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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

⁦Compare ThinkPad P40 vs ZenBook Pro⁩

A full side-by-side comparison of reference models ThinkPad P40 and ZenBook Pro within the same category.

Reference model ⁦Lenovo ThinkPad P40⁩

⁦ThinkPad P40⁩

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Reference model ASUS ZenBook Pro

ZenBook Pro

ASUS

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Specifications

Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

Specification ⁦ThinkPad P40⁩ ZenBook Pro
Price Not for sale Not for sale
General
Brand Lenovo ASUS
Product Family ThinkPad Zenbook
Model ⁦ThinkPad P40⁩ ZenBook Pro
Model Number ⁦ThinkPad P40 Yoga⁩ —
Launch Year ⁦2016 year⁩ ⁦2016 year⁩
Form Factor ⁦2-in-1 Convertible⁩ Clamshell
Laptop Category ⁦2-in-1⁩ Mainstream
Operating System ⁦Windows 7⁩ ⁦Windows 10⁩
Operating System Architecture ⁦64-bit⁩ ⁦64-bit⁩
Processor
Processor Manufacturer Intel Intel
Processor Family ⁦Intel Core i7⁩ ⁦Intel Core i7⁩
Processor Model ⁦Intel Core i7 6600U 2.6GHz⁩ ⁦Intel Core i7 6700HQ 2.6GHz⁩
Processor Generation ⁦6th Gen⁩ ⁦6th Gen⁩
CPU Architecture ⁦x86-64⁩ ⁦x86-64⁩
CPU Process Node ⁦14 nm⁩ ⁦14 nm⁩
CPU Cores ⁦2 cores⁩ ⁦4 cores⁩
Efficiency Cores ⁦0 cores⁩ ⁦0 cores⁩
CPU Threads ⁦4 threads⁩ ⁦8 threads⁩
CPU Base Clock ⁦2.6 GHz⁩ ⁦2.6 GHz⁩
CPU Max Boost Clock ⁦3.4 GHz⁩ ⁦3.5 GHz⁩
L3 Cache ⁦4 MB⁩ ⁦6 MB⁩
Processor Base Power ⁦15 W⁩ ⁦45 W⁩
Graphics
Graphics Type Discrete Integrated
GPU Manufacturer NVIDIA Intel
GPU Model ⁦Nvidia Quadro M500M⁩ ⁦Intel HD Graphics 530⁩
VRAM Capacity ⁦2 GB⁩ ⁦0 GB⁩
VRAM Type — Shared system memory
Maximum External Displays ⁦1 displays⁩ —
Maximum External Resolution ⁦3840 x 2160 at 60 Hz via Mini DisplayPort⁩ —
Memory
Installed Memory ⁦8 GB⁩ ⁦12 GB⁩
Maximum Memory ⁦16 GB⁩ —
Memory Type ⁦DDR3L⁩ —
Memory Speed ⁦1600 MT/s⁩ —
Memory Form Factor SO-DIMM —
Memory Slots ⁦1 slots⁩ —
Memory Slots Used ⁦1 slots⁩ —
Memory Upgradeable Yes —
Memory Channels Single —
Storage
Primary Storage Type SSD SSD
Storage Capacity ⁦512 GB⁩ ⁦128 GB⁩
Storage Interface SATA —
Storage Form Factor ⁦2.5-inch SSD⁩ —
Installed Storage Drives ⁦1 drives⁩ ⁦2 drives⁩
Maximum Storage Drives ⁦1 drives⁩ —
M.2 Storage Slots ⁦0 slots⁩ —
2.5-inch Drive Bay Yes —
RAID Support — —
Card Reader Yes —
Card Reader Formats MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC —
Display
Display Size ⁦14 inch⁩ ⁦15.6 inch⁩
Display Resolution ⁦1920 x 1080⁩ ⁦3840 x 2160⁩
Resolution Class FHD ⁦4K⁩
Display Technology IPS LCD IPS LCD
Panel Type IPS IPS
Touchscreen Yes —
Pen Support Yes —
Display Brightness ⁦250 nits⁩ —
Contrast Ratio 700:1 —
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Display Finish Anti-glare —
Adaptive Sync Technology — —
Camera & Biometrics
Webcam Resolution ⁦720p⁩ —
Fingerprint Reader Location Palm rest —
Audio
Speaker Configuration ⁦2 speakers⁩ —
Speaker Power ⁦2 x 1.5 W⁩ —
Audio Technology ⁦Dolby DAX2⁩ —
Microphone Configuration Dual-array microphone —
Audio Jack Yes —
Keyboard & Input
Keyboard Type ⁦Spill-resistant 6-row keyboard⁩ —
Keyboard Backlight Yes —
Keyboard RGB Zones — —
Touchpad Type ThinkPad Mylar touchpad —
Touchpad Material Mylar —
Pointing Stick Yes —
Stylus Included Yes —
Stylus Model ThinkPad Pen Pro —
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 via adapter⁩ —
WWAN Optional —
Cellular Standard ⁦4G LTE-Advanced⁩ —
SIM Slot Micro-SIM —
Ports & Expansion
USB Type-A Port Count ⁦3 ports⁩ —
USB Type-A Specifications ⁦3x USB 3.0⁩ —
USB Type-C Port Count ⁦0 ports⁩ —
USB4 Port Count ⁦0 ports⁩ ⁦0 ports⁩
Thunderbolt Port Count ⁦0 ports⁩ —
HDMI Port Count ⁦1 ports⁩ —
HDMI Version HDMI —
DisplayPort Output Mini DisplayPort —
RJ-45 Port Count ⁦0 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 No —
Security Lock Slot Yes —
Dedicated Docking Connector Yes —
Internal PCIe Slots — —
Battery & Power
Battery Capacity ⁦53 Wh⁩ —
Battery Cells ⁦3 cells⁩ —
Battery Chemistry Li-polymer —
Battery Life ⁦8 hours⁩ —
Battery Life Test Method ⁦MobileMark 2014⁩ —
Power Adapter ⁦65 W⁩ —
Power Connector Proprietary slim-tip —
Dimensions & Build
Width ⁦338 mm⁩ —
Depth ⁦236.3 mm⁩ —
Thickness ⁦19.9 mm⁩ —
Weight ⁦1.8 kg⁩ ⁦2.06 kg⁩
Chassis Material Carbon-fiber hybrid —
Lid Material Carbon-fiber hybrid —
Base Material Carbon-fiber hybrid —
Hinge Opening Angle ⁦360 degree⁩ —
MIL-STD Testing ⁦MIL-STD-810G tested⁩ —
Security & Manageability
TPM ⁦TPM 1.2 / Software TPM 2.0⁩ —
BIOS / UEFI Password Support Yes —
Drive Password Support Yes —
Enterprise Manageability Intel vPro —
Smart Card Support No —
BIOS Recovery / Self-Healing — —
Sensors
Ambient Light Sensor Yes —
Accelerometer Yes —
Gyroscope Yes —
Certifications & Sustainability
ENERGY STAR ENERGY STAR —
EPEAT Gold —
RoHS Compliance Yes —

Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?

Choose ThinkPad P40 if you need:

  • Processor Model at ⁦Intel Core i7 6600U 2.6GHz⁩ (vs ⁦Intel Core i7 6700HQ 2.6GHz⁩)
  • GPU Model at ⁦Nvidia Quadro M500M⁩ (vs ⁦Intel HD Graphics 530⁩)
  • Installed Memory at ⁦8 GB⁩ (vs ⁦12 GB⁩)
  • Storage Capacity at ⁦512 GB⁩ (vs ⁦128 GB⁩)

Choose ZenBook Pro if you need:

  • Processor Model at ⁦Intel Core i7 6700HQ 2.6GHz⁩ (vs ⁦Intel Core i7 6600U 2.6GHz⁩)
  • GPU Model at ⁦Intel HD Graphics 530⁩ (vs ⁦Nvidia Quadro M500M⁩)
  • Installed Memory at ⁦12 GB⁩ (vs ⁦8 GB⁩)
  • Storage Capacity at ⁦128 GB⁩ (vs ⁦512 GB⁩)

Overall, choosing between ThinkPad P40 and ZenBook Pro depends on your use case and which specs matter most. They share Launch Year (⁦2016 year⁩) and Operating System Architecture (⁦64-bit⁩). They differ mainly on Processor Model. Review the differences above, choose by your priorities, and confirm availability before buying.

What is the difference between ThinkPad P40 and ZenBook Pro?

ThinkPad P40 and ZenBook Pro share specifications such as Launch Year (⁦2016 year⁩), Operating System Architecture (⁦64-bit⁩), Processor Manufacturer (Intel), Processor Family (⁦Intel Core i7⁩).

The main differences: Processor Model (ThinkPad P40: ⁦Intel Core i7 6600U 2.6GHz⁩, ZenBook Pro: ⁦Intel Core i7 6700HQ 2.6GHz⁩); GPU Model (ThinkPad P40: ⁦Nvidia Quadro M500M⁩, ZenBook Pro: ⁦Intel HD Graphics 530⁩); Installed Memory (ThinkPad P40: ⁦8 GB⁩, ZenBook Pro: ⁦12 GB⁩); Storage Capacity (ThinkPad P40: ⁦512 GB⁩, ZenBook Pro: ⁦128 GB⁩).

ThinkPad P40 may suit users who need its differing values, while ZenBook Pro benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.