Lenovo ThinkPad X230 vs. HP ZBook Create G7 Notebook

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Lenovo ThinkPad X230
Lenovo ThinkPad X230
HP ZBook Create G7 Notebook
HP ZBook Create G7 Notebook

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X230 and HP ZBook Create G7 Notebook. 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 Create G7 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP ZBook Create G7 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful intel processor

high-resolution display

solid build quality

good graphics performance

fast ssd storage

relatively expensive

limited port selection

heavier design

average battery life

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X230 and HP ZBook Create G7 Notebook
85 % - Design
82 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X230 vs. HP ZBook Create G7 Notebook Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X230 HP ZBook Create G7 Notebook
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.5 cm x 20.65 cm x 2.66 cm 35.4 cm x 23.46 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.34 kg 2.02 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS, magnesium alloy -
Colour - Turbo silver
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X230 HP ZBook Create G7 Notebook
Screen Size (Type) 12.5" - IPS 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight WLED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness - 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features Premium Anti-glare, Panel Self Refresh (PSR), Low Power
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X230 HP ZBook Create G7 Notebook
CPU Intel Core i5 (3rd Gen) 3320M / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10750H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.3 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 6-core
Cache 3 MB L3 - 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel QM77 Express Mobile Intel WM490
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Turbo Boost Technology
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X230 HP ZBook Create G7 Notebook
RAM 2 GB (1 x 2 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR3 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 1600 MHz / PC3-12800 2933 MHz
Rated Speed 1600 MHz 2933 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X230 HP ZBook Create G7 Notebook
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 320 GB HDD SATA 3Gb/s / 5400 rpm 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - Self-Encrypting Drive, TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe), triple-level cell (TLC)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X230 HP ZBook Create G7 Notebook
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 4000 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design
Camera - Yes - HD
Camera Features - Noise reduction, IR camera, Windows Hello
Video Resolutions - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, stereo microphone Two subwoofers, two tweeters, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3202 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio
Audio Features - Bang & Olufsen Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X230 HP ZBook Create G7 Notebook
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Intel 82579LM -
Compliant Standards - Wi-Fi CERTIFIED
Features - Miracast, dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X230 HP ZBook Create G7 Notebook
Technology Lithium Ion 6-cell lithium polymer
Installed Qty 1 -
Max Supported Qty 2 -
Battery Capacity (Size) - 83 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 14 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X230 HP ZBook Create G7 Notebook
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 200 Watt, 19.5 V
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X230 HP ZBook Create G7 Notebook
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, ClickPad
Keyboard Name - HP Premium Quiet Keyboard
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Volume control, spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, precision touchpad, glass clickpad, DuraKeys
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X230 HP ZBook Create G7 Notebook
Slots 1 x ExpressCard/54 (1 free) -
Interfaces Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Mini DisplayPort
PoweredUSB 2.0
VGA
2 x USB 3.0
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3)
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (charging)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Mini DisplayPort 1.4
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card, SDXC UHS Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X230 HP ZBook Create G7 Notebook
Operating System (OS) Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - HP Support Assistant, Bing Toolbar, HP Hotkey Support, Windows Defender, HP Secure Erase, HP Client Security Manager, HP Device Access Manager, HP Noise Cancellation, Native Miracast, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Sure Click, HP Fingerprint Sensor, HP Sure Sense, HP Image Assistant Gen4, HP Sure Recover Gen3, HP SureStart Gen6, HP BIOSphere Gen6
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X230 HP ZBook Create G7 Notebook
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options ThinkLight -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, ThinkVantage Active Protection System BIOS Absolute Persistence, Power On Authentication, HP Fast Charge, Pre-boot Authentication, Master Boot Record Security
Compliant Standards RoHS, GREENGUARD, Nordic Ecolabel CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, SABS, CCC, FCC, RoHS, KCC, WEEE, A-Tick, ICES, CIT, low halogen, ICCP, AUS/NZ, MIL-STD 810H
Repairability Index - 8.2 (out of 10)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 10 - 90% (non-condensing)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years - on-site
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
Limited warranty - parts and labour - 3 years
Limited warranty - battery - 3 years
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