HP ZBook Firefly 16 G10 Mobile Workstation vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of HP ZBook Firefly 16 G10 Mobile Workstation and Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA). 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 Firefly 16 G10 Mobile Workstation Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP ZBook Firefly 16 G10 Mobile Workstation based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

powerful processor

high-resolution display

robust security features

good battery life

expensive price point

limited upgradeability

average graphics performance

noisy under load

Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

powerful processor performance

excellent keyboard comfort

advanced security features

high-resolution display

heavier than competitors

expensive base model

average battery life

limited color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP ZBook Firefly 16 G10 Mobile Workstation and Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
82 % - Design
82 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP ZBook Firefly 16 G10 Mobile Workstation vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP ZBook Firefly 16 G10 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA)
Product Type Mobile workstation - 175-degree hinge design Mobile workstation - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.87 cm x 25.09 cm x 1.99 cm 36.4 cm x 26.6 cm x 3.023 cm
Weight 1.72 kg 2.95 kg
Case Material - Aluminium (top), glass-fibre (bottom), polyphenylene sulfide (bottom)
Colour - Storm grey (top), villi black (bottom)
DISPLAY HP ZBook Firefly 16 G10 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA)
Screen Size (Type) 16" 16" - IPS
Screen Resolution - 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:10
Image Brightness - 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features - Anti-glare, Low Blue Light technology, Eyesafe technology, X-Rite Pantone factory color calibration, DC dimming, 83.4% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR HP ZBook Firefly 16 G10 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA)
CPU Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 1365U / 1.8 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13700HX / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5.2 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core 16-core
Cache L3 - 12 MB 30 MB
Chipset - Intel WM790
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel vPro Enterprise Platform Eligibility Integrated memory controller
MEMORY HP ZBook Firefly 16 G10 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA)
RAM 0 GB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 192 GB
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed - 5600 MHz
Rated Speed - 5600 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 4
Empty Slots 2 2
STORAGE HP ZBook Firefly 16 G10 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA)
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 Firefly 16 G10 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA RTX A500 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA RTX A1000 / Intel UHD Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA TXAA, Direct X 12 Ultimate, Vulkan Support, NVIDIA FXAA
Camera - Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, Windows Hello, fixed focus, hybrid FHD/IR camera
Sound Dual stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3315 Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Output: Bang & Olufsen Audio, discrete amplifiers Input: Dolby Voice, far-field
COMMUNICATIONS HP ZBook Firefly 16 G10 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA)
Wireless - Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - 4G upgradable
BATTERY HP ZBook Firefly 16 G10 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA)
Technology - Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) - 94 Wh
AC ADAPTER HP ZBook Firefly 16 G10 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 170 Watt
INPUT HP ZBook Firefly 16 G10 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA)
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Name HP Premium -
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Volume control, multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, precision touchpad, glass clickpad, spill-resistant Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP ZBook Firefly 16 G10 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (1 free)
Interfaces HDMI 2.0b
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (Power Delivery 3.0)
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI (4K support)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Express Card)
SOFTWARE HP ZBook Firefly 16 G10 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA)
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included - NVIDIA RTX Desktop Manager
MISCELLANEOUS HP ZBook Firefly 16 G10 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA)
Included Accessories - Power adapter
Integrated Options HP Tamper Lock -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), chassis intrusion sensor Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features HP Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, HP Fast Charge, MIL-STD-810 tested, BIOS Update via Network, HP Secure Erase, HP BIOSphere Gen 6, Secured-core PC enabled, Absolute Persistence technology Administrator password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password, bottom cover tamper detection
Compliant Standards CSA, VCCI, BSMI, GS, CCC, FIPS 140-2 Level 2, FCC, RoHS, KCC, WEEE, CISPR, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, KC, SRRC, NCC, SEPA, low halogen, EN 60601-1-2:2015, UL 62368-1, IEC 60601-1-2:2014, TEC, KES, TCO Certified 8.0, Ukraine NSoC, EAEU Compliance, Saudi Arabian Compliance, RCTA DO-160G, Eyesafe Certification RoHS, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, TCG Certified, TUV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, 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 - 3 years - on-site - response time: next business day
Other Comparisons with HP ZBook Firefly 16 G10 Mobile Workstation
Other Comparisons with Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA)
Other Popular Laptop Comparisons
Other projects: