HP ZBook 14u G5 Mobile Workstation vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 4 (21K5)

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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 4 (21K5). 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 4 (21K5) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 4 (21K5) 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

reliable security features

mediocre display quality

limited graphics power

heavier than competitors

higher price point

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Difference between HP ZBook 14u G5 Mobile Workstation and Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 4 (21K5)
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP ZBook 14u G5 Mobile Workstation vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 4 (21K5) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP ZBook 14u G5 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 4 (21K5)
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation
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 1.34 kg
Case Material Aluminum, magnesium alloy Carbon fibre (top), glass-fibre (top), polycarbonate (top), polyphenylene sulfide (bottom)
Colour Turbo silver Villi black
DISPLAY HP ZBook 14u G5 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 4 (21K5)
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, DC dimming
PROCESSOR HP ZBook 14u G5 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 4 (21K5)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8550U / 1.8 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 7840U / 3.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 5.1 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 8 MB L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Platform Technology - AMD PRO
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY HP ZBook 14u G5 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 4 (21K5)
RAM 0 GB 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC LPDDR5X SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed - 7500 MHz
Rated Speed - 7500 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 2 -
STORAGE HP ZBook 14u G5 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 4 (21K5)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) - 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe), Performance
AUDIO & VIDEO HP ZBook 14u G5 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 4 (21K5)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 AMD Radeon 780M
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Camera - Yes
Resolution - 5 Megapixel
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, Windows Hello, fixed focus, Discrete IR, Ultrasonic Human Presence Detection
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, far-field
COMMUNICATIONS HP ZBook 14u G5 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 4 (21K5)
Wireless - Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Qualcomm NFA725A
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8111EPV
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), dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - 4G upgradable
BATTERY HP ZBook 14u G5 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 4 (21K5)
Technology - Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) - 52.5 Wh
AC ADAPTER HP ZBook 14u G5 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 4 (21K5)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 65 Watt
INPUT HP ZBook 14u G5 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 4 (21K5)
Type - Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP ZBook 14u G5 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 4 (21K5)
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
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB4/DisplayPort 1.4 (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 4 (21K5)
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 11 Pro - English
MISCELLANEOUS HP ZBook 14u G5 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 4 (21K5)
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 with Microsoft Pluton, fingerprint reader, smart card 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, bottom cover tamper detection
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
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 - Base warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Base warranty - battery - 1 year
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site - response time: next business day
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