HP ZBook 15 G4 Mobile Workstation vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 2 (20YV)

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

Detailed comparison and review of HP ZBook 15 G4 Mobile Workstation and Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 2 (20YV). 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.

Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 2 (20YV) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 2 (20YV) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful intel processors

high-resolution display

robust build quality

extensive connectivity options

ISV certifications

heavy and bulky

expensive base model

average battery life

loud under load

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Difference between HP ZBook 15 G4 Mobile Workstation and Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 2 (20YV)
82 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP ZBook 15 G4 Mobile Workstation vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 2 (20YV) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP ZBook 15 G4 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 2 (20YV)
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38.6 cm x 26.4 cm x 2.6 cm 41.544 cm x 28.081 cm x 3.245 cm
Weight 2.6 kg 3.564 kg
Case Material - Glass-fibre, polyphenylene sulfide, polyamide
Colour - Black
DISPLAY HP ZBook 15 G4 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 2 (20YV)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 17.3" - 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 - 100% sRGB
Features - Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR HP ZBook 15 G4 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 2 (20YV)
CPU Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7440HQ / 2.8 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11850H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.8 GHz 4.8 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache L3 - 6 MB 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel CM238 Intel WM590
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY HP ZBook 15 G4 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 2 (20YV)
RAM 0 GB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 128 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed - 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 4 4
Empty Slots 4 2
STORAGE HP ZBook 15 G4 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 2 (20YV)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) - 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Samsung
RAID Level - RAID 0, RAID 1
AUDIO & VIDEO HP ZBook 15 G4 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 2 (20YV)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 630 NVIDIA RTX A2000 / Intel UHD Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 4 external monitor(s)
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera - Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec CX7501 Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS HP ZBook 15 G4 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 2 (20YV)
Wireless - Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 210 - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 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) Wake-on-LAN (WOL)
BATTERY HP ZBook 15 G4 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 2 (20YV)
Technology - 6-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) - 94 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 11 hours
AC ADAPTER HP ZBook 15 G4 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 2 (20YV)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 170 Watt
INPUT HP ZBook 15 G4 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 2 (20YV)
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 P17 Gen 2 (20YV)
Slots - 3 x M.2 Card (2 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-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
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 P17 Gen 2 (20YV)
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS HP ZBook 15 G4 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 2 (20YV)
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
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, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS
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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