HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P43s (20RH)

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HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation
HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation

Detailed comparison and review of HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation and Lenovo ThinkPad P43s (20RH). 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.

Lenovo ThinkPad P43s (20RH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P43s (20RH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard experience

good battery life

portable design

reliable performance

mediocre display quality

limited graphics power

higher price point

modest storage capacity

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Difference between HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation and Lenovo ThinkPad P43s (20RH)
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P43s (20RH) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P43s (20RH)
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 42 cm x 28 cm x 3 cm 32.9 cm x 22.7 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 3 kg 1.55 kg
Case Material Aluminum, magnesium alloy Glass-fibre, polyphenylene sulfide, polyamide
Colour Space Silver Black
DISPLAY HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P43s (20RH)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 14" - IPS
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 - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45%
Features - Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P43s (20RH)
CPU Intel Core i5 (6th Gen) 6440HQ / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8565U / 1.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.5 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 6 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel CM236 Express -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P43s (20RH)
RAM 0 GB 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 40 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 4 1
Empty Slots 4 1
STORAGE HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P43s (20RH)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) - 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P43s (20RH)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 530 NVIDIA Quadro P520 / Intel UHD Graphics 620
Video Memory - 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Camera - Yes - 720p
Camera Features - ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec CX7501 Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P43s (20RH)
Wireless - 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller - Intel Wireless-AC 9560
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-LM Intel I219-V
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 -
BATTERY HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P43s (20RH)
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 50 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 14.7 hours
AC ADAPTER HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P43s (20RH)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 65 Watt
INPUT HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P43s (20RH)
Type - Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P43s (20RH)
Interfaces VGA
HDMI
2 x Thunderbolt 3
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
3 x USB 3.0
USB 3.0 (charging)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card, SDXC UHS-II Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P43s (20RH)
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P43s (20RH)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories - USB-C power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip, smart card reader 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 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
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 3 years - on-site
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
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