HP ZBook 15u G6 Mobile Workstation vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CK)

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HP ZBook 15u G6 Mobile Workstation
HP ZBook 15u G6 Mobile Workstation

Our Rating: 78 %

Side by side comparison and review of HP ZBook 15u G6 Mobile Workstation and Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CK). 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 15u G6 Mobile Workstation Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP ZBook 15u G6 Mobile Workstation based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

powerful processor options

excellent security features

high-resolution display

good battery life

heavier than competitors

expensive base model

limited graphics performance

noisy under load

Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CK) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CK) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust military-grade durability

excellent keyboard comfort

impressive ultrabook performance

good battery life

useful security features

heavier than competitors

limited graphics capability

average display brightness

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP ZBook 15u G6 Mobile Workstation and Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CK)
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP ZBook 15u G6 Mobile Workstation vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CK) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP ZBook 15u G6 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CK)
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.08 cm x 25.1 cm x 1.86 cm 36.198 cm x 25.55 cm x 2.05 cm
Weight 1.77 kg 1.734 kg
Case Material Aluminum Carbon fibre (top), glass-fibre (top), polycarbonate (top), polyphenylene sulfide (bottom)
Colour - Black
DISPLAY HP ZBook 15u G6 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CK)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features Full HD anti-glare Anti-glare, Eye comfort mode, 178° viewing angle, Low Blue Light technology, Low Power, ICC template colour calibration, DC dimming
PROCESSOR HP ZBook 15u G6 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CK)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6850U / 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache L3 - 6 MB L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Platform Technology - AMD PRO
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY HP ZBook 15u G6 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CK)
RAM 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz / PC4-19200 6400 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 6400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE HP ZBook 15u G6 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CK)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe), Value
AUDIO & VIDEO HP ZBook 15u G6 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CK)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Pro WX 3200 / Intel UHD Graphics 620 AMD Radeon 680M
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features 720p HD movie recording, Windows Hello, HP Privacy HD Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS HP ZBook 15u G6 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CK)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2) Qualcomm NFA725A
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-V -
Bluetooth Class Class 2 -
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - 4G upgradable
BATTERY HP ZBook 15u G6 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CK)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 52.5 Wh
Battery Life Up to 14 hours -
AC ADAPTER HP ZBook 15u G6 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CK)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19.5 V 65 Watt
INPUT HP ZBook 15u G6 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CK)
Type Keyboard, pointing stick, ClickPad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Name HP Collaboration -
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Volume control, spill-resistant, multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, precision touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP ZBook 15u G6 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CK)
Slots - 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free)
Interfaces USB 3.1 (charging)
USB-C 3.1 (supports Thunderbolt 3)
USB 3.1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Dock
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE HP ZBook 15u G6 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CK)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence - German
Software Included Skype, HP Recovery Manager, HP Support Assistant, Bing Toolbar, HP Hotkey Support, HP Performance Advisor, Windows Defender, HP Secure Erase, CyberLink Power Media Player, Absolute Persistence, HP Device Access Manager, HP Mobile Connect Pro, HP JumpStart, HP Noise Cancellation, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Fingerprint Sensor, Power On Authentication -
MISCELLANEOUS HP ZBook 15u G6 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CK)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C slim 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, 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 Power On Authentication, HP Fast Charge, Pre-boot Authentication, Master Boot Record Security, HP Sure Start Gen 4 Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
Compliant Standards ACPI, CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, CCC, FCC, RoHS, MIL-STD 810G, KCC, WEEE, A-Tick, ICES, CIT, low halogen, ICCP RoHS, TUV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
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 Limited warranty - parts and labour - 3 years Base warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site
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