HP ZBook Create G7 Notebook vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
HP ZBook Create G7 Notebook
HP ZBook Create G7 Notebook

Our Rating: 85 %

Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM)
Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM)

In depth comparison and review of HP ZBook Create G7 Notebook and Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

HP ZBook Create G7 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP ZBook Create G7 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful intel processor

high-resolution display

solid build quality

good graphics performance

fast ssd storage

relatively expensive

limited port selection

heavier design

average battery life

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP ZBook Create G7 Notebook and Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM)
85 % - Design
82 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP ZBook Create G7 Notebook vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP ZBook Create G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.4 cm x 23.46 cm x 1.79 cm 30.55 cm x 20.85 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2.02 kg 1.47 kg
Case Material - Glass-fibre reinforced plastic
Colour Turbo silver -
DISPLAY HP ZBook Create G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 12.5"
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB -
Features Anti-glare, Panel Self Refresh (PSR), Low Power Anti-glare
PROCESSOR HP ZBook Create G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i3 (4th Gen) 4010U / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz -
Number of Cores 6-core Dual-Core
Cache L3 - 12 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel WM490 -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology Integrated memory controller
MEMORY HP ZBook Create G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 2 GB (1 x 2 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 8 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR3L SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz 1600 MHz / PC3L-12800
Rated Speed 2933 MHz 1600 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 204-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE HP ZBook Create G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - Self-Encrypting Drive, TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe), triple-level cell (TLC) 500 GB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 7200 rpm
AUDIO & VIDEO HP ZBook Create G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 / Intel UHD Graphics Intel HD Graphics 4400
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features Max-Q design -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features Noise reduction, IR camera, Windows Hello Face tracking
Video Resolutions 720p -
Sound Two subwoofers, two tweeters, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Codec - Realtek ALC3232
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Advanced Audio v2
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS HP ZBook Create G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Intel I218-V
Compliant Standards Wi-Fi CERTIFIED -
Features Miracast, dual stream (2x2) -
WWAN
Generation - WWAN
BATTERY HP ZBook Create G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM)
Technology 6-cell lithium polymer 6-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 83 Wh 47 Wh
Battery Life Up to 14 hours -
AC ADAPTER HP ZBook Create G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 200 Watt, 19.5 V 45 Watt
INPUT HP ZBook Create G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM)
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Name HP Premium Quiet Keyboard -
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, precision touchpad, glass clickpad, DuraKeys Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP ZBook Create G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM)
Interfaces 2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3)
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (charging)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Mini DisplayPort 1.4
2 x USB 3.0
VGA
Mini DisplayPort
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card, SDXC UHS Card) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE HP ZBook Create G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Edition - French
Software Included HP Support Assistant, Bing Toolbar, HP Hotkey Support, Windows Defender, HP Secure Erase, HP Client Security Manager, HP Device Access Manager, HP Noise Cancellation, Native Miracast, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Sure Click, HP Fingerprint Sensor, HP Sure Sense, HP Image Assistant Gen4, HP Sure Recover Gen3, HP SureStart Gen6, HP BIOSphere Gen6 -
MISCELLANEOUS HP ZBook Create G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features BIOS Absolute Persistence, Power On Authentication, HP Fast Charge, Pre-boot Authentication, Master Boot Record Security Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, ThinkVantage Active Protection System, 1 USB 3.0 (Always On), MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, SABS, CCC, FCC, RoHS, KCC, WEEE, A-Tick, ICES, CIT, low halogen, ICCP, AUS/NZ, MIL-STD 810H RoHS, GREENGUARD
Repairability Index 8.2 (out of 10) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 3 years
Limited warranty - battery - 3 years
Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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