HP 470 G7 Notebook vs. Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of HP 470 G7 Notebook and Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5). 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 470 G7 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP 470 G7 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust processing power

ample storage options

reasonable price point

large display size

decent build quality

mediocre battery life

heavyweight design

limited port selection

average screen brightness

Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

powerful AMD processor

high-resolution display

good battery life

heavier than competitors

expensive base model

limited color options

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP 470 G7 Notebook and Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
73 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP 470 G7 Notebook vs. Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP 470 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 41.48 cm x 27.2 cm x 2.45 cm 35.44 cm x 23.74 cm x 1.58 cm
Weight 2.36 kg 1.94 kg
Case Material - Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour Ash silver Black (bottom), arctic grey (top)
DISPLAY HP 470 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - IPS 16" OLED
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 3840 x 2400 (WQUXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, 72% NTSC colour gamut Anti-reflective, One Glass Solution, anti-smudge, Low Blue Light technology, Dolby Vision, 175° viewing angle, 92.3% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR HP 470 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10510U / 1.8 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6850H / 3.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.9 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 8 MB L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology Integrated memory controller
MEMORY HP 470 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 32 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 6400 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 6400 MHz
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE HP 470 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe), triple-level cell (TLC), HP Value 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Western Digital
AUDIO & VIDEO HP 470 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon 530 / Intel UHD Graphics AMD Radeon 680M
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Windows Hello, fixed focus, e-camera shutter, hybrid FHD/IR camera
Video Resolutions 720p -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Input: Dolby Voice, 360° far-field
COMMUNICATIONS HP 470 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 Qualcomm NFA725A
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Bluetooth Class Class 2 -
Features Miracast, dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY HP 470 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 41 Wh 72 Wh
AC ADAPTER HP 470 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19.5 V 135 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT HP 470 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, touchpad with gesture support Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP 470 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 2.0
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
2 x USB4 (supports DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (SD Card, SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE HP 470 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Pro
Software Included Skype, HP Recovery Manager, HP Support Assistant, Windows Defender, Native Miracast, HP Audio Control -
MISCELLANEOUS HP 470 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C slim power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) and firmware (TPM 2.0) Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip with Microsoft Pluton, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features MU-MIMO technology 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, GOST, SABS, FCC, ICES, CIT, ICCP RoHS, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified, TCO Certified 9.0
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year - on-site
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
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