HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P52 (20M9)

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HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation
HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation
Lenovo ThinkPad P52 (20M9)
Lenovo ThinkPad P52 (20M9)

In depth comparison and review of HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation and Lenovo ThinkPad P52 (20M9). 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.

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Difference between HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation and Lenovo ThinkPad P52 (20M9)

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HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P52 (20M9) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P52 (20M9)
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 42 cm x 28 cm x 3 cm 37.74 cm x 25.23 cm x 2.94 cm
Weight 3 kg 2.45 kg
Case Material Aluminum, magnesium alloy Magnesium-aluminum alloy, polyphenylene sulfide
Colour Space Silver Black
DISPLAY HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P52 (20M9)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Widescreen Yes -
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
PROCESSOR HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P52 (20M9)
CPU Intel Core i5 (6th Gen) 6440HQ / 2.6 GHz No CPU
Max Turbo Speed 3.5 GHz -
Number of Cores Quad-Core -
Cache 6 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel CM236 Express Mobile Intel CM246
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P52 (20M9)
RAM 0 GB 0 GB
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR4 SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 4 4
Empty Slots 4 4
AUDIO & VIDEO HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P52 (20M9)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 530 -
Sound Stereo speakers Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec CX7501 Realtek ALC3286
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P52 (20M9)
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 -
BATTERY HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P52 (20M9)
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P52 (20M9)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 170 Watt
INPUT HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P52 (20M9)
Type - Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P52 (20M9)
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 (Always On)
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3)
Mini DisplayPort
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card, SDXC UHS-II Card) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card, SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P52 (20M9)
Operating System (OS) No operating system No operating system
MISCELLANEOUS HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P52 (20M9)
Included Accessories - Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip, smart card reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
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, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards ACPI, CSA, UL, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, Common Criteria EAL4+ RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Silver
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
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