HP ZBook 15 G6 Mobile Workstation vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 (21EM)

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HP ZBook 15 G6 Mobile Workstation
HP ZBook 15 G6 Mobile Workstation

Our Rating: 85 %

Detailed comparison and review of HP ZBook 15 G6 Mobile Workstation and Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 (21EM). 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.

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 P15v Gen 3 (21EM) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 (21EM) 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

premium price point

average battery life

limited color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP ZBook 15 G6 Mobile Workstation and Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 (21EM)
81 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP ZBook 15 G6 Mobile Workstation vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 (21EM) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP ZBook 15 G6 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 (21EM)
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation - 180-degree hinge design
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 2.26 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top)
Colour - Black
DISPLAY HP ZBook 15 G6 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 (21EM)
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 45% NTSC
Features Full HD ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) eDP anti-glare Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle, DC dimmer
PROCESSOR HP ZBook 15 G6 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 (21EM)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6850H / 3.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 8-core
Cache 12 MB L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Platform Technology - AMD PRO
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY HP ZBook 15 G6 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 (21EM)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (1 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 2666 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 4 2
Empty Slots 3 1
STORAGE HP ZBook 15 G6 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 (21EM)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe), Value
RAID Level RAID 1 RAID 0, RAID 1
SSD Cache 16 GB 3D Xpoint (Optane) (PCIe (NVMe)) -
AUDIO & VIDEO HP ZBook 15 G6 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 (21EM)
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 / AMD Radeon 680M
Max Monitors Supported - 2 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus
Video Resolutions 720p -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone 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 G6 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 (21EM)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2) Qualcomm NFA725A
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-V Realtek RTL8111EPV
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 -
Remote Management Protocol SNMP 2 -
Features Miracast, Wake-on-LAN (WOL) Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY HP ZBook 15 G6 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 (21EM)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 68 Wh
AC ADAPTER HP ZBook 15 G6 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 (21EM)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 150 Watt, 19.5 V 135 Watt
INPUT HP ZBook 15 G6 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 (21EM)
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 P15v Gen 3 (21EM)
Slots - 2 x M.2 Card (1 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
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 G6 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 (21EM)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence - English
MISCELLANEOUS HP ZBook 15 G6 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 (21EM)
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, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
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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