HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3 (20TH)

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HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation
HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3 (20TH)
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3 (20TH)

Our Rating: 85 %

Side by side comparison and review of HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation and Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3 (20TH). 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.

Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3 (20TH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3 (20TH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful intel processors

robust build quality

high-resolution display

excellent keyboard feel

good thermal management

heavier than competitors

expensive base model

average battery life

limited color options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation and Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3 (20TH)
81 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3 (20TH) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3 (20TH)
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 42 cm x 28 cm x 3 cm 36.18 cm x 24.57 cm x 1.84 cm
Weight 3 kg 1.7 kg
Case Material Aluminum, magnesium alloy Aluminum, polycarbonate, polycarbonate ABS, carbon fibre, polyphenylene sulfide
Colour Space Silver Black
DISPLAY HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3 (20TH)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution - 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 - Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, 170° viewing angle, 72% NTSC colour gamut
PROCESSOR HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3 (20TH)
CPU Intel Core i5 (6th Gen) 6440HQ / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10750H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.5 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache 6 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel CM236 Express Mobile Intel WM490
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3 (20TH)
RAM 0 GB 16 GB (1 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed - 2933 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 4 2
Empty Slots 4 1
STORAGE HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3 (20TH)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) - 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
RAID Level - RAID 0, RAID 1
AUDIO & VIDEO HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3 (20TH)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 530 NVIDIA Quadro T1000 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design
Camera - Yes - 720p
Camera Features - IR camera, ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec CX7501 Realtek ALC3286
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3 (20TH)
Wireless - 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-LM -
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.11, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3ae, IEEE 802.1as, IEEE 802.3az -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3 (20TH)
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 80 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 15.9 hours
AC ADAPTER HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3 (20TH)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 135 Watt
INPUT HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3 (20TH)
Type - Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3 (20TH)
Interfaces VGA
HDMI
2 x Thunderbolt 3
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
3 x USB 3.0
USB 3.0 (charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN (on supplied adapter)
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card, SDXC UHS-II Card) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3 (20TH)
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3 (20TH)
Included Accessories - Power adapter, Lenovo USB-C to Ethernet Adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip, 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 HP 3D DriveGuard, HP DuraKeys, HP SpareKey, One-Step Logon, HP BIOS Protection, SecureBoot, HP Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, Hybrid Boot, Master Record Security, Measured Boot, Power On Authentication, Pre-Boot Security, Pre-boot Authentication, HP Sure Start with Dynamic Protection Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards ACPI, CSA, UL, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, Common Criteria EAL4+ RoHS
SAR Value - 2.512 W/kg (body), 0.967 W/kg (limb)
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) - 2.512 W/kg (body)
0.967 W/kg (limb)
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
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