HP Zbook 15 G3 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QU)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
HP Zbook 15 G3
HP Zbook 15 G3

Our Rating: 75 %

Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QU)
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QU)

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of HP Zbook 15 G3 and Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QU). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

HP Zbook 15 G3 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP Zbook 15 G3 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

powerful processor performance

expandable memory options

high-resolution display

good connectivity options

heavier than competitors

expensive base model

average battery life

noisy under load

Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QU) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QU) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

powerful processor performance

high-resolution display

excellent keyboard comfort

good thermal management

heavyweight design

short battery life

limited storage capacity

expensive price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP Zbook 15 G3 and Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QU)
75 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
83 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP Zbook 15 G3 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QU) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP Zbook 15 G3 Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QU)
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38.6 cm x 26.4 cm x 2.6 cm 36.18 cm x 24.57 cm x 1.84 cm
Weight 2.59 kg 1.7 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, glass-fibre reinforced plastic, carbon fibre reinforced plastic
Colour - Black weave
DISPLAY HP Zbook 15 G3 Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QU)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% Adobe RGB
Features - HDR (high dynamic range), 170° viewing angle, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR HP Zbook 15 G3 Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QU)
CPU Intel Core i7 (6th Gen) 6820HQ / 2.7 GHz Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9850H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache 8 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel CM246
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY HP Zbook 15 G3 Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QU)
RAM 16 GB 16 GB (1 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed - 2666 MHz
Rated Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 4 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE HP Zbook 15 G3 Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QU)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 240 GB SSD 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO HP Zbook 15 G3 Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QU)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA Quadro M2000M / Intel HD Graphics 530 NVIDIA Quadro T1000 / Intel UHD Graphics 630
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, Shader Model 5.0 -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features - IR camera, ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec CX7501 Conexant CX11880
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS HP Zbook 15 G3 Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QU)
Wireless Bluetooth, Wi-Fi Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY HP Zbook 15 G3 Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QU)
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 80 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 13.8 hours
AC ADAPTER HP Zbook 15 G3 Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QU)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 150 Watt, 19.5 V 135 Watt, 20 V
INPUT HP Zbook 15 G3 Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QU)
Type Keyboard, touchpad, pointing stick Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Volume control, spill-resistant, touchpad with gesture support Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP Zbook 15 G3 Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QU)
Interfaces LAN
VGA
USB 3.0 (charging)
HDMI
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.0
Dock
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN (on supplied cable)
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card, SDXC UHS-II Card) Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card, SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE HP Zbook 15 G3 Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QU)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS HP Zbook 15 G3 Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QU)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, ThinkPad Ethernet Extension cable
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint 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
SAR Value - 0.546 W/kg (body), 0.546 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return -
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