HP Zbook 15 G2 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20Y1)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of HP Zbook 15 G2 and Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20Y1). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

HP Zbook 15 G2 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP Zbook 15 G2 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

powerful quad-core processor

upgradeable memory options

high-resolution display

good connectivity options

heavy and bulky

older model

noisy under load

mediocre battery life

Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20Y1) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20Y1) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

reliable performance

portable design

mediocre display color

no dedicated GPU

limited storage capacity

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP Zbook 15 G2 and Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20Y1)
72 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
86 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP Zbook 15 G2 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20Y1) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP Zbook 15 G2 Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20Y1)
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38.15 cm x 25.7 cm x 3.55 cm 32.9 cm x 22.7 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 2.78 kg 1.46 kg
Case Material Aluminum, magnesium alloy Glass-fibre, polyphenylene sulfide, polyamide
Colour - Black
DISPLAY HP Zbook 15 G2 Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20Y1)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 72%
Features - Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR HP Zbook 15 G2 Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20Y1)
CPU Intel Core i7 (4th Gen) 4710MQ / 2.5 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 4750U / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.5 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache L3 - 6 MB L3 - 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Platform Technology - AMD PRO
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY HP Zbook 15 G2 Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20Y1)
RAM 16 GB 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 48 GB
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed - 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 4 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE HP Zbook 15 G2 Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20Y1)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
Optical Drive DVD-Writer -
AUDIO & VIDEO HP Zbook 15 G2 Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20Y1)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA Quadro K2100M AMD Radeon Graphics
Max Allocated RAM Size - 2 GB
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Low light enhancement IR camera, fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, DTS Studio Sound, DTS SOUND+ Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS HP Zbook 15 G2 Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20Y1)
Wireless Bluetooth, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8111EPV
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - WWAN upgradable
BATTERY HP Zbook 15 G2 Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20Y1)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 50 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 13.25 hours
AC ADAPTER HP Zbook 15 G2 Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20Y1)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 65 Watt
INPUT HP Zbook 15 G2 Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20Y1)
Type Keyboard, touchpad, pointing stick Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Volume control, spill-resistant, touchpad with gesture support Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP Zbook 15 G2 Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20Y1)
Interfaces VGA
DisplayPort
Thunderbolt 2
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Battery
Dock
LAN
2 x USB 3.0
USB 2.0
USB 3.0 (charging)
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Dock
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card, SDXC UHS-II Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE HP Zbook 15 G2 Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20Y1)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS HP Zbook 15 G2 Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20Y1)
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, smart card reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, ISO 27001 RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
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