lenovo thinkstation comparison
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P900
Lenovo® recommends Windows.
TOOL-LESSMODULARDESIGN
THINKSTATION P900 SCORES HIGHER THAN HP AND DELL WHEN IT COMES TO:
HP Z840
850W/1125W
88%/90%
12
6Gbps
3
7
0
NO
UP TO 2x K6000
NO
DELL T7910
1300W
90%
8
12Gbps
4
7
0
NO
UP TO 3x K6000
NO
THINKSTATION P900
1300W
92%
14
12Gbps
4
8
2
YES
UP TO 3x K6000
YES
POWER SUPPLY
POWER EFFICIENCY
MAX STORAGE
SAS SUPPORT
x16 CONNECTOR
I/O SLOTS
FLEX CONNECTORS
FLEX MODULE
GRAPHICS
DIAGNOSTICS
The Lenovo ThinkStation P900 o�ers a more e�cient and tool-less power supply. Saving you on operating costs, and making it easier to service.
POWER SUPPLY
The ThinkStation P900 supports up to 14 storage drives, whereas HP supports 12 and Dell supportsa maximum of 8 drives. Using our exclusive FLEX Connector, the P900 is the only system that supports FLEX Drives (M.2 PCIe SSDs), the highest performing drives available (up to 3x faster than standard SSDs), without sacrificing I/O slots. P900 also supports the latest 12Gbps SAS technology versus HP’s support for only 6Gbps SAS.
STORAGE
ThinkStation P900 supports up to 3 NVIDIA® Quadro® K6000 graphics cards, while HP Z840 only supports 2.The P900 also supports up to 4 powered graphics cards up to 825W. The HP Z840 does not.
GRAPHICS
The Lenovo ThinkStation® P900 has the FLEX Bay designed to support a hard disk drive, an optical drive, or the FLEX Module. The FLEX Module can be used to support an ultra-slim optical drive, a mediacard reader, eSATA and FireWire (IEEE 1394).
FLEXIBILITY
On Lenovo workstations plug your Android™-based tablet or smartphone into the USB port for system analysis. Quickly determineif an error is hardware or so¨ware- based, and save downtimeand money.
DIAGNOSTICS
The ThinkStation P900 has a total of 8 PCIe slots for maximum configurability versus 7 for HP and Dell. The P900 also has 4 full x16 connectors when compared to only 3 for HP.
I/O
The ThinkStation P900 workstation’s internal design features intuitive red touch points, making component changes easy. Access everything, even the motherboard, tool-lessly.
DESIGN
P700
Lenovo® recommends Windows.
THINKSTATION P700 SCORES HIGHER THAN HP AND DELL WHEN IT COMES TO:
HP Z640
925W
90%
8
6
2
5
0
NO
NO
NO
DELL T7810
685W/825W
90%/90%
8
4
2
6
0
NO
NO
NO
THINKSTATION P700
490W/650W/850W
90%/92%/92%
12
12
3
6
1
YES
YES
YES
POWER SUPPLY
POWER EFFICIENCY
MEMORY DIMMs
MAX STORAGE
x16 CONNECTOR
I/O SLOTS
FLEX CONNECTOR
FLEX MODULE
INTEGRATED MEDIACARD READER
DIAGNOSTICS
The Lenovo ThinkStation P700 o�ers a greater range of power supplies, (supporting more configurations), which are more e�cient saving you on operating costs. The power supplies are also tool-less, making them easier to replace.
POWER SUPPLY
The ThinkStation P700 supports up to 12 storage drives, whereas HP supports 6 and Dell supports a maximum of 4 drives. Using our exclusive FLEX Connector, the P700 is the only system that supports FLEX Drives (M.2 PCIe SSDs), the highest performing drives available (up to 3x faster than standard SSDs), without sacrificing I/O slots. P700 also supports the latest 12Gbps SAS technology versus HP’s support for only 6Gbps SAS.
STORAGE
The ThinkStation P700 supports up to 12 memory DIMMs. HP and Dell only support a maximum of 8 DIMMs.
MEMORY
The Lenovo ThinkStation P700 has the FLEX Bay designed to supporta hard disk drive, an optical drive, or the FLEX Module. The FLEX Module can be used to support an ultra-slim optical drive, a mediacard reader, eSATA and FireWire(IEEE 1394).
