HP ZBook Power G7 Mobile Workstation vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 5 (21DC)

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HP ZBook Power G7 Mobile Workstation
HP ZBook Power G7 Mobile Workstation

Our Rating: 86 %

Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 5 (21DC)
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 5 (21DC)

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of HP ZBook Power G7 Mobile Workstation and Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 5 (21DC). 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 Power G7 Mobile Workstation Review

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

robust build quality

powerful processor performance

ample connectivity options

upgradeable memory and storage

professional-grade graphics

heavier than competitors

average battery life

premium price point

noisy under load

Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 5 (21DC) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 5 (21DC) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful intel processors

high-resolution display

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

advanced security features

high price point

average battery life

heavier than competitors

limited color options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP ZBook Power G7 Mobile Workstation and Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 5 (21DC)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP ZBook Power G7 Mobile Workstation vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 5 (21DC) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP ZBook Power G7 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 5 (21DC)
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.94 cm x 23.39 cm x 2.28 cm 35.95 cm x 25.38 cm x 1.77 cm
Weight 1.9 kg 1.81 kg
Case Material ABS plastic, anodised aluminium Aluminium (bottom), glass-fibre reinforced plastic (top)
Colour - Black
DISPLAY HP ZBook Power G7 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 5 (21DC)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features Ambient light sensor, Full HD eDP anti-glare Anti-glare, 178° viewing angle, Low Blue Light technology, X-Rite Pantone factory color calibration, DC dimming
PROCESSOR HP ZBook Power G7 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 5 (21DC)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 14-core
Cache L3 - 12 MB 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel WM490 Intel WM690
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY HP ZBook Power G7 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 5 (21DC)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (1 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR5 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 3200 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE HP ZBook Power G7 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 5 (21DC)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe), triple-level cell (TLC) 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 Power G7 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 5 (21DC)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA Quadro P620 / Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA RTX A1000 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1080p
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus
Video Resolutions 720p -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS HP ZBook Power G7 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 5 (21DC)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2) Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-V -
Bluetooth Class Class 2 -
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.11d, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, IEEE 802.11h, IEEE 802.11e, IEEE 802.11k, IEEE 802.11r, IEEE 802.11v -
Features Miracast, dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO, CNVi Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY HP ZBook Power G7 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 5 (21DC)
Technology 6-cell lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 83 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 15.25 hours -
AC ADAPTER HP ZBook Power G7 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 5 (21DC)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 19.5 V 170 Watt
INPUT HP ZBook Power G7 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 5 (21DC)
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Name HP Premium Quiet Keyboard -
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Volume control, spill-resistant, multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, precision touchpad, glass clickpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP ZBook Power G7 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 5 (21DC)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (1 free)
Interfaces USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (BC1.2 charging)
HDMI
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (charging)
LAN
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Express Card)
SOFTWARE HP ZBook Power G7 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 5 (21DC)
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 - English
Software Included HP Support Assistant, Bing Toolbar, HP Hotkey Support, HP Performance Advisor, HP Secure Erase, HP Client Security Manager, HP Device Access Manager, HP Noise Cancellation, Native Miracast, HP Manageability & Integration Kit (free download), HP Connection Optimizer, HP BIOSphere Gen6, HP ZCentral Remote Boost -
MISCELLANEOUS HP ZBook Power G7 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 5 (21DC)
Included Accessories HP Smart AC Adapter 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
Security Slot Type Kensington nano 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 DuraKeys, Power On Authentication, HP Fast Charge, Pre-boot Authentication, Master Boot Record Security, Microsoft Security Defender, MIL-STD-810H tested Administrator password, power-on password, Intel Active Management Technology (iAMT), RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
Compliant Standards CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, SABS, CCC, FCC, RoHS, KCC, A-Tick, ICES, low halogen, ICCP RoHS, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, TCG Certified
Repairability Index 7.9 (out of 10) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
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 - 3 years - on-site
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
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