HP Zbook 15 G1 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FB)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of HP Zbook 15 G1 and Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FB). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

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 P16 Gen 2 (21FB) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FB) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

powerful processor performance

excellent keyboard feel

high-resolution display

advanced security features

heavy and bulky

expensive price point

average battery life

limited color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP Zbook 15 G1 and Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FB)
69 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP Zbook 15 G1 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FB) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP Zbook 15 G1 Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FB)
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38.15 cm x 25.7 cm x 3.55 cm 36.4 cm x 26.6 cm x 3.023 cm
Weight 2.82 kg 2.95 kg
Case Material Magnesium-aluminum alloy Glass-fibre (bottom), polyphenylene sulfide (bottom), aluminium alloy (top)
Colour Graphite, hematite Storm grey (top), villi black (bottom)
DISPLAY HP Zbook 15 G1 Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FB)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED 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 - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features Full HD standard-viewing angle (SVA) eDP anti-glare Anti-glare, Low Blue Light technology, Eyesafe technology, X-Rite Pantone factory color calibration, DC dimming, 83.4% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR HP Zbook 15 G1 Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FB)
CPU Intel Core i7 (4th Gen) 4700MQ / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13850HX / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 5.3 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 20-core
Cache L3 - 6 MB 30 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Intel QM87 Intel WM790
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY HP Zbook 15 G1 Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FB)
RAM 16 GB 64 GB (2 x 32 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 192 GB
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 5600 MHz
Rated Speed - 5600 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 4 4
Empty Slots - 2
STORAGE HP Zbook 15 G1 Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FB)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 240 GB SSD 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Kioxia
RAID Level - RAID 0, RAID 1
Optical Drive DVD-Writer removable - tray -
AUDIO & VIDEO HP Zbook 15 G1 Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FB)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) - NVIDIA RTX A1000 / Intel UHD 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 - Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, stereo microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec IDT 92HD91 Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, DTS Studio Sound High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Input: Dolby Voice, far-field
COMMUNICATIONS HP Zbook 15 G1 Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FB)
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 -
BATTERY HP Zbook 15 G1 Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FB)
Technology Lithium Ion 6-cell lithium polymer
Max Supported Qty 2 -
Battery Capacity (Size) - 94 Wh
AC ADAPTER HP Zbook 15 G1 Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FB)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 170 Watt
INPUT HP Zbook 15 G1 Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FB)
Type Keyboard, touchpad, pointing stick Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes 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 P16 Gen 2 (21FB)
Expansion Bays 1 x Upgrade Bay -
Slots 1 x ExpressCard/54 (1 free) 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (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
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (Power Delivery 3.0)
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 (SDHC Card, SDXC Card, SDXC UHS-II Card) Yes (SD Express Card)
SOFTWARE HP Zbook 15 G1 Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FB)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence
MISCELLANEOUS HP Zbook 15 G1 Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FB)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip 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 - 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, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, CCC, FCC, RoHS, FIPS 140-2, WEEE, A-Tick, ICES, KC, ISO 27001 RoHS, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, TCG Certified, TCO Certified 9.0, TUV Rheinland Eyesafe 2.0 Display
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
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 -
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