HP ZBook Studio G4 Mobile Workstation vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA)

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HP ZBook Studio G4 Mobile Workstation
HP ZBook Studio G4 Mobile Workstation

Side by side comparison and review of HP ZBook Studio G4 Mobile Workstation and Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA). 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.

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

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Difference between HP ZBook Studio G4 Mobile Workstation and Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA)
82 % - Design
82 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP ZBook Studio G4 Mobile Workstation vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP ZBook Studio G4 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA)
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.5 cm x 25.5 cm x 1.8 cm 36.4 cm x 26.6 cm x 3.023 cm
Weight 2.09 kg 2.95 kg
Case Material - Aluminium (top), glass-fibre (bottom), polyphenylene sulfide (bottom)
Colour Space Silver Storm grey (top), villi black (bottom)
DISPLAY HP ZBook Studio G4 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 16" - IPS
Screen Resolution - 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 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 Studio G4 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA)
CPU Intel Core i7 (7th Gen) 7700HQ / 2.8 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13700HX / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.8 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 16-core
Cache L3 - 6 MB 30 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel CM238 Intel WM790
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY HP ZBook Studio G4 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA)
RAM 0 GB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 192 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR5 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed - 5600 MHz
Rated Speed - 5600 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 4
Empty Slots 2 2
STORAGE HP ZBook Studio G4 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 Studio G4 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 630 NVIDIA RTX A1000 / Intel UHD Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory - 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 Stereo speakers Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Conexant CX7700 Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio Input: Dolby Voice, far-field
COMMUNICATIONS HP ZBook Studio G4 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
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-LM -
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.1as, IEEE 802.3az -
Remote Management Protocol SNMP 2 -
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL) Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - 4G upgradable
BATTERY HP ZBook Studio G4 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA)
Technology - Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) - 94 Wh
AC ADAPTER HP ZBook Studio G4 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 170 Watt
INPUT HP ZBook Studio G4 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA)
Type - Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP ZBook Studio G4 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (1 free)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.0
USB 3.0 (charging)
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
HDMI
LAN
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 (SDHC Card, SDXC Card, SDXC UHS-II Card) Yes (SD Express Card)
SOFTWARE HP ZBook Studio G4 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 Studio G4 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA)
Included Accessories - Power adapter
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 security slot Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Automatic DriveLock, HP DriveLock, Power On Authentication, HP Fast Charge, Pre-boot Authentication, HP Sure Start Gen 3, Master Boot Record Security Administrator password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password, bottom cover tamper detection
Compliant Standards ACPI, CSA, UL, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, Common Criteria EAL4+, low halogen 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
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