HP ZBook 15 G5 Mobile Workstation vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 (21D7)

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HP ZBook 15 G5 Mobile Workstation
HP ZBook 15 G5 Mobile Workstation
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 (21D7)
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 (21D7)

Our Rating: 85 %

Detailed comparison and review of HP ZBook 15 G5 Mobile Workstation and Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 (21D7). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 (21D7) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 (21D7) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

powerful processor performance

high-resolution display

excellent keyboard comfort

advanced security features

heavyweight design

short battery life

high price point

limited color accuracy

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Difference between HP ZBook 15 G5 Mobile Workstation and Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 (21D7)
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP ZBook 15 G5 Mobile Workstation vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 (21D7) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP ZBook 15 G5 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 (21D7)
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.6 cm x 26.4 cm x 2.6 cm 36.4 cm x 26.6 cm x 3.023 cm
Weight 2.6 kg 2.95 kg
Case Material Aluminum, magnesium alloy Glass-fibre (bottom), polyphenylene sulfide (bottom), aluminium alloy (top)
Colour Turbo silver Storm grey (top), thunder black (bottom)
DISPLAY HP ZBook 15 G5 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 (21D7)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution - 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:10
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features - Anti-glare, 178° viewing angle, Low Blue Light technology, X-Rite Pantone factory color calibration, DC dimming, 83.4% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR HP ZBook 15 G5 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 (21D7)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12850HX / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.8 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 16-core
Cache L3 - 9 MB 25 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel CM246 Intel WM690
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Optane Memory Supported Integrated memory controller
MEMORY HP ZBook 15 G5 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 (21D7)
RAM 0 GB 16 GB (1 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 128 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 4800 MHz
Rated Speed - 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty - 4
Empty Slots 4 3
STORAGE HP ZBook 15 G5 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 (21D7)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) - 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Kioxia
AUDIO & VIDEO HP ZBook 15 G5 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 (21D7)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 630 NVIDIA RTX A1000 / Intel UHD Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 4 external monitor(s)
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Dynamic Boost 2.0
Camera - Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Voice
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio, HP Clear Sound Amp -
COMMUNICATIONS HP ZBook 15 G5 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 (21D7)
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 -
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3x -
Remote Management Protocol SNMP 2 -
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL) -
BATTERY HP ZBook 15 G5 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 (21D7)
Technology - 6-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) - 94 Wh
AC ADAPTER HP ZBook 15 G5 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 (21D7)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 170 Watt, 20 V
INPUT HP ZBook 15 G5 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 (21D7)
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 15 G5 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 (21D7)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (1 free)
Interfaces LAN
USB 3.0 (charging)
HDMI
2 x USB-C 3.1 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.3 Alt Mode)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.0
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)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card, SDXC UHS-II Card) Yes (SD Express Card)
SOFTWARE HP ZBook 15 G5 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 (21D7)
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence
MISCELLANEOUS HP ZBook 15 G5 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 (21D7)
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
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 DuraKeys, Automatic DriveLock, HP DriveLock, Measured Boot, Power On Authentication, Pre-boot Authentication, Master Boot Record Security, BIOS Update via Network, HP Sure Click Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
Compliant Standards ACPI, CSA, UL, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, Common Criteria EAL4+, low halogen RoHS, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, 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%
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