HP Zbook 15 G1 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AK)

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Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AK)
Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AK)

Our Rating: 82 %

In depth comparison and review of HP Zbook 15 G1 and Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AK). 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 15 G1 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP Zbook 15 G1 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

powerful quad-core processor

expandable memory options

high-resolution display

good connectivity options

heavier than competitors

older model

noisy under load

average battery life

Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AK) Review

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

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

impressive CPU performance

good battery life

portable design

mediocre display brightness

limited graphics capability

noisy under load

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP Zbook 15 G1 and Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AK)
69 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP Zbook 15 G1 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AK) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP Zbook 15 G1 Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AK)
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38.15 cm x 25.7 cm x 3.55 cm 31.77 cm x 22.69 cm x 1.795 cm
Weight 2.82 kg 1.38 kg
Case Material Magnesium-aluminum alloy Carbon fibre (top), glass-fibre (top), polycarbonate (top), polyphenylene sulfide (bottom)
Colour Graphite, hematite Black
DISPLAY HP Zbook 15 G1 Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AK)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:10
Image Brightness - 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features Full HD standard-viewing angle (SVA) eDP anti-glare Anti-glare, Eye comfort mode, Low Blue Light technology, 84% screen-to-body ratio, ICC template colour calibration, DC dimming
PROCESSOR HP Zbook 15 G1 Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AK)
CPU Intel Core i7 (4th Gen) 4700MQ / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1270P / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 4.8 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 12-core
Cache L3 - 6 MB 18 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Intel QM87 -
Platform Technology - Intel vPro Enterprise
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY HP Zbook 15 G1 Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AK)
RAM 16 GB 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 48 GB
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed - 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 4 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE HP Zbook 15 G1 Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AK)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 240 GB SSD 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
Optical Drive DVD-Writer removable - tray -
AUDIO & VIDEO HP Zbook 15 G1 Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AK)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) - NVIDIA Quadro T550 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, stereo microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec IDT 92HD91 Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, DTS Studio Sound High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features - Input: Dolby Voice
COMMUNICATIONS HP Zbook 15 G1 Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AK)
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
Ethernet Controller - Intel I219-LM
Features - Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - 4G upgradable
BATTERY HP Zbook 15 G1 Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AK)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Max Supported Qty 2 -
Battery Capacity (Size) - 52.5 Wh
AC ADAPTER HP Zbook 15 G1 Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AK)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 100 Watt
INPUT HP Zbook 15 G1 Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AK)
Type Keyboard, touchpad, pointing stick Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Volume control, spill-resistant, touchpad with gesture support Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP Zbook 15 G1 Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AK)
Expansion Bays 1 x Upgrade Bay -
Slots 1 x ExpressCard/54 (1 free) 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free)
Interfaces VGA
DisplayPort
Thunderbolt
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
3 x USB 3.0
USB 2.0
Battery
Dock
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)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (SDHC Card, SDXC Card, SDXC UHS-II Card) -
SOFTWARE HP Zbook 15 G1 Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AK)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 11 Pro - English
MISCELLANEOUS HP Zbook 15 G1 Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AK)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C slim power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, 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 - Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
Compliant Standards ACPI, CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, CCC, FCC, RoHS, FIPS 140-2, WEEE, A-Tick, ICES, KC, ISO 27001 RoHS, TCG Certified, TCO Certified 9.0
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Carbon Footprint - 246 kg carbon emissions
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return 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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