Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20HJ) vs. HP Zbook 15 G3

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20HJ)
Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20HJ)
HP Zbook 15 G3
HP Zbook 15 G3

Our Rating: 75 %

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20HJ) and HP Zbook 15 G3. 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 15 G3 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP Zbook 15 G3 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

powerful processor performance

expandable memory options

high-resolution display

good connectivity options

heavier than competitors

expensive base model

average battery life

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20HJ) and HP Zbook 15 G3
75 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20HJ) vs. HP Zbook 15 G3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20HJ) HP Zbook 15 G3
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.74 cm x 25.23 cm x 2.94 cm 38.6 cm x 26.4 cm x 2.6 cm
Weight 2.55 kg 2.59 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, magnesium-aluminum alloy -
Colour Black -
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20HJ) HP Zbook 15 G3
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 15.6"
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 250 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare -
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20HJ) HP Zbook 15 G3
CPU Intel Core i7 (7th Gen) 7820HQ / 2.9 GHz Intel Core i7 (6th Gen) 6820HQ / 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz -
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 8 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel CM238 -
Features Integrated memory controller Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20HJ) HP Zbook 15 G3
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz -
Rated Speed 2400 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 4 4
Empty Slots 3 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20HJ) HP Zbook 15 G3
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 500 GB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 7200 rpm 240 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20HJ) HP Zbook 15 G3
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA Quadro M1200 / Intel HD Graphics 630 NVIDIA Quadro M2000M / Intel HD Graphics 530
Video Memory 4 GB 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, Shader Model 5.0
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3268 CX7501
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio
Audio Features - Bang & Olufsen Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20HJ) HP Zbook 15 G3
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 - M.2 Card -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20HJ) HP Zbook 15 G3
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 66 Wh -
Battery Life Up to 6.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20HJ) HP Zbook 15 G3
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 170 Watt, 20 V 150 Watt, 19.5 V
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20HJ) HP Zbook 15 G3
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad, pointing stick
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad Volume control, spill-resistant, touchpad with gesture support
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20HJ) HP Zbook 15 G3
Slots 1 x ExpressCard/34 (1 free) -
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0 (Always On)
3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3)
Mini DisplayPort
HDMI
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
VGA
USB 3.0 (charging)
HDMI
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.0
Dock
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card, SDXC UHS-II Card) Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card, SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20HJ) HP Zbook 15 G3
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20HJ) HP Zbook 15 G3
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) 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 Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, ThinkVantage Active Protection System, MIL-STD-810G tested Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
Compliant Standards RoHS ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, ISO 27001
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
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