HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 1 (21FC)

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HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation
HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation

Detailed comparison and review of HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation and Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 1 (21FC). 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 P16v Gen 1 (21FC) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 1 (21FC) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

powerful processor options

excellent keyboard feel

good thermal management

reliable security features

heavier than competitors

average battery life

limited color accuracy

costly base model

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Difference between HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation and Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 1 (21FC)
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 1 (21FC) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 1 (21FC)
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 42 cm x 28 cm x 3 cm 36.5 cm x 26.2 cm x 2.466 cm
Weight 3 kg 2.2 kg
Case Material Aluminum, magnesium alloy Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top)
Colour Space Silver Thunder black
DISPLAY HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 1 (21FC)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution - 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features - Anti-glare, DC dimming, 83.9% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 1 (21FC)
CPU Intel Core i5 (6th Gen) 6440HQ / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13700H / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.5 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 14-core
Cache 6 MB 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel CM236 Express -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 1 (21FC)
RAM 0 GB 16 GB (1 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 96 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR5 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed - 5600 MHz
Rated Speed - 5600 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 4 2
Empty Slots 4 1
STORAGE HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 1 (21FC)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) - 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe), Performance
RAID Level - RAID 0, RAID 1
AUDIO & VIDEO HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 1 (21FC)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 530 NVIDIA RTX A1000 / Intel Iris Xe 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
Resolution - 5 Megapixel
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, Windows Hello, fixed focus, Ultrasonic Human Presence Detection, hybrid IR camera
Sound Stereo speakers Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec CX7501 Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio Input: Dolby Voice, far-field
COMMUNICATIONS HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 1 (21FC)
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 -
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-LM -
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.11, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3ae, IEEE 802.1as, IEEE 802.3az -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - 4G upgradable
BATTERY HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 1 (21FC)
Technology - Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) - 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 1 (21FC)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 170 Watt
INPUT HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 1 (21FC)
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 17 G3 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 1 (21FC)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (1 free)
Interfaces VGA
HDMI
2 x Thunderbolt 3
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
3 x USB 3.0
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)
HDMI (8K support)
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 G3 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 1 (21FC)
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included - NVIDIA RTX Desktop Manager
MISCELLANEOUS HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 1 (21FC)
Included Accessories - Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) 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 3D DriveGuard, HP DuraKeys, HP SpareKey, One-Step Logon, HP BIOS Protection, SecureBoot, HP Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, Hybrid Boot, Master Record Security, Measured Boot, Power On Authentication, Pre-Boot Security, Pre-boot Authentication, HP Sure Start with Dynamic Protection 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+ RoHS, TCG Certified, TCO Certified 9.0
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 - 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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