FLEXIBILITY
On Lenovo workstations plug your Android™-based tablet or smartphone into the USB port for system analysis. Quickly determine if an error is hardware or so¨ware-based, and save downtime and money.
DIAGNOSTICS
The ThinkStation P700 has 3 full x16 connectors (electrical and mechanical) for more graphics card support. The P700 also has 6 I/O connectors when used on dual CPU configurations, versus HP’s 5 in the same type of configurations.
I/O
The ThinkStation P700 workstation’s internal design features intuitive red touch points, making component changes easy. Access everything, even the motherboard, tool-lessly.
DESIGN
TOOL-LESSMODULARDESIGN
P500
Lenovo® recommends Windows.
THINKSTATION P500 SCORES HIGHER THAN HP AND DELL WHEN IT COMES TO:
HP Z440
525W/700W
85%/90%
6
0
NO
UP TO K6000
NO
DELL T5810
425W/685W
90%/90%
4
0
NO
UP TO K5200
NO
THINKSTATION P500
490W/650W/850W
90%/92%/92%
11
1
YES
UP TO K6000
YES
POWER SUPPLY
POWER EFFICIENCY
MAX STORAGE
FLEX CONNECTOR
FLEX MODULE
GRAPHICS
DIAGNOSTICS
The P500 supports up to NVIDIA® Quadro® K6000 graphics card. Dell only supports up to NVIDIA® Quadro® K5200.
GRAPHICS
The Lenovo ThinkStation P500 o�ers a greater range of power supplies, (supporting more configurations), which are more e�cient saving you on operating costs. The power supplies are also tool-less, making them easier to replace.
POWER SUPPLYThe Lenovo ThinkStation P500 has the FLEX Bay designed to supporta hard disk drive, an optical drive, or the FLEX Module. The FLEX Module can be used to support an ultra-slim optical drive, a media card reader, eSATA and FireWire(IEEE 1394).
FLEXIBILITY
The ThinkStation P500 supports up to 11 storage drives, whereas HP supports 6 and Dell supports 4 drives. Using our exclusive FLEX Connector, the P500 is the only system that supports FLEX Drives (M.2 PCIe SSDs), the highest performing drives available (up to 3x faster than standard SSDs), without sacrificing I/O slots. P500 also supports the latest 12Gbps SAS technology versus HP’s support for only 6Gbps SAS.
STORAGE
On Lenovo workstations plug your Android™-based tablet or smartphone into the USB port for system analysis. Quickly determine if an error is hardware or so¨ware-based, and save downtime and money.
DIAGNOSTICS
The ThinkStation P500 workstation’s internal design features intuitive red touch points, making component changes easy. Access everything, even the motherboard, tool-lessly.
DESIGN
TOOL-LESSMODULARDESIGN
P300 TOWER
Lenovo® recommends Windows.
THINKSTATION P300 TOWER SCORES HIGHERTHAN HP AND DELL WHEN IT COMES TO:
HP Z230
320W/400W
(NA)/92%
3
NO
NO
NO
DELL T1700
290W/365W
65%/90%
4
YES
NO
NO
THINKSTATIONP300 TOWER
280W/450W
85%/92%
4
YES
YES
YES
POWER SUPPLY
POWER EFFICIENCY
MAX STORAGE
RAID 10
FLEX MODULE
INTEGRATED MEDIACARD READER
The ThinkStation P300 Tower supports up to 4 storage drives whereas HP only supports a maximum of 3 drives. The P300 Tower also supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 10. HP does not support RAID 10.
STORAGE
The Lenovo ThinkStation P300 Tower has a FLEX Bay which is designed to support a hard disk drive, optical drive, or FLEX Module. The FLEX Module supports an ultra-slim optical drive, media card reader, eSATA and FireWire (IEEE 1394).
FLEXIBILITY
The ThinkStation P300 Tower o�ers more e�cient power supplies, reducing operating costs. Dell only o�ers up to a 90% e�cient power supply and the 290W power supply is only 65% e�cient. Choose the power supply that best supports your configuration.
POWER SUPPLY
Easily support your media devices and increase productivity.
INTEGRATED MEDIACARD READER
P300 SFF
Lenovo® recommends Windows.
