HP Zbook 15 G2 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P50 (20EQ)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Lenovo ThinkPad P50 (20EQ)
Lenovo ThinkPad P50 (20EQ)

Side by side comparison and review of HP Zbook 15 G2 and Lenovo ThinkPad P50 (20EQ). 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.

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 HP Zbook 15 G2 and Lenovo ThinkPad P50 (20EQ)
72 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP Zbook 15 G2 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P50 (20EQ) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP Zbook 15 G2 Lenovo ThinkPad P50 (20EQ)
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
Weight 2.78 kg 2.55 kg
Case Material Aluminum, magnesium alloy Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, magnesium-aluminum alloy
DISPLAY HP Zbook 15 G2 Lenovo ThinkPad P50 (20EQ)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) -
Widescreen Yes -
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
PROCESSOR HP Zbook 15 G2 Lenovo ThinkPad P50 (20EQ)
CPU Intel Core i7 (4th Gen) 4710MQ / 2.5 GHz No CPU
Max Turbo Speed 3.5 GHz -
Number of Cores Quad-Core -
Cache L3 - 6 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset - Mobile Intel CM236 Express
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 -
MEMORY HP Zbook 15 G2 Lenovo ThinkPad P50 (20EQ)
RAM 16 GB -
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2133 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 4 4
STORAGE HP Zbook 15 G2 Lenovo ThinkPad P50 (20EQ)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD -
Optical Drive DVD-Writer -
AUDIO & VIDEO HP Zbook 15 G2 Lenovo ThinkPad P50 (20EQ)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA Quadro K2100M -
Camera 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, DTS Studio Sound, DTS SOUND+ High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS HP Zbook 15 G2 Lenovo ThinkPad P50 (20EQ)
Wireless Bluetooth, Wi-Fi -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY HP Zbook 15 G2 Lenovo ThinkPad P50 (20EQ)
Technology Lithium Ion -
AC ADAPTER HP Zbook 15 G2 Lenovo ThinkPad P50 (20EQ)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
INPUT HP Zbook 15 G2 Lenovo ThinkPad P50 (20EQ)
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 G2 Lenovo ThinkPad P50 (20EQ)
Slots - 1 x ExpressCard/34 (1 free)
Interfaces VGA
DisplayPort
Thunderbolt 2
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Battery
Dock
LAN
2 x USB 3.0
USB 2.0
USB 3.0 (charging)
3 x USB 3.0
USB 3.0 (Always On)
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3)
Mini DisplayPort
HDMI
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, 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 G2 Lenovo ThinkPad P50 (20EQ)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition No operating system
MISCELLANEOUS HP Zbook 15 G2 Lenovo ThinkPad P50 (20EQ)
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) and firmware (TPM 2.0)
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 Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, ThinkEngine, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, ISO 27001 RoHS, GREENGUARD
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return -
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