Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20MN) vs. HP Zbook 15 G2

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20MN) and HP Zbook 15 G2. 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 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 G2 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP Zbook 15 G2 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

powerful quad-core processor

upgradeable memory options

high-resolution display

good connectivity options

heavy and bulky

older model

noisy under load

mediocre battery life

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20MN) and HP Zbook 15 G2
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
72 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20MN) vs. HP Zbook 15 G2 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20MN) HP Zbook 15 G2
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 2.78 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, magnesium-aluminum alloy Aluminum, magnesium alloy
Colour Black -
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20MN) HP Zbook 15 G2
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, 160° viewing angle -
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20MN) HP Zbook 15 G2
CPU Intel Xeon E3-1505MV5 / 2.8 GHz Intel Core i7 (4th Gen) 4710MQ / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 3.5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 8 MB L3 - 6 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel CM238 -
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20MN) HP Zbook 15 G2
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 G2
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption, NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung 256 GB SSD
Optical Drive - DVD-Writer
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20MN) HP Zbook 15 G2
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA Quadro M2200 / Intel HD Graphics P530 NVIDIA Quadro K2100M
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) -
Video Memory 4 GB -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Low light enhancement
Video Resolutions - 1280 x 720
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3268 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio, DTS Studio Sound, DTS SOUND+
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20MN) HP Zbook 15 G2
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
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 G2
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh -
Battery Life Up to 8.9 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20MN) HP Zbook 15 G2
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 G2
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad, pointing stick
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad Volume control, spill-resistant, touchpad with gesture support
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20MN) HP Zbook 15 G2
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
VGA
DisplayPort
Thunderbolt 2
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Battery
Dock
LAN
2 x USB 3.0
USB 2.0
USB 3.0 (charging)
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 (20MN) HP Zbook 15 G2
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 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20MN) HP Zbook 15 G2
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 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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