple linux distros
see the Support Forum
Pro Marketplace for spare parts
You can get additional or replacement parts easily.
Pro Right-to-Repair is a first class citizen
Started from a right-to-repair philosophy. This has also helped with resiliency against global supply chain issues.
Cons
Con New company
The company still has to be around to get replacement parts.