HP ProBook 650 G4 Notebook vs. Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D4)

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HP ProBook 650 G4 Notebook
HP ProBook 650 G4 Notebook

In depth comparison and review of HP ProBook 650 G4 Notebook and Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D4). 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.

Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D4) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D4) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

high-resolution oled display

solid build quality

good battery life

efficient thermal management

heavier than competitors

expensive base model

limited port selection

noisy under load

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Difference between HP ProBook 650 G4 Notebook and Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D4)
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
89 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP ProBook 650 G4 Notebook vs. Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D4) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP ProBook 650 G4 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D4)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.7 cm x 25.7 cm x 2.395 cm 35.44 cm x 23.74 cm x 1.58 cm
Weight 2.18 kg 1.94 kg
Case Material - Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour Natural silver Black (bottom), arctic grey (top)
DISPLAY HP ProBook 650 G4 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D4)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 16" OLED
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
Screen Resolution - 3840 x 2400 (WQUXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:10
Image Brightness - 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Features - Anti-reflective, One Glass Solution, anti-smudge, Low Blue Light technology, Dolby Vision, 92.3% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR HP ProBook 650 G4 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D4)
CPU Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7300U / 2.6 GHz AMD Ryzen 9 Pro 6950H / 3.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.5 GHz 4.9 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 8-core
Cache 3 MB L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY HP ProBook 650 G4 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D4)
RAM 0 GB 32 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 6400 MHz
Rated Speed - 6400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 2 -
STORAGE HP ProBook 650 G4 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D4)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) - 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe), Performance
AUDIO & VIDEO HP ProBook 650 G4 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D4)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 620 AMD Radeon RX 6500M / AMD Radeon 680M
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera - Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - IR camera, Windows Hello, e-camera shutter
Sound Stereo speakers Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Voice
COMMUNICATIONS HP ProBook 650 G4 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D4)
Wireless - Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Qualcomm NFA725A
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-V -
Compliant Standards - DASH
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation WWAN upgradable 4G
Technology - LTE
Controller - Quectel EM05-G - M.2 Card
BATTERY HP ProBook 650 G4 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D4)
Technology - Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) - 72 Wh
AC ADAPTER HP ProBook 650 G4 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D4)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 135 Watt
INPUT HP ProBook 650 G4 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D4)
Type - Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP ProBook 650 G4 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D4)
Slots - 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free)
Interfaces USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (charging)
HDMI
LAN
Serial
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
3 x USB4 (supports DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (SD Card, SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE HP ProBook 650 G4 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D4)
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included - Glance by Mirametrix
MISCELLANEOUS HP ProBook 650 G4 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D4)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories - USB-C slim power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip 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 DriveLock, HP Automatic Drive Lock, Power On Authentication, HP Fast Charge, Pre-boot Authentication, Master Boot Record Security, HP Sure Start Gen 4, HP Wireless Wakeup, BIOS Update via Network Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password, USB FIDO (Fast Identity Online) device integration, pen upgradable, certificate based BIOS authentication
Compliant Standards RoHS, WEEE RoHS, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty - Base warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Base warranty - battery - 1 year
Extended warranty - 3 years - on-site
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