HP EliteBook 8570w vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (20ME)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (20ME)
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (20ME)

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of HP EliteBook 8570w and Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (20ME). 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 EliteBook 8570w Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP EliteBook 8570w based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

powerful processor options

high-resolution display

ample connectivity ports

good graphics performance

heavy and bulky

short battery life

dated design

noisy under load

Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (20ME) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (20ME) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful processor performance

robust build quality

excellent 4k display

advanced security features

good thermal management

high price point

average battery life

heavyweight design

limited color options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 8570w and Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (20ME)
69 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
82 % - Design
83 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 8570w vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (20ME) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 8570w Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (20ME)
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38.2 cm x 25.75 cm x 3.84 cm 36.18 cm x 24.57 cm x 1.84 cm
Weight 3 kg 1.7 kg
Case Material Magnesium alloy Aluminum, glass-fibre reinforced plastic, carbon fibre reinforced plastic
Colour Gun metal Black
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 8570w Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (20ME)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1600 x 900 (HD+) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 72%
Features HD+ wide-viewing angle (WVA) anti-glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 8570w Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (20ME)
CPU Intel Core i7 (3rd Gen) 3720QM / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.6 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache 6 MB 9 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel QM77 Express Mobile Intel CM246
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY HP EliteBook 8570w Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (20ME)
RAM 8 GB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR3 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 1600 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 4 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE HP EliteBook 8570w Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (20ME)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption, NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 8570w Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (20ME)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 4000 NVIDIA Quadro P1000 / Intel UHD Graphics 630
Video Memory - 4 GB
Camera Yes Yes - 720p
Camera Features - ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec IDT 92HD80 Realtek ALC3286
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features SRS Premium Sound Pro -
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 8570w Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (20ME)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller PCI Express Half Mini Card Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter
BATTERY HP EliteBook 8570w Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (20ME)
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Max Supported Qty 2 -
Battery Capacity (Size) - 80 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 13.87 hours
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 8570w Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (20ME)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 135 Watt, 20 V
INPUT HP EliteBook 8570w Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (20ME)
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, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 8570w Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (20ME)
Expansion Bays 1 x Upgrade Bay -
Slots 1 x ExpressCard/54 (1 free) -
Interfaces DisplayPort
VGA
FireWire
Microphone input
Headphone output
LAN
2 x USB 3.0
USB 2.0
USB 2.0/eSATA
Dock
Battery
Modem
USB 2.0 (charging)
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 8570w Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (20ME)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 8570w Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (20ME)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip 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 DuraFinish, Enhanced Pre-Boot Security, HP SpareKey, One-Step Logon, HP DuraCase, HP DisplaySafe Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards ACPI, CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, CCC, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, A-Tick, ICES, KC, ISO 27001 RoHS
SAR Value - 0.193 W/kg (body), 0.193 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return -
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