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

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

Our Rating: 56 %

Side by side comparison and review of HP ZBook Power G9 Mobile Workstation and Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CL). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

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 (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 G9 Mobile Workstation and Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CL)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
83 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP ZBook Power G9 Mobile Workstation vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CL) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP ZBook Power G9 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, 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 (21CL)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight -
Screen Resolution - 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:10
Image Brightness - 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features - 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 G9 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CL)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12800H / 2.4 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6850U / 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.8 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core 8-core
Cache L3 - 24 MB L3 - 16 MB
Features Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY HP ZBook Power G9 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CL)
RAM 0 MB 32 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 6400 MHz
Rated Speed - 6400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 2 -
STORAGE HP ZBook Power G9 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CL)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) - 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Kioxia
AUDIO & VIDEO HP ZBook Power G9 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CL)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA RTX A2000 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics AMD Radeon 680M
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Camera - Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, Windows Hello, fixed focus, hybrid FHD/IR camera
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 (21CL)
Wireless - Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Qualcomm NFA725A
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-V -
Features - Wake-on-LAN (WOL)
BATTERY HP ZBook Power G9 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CL)
Technology - 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) - 52.5 Wh
AC ADAPTER HP ZBook Power G9 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CL)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 65 Watt
INPUT HP ZBook Power G9 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CL)
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 (21CL)
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 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 G9 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CL)
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 11 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS HP ZBook Power G9 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CL)
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
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, 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
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) 8 - 95%
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