HP ZBook 14u G5 Mobile Workstation vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 2 (21A9)

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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 P15v Gen 2 (21A9). 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 P15v Gen 2 (21A9) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 2 (21A9) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

powerful processor performance

excellent keyboard feel

good thermal management

reliable security features

heavyweight design

average battery life

limited color accuracy

pricey base model

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Difference between HP ZBook 14u G5 Mobile Workstation and Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 2 (21A9)
83 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP ZBook 14u G5 Mobile Workstation vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 2 (21A9) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP ZBook 14u G5 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 2 (21A9)
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.6 cm x 23.43 cm x 1.79 cm 36.65 cm x 25 cm x 2.27 cm
Weight 1.48 kg 2.07 kg
Case Material Aluminum, magnesium alloy Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Turbo silver Black
DISPLAY HP ZBook 14u G5 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 2 (21A9)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution - 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features - Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR HP ZBook 14u G5 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 2 (21A9)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8550U / 1.8 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 8 MB 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset - Intel WM590
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY HP ZBook 14u G5 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 2 (21A9)
RAM 0 GB 16 GB (1 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 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 2
Empty Slots 2 1
STORAGE HP ZBook 14u G5 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 2 (21A9)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) - 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
RAID Level - RAID 0, RAID 1
AUDIO & VIDEO HP ZBook 14u G5 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 2 (21A9)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 NVIDIA T600 / Intel UHD Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 2 external monitor(s)
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera - Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, IR camera, 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 -
COMMUNICATIONS HP ZBook 14u G5 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 2 (21A9)
Wireless - 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Intel I219-V
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) Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - 4G upgradable
BATTERY HP ZBook 14u G5 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 2 (21A9)
Technology - Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) - 68 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 9.5 hours
AC ADAPTER HP ZBook 14u G5 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 2 (21A9)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 135 Watt
INPUT HP ZBook 14u G5 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 2 (21A9)
Type - Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad - Yes
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 P15v Gen 2 (21A9)
Slots - 2 x M.2 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
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE HP ZBook 14u G5 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 2 (21A9)
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS HP ZBook 14u G5 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 2 (21A9)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories - 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, smart card reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington 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, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS
Compliant Standards ACPI, CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, CCC, FCC, RoHS, KCC, WEEE, A-Tick, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+ RoHS, TCG Certified
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
Extended warranty - 3 years - on-site
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
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