HP Zbook 15 G3 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QN)

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

Our Rating: 75 %

Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QN)
Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QN)

Our Rating: 85 %

Side by side comparison and review of HP Zbook 15 G3 and Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QN). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

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 P53 (20QN) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QN) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

powerful processor performance

excellent keyboard feel

high-resolution display

ample connectivity options

heavier than competitors

expensive base model

average battery life

loud under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP Zbook 15 G3 and Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QN)
75 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP Zbook 15 G3 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QN) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP Zbook 15 G3 Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QN)
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 2.5 kg
Case Material - Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour - Black
DISPLAY HP Zbook 15 G3 Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QN)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6" - 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 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 72%
Features - Anti-glare, 160° viewing angle
PROCESSOR HP Zbook 15 G3 Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QN)
CPU Intel Core i7 (6th Gen) 6820HQ / 2.7 GHz Intel Core i5 (9th Gen) 9400H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 4.3 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 8 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel CM246
Platform Technology - Intel vPro Platform
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY HP Zbook 15 G3 Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QN)
RAM 16 GB 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 128 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 4
Empty Slots - 3
STORAGE HP Zbook 15 G3 Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QN)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 240 GB SSD 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP Zbook 15 G3 Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QN)
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 - 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 Atmos
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS HP Zbook 15 G3 Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QN)
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 - Intel I219-LM
BATTERY HP Zbook 15 G3 Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QN)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 90 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 13 hours
AC ADAPTER HP Zbook 15 G3 Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QN)
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 P53 (20QN)
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 P53 (20QN)
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
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
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 P53 (20QN)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS HP Zbook 15 G3 Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QN)
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, fingerprint reader, 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, Intel Active Management Technology (iAMT), RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, ISO 27001 RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
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