HP Zbook 15 G1 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 2 (20W6)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of HP Zbook 15 G1 and Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 2 (20W6). 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 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

Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 2 (20W6) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 2 (20W6) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard experience

impressive battery life

good thermal management

reliable performance

heavier than competitors

modest display brightness

limited graphics power

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP Zbook 15 G1 and Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 2 (20W6)
69 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP Zbook 15 G1 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 2 (20W6) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP Zbook 15 G1 Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 2 (20W6)
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38.15 cm x 25.7 cm x 3.55 cm 36.58 cm x 24.8 cm x 1.91 cm
Weight 2.82 kg 1.783 kg
Case Material Magnesium-aluminum alloy Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS, glass-fibre, magnesium alloy, polyamide, Talc15
Colour Graphite, hematite Storm grey | Black
DISPLAY HP Zbook 15 G1 Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 2 (20W6)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6" - 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
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Full HD standard-viewing angle (SVA) eDP anti-glare Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR HP Zbook 15 G1 Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 2 (20W6)
CPU Intel Core i7 (4th Gen) 4700MQ / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1165G7 / 2.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 6 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Intel QM87 -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY HP Zbook 15 G1 Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 2 (20W6)
RAM 16 GB 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 48 GB
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed - 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 4 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE HP Zbook 15 G1 Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 2 (20W6)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 240 GB SSD 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
Optical Drive DVD-Writer removable - tray -
AUDIO & VIDEO HP Zbook 15 G1 Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 2 (20W6)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) - NVIDIA Quadro T500 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, stereo microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec IDT 92HD91 Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, DTS Studio Sound High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS HP Zbook 15 G1 Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 2 (20W6)
Wireless - 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Intel I219-V
Features - Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - 4G upgradable
BATTERY HP Zbook 15 G1 Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 2 (20W6)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Max Supported Qty 2 -
Battery Capacity (Size) - 57 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 15.8 hours
AC ADAPTER HP Zbook 15 G1 Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 2 (20W6)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 65 Watt
INPUT HP Zbook 15 G1 Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 2 (20W6)
Type Keyboard, touchpad, pointing stick Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes 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 15 G1 Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 2 (20W6)
Expansion Bays 1 x Upgrade Bay -
Slots 1 x ExpressCard/54 (1 free) 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free)
Interfaces VGA
DisplayPort
Thunderbolt
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
3 x USB 3.0
USB 2.0
Battery
Dock
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB4 (supports USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Dock
Memory Card Reader Yes (SDHC Card, SDXC Card, SDXC UHS-II Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE HP Zbook 15 G1 Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 2 (20W6)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS HP Zbook 15 G1 Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 2 (20W6)
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip Discrete 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 - Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
Compliant Standards ACPI, CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, CCC, FCC, RoHS, FIPS 140-2, WEEE, A-Tick, ICES, KC, ISO 27001 RoHS, TCG Certified
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) 8 - 95%
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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