HP ZBook 14u G5 Mobile Workstation vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AL)

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HP ZBook 14u G5 Mobile Workstation
HP ZBook 14u G5 Mobile Workstation

In depth comparison and review of HP ZBook 14u G5 Mobile Workstation and Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AL). 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 P14s Gen 3 (21AL) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AL) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

impressive CPU performance

good battery life

useful security features

mediocre display brightness

limited GPU power

noisy under load

heavier than competitors

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Difference between HP ZBook 14u G5 Mobile Workstation and Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AL)
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP ZBook 14u G5 Mobile Workstation vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AL) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP ZBook 14u G5 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AL)
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.6 cm x 23.43 cm x 1.79 cm 31.77 cm x 22.69 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.48 kg 1.38 kg
Case Material Aluminum, magnesium alloy Carbon fibre (top), glass-fibre (top), polycarbonate (top), polyphenylene sulfide (bottom)
Colour Turbo silver Black
DISPLAY HP ZBook 14u G5 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AL)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 14" - IPS
Screen Resolution - 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:10
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features - Anti-glare, 84% screen-to-body ratio, 85° viewing angle, DC dimming
PROCESSOR HP ZBook 14u G5 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AL)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8550U / 1.8 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1260P / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 12-core
Cache 8 MB 18 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY HP ZBook 14u G5 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AL)
RAM 0 GB 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 48 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed - 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 2 1
STORAGE HP ZBook 14u G5 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AL)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) - 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption, Performance - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO HP ZBook 14u G5 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AL)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera - Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec CX7750 Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio Input: Dolby Voice
COMMUNICATIONS HP ZBook 14u G5 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AL)
Wireless - Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3x -
Remote Management Protocol SNMP 2 -
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL) Wake-on-LAN (WOL)
WWAN
Generation - 4G
Technology - LTE
Controller - FIBOCOM L860-GL-16 - M.2 Card
BATTERY HP ZBook 14u G5 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AL)
Technology - 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) - 52.5 Wh
AC ADAPTER HP ZBook 14u G5 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AL)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 65 Watt
INPUT HP ZBook 14u G5 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AL)
Type - Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP ZBook 14u G5 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AL)
Slots - 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free)
Interfaces USB 3.0 (charging)
Thunderbolt 3
USB 3.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Dock
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 2.0 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI (4K support)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE HP ZBook 14u G5 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AL)
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence
MISCELLANEOUS HP ZBook 14u G5 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AL)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories - USB-C power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, smart card reader 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 DuraKeys, soft-touch surface, HP BIOS Protection, HP Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, Power On Authentication, Pre-boot Authentication, HP Sure Start Gen 3, Master Boot Record Security Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
Compliant Standards ACPI, CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, CCC, FCC, RoHS, KCC, WEEE, A-Tick, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+ RoHS, TCG Certified, TCO Certified 9.0
Carbon Footprint - 270 kg carbon emissions (EU)
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) 8 - 95%
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