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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

⁦Compare Pavilion 15 vs ThinkPad P70⁩

A full side-by-side comparison of reference models Pavilion 15 and ThinkPad P70 within the same category.

Reference model ⁦HP Pavilion 15⁩

⁦Pavilion 15⁩

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Reference model ⁦Lenovo ThinkPad P70⁩

⁦ThinkPad P70⁩

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Specifications

Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

Specification ⁦Pavilion 15⁩ ⁦ThinkPad P70⁩
Price Not for sale Not for sale
General
Brand HP Lenovo
Product Family Pavilion ThinkPad
Model ⁦Pavilion 15⁩ ⁦ThinkPad P70⁩
Model Number ⁦ThinkPad P70⁩
Launch Year ⁦2025 year⁩ ⁦2016 year⁩
Form Factor Clamshell Clamshell
Laptop Category Budget Mainstream
Operating System ⁦Windows 7⁩
Operating System Architecture ⁦64-bit⁩ ⁦64-bit⁩
Processor
Processor Manufacturer AMD Intel
Processor Family ⁦AMD Ryzen 5⁩ ⁦Intel Core i7⁩
Processor Model ⁦Ryzen 5⁩ ⁦Intel Core i7 6820HQ 2.7GHz⁩
Processor Generation ⁦6th Gen⁩
CPU Architecture ⁦x86-64⁩ ⁦x86-64⁩
CPU Process Node ⁦14 nm⁩
CPU Cores ⁦4 cores⁩
Efficiency Cores ⁦0 cores⁩
CPU Threads ⁦8 threads⁩
CPU Base Clock ⁦2.7 GHz⁩
CPU Max Boost Clock ⁦3.6 GHz⁩
L3 Cache ⁦8 MB⁩
Processor Base Power ⁦45 W⁩
Graphics
Graphics Type Integrated Discrete
GPU Manufacturer AMD NVIDIA
GPU Model ⁦Nvidia Quadro 3000M⁩
VRAM Capacity ⁦0 GB⁩ ⁦4 GB⁩
VRAM Type Shared system memory
Maximum External Displays ⁦4 displays⁩
Maximum External Resolution ⁦3840 x 2160 @ 60 Hz via Mini DisplayPort or Thunderbolt; 3840 x 2160 @ 30 Hz via HDMI⁩
Memory
Installed Memory ⁦16 GB⁩ ⁦16 GB⁩
Maximum Memory ⁦64 GB⁩
Memory Type ⁦DDR4⁩
Memory Speed ⁦2133 MT/s⁩
Memory Form Factor SO-DIMM
Memory Slots ⁦4 slots⁩
Memory Upgradeable Yes
Memory Channels Dual
Storage
Primary Storage Type SSD SSD
Storage Capacity ⁦512 GB⁩ ⁦512 GB⁩
Installed Storage Drives ⁦1 drives⁩ ⁦1 drives⁩
Maximum Storage Drives ⁦4 drives⁩
M.2 Storage Slots ⁦2 slots⁩
2.5-inch Drive Bay Yes
RAID Support ⁦RAID 0/1⁩
Card Reader Yes
Card Reader Formats MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Card Reader Standard UHS-II
Display
Display Size ⁦17.3 inch⁩
Display Resolution ⁦3840 x 2160⁩
Resolution Class ⁦4K⁩
Display Technology IPS LCD
Panel Type IPS
Display Brightness ⁦300 nits⁩
Contrast Ratio 800:1
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Display Finish Anti-glare
Adaptive Sync Technology
Viewing Angle ⁦170° x 170° degree⁩
Camera & Biometrics
Fingerprint Reader Location Keyboard bezel
Audio
Speaker Configuration ⁦2 speakers⁩
Speaker Power ⁦2 x 2 W⁩
Microphone Configuration Dual-array microphone
Audio Jack Yes
Keyboard & Input
Keyboard Type ⁦Spill-resistant 6-row keyboard⁩
Keyboard RGB Zones
Numeric Keypad Yes
Touchpad Type ⁦3-button multi-touch touchpad⁩
Pointing Stick Yes
Wireless & Networking
