HP Zbook 15 G3 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P71 (20HL)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
HP Zbook 15 G3
HP Zbook 15 G3

Our Rating: 75 %

Lenovo ThinkPad P71 (20HL)
Lenovo ThinkPad P71 (20HL)

In depth comparison and review of HP Zbook 15 G3 and Lenovo ThinkPad P71 (20HL). 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 G3 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP Zbook 15 G3 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

powerful processor performance

expandable memory options

high-resolution display

good connectivity options

heavier than competitors

expensive base model

average battery life

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP Zbook 15 G3 and Lenovo ThinkPad P71 (20HL)
75 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP Zbook 15 G3 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P71 (20HL) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP Zbook 15 G3 Lenovo ThinkPad P71 (20HL)
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38.6 cm x 26.4 cm x 2.6 cm 41.6 cm x 27.55 cm x 3.42 cm
Weight 2.59 kg 3.3 kg
Case Material - Glass-fibre, magnesium-aluminum alloy, polyphenylene sulfide
Colour - Black
DISPLAY HP Zbook 15 G3 Lenovo ThinkPad P71 (20HL)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 17.3" - 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 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 72%
Features - Anti-glare
PROCESSOR HP Zbook 15 G3 Lenovo ThinkPad P71 (20HL)
CPU Intel Core i7 (6th Gen) 6820HQ / 2.7 GHz Intel Core i7 (7th Gen) 7700HQ / 2.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 3.8 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 8 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel CM238
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY HP Zbook 15 G3 Lenovo ThinkPad P71 (20HL)
RAM 16 GB 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed - 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 4 4
Empty Slots - 3
STORAGE HP Zbook 15 G3 Lenovo ThinkPad P71 (20HL)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 240 GB SSD 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption, NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO HP Zbook 15 G3 Lenovo ThinkPad P71 (20HL)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA Quadro M2000M / Intel HD Graphics 530 NVIDIA Quadro M2200 / Intel HD Graphics 630
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 4 GB
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, Shader Model 5.0 -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec CX7501 Realtek ALC3268
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS HP Zbook 15 G3 Lenovo ThinkPad P71 (20HL)
Wireless Bluetooth, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller - Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY HP Zbook 15 G3 Lenovo ThinkPad P71 (20HL)
Technology Lithium Ion 8-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 96 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 14.25 hours
AC ADAPTER HP Zbook 15 G3 Lenovo ThinkPad P71 (20HL)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 150 Watt, 19.5 V 230 Watt, 20 V
INPUT HP Zbook 15 G3 Lenovo ThinkPad P71 (20HL)
Type Keyboard, touchpad, pointing stick Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Features Volume control, spill-resistant, touchpad with gesture support Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP Zbook 15 G3 Lenovo ThinkPad P71 (20HL)
Slots - 1 x ExpressCard/34 (1 free)
Interfaces LAN
VGA
USB 3.0 (charging)
HDMI
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.0
Dock
3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0
USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0 (Always On)
2 x 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 G3 Lenovo ThinkPad P71 (20HL)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS HP Zbook 15 G3 Lenovo ThinkPad P71 (20HL)
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options - X-Rite Pantone colour calibration sensor
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 Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, ISO 27001 RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return -
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