HP ZBook 15 G4 Mobile Workstation vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 (21D9)

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HP ZBook 15 G4 Mobile Workstation
HP ZBook 15 G4 Mobile Workstation

Side by side comparison and review of HP ZBook 15 G4 Mobile Workstation and Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 (21D9). 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.

Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 (21D9) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 (21D9) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

powerful processor options

excellent keyboard feel

good thermal management

reliable security features

heavy chassis

average battery life

limited color accuracy

expensive base model

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Difference between HP ZBook 15 G4 Mobile Workstation and Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 (21D9)
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
88 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP ZBook 15 G4 Mobile Workstation vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 (21D9) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP ZBook 15 G4 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 (21D9)
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38.6 cm x 26.4 cm x 2.6 cm 36.65 cm x 25 cm x 2.27 cm
Weight 2.6 kg 2.226 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top)
Colour - Black
DISPLAY HP ZBook 15 G4 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 (21D9)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution - 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features - Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle, DC dimming
PROCESSOR HP ZBook 15 G4 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 (21D9)
CPU Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7440HQ / 2.8 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12800H / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.8 GHz 4.8 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 14-core
Cache L3 - 6 MB 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel CM238 -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY HP ZBook 15 G4 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 (21D9)
RAM 0 GB 16 GB (1 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR5 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed - 4800 MHz
Rated Speed - 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 4 2
Empty Slots 4 1
STORAGE HP ZBook 15 G4 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 (21D9)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) - 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Kioxia
RAID Level - RAID 0, RAID 1
AUDIO & VIDEO HP ZBook 15 G4 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 (21D9)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 630 NVIDIA T600 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 2 external monitor(s)
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera - Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec CX7501 Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium, Dolby Voice
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS HP ZBook 15 G4 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 (21D9)
Wireless - Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3az -
Remote Management Protocol SNMP 2 -
Features Miracast, Wake-on-LAN (WOL) -
WWAN
Generation - 4G
Technology - LTE
Controller - FIBOCOM L860-GL - M.2 Card
BATTERY HP ZBook 15 G4 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 (21D9)
Technology - 6-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) - 68 Wh
AC ADAPTER HP ZBook 15 G4 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 (21D9)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 135 Watt, 20 V
INPUT HP ZBook 15 G4 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 (21D9)
Type - Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP ZBook 15 G4 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 (21D9)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (1 free)
1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free)
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
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE HP ZBook 15 G4 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 (21D9)
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 11 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS HP ZBook 15 G4 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 (21D9)
Included Accessories - Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, smart card reader Discrete 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 HP 3D DriveGuard, HP DuraKeys, HP SpareKey, soft-touch surface, HP BIOS Protection, HP SureStart, SecureBoot, HP Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, Hybrid Boot, Master Record Security, Measured Boot, Power On Authentication, Pre-Boot Security Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
Compliant Standards ACPI, CSA, UL, FCC, RoHS, WEEE RoHS, TCG Certified
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) 8 - 95%
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