HP ZBook Power G7 Mobile Workstation vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CL)

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

Our Rating: 86 %

In depth comparison and review of HP ZBook Power G7 Mobile Workstation and Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CL). 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 P16s Gen 1 (21CL) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CL) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

reliable performance

advanced security features

heavy design

limited graphics power

higher price point

noisy under load

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Difference between HP ZBook Power G7 Mobile Workstation and Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CL)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
83 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP ZBook Power G7 Mobile Workstation vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CL) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP ZBook Power G7 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CL)
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.94 cm x 23.39 cm x 2.28 cm 36.198 cm x 25.55 cm x 2.05 cm
Weight 1.9 kg 1.81 kg
Case Material ABS plastic, anodised aluminium Carbon fibre (top), glass-fibre (top), polycarbonate (top), polyphenylene sulfide (bottom)
Colour - Black
DISPLAY HP ZBook Power G7 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CL)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features Ambient light sensor, Full HD eDP anti-glare Anti-glare, Eye comfort mode, Low Blue Light technology, 170° viewing angle, X-Rite Pantone factory color calibration, Dolby Vision, DC dimming, 85.4% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR HP ZBook Power G7 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CL)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10750H / 2.6 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6850U / 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 8-core
Cache L3 - 12 MB L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel WM490 -
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 P16s Gen 1 (21CL)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 32 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 6400 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 6400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE HP ZBook Power G7 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CL)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe), triple-level cell (TLC) 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Kioxia
AUDIO & VIDEO HP ZBook Power G7 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CL)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA Quadro P620 / Intel UHD Graphics AMD Radeon 680M
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1080p
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello Privacy shutter, Windows Hello, fixed focus, hybrid FHD/IR camera
Video Resolutions 720p -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features - Input: Dolby Voice
COMMUNICATIONS HP ZBook Power G7 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CL)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2) Qualcomm NFA725A
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 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 Wake-on-LAN (WOL)
BATTERY HP ZBook Power G7 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CL)
Technology 6-cell lithium polymer 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 83 Wh 52.5 Wh
Battery Life Up to 15.25 hours -
AC ADAPTER HP ZBook Power G7 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CL)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 19.5 V 65 Watt
INPUT HP ZBook Power G7 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CL)
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Name HP Premium Quiet Keyboard -
Numeric Keypad Yes 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
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP ZBook Power G7 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CL)
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 USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI (4K support)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE HP ZBook Power G7 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CL)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Pro
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 P16s Gen 1 (21CL)
Included Accessories HP Smart AC Adapter USB-C slim 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, 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, TCG Certified, TCO Certified 9.0
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 -
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