HP Zbook 17 G2 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 (21D7)

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Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 (21D7)
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 (21D7)

Our Rating: 85 %

Detailed comparison and review of HP Zbook 17 G2 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.

HP Zbook 17 G2 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP Zbook 17 G2 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust processing power

high-quality display

expandable memory options

strong build quality

good graphics performance

heavy and bulky

short battery life

expensive base model

noisy under load

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

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP Zbook 17 G2 and Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 (21D7)
72 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP Zbook 17 G2 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 (21D7) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP Zbook 17 G2 Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 (21D7)
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 41.6 cm x 27.2 cm x 3.4 cm 36.4 cm x 26.6 cm x 3.023 cm
Weight 3.46 kg 2.95 kg
Case Material - Glass-fibre (bottom), polyphenylene sulfide (bottom), aluminium alloy (top)
Colour - Storm grey (top), thunder black (bottom)
DISPLAY HP Zbook 17 G2 Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 (21D7)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 16" - 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 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features Full HD wide-viewing angle (WVA) anti-glare 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 17 G2 Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 (21D7)
CPU Intel Core i7 (4th Gen) 4810MQ / 2.8 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12850HX / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.8 GHz 4.8 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 16-core
Cache 6 MB 25 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Intel QM87 Intel WM690
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY HP Zbook 17 G2 Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 (21D7)
RAM 16 GB 16 GB (1 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 128 GB
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 1600 MHz / PC3L-12800 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 1600 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 4 4
Empty Slots - 3
STORAGE HP Zbook 17 G2 Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 (21D7)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Kioxia
Optical Drive DVD-Writer -
AUDIO & VIDEO HP Zbook 17 G2 Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 (21D7)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 4600 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, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3228 Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, DTS Studio Sound, DTS SOUND+ High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Voice
COMMUNICATIONS HP Zbook 17 G2 Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 (21D7)
Wireless Wi-Fi 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 17 G2 Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 (21D7)
Technology Lithium Ion 6-cell lithium polymer
Max Supported Qty 2 -
Battery Capacity (Size) - 94 Wh
AC ADAPTER HP Zbook 17 G2 Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 (21D7)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 170 Watt, 20 V
INPUT HP Zbook 17 G2 Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 (21D7)
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 17 G2 Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 (21D7)
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 2
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
2 x USB 3.0
USB 2.0
Dock
USB 3.0 (charging)
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 17 G2 Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 (21D7)
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 17 G2 Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 (21D7)
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, hard drive password, power-on password Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, ISO 27001 RoHS, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, TCG Certified
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return -
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