HP ZBook Power G9 Mobile Workstation vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BT)

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HP ZBook Power G9 Mobile Workstation
HP ZBook Power G9 Mobile Workstation

Our Rating: 56 %

Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BT)
Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BT)

Our Rating: 78 %

In depth comparison and review of HP ZBook Power G9 Mobile Workstation and Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BT). 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 G9 Mobile Workstation Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP ZBook Power G9 Mobile Workstation based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust processing power

high-quality display

excellent build quality

advanced security features

good thermal management

heavier than competitors

expensive base model

average battery life

limited color options

Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BT) Review

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

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

impressive CPU performance

good battery life

reliable security features

heavier than competitors

limited graphics capability

basic display quality

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP ZBook Power G9 Mobile Workstation and Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BT)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
80 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP ZBook Power G9 Mobile Workstation vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BT) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP ZBook Power G9 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BT)
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.94 cm x 23.39 cm x 2.28 cm 36.19 cm x 25.55 cm x 2.11 cm
Weight 1.9 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material ABS plastic, anodised aluminium, metal, talc Carbon fibre (top), glass-fibre (top), polycarbonate (top), polyphenylene sulfide (bottom)
Colour - Black
DISPLAY HP ZBook Power G9 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BT)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution - 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:10
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features - Anti-glare, DC dimming, 85.4% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR HP ZBook Power G9 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BT)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12800H / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1240P / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.8 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core 12-core
Cache L3 - 24 MB 12 MB
Features Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY HP ZBook Power G9 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BT)
RAM 0 MB 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 40 GB
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed - 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 2 0
STORAGE HP ZBook Power G9 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BT)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) - 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP ZBook Power G9 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BT)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA RTX A2000 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA Quadro T550 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera - Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3315 Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio, discrete amplifiers Input: Dolby Voice
COMMUNICATIONS HP ZBook Power G9 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BT)
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 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-V Intel I219-V
Features - Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - 4G upgradable
BATTERY HP ZBook Power G9 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BT)
Technology - Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) - 52.5 Wh
AC ADAPTER HP ZBook Power G9 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BT)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 100 Watt
INPUT HP ZBook Power G9 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BT)
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Name HP Premium -
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Volume control, spill-resistant, multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, precision touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP ZBook Power G9 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BT)
Slots - 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free)
Interfaces USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery, Sleep & Charge)
HDMI
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (charging)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
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, DisplayPort 2.0 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI (4K support)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
SOFTWARE HP ZBook Power G9 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BT)
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 11 Pro - English
MISCELLANEOUS HP ZBook Power G9 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BT)
Included Accessories - USB-C slim power adapter
Integrated Options Accelerometer, magnetometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, smart card reader 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 Automatic DriveLock, HP DriveLock, HP Fast Charge, BIOS Update via Network Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
Compliant Standards CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, SABS, CCC, FIPS 140-2 Level 2, FCC, RoHS, KCC, WEEE, A-Tick, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, EAC, CIT, ICCP, MIL-STD-810H RoHS, TCG Certified, TCO Certified 9.0
Carbon Footprint - 258 kg carbon emissions (EU)
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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