HP ZBook 15 G5 Mobile Workstation vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 1 (20SN)

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HP ZBook 15 G5 Mobile Workstation
HP ZBook 15 G5 Mobile Workstation
Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 1 (20SN)
Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 1 (20SN)

Our Rating: 85 %

Detailed comparison and review of HP ZBook 15 G5 Mobile Workstation and Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 1 (20SN). 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 1 (20SN) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 1 (20SN) 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

expandable memory slots

heavy and bulky

expensive price point

average battery life

loud fan noise

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Difference between HP ZBook 15 G5 Mobile Workstation and Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 1 (20SN)
83 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP ZBook 15 G5 Mobile Workstation vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 1 (20SN) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP ZBook 15 G5 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 1 (20SN)
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.6 cm x 26.4 cm x 2.6 cm 41.544 cm x 28.081 cm x 3.325 cm
Weight 2.6 kg 3.5 kg
Case Material Aluminum, magnesium alloy Glass-fibre, polyphenylene sulfide
Colour Turbo silver Black
DISPLAY HP ZBook 15 G5 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 1 (20SN)
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 - 72% NTSC
Features - Anti-glare, 160° viewing angle, 72% NTSC colour gamut
PROCESSOR HP ZBook 15 G5 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 1 (20SN)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10750H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 6-core
Cache L3 - 9 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel CM246 Mobile Intel WM490
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 P17 Gen 1 (20SN)
RAM 0 GB 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 128 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed - 2933 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 4
Empty Slots 4 3
STORAGE HP ZBook 15 G5 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 1 (20SN)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) - 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
RAID Level - RAID 0, RAID 1
AUDIO & VIDEO HP ZBook 15 G5 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 1 (20SN)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 630 NVIDIA Quadro T1000 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera - Yes - 720p
Camera Features - IR camera, Windows Hello, ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3286
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio, HP Clear Sound Amp -
COMMUNICATIONS HP ZBook 15 G5 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 1 (20SN)
Wireless - 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Intel I219-V
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) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY HP ZBook 15 G5 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 1 (20SN)
Technology - 6-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 94 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 14.6 hours
AC ADAPTER HP ZBook 15 G5 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 1 (20SN)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 170 Watt, 20 V
INPUT HP ZBook 15 G5 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 1 (20SN)
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 P17 Gen 1 (20SN)
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 (Always On)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
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 P17 Gen 1 (20SN)
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - German
MISCELLANEOUS HP ZBook 15 G5 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 1 (20SN)
Included Accessories - Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, smart card reader 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 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, MIL-STD-810G tested, self-healing BIOS
Compliant Standards ACPI, CSA, UL, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, Common Criteria EAL4+, low halogen RoHS
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
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