HP ZBook 15 G5 Mobile Workstation vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 2 (21AA)

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HP ZBook 15 G5 Mobile Workstation
HP ZBook 15 G5 Mobile Workstation

In depth comparison and review of HP ZBook 15 G5 Mobile Workstation and Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 2 (21AA). 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.

Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 2 (21AA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 2 (21AA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

powerful processor performance

high-resolution display

ample connectivity options

good thermal management

heavier than competitors

average battery life

premium price point

limited color accuracy

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Difference between HP ZBook 15 G5 Mobile Workstation and Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 2 (21AA)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP ZBook 15 G5 Mobile Workstation vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 2 (21AA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP ZBook 15 G5 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 2 (21AA)
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.6 cm x 26.4 cm x 2.6 cm 36.65 cm x 25 cm x 2.27 cm
Weight 2.6 kg 2.07 kg
Case Material Aluminum, magnesium alloy Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Turbo silver Black
DISPLAY HP ZBook 15 G5 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 2 (21AA)
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 - 100% sRGB
Features - Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR HP ZBook 15 G5 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 2 (21AA)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i9 (11th Gen) 11950H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 8-core
Cache L3 - 9 MB 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel CM246 Intel WM590
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Optane Memory Supported Integrated memory controller
MEMORY HP ZBook 15 G5 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 2 (21AA)
RAM 0 GB 64 GB (2 x 32 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed - 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots 4 0
STORAGE HP ZBook 15 G5 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 2 (21AA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) - 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Toshiba
RAID Level - RAID 0, RAID 1
AUDIO & VIDEO HP ZBook 15 G5 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 2 (21AA)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 630 NVIDIA RTX A2000 / Intel UHD Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 2 external monitor(s)
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera - Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, IR camera, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio, HP Clear Sound Amp -
COMMUNICATIONS HP ZBook 15 G5 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 2 (21AA)
Wireless - 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3x -
Remote Management Protocol SNMP 2 -
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL) -
BATTERY HP ZBook 15 G5 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 2 (21AA)
Technology - 6-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) - 68 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 9.5 hours
AC ADAPTER HP ZBook 15 G5 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 2 (21AA)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 135 Watt, 20 V
INPUT HP ZBook 15 G5 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 2 (21AA)
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 G5 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 2 (21AA)
Slots - 2 x M.2 Card (1 free)
Interfaces LAN
USB 3.0 (charging)
HDMI
2 x USB-C 3.1 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.3 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, SDXC UHS-II Card) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE HP ZBook 15 G5 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 2 (21AA)
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS HP ZBook 15 G5 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 2 (21AA)
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 DuraKeys, Automatic DriveLock, HP DriveLock, Measured Boot, Power On Authentication, Pre-boot Authentication, Master Boot Record Security, BIOS Update via Network, HP Sure Click Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS
Compliant Standards ACPI, CSA, UL, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, Common Criteria EAL4+, low halogen 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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