Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20MN) vs. HP Zbook 15 G1

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20MN) and HP Zbook 15 G1. 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 P51 (20MN) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20MN) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard

powerful processor

high-resolution display

good connectivity options

heavy and bulky

expensive

average battery life

noisy under load

HP Zbook 15 G1 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP Zbook 15 G1 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

powerful quad-core processor

expandable memory options

high-resolution display

good connectivity options

heavier than competitors

older model

noisy under load

average battery life

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20MN) and HP Zbook 15 G1
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
69 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20MN) vs. HP Zbook 15 G1 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20MN) HP Zbook 15 G1
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.74 cm x 25.23 cm x 2.94 cm 38.15 cm x 25.7 cm x 3.55 cm
Weight 2.67 kg 2.82 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, magnesium-aluminum alloy Magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour Black Graphite, hematite
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20MN) HP Zbook 15 G1
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 -
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Features Anti-glare, 160° viewing angle Full HD standard-viewing angle (SVA) eDP anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20MN) HP Zbook 15 G1
CPU Intel Xeon E3-1505MV5 / 2.8 GHz Intel Core i7 (4th Gen) 4700MQ / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 8 MB L3 - 6 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel CM238 Intel QM87
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20MN) HP Zbook 15 G1
RAM 16 GB (1 x 16 GB) 16 GB
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR3L SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz -
Rated Speed 2400 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 204-pin
Slots Qty 4 4
Empty Slots 3 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20MN) HP Zbook 15 G1
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption, NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung 240 GB SSD
Optical Drive - DVD-Writer removable - tray
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20MN) HP Zbook 15 G1
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA Quadro M2200 / Intel HD Graphics P530 -
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) -
Video Memory 4 GB -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, stereo microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3268 IDT 92HD91
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio, DTS Studio Sound
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20MN) HP Zbook 15 G1
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 -
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260 - M.2 Card -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20MN) HP Zbook 15 G1
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Max Supported Qty - 2
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh -
Battery Life Up to 8.9 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20MN) HP Zbook 15 G1
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 170 Watt, 20 V -
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20MN) HP Zbook 15 G1
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad, pointing stick
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad Volume control, spill-resistant, touchpad with gesture support
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20MN) HP Zbook 15 G1
Expansion Bays - 1 x Upgrade Bay
Slots 1 x ExpressCard/34 (1 free) 1 x ExpressCard/54 (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
VGA
DisplayPort
Thunderbolt
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
3 x USB 3.0
USB 2.0
Battery
Dock
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card, SDXC UHS-II Card) Yes (SDHC Card, SDXC Card, SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20MN) HP Zbook 15 G1
Operating System (OS) Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 10 Pro for Workstations 64-bit Edition) + Windows 10 Pro for Workstations 64-bit Edition Licence Windows 10 Home (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR))
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20MN) HP Zbook 15 G1
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, MIL-STD-810G tested -
Compliant Standards RoHS ACPI, CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, CCC, FCC, RoHS, FIPS 140-2, WEEE, A-Tick, ICES, KC, ISO 27001
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 10 - 90% (non-condensing)
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
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