HP EliteBook 8570w vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FB)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of HP EliteBook 8570w and Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FB). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

HP EliteBook 8570w Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP EliteBook 8570w based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

powerful processor options

high-resolution display

ample connectivity ports

good graphics performance

heavy and bulky

short battery life

dated design

noisy under load

Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FB) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FB) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

powerful processor performance

excellent keyboard feel

high-resolution display

advanced security features

heavy and bulky

expensive price point

average battery life

limited color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 8570w and Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FB)
69 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 8570w vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FB) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 8570w Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FB)
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38.2 cm x 25.75 cm x 3.84 cm 36.4 cm x 26.6 cm x 3.023 cm
Weight 3 kg 2.95 kg
Case Material Magnesium alloy Glass-fibre (bottom), polyphenylene sulfide (bottom), aluminium alloy (top)
Colour Gun metal Storm grey (top), villi black (bottom)
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 8570w Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FB)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1600 x 900 (HD+) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features HD+ wide-viewing angle (WVA) anti-glare Anti-glare, Low Blue Light technology, Eyesafe technology, X-Rite Pantone factory color calibration, DC dimming, 83.4% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 8570w Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FB)
CPU Intel Core i7 (3rd Gen) 3720QM / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13850HX / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.6 GHz 5.3 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 20-core
Cache 6 MB 30 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel QM77 Express Intel WM790
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY HP EliteBook 8570w Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FB)
RAM 8 GB 64 GB (2 x 32 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 192 GB
RAM Type DDR3 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 1600 MHz 5600 MHz
Rated Speed - 5600 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 4 4
Empty Slots - 2
STORAGE HP EliteBook 8570w Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FB)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Kioxia
RAID Level - RAID 0, RAID 1
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 8570w Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FB)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 4000 NVIDIA RTX A1000 / Intel UHD Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory - 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA TXAA, Direct X 12 Ultimate, Vulkan Support, NVIDIA FXAA
Camera Yes Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec IDT 92HD80 Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features SRS Premium Sound Pro Input: Dolby Voice, far-field
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 8570w Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FB)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller PCI Express Half Mini Card Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
BATTERY HP EliteBook 8570w Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FB)
Technology Lithium Ion 6-cell lithium polymer
Max Supported Qty 2 -
Battery Capacity (Size) - 94 Wh
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 8570w Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FB)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 170 Watt
INPUT HP EliteBook 8570w Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FB)
Type Keyboard, touchpad, pointing stick Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Volume control, spill-resistant, touchpad with gesture support Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 8570w Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FB)
Expansion Bays 1 x Upgrade Bay -
Slots 1 x ExpressCard/54 (1 free) 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (1 free)
Interfaces DisplayPort
VGA
FireWire
Microphone input
Headphone output
LAN
2 x USB 3.0
USB 2.0
USB 2.0/eSATA
Dock
Battery
Modem
USB 2.0 (charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (Power Delivery 3.0)
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI (8K support)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (SD Express Card)
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 8570w Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FB)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 8570w Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FB)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, 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 HP 3D DriveGuard, HP DuraFinish, Enhanced Pre-Boot Security, HP SpareKey, One-Step Logon, HP DuraCase, HP DisplaySafe Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password, bottom cover tamper detection
Compliant Standards ACPI, CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, CCC, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, A-Tick, ICES, KC, ISO 27001 RoHS, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, TCG Certified, TCO Certified 9.0, TUV Rheinland Eyesafe 2.0 Display
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return -
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