HP ZBook Firefly 16 G10 Mobile Workstation vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BU)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of HP ZBook Firefly 16 G10 Mobile Workstation and Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BU). 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 Firefly 16 G10 Mobile Workstation Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP ZBook Firefly 16 G10 Mobile Workstation based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

powerful processor

high-resolution display

robust security features

good battery life

expensive price point

limited upgradeability

average graphics performance

noisy under load

Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BU) Review

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

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

impressive battery life

good thermal management

reliable performance

heavy form factor

modest display brightness

limited GPU power

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP ZBook Firefly 16 G10 Mobile Workstation and Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BU)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP ZBook Firefly 16 G10 Mobile Workstation vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BU) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP ZBook Firefly 16 G10 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BU)
Product Type Mobile workstation - 175-degree hinge design Mobile workstation - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.87 cm x 25.09 cm x 1.99 cm 36.19 cm x 25.55 cm x 2.083 cm
Weight 1.72 kg 1.677 kg
Case Material - Carbon fibre (top), glass-fibre (top), polycarbonate (top), polyphenylene sulfide (bottom)
Colour - Black
DISPLAY HP ZBook Firefly 16 G10 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BU)
Screen Size (Type) 16" 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution - 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:10
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features - Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle, DC dimming
PROCESSOR HP ZBook Firefly 16 G10 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BU)
CPU Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 1365U / 1.8 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1260P / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5.2 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core 12-core
Cache L3 - 12 MB 18 MB
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel vPro Enterprise Platform Eligibility Integrated memory controller
MEMORY HP ZBook Firefly 16 G10 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BU)
RAM 0 GB 32 GB (1 x 16 GB + 16 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 48 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 Firefly 16 G10 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BU)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) - 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO HP ZBook Firefly 16 G10 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BU)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA RTX A500 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA T550 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera - Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus
Sound Dual stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3315 Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio, Dolby Voice
Audio Features Output: Bang & Olufsen Audio, discrete amplifiers -
COMMUNICATIONS HP ZBook Firefly 16 G10 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BU)
Wireless - Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY HP ZBook Firefly 16 G10 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BU)
Technology - 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) - 86 Wh
AC ADAPTER HP ZBook Firefly 16 G10 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BU)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 100 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT HP ZBook Firefly 16 G10 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BU)
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Name HP Premium -
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Volume control, multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, precision touchpad, glass clickpad, spill-resistant Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP ZBook Firefly 16 G10 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BU)
Interfaces HDMI 2.0b
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB4 (supports USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
SOFTWARE HP ZBook Firefly 16 G10 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BU)
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence
MISCELLANEOUS HP ZBook Firefly 16 G10 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BU)
Included Accessories - USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options HP Tamper Lock -
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 nano security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), chassis intrusion sensor Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features HP Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, HP Fast Charge, MIL-STD-810 tested, BIOS Update via Network, HP Secure Erase, HP BIOSphere Gen 6, Secured-core PC enabled, Absolute Persistence technology Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
Compliant Standards CSA, VCCI, BSMI, GS, CCC, FIPS 140-2 Level 2, FCC, RoHS, KCC, WEEE, CISPR, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, KC, SRRC, NCC, SEPA, low halogen, EN 60601-1-2:2015, UL 62368-1, IEC 60601-1-2:2014, TEC, KES, TCO Certified 8.0, Ukraine NSoC, EAEU Compliance, Saudi Arabian Compliance, RCTA DO-160G, Eyesafe Certification RoHS, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, TCG Certified, TUV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification
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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