HP ZBook 15u G6 Mobile Workstation vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QU)

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

Our Rating: 78 %

Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QU)
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QU)

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of HP ZBook 15u G6 Mobile Workstation and Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QU). 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.

HP ZBook 15u G6 Mobile Workstation Review

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

robust build quality

powerful processor options

excellent security features

high-resolution display

good battery life

heavier than competitors

expensive base model

limited graphics performance

noisy under load

Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QU) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QU) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

powerful processor performance

high-resolution display

excellent keyboard comfort

good thermal management

heavyweight design

short battery life

limited storage capacity

expensive price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP ZBook 15u G6 Mobile Workstation and Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QU)
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
83 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP ZBook 15u G6 Mobile Workstation vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QU) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP ZBook 15u G6 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QU)
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.08 cm x 25.1 cm x 1.86 cm 36.18 cm x 24.57 cm x 1.84 cm
Weight 1.77 kg 1.7 kg
Case Material Aluminum Aluminum, glass-fibre reinforced plastic, carbon fibre reinforced plastic
Colour - Black weave
DISPLAY HP ZBook 15u G6 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QU)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% Adobe RGB
Features Full HD anti-glare HDR (high dynamic range), 170° viewing angle, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR HP ZBook 15u G6 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QU)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9850H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache L3 - 6 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel CM246
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY HP ZBook 15u G6 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QU)
RAM 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) 16 GB (1 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 2400 MHz / PC4-19200 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE HP ZBook 15u G6 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QU)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO HP ZBook 15u G6 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QU)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Pro WX 3200 / Intel UHD Graphics 620 NVIDIA Quadro T1000 / Intel UHD Graphics 630
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features 720p HD movie recording, Windows Hello, HP Privacy HD IR camera, ThinkShutter camera privacy
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Conexant CX11880
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS HP ZBook 15u G6 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QU)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2) Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-V -
Bluetooth Class Class 2 -
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED -
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY HP ZBook 15u G6 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QU)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 80 Wh
Battery Life Up to 14 hours Up to 13.8 hours
AC ADAPTER HP ZBook 15u G6 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QU)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19.5 V 135 Watt, 20 V
INPUT HP ZBook 15u G6 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QU)
Type Keyboard, pointing stick, ClickPad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Name HP Collaboration -
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Volume control, spill-resistant, multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, precision touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP ZBook 15u G6 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QU)
Interfaces USB 3.1 (charging)
USB-C 3.1 (supports Thunderbolt 3)
USB 3.1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Dock
HDMI
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN (on supplied cable)
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card, SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE HP ZBook 15u G6 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QU)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
Software Included Skype, HP Recovery Manager, HP Support Assistant, Bing Toolbar, HP Hotkey Support, HP Performance Advisor, Windows Defender, HP Secure Erase, CyberLink Power Media Player, Absolute Persistence, HP Device Access Manager, HP Mobile Connect Pro, HP JumpStart, HP Noise Cancellation, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Fingerprint Sensor, Power On Authentication -
MISCELLANEOUS HP ZBook 15u G6 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (2nd Gen) (20QU)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, ThinkPad Ethernet Extension cable
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader 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 Power On Authentication, HP Fast Charge, Pre-boot Authentication, Master Boot Record Security, HP Sure Start Gen 4 Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards ACPI, CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, CCC, FCC, RoHS, MIL-STD 810G, KCC, WEEE, A-Tick, ICES, CIT, low halogen, ICCP RoHS
SAR Value - 0.546 W/kg (body), 0.546 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 3 years -
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