HP Zbook 17 G2 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 1 (20SQ)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 1 (20SQ)
Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 1 (20SQ)

Our Rating: 78 %

In depth comparison and review of HP Zbook 17 G2 and Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 1 (20SQ). 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 17 G2 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP Zbook 17 G2 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust processing power

high-quality display

expandable memory options

strong build quality

good graphics performance

heavy and bulky

short battery life

expensive base model

noisy under load

Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 1 (20SQ) Review

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

heavy and bulky

expensive price point

average battery life

loud fan noise

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP Zbook 17 G2 and Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 1 (20SQ)
72 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP Zbook 17 G2 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 1 (20SQ) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP Zbook 17 G2 Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 1 (20SQ)
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 41.6 cm x 27.2 cm x 3.4 cm 41.544 cm x 28.081 cm x 3.325 cm
Weight 3.46 kg 3.5 kg
Case Material - Glass-fibre, glass-fibre reinforced plastic, polyphenylene sulfide
Colour - Black
DISPLAY HP Zbook 17 G2 Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 1 (20SQ)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 72% NTSC
Features Full HD wide-viewing angle (WVA) anti-glare Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, 160° viewing angle, 72% NTSC colour gamut
PROCESSOR HP Zbook 17 G2 Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 1 (20SQ)
CPU Intel Core i7 (4th Gen) 4810MQ / 2.8 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10400H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.8 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 6 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Intel QM87 Mobile Intel WM490
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY HP Zbook 17 G2 Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 1 (20SQ)
RAM 16 GB 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 128 GB
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 1600 MHz / PC3L-12800 2933 MHz
Rated Speed 1600 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 4 4
Empty Slots - 3
STORAGE HP Zbook 17 G2 Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 1 (20SQ)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - SK Hynix
RAID Level - RAID 0, RAID 1
Optical Drive DVD-Writer -
AUDIO & VIDEO HP Zbook 17 G2 Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 1 (20SQ)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 4600 NVIDIA Quadro T1000 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera - Yes - 720p
Camera Features - IR camera, ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3228 Realtek ALC3286
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, DTS Studio Sound, DTS SOUND+ Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS HP Zbook 17 G2 Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 1 (20SQ)
Wireless Wi-Fi 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
BATTERY HP Zbook 17 G2 Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 1 (20SQ)
Technology Lithium Ion 6-cell Lithium Ion
Max Supported Qty 2 -
Battery Capacity (Size) - 94 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 14.6 hours
AC ADAPTER HP Zbook 17 G2 Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 1 (20SQ)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 170 Watt, 20 V
INPUT HP Zbook 17 G2 Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 1 (20SQ)
Type Keyboard, touchpad, pointing stick Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Volume control, spill-resistant, touchpad with gesture support Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP Zbook 17 G2 Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 1 (20SQ)
Expansion Bays 1 x Upgrade Bay -
Slots 1 x ExpressCard/54 (1 free) 2 x M.2 Card (1 free)
Interfaces VGA
DisplayPort
Thunderbolt 2
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
2 x USB 3.0
USB 2.0
Dock
USB 3.0 (charging)
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)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
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 17 G2 Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 1 (20SQ)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS HP Zbook 17 G2 Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 1 (20SQ)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip 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 Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, ISO 27001 RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return -
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