HP Zbook 15 G3 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P52 (20M9)

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

Our Rating: 75 %

Lenovo ThinkPad P52 (20M9)
Lenovo ThinkPad P52 (20M9)

In depth comparison and review of HP Zbook 15 G3 and Lenovo ThinkPad P52 (20M9). 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

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP Zbook 15 G3 and Lenovo ThinkPad P52 (20M9)
75 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP Zbook 15 G3 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P52 (20M9) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP Zbook 15 G3 Lenovo ThinkPad P52 (20M9)
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38.6 cm x 26.4 cm x 2.6 cm 37.74 cm x 25.23 cm x 2.94 cm
Weight 2.59 kg 2.45 kg
Case Material - Magnesium-aluminum alloy, polyphenylene sulfide
Colour - Black
DISPLAY HP Zbook 15 G3 Lenovo ThinkPad P52 (20M9)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) -
Widescreen Yes -
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
PROCESSOR HP Zbook 15 G3 Lenovo ThinkPad P52 (20M9)
CPU Intel Core i7 (6th Gen) 6820HQ / 2.7 GHz No CPU
Number of Cores Quad-Core -
Cache 8 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset - Mobile Intel CM246
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY HP Zbook 15 G3 Lenovo ThinkPad P52 (20M9)
RAM 16 GB 0 GB
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 4 4
Empty Slots - 4
STORAGE HP Zbook 15 G3 Lenovo ThinkPad P52 (20M9)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 240 GB SSD -
AUDIO & VIDEO HP Zbook 15 G3 Lenovo ThinkPad P52 (20M9)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA Quadro M2000M / Intel HD Graphics 530 -
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, Shader Model 5.0 -
Camera Yes - 720p -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec CX7501 Realtek ALC3286
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 P52 (20M9)
Wireless Bluetooth, Wi-Fi -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY HP Zbook 15 G3 Lenovo ThinkPad P52 (20M9)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER HP Zbook 15 G3 Lenovo ThinkPad P52 (20M9)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 150 Watt, 19.5 V 170 Watt
INPUT HP Zbook 15 G3 Lenovo ThinkPad P52 (20M9)
Type Keyboard, touchpad, pointing stick Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Volume control, spill-resistant, touchpad with gesture support Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP Zbook 15 G3 Lenovo ThinkPad P52 (20M9)
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)
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3)
Mini DisplayPort
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card, SDXC UHS-II Card) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card, SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE HP Zbook 15 G3 Lenovo ThinkPad P52 (20M9)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition No operating system
MISCELLANEOUS HP Zbook 15 G3 Lenovo ThinkPad P52 (20M9)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
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, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, ISO 27001 RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Silver
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return -
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