HP 255 G9 Notebook vs. Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of HP 255 G9 Notebook and Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3). 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 255 G9 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP 255 G9 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

decent battery life

adequate port selection

includes numeric keypad

average display quality

modest processor performance

limited graphics capabilities

no backlit keyboard

Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

excellent build quality

powerful amd processor

bright oled display

eco-friendly materials

solid security features

higher price point

limited port selection

no dedicated gpu

average battery life

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP 255 G9 Notebook and Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3)
74 % - Design
66 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
84 % - Display
80 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP 255 G9 Notebook vs. Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP 255 G9 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.8 cm x 24.2 cm x 1.99 cm 29.44 cm x 19.96 cm x 1.399 cm
Weight 1.74 kg 1.26 kg
Case Material - Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour - Black (bottom), arctic grey (top)
DISPLAY HP 255 G9 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 13.3" OLED
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2880 x 1800 (2.8K)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Features Full HD ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) eDP anti-glare, Micro Edge, narrow-bezel design Anti-reflective, One Glass Solution, anti-smudge, on-cell touch technology, Low Blue Light technology, Dolby Vision, 91.6% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR HP 255 G9 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 5625U / 2.3 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6850U / 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.3 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 8-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB L3 - 16 MB
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY HP 255 G9 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB (non customer accessible / upgradeable)) 32 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 6400 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 6400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE HP 255 G9 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe), HP Value 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Union Memory
AUDIO & VIDEO HP 255 G9 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics AMD Radeon 680M
Max Monitors Supported - 2 external monitor(s)
Video System Features AMD FreeSync -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1080p
Camera Features Temporal Noise Reduction Windows Hello, fixed focus, e-camera shutter, Discrete IR
Video Resolutions 720p -
Sound Dual stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3247 Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Input: Dolby Voice, 360° far-field
COMMUNICATIONS HP 255 G9 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Realtek RTL8852BE - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2) Qualcomm NFA725A
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Bluetooth Class Class 2 -
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED -
Remote Management Protocol SNMP 2 -
Features Miracast, Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO -
BATTERY HP 255 G9 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 41 Wh 51.5 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10.25 hours -
AC ADAPTER HP 255 G9 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3)
Input AC 115/230 V (50 - 60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19.5 V, 8 A 65 Watt
INPUT HP 255 G9 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, gesture function, precision touchpad, PTP certified touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, edge-to-edge backlit keyboard, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad, Haptic ForcePad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP 255 G9 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB4 (supports DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN (on supplied adapter)
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE HP 255 G9 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence
Software Included HP Support Assistant, Dropbox, McAfee (30 days trial), HP Audio Switch, HP PC Hardware Diagnostics, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Privacy Settings, ExpressVPN (30 days trial), HP QuickDrop, HP Smart App, myHP, Touchpoint Customiser for Commercial, LastPass password manager (30 days trial), HP Smart Health (free download) -
MISCELLANEOUS HP 255 G9 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3)
Included Accessories HP 45 Watt Smart nPFC AC Adapter USB-C power adapter, Lenovo USB-C to Ethernet Adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip with Microsoft Pluton, fingerprint reader
Features HP Fast Charge Administrator password, system password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password, certificate based BIOS authentication, FIDO (Fast Identity Online) authentication
Compliant Standards UL, VCCI, BSMI, SABS, CCC, FCC, A-Tick, ICES, KC, EAC, CU, ICCP RoHS, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCO Certified 9.0
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Carbon Footprint - 216 kg carbon emissions (EU)
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
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