THINKSTATION P300 SFF SCORES HIGHER THAN HP AND DELL WHEN IT COMES TO:
HP Z230SFF
240W
92%
2
NO
NO
DELL T1700 SFF
255W/255W
65%/90%
2
NO
NO
THINKSTATION P300 SFF
240W/240W
85%/92%
3
YES
YES
POWER SUPPLY
POWER EFFICIENCY
MAX STORAGE
RAID 5
INTEGRATED MEDIACARD READER
The ThinkStation P300 SFF supports up to 3 storage drives whereas HP and Dell only supports a maximum of 2 drives. The P300 SFF supports RAID 0, 1, 5; Dell and HP only support RAID 0, 1.
STORAGE
The ThinkStation P300 SFF o�ers a more e�cient power supply, saving you on operating costs.Dell only o�ers up to a 90% e�cient power supply and one of the 255W power supplies is only 65% e�cient. Choose the power supply that best supports your configuration.
POWER SUPPLY
Easily support your media devices and increase productivity.
INTEGRATED MEDIACARD READER
W541
Lenovo® recommends Windows.
THINKPAD W541 SCORES HIGHER THAN HP AND DELL WHEN IT COMES TO:
HP ZBOOK 15"
NO
YES
30.5mm
6.20 lbs/2.81kg
NO
DELL PRECISION M4800
NO
NO
36.2mm
6.35 lbs/2.88kg
NO
THINKPADW541
YES
YES
27.9mm
5.57 lbs/2.53kg
YES
THINKPAD KEYBOARD
IPS DISPLAY
HEIGHT
WEIGHT
COLORCALIBRATOR
The ThinkPad W541 o�ers advanced graphics, the NVIDIA® Quadro® K2100M, and is certified for all key ISV applications.
GRAPHICSThe ThinkPad® W541 delivers the ultimate in mobile workstation computing and graphics capabilities, but in a thinner and lighter form factor when compared to products from HP and Dell.
THINNER AND LIGHTER
The W541 optimizes graphics performance with an integrated X-Rite® Pantone® color calibrator to ensure color accuracy for the life of the display. The X-Rite® Pantone® color calibration yields greater image accuracy, more precise color matching, and a consistently true display.
COLOR CALIBRATOR
ThinkPad keyboards are world renowned for their durability, responsiveness, quality and superior feel.
LEGENDARY KEYBOARD
W550s
Lenovo® recommends Windows.
*Based on internal benchmark testing.Lenovo makes every e�ort to ensure accuracy of all information but is not liable or responsible for any editorial, photographic or typographic errors. All images are for illustrative purposes only. For full Lenovo product specifications visit www.lenovo.com Lenovo makes no representations or warranties regarding third-party products or services. Trademarks: The following are trademarks or registered trademarks of Lenovo: Lenovo, the Lenovo logo, For Those Who Do, ThinkPad and ThinkStation. Microso¨ and Windows are registered trademarks of Microso¨ Corporation. Android is a trademark of Google Inc. Other company, product and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others. ©2015 Lenovo. All rights reserved.
THINKPAD W550s SCORES HIGHER THAN HP AND DELL WHEN IT COMES TO:
HP ZBOOKULTRABOOK
YES
AMD FirePro™
M4170 1GB
NO
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
DELL PRECISION M3800
NO
NVIDIA® Quadro®
K1100M 2GB
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
THINKPADW550s
YES
NVIDIA® Quadro®
K620M 2GB
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
MIL-SPEC TESTED
GRAPHICS
POWER BRIDGE
TOUCH DISPLAY
IPS DISPLAY
3K DISPLAY
3G/4G LTE
INTEGRATEDETHERNET PORT
MECHANICAL DOCKING
The ThinkPad W550s features Power Bridge technology, allowing for superior battery life, up to 20 hours.
BATTERY LIFE
The ThinkPad W550s o�ers best-in-class graphics capabilities powered by the NVIDIA® Quadro® K620M GPU, based on the latest NVIDIA® Maxwell mobile GPU architecture. The new NVIDIA® Quadro® K620M outperforms the K1100M and the AMD FirePro M4170.* With its vivid colors and stellar viewing angles, the 3K IPS display of the W550s is sure to impress even the most discerning user.
GRAPHICS
The ThinkPad W550s delivers workstation performance out in the field, or in the o�ce with mechanical docking capabilties. You can't dockthe Dell Precision M3800.
MECHANICAL DOCKING
ThinkPad keyboards are world renowned for their durability, responsiveness, quality and superior feel.
LEGENDARY KEYBOARD