Wi-Fi Standard ⁦Wi-Fi 5⁩
Wi-Fi IEEE Standard ⁦802.11ac⁩
Wi-Fi Bands Dual-band
Wi-Fi Spatial Streams ⁦2x2⁩
Wi-Fi Module ⁦Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260⁩
Bluetooth Version 4.1
Ethernet Yes
Ethernet Speed ⁦1 GbE⁩
WWAN Optional
Cellular Standard ⁦4G LTE-Advanced⁩
SIM Slot Micro-SIM
Ports & Expansion
USB Type-A Port Count ⁦4 ports⁩
USB Type-A Specifications ⁦4x USB 3.0⁩
USB Type-C Port Count ⁦2 ports⁩
USB Type-C Specifications ⁦2x USB-C / Thunderbolt 3⁩
USB4 Port Count ⁦0 ports⁩
Thunderbolt Port Count ⁦2 ports⁩
Thunderbolt Version ⁦Thunderbolt 3⁩
HDMI Port Count ⁦1 ports⁩
HDMI Version 1.4
DisplayPort Output ⁦Mini DisplayPort 1.2⁩
RJ-45 Port Count ⁦1 ports⁩
3.5 mm Audio Combo Port Count ⁦1 ports⁩
SD Card Slot Count ⁦1 ports⁩
microSD Card Slot Count ⁦0 ports⁩
Smart Card Reader Yes
Security Lock Slot Yes
Dedicated Docking Connector Yes
Internal PCIe Slots ⁦2x M.2 storage slots⁩
Battery & Power
Battery Capacity ⁦96 Wh⁩
Battery Cells ⁦8 cells⁩
Battery Chemistry Li-ion
Removable Battery Yes
Battery Life ⁦8.5 hours⁩
Battery Life Test Method ⁦MobileMark 2014, discrete-graphics mode⁩
Power Adapter ⁦170 W⁩
Power Connector Proprietary slim-tip
Dimensions & Build
Width ⁦416 mm⁩
Depth ⁦275.5 mm⁩
Thickness ⁦34.2 mm⁩
Weight ⁦2.4 kg⁩
Chassis Material Glass-fiber + PPS / magnesium-aluminum
Lid Material Glass-fiber + PPS
Base Material Magnesium / aluminum
MIL-STD Testing ⁦MIL-STD-810G tested⁩
Security & Manageability
TPM ⁦Discrete TPM 1.2 / Firmware TPM 2.0⁩
BIOS / UEFI Password Support Yes
Drive Password Support Yes
Enterprise Manageability Intel vPro
Smart Card Support Optional
BIOS Recovery / Self-Healing
Certifications & Sustainability
ENERGY STAR ⁦ENERGY STAR 6.1⁩
EPEAT Gold
RoHS Compliance Yes
Environment & Warranty
Warranty ⁦3 years⁩
Warranty Type Depot or on-site limited warranty

Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?

Choose Pavilion 15 if you need:

  • Processor Model at ⁦Ryzen 5⁩ (vs ⁦Intel Core i7 6820HQ 2.7GHz⁩)

Choose ThinkPad P70 if you need:

  • Processor Model at ⁦Intel Core i7 6820HQ 2.7GHz⁩ (vs ⁦Ryzen 5⁩)

Overall, choosing between Pavilion 15 and ThinkPad P70 depends on your use case and which specs matter most. They share Installed Memory (⁦16 GB⁩) and Storage Capacity (⁦512 GB⁩). They differ mainly on Processor Model. Review the differences above, choose by your priorities, and confirm availability before buying.

What is the difference between Pavilion 15 and ThinkPad P70?

Pavilion 15 and ThinkPad P70 share specifications such as Installed Memory (⁦16 GB⁩), Storage Capacity (⁦512 GB⁩), Form Factor (Clamshell), Operating System Architecture (⁦64-bit⁩).

The main differences: Processor Model (Pavilion 15: ⁦Ryzen 5⁩, ThinkPad P70: ⁦Intel Core i7 6820HQ 2.7GHz⁩).

Pavilion 15 may suit users who need its differing values, while ThinkPad P70 benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.