HP Zbook 17 G3 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 1 (20SN)

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

Our Rating: 85 %

Detailed comparison and review of HP Zbook 17 G3 and Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 1 (20SN). 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.

HP Zbook 17 G3 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP Zbook 17 G3 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful quad-core processor

high-resolution dreamcolor display

expandable memory options

robust connectivity features

durable aluminum chassis

heavy and bulky

expensive base model

average battery life

noisy under load

Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 1 (20SN) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 1 (20SN) 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 slots

heavy and bulky

expensive price point

average battery life

loud fan noise

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP Zbook 17 G3 and Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 1 (20SN)
71 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
83 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP Zbook 17 G3 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 1 (20SN) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP Zbook 17 G3 Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 1 (20SN)
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 42 cm x 28 cm x 3 cm 41.544 cm x 28.081 cm x 3.325 cm
Weight 3 kg 3.5 kg
Case Material Aluminum, magnesium alloy Glass-fibre, polyphenylene sulfide
Colour Space Silver Black
DISPLAY HP Zbook 17 G3 Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 1 (20SN)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 17.3" - IPS
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 - Anti-glare, 160° viewing angle, 72% NTSC colour gamut
PROCESSOR HP Zbook 17 G3 Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 1 (20SN)
CPU Intel Core i7 (6th Gen) 6820HQ / 2.7 GHz Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10750H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.6 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache 8 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel CM236 Express Mobile Intel WM490
Platform Technology Intel vPro Platform -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY HP Zbook 17 G3 Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 1 (20SN)
RAM 16 GB 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 128 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 2133 MHz / PC4-17000 2933 MHz
Rated Speed 2133 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 4 4
Empty Slots - 3
STORAGE HP Zbook 17 G3 Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 1 (20SN)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
RAID Level - RAID 0, RAID 1
Optical Drive DVD-Writer external -
AUDIO & VIDEO HP Zbook 17 G3 Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 1 (20SN)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA Quadro M3000M NVIDIA Quadro T1000 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Shader Model 5.0, AMD Enduro technology -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features 720p HD movie recording, low light enhancement IR camera, Windows Hello, ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec CX7501 Realtek ALC3286
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS HP Zbook 17 G3 Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 1 (20SN)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/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
Ethernet Controller - Intel I219-V
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY HP Zbook 17 G3 Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 1 (20SN)
Technology Lithium Ion 6-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 94 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 14.6 hours
AC ADAPTER HP Zbook 17 G3 Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 1 (20SN)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 170 Watt, 20 V
INPUT HP Zbook 17 G3 Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 1 (20SN)
Type Keyboard, touchpad, pointing stick Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad - 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 G3 Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 1 (20SN)
Slots - 2 x M.2 Card (1 free)
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)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
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)
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 G3 Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 1 (20SN)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - German
MISCELLANEOUS HP Zbook 17 G3 Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 1 (20SN)
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, 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, Intel Active Management Technology (iAMT), 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, self-healing BIOS
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001 RoHS
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 - 2 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
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