HP Zbook 15 G1 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QQ)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QQ)
Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QQ)

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of HP Zbook 15 G1 and Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QQ). 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 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 P53 (20QQ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QQ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

powerful processor performance

excellent keyboard feel

high-resolution display

good thermal management

heavy and bulky

expensive price point

average battery life

limited color options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP Zbook 15 G1 and Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QQ)
69 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
83 % - Design
82 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP Zbook 15 G1 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QQ) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP Zbook 15 G1 Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QQ)
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38.15 cm x 25.7 cm x 3.55 cm 37.74 cm x 25.23 cm x 2.94 cm
Weight 2.82 kg 2.5 kg
Case Material Magnesium-aluminum alloy Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour Graphite, hematite Black
DISPLAY HP Zbook 15 G1 Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QQ)
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 - 72%
Features Full HD standard-viewing angle (SVA) eDP anti-glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR HP Zbook 15 G1 Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QQ)
CPU Intel Core i7 (4th Gen) 4700MQ / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9850H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache L3 - 6 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Intel QM87 Mobile Intel CM246
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY HP Zbook 15 G1 Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QQ)
RAM 16 GB 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 128 GB
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 4 4
Empty Slots - 3
STORAGE HP Zbook 15 G1 Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QQ)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 240 GB SSD 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Samsung
Secondary Storage - 500 GB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 7200 rpm
Optical Drive DVD-Writer removable - tray -
AUDIO & VIDEO HP Zbook 15 G1 Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QQ)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) - NVIDIA Quadro T1000 / Intel UHD Graphics 630
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features - IR camera, ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, stereo microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec IDT 92HD91 Conexant CX11880
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, DTS Studio Sound High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS HP Zbook 15 G1 Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QQ)
Wireless - 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY HP Zbook 15 G1 Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QQ)
Technology Lithium Ion 6-cell Lithium Ion
Max Supported Qty 2 -
Battery Capacity (Size) - 90 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 13 hours
AC ADAPTER HP Zbook 15 G1 Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QQ)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 170 Watt, 20 V
INPUT HP Zbook 15 G1 Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QQ)
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
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP Zbook 15 G1 Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QQ)
Expansion Bays 1 x Upgrade Bay -
Slots 1 x ExpressCard/54 (1 free) -
Interfaces VGA
DisplayPort
Thunderbolt
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
3 x USB 3.0
USB 2.0
Battery
Dock
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SDHC Card, SDXC Card, SDXC UHS-II Card) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card, SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE HP Zbook 15 G1 Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QQ)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS HP Zbook 15 G1 Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QQ)
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, fingerprint 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, 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, FIPS 140-2, WEEE, A-Tick, ICES, KC, ISO 27001 RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
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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