HP ZBook 15 G6 Mobile Workstation vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 2 (20YQ)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
HP ZBook 15 G6 Mobile Workstation
HP ZBook 15 G6 Mobile Workstation

Our Rating: 85 %

Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 2 (20YQ)
Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 2 (20YQ)

Our Rating: 85 %

Side by side comparison and review of HP ZBook 15 G6 Mobile Workstation and Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 2 (20YQ). 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 G6 Mobile Workstation Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP ZBook 15 G6 Mobile Workstation based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful quad-core processor

high-resolution dreamcolor display

robust aluminum chassis

expandable memory options

advanced security features

heavier than competitors

shorter battery life

noisy under load

expensive base model

Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 2 (20YQ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 2 (20YQ) 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

advanced security features

heavier than competitors

expensive price point

moderate battery life

limited color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP ZBook 15 G6 Mobile Workstation and Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 2 (20YQ)
81 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP ZBook 15 G6 Mobile Workstation vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 2 (20YQ) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP ZBook 15 G6 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 2 (20YQ)
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.6 cm x 26.4 cm x 2.6 cm 37.54 cm x 25.23 cm x 3.145 cm
Weight 2.6 kg 2.87 kg
Case Material - Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, polyphenylene sulfide, polyamide
Colour - Black
DISPLAY HP ZBook 15 G6 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 2 (20YQ)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% sRGB 100% sRGB
Features Full HD ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) eDP anti-glare Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR HP ZBook 15 G6 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 2 (20YQ)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 11500H / 2.9 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 6-core
Cache 12 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset - Intel WM590
Platform Technology - Intel vPro Platform
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY HP ZBook 15 G6 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 2 (20YQ)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 128 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 2666 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 4 4
Empty Slots 3 2
STORAGE HP ZBook 15 G6 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 2 (20YQ)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
RAID Level RAID 1 -
SSD Cache 16 GB 3D Xpoint (Optane) (PCIe (NVMe)) -
AUDIO & VIDEO HP ZBook 15 G6 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 2 (20YQ)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA Quadro T1000 / Intel UHD Graphics 630 NVIDIA T1200 / Intel UHD Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 4 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter
Video Resolutions 720p -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio, HP Clear Sound Amp -
COMMUNICATIONS HP ZBook 15 G6 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 2 (20YQ)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2) Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 210
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-V Intel I225-LM
Bluetooth Class Class 2 -
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, IEEE 802.3az DASH
Remote Management Protocol SNMP 2 -
Features Miracast, Wake-on-LAN (WOL) Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - 4G upgradable
BATTERY HP ZBook 15 G6 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 2 (20YQ)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 94 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 11.5 hours
AC ADAPTER HP ZBook 15 G6 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 2 (20YQ)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 150 Watt, 19.5 V 170 Watt
INPUT HP ZBook 15 G6 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 2 (20YQ)
Type Keyboard, pointing stick, ClickPad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Name HP Collaboration -
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Volume control, spill-resistant, ClickPad with gesture support Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP ZBook 15 G6 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 2 (20YQ)
Slots - 3 x M.2 Card (2 free)
Interfaces LAN
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (charging)
HDMI
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
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)
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 G6 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 2 (20YQ)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS HP ZBook 15 G6 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 2 (20YQ)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, 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 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, power-on password, Intel Active Management Technology (iAMT), MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS
Compliant Standards ACPI, CSA, UL, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, Common Criteria EAL4+, low halogen RoHS, TCG Certified
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 3 years Base warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Base warranty - battery - 1 year
Extended warranty - 3 years - on-site
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