HP ZBook 14u G6 Mobile Workstation vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 6 (21FW)

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HP ZBook 14u G6 Mobile Workstation
HP ZBook 14u G6 Mobile Workstation

Our Rating: 72 %

In depth comparison and review of HP ZBook 14u G6 Mobile Workstation and Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 6 (21FW). 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 ZBook 14u G6 Mobile Workstation Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP ZBook 14u G6 Mobile Workstation based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust security features

portable design

sharp full-hd display

solid build quality

decent processor performance

average battery life

limited storage capacity

noisy under load

expensive price point

Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 6 (21FW) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 6 (21FW) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

powerful processor performance

high-resolution display

excellent keyboard feel

advanced security features

higher price point

moderate battery life

heavier than competitors

limited color options

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Difference between HP ZBook 14u G6 Mobile Workstation and Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 6 (21FW)
83 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
83 % - Display
84 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP ZBook 14u G6 Mobile Workstation vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 6 (21FW) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP ZBook 14u G6 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 6 (21FW)
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.6 cm x 23.43 cm x 1.79 cm 35.95 cm x 25.38 cm x 1.75 cm
Weight 1.48 kg 1.86 kg
Case Material - Aluminium (bottom), carbon fibre reinforced plastic (top), glass-fibre reinforced plastic hybrid (top)
Colour - Black paint
DISPLAY HP ZBook 14u G6 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 6 (21FW)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features Full HD anti-glare Anti-glare, Low Blue Light technology, X-Rite Pantone factory color calibration, 86.2% screen-to-body ratio, DC dimming
PROCESSOR HP ZBook 14u G6 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 6 (21FW)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13800H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 5.2 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 14-core
Cache L3 - 6 MB 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY HP ZBook 14u G6 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 6 (21FW)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 96 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR5 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 2400 MHz 5600 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 5600 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE HP ZBook 14u G6 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 6 (21FW)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe), triple-level cell (TLC) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Kioxia
RAID Level - RAID 0, RAID 1
AUDIO & VIDEO HP ZBook 14u G6 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 6 (21FW)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 NVIDIA RTX A1000 / Intel Iris Xe 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 - HD Yes - 1080p
Camera Features Windows Hello, HP Privacy HD Privacy shutter, Windows Hello, fixed focus, hybrid FHD/IR camera, Ultrasonic Human Presence Detection
Video Resolutions 720p -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio Input: Dolby Voice, far-field
COMMUNICATIONS HP ZBook 14u G6 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 6 (21FW)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2) Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-V -
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED -
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY HP ZBook 14u G6 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 6 (21FW)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 50 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 14 hours -
AC ADAPTER HP ZBook 14u G6 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 6 (21FW)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 170 Watt
INPUT HP ZBook 14u G6 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 6 (21FW)
Type Keyboard, pointing stick, ClickPad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Name HP Collaboration -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch clickpad, gesture function Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP ZBook 14u G6 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 6 (21FW)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (1 free)
Interfaces USB 3.1 (charging)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Dock
USB-C 3.1 (supports Thunderbolt 3)
HDMI
USB 3.1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
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 Express Card)
SOFTWARE HP ZBook 14u G6 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 6 (21FW)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence
MISCELLANEOUS HP ZBook 14u G6 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 6 (21FW)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, 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 Power On Authentication, HP Fast Charge, Pre-boot Authentication, Master Boot Record Security, Microsoft Security Defender Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
Compliant Standards CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, CCC, FCC, MIL-STD 810G, KCC, A-Tick, ICES, CIT, ICCP RoHS, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, TCG Certified, TCO Certified 9.0
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 3 years -
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