Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D4) vs. HP EliteBook 650 G10 Notebook

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D4) and HP EliteBook 650 G10 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.

Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D4) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D4) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

high-resolution oled display

solid build quality

good battery life

efficient thermal management

heavier than competitors

expensive base model

limited port selection

noisy under load

HP EliteBook 650 G10 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP EliteBook 650 G10 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust security features

responsive keyboard design

impressive battery life

powerful processor options

high-resolution display

heavier than competitors

limited color options

higher price point

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D4) and HP EliteBook 650 G10 Notebook
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
89 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D4) vs. HP EliteBook 650 G10 Notebook Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D4) HP EliteBook 650 G10 Notebook
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.44 cm x 23.74 cm x 1.58 cm 35.94 cm x 23.39 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.94 kg 1.78 kg
Case Material Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom) -
Colour Black (bottom), arctic grey (top) -
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D4) HP EliteBook 650 G10 Notebook
Screen Size (Type) 16" OLED 15.6"
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
LCD Backlight Technology - WLED backlight
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2400 (WQUXGA) -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 -
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 -
Features Anti-reflective, One Glass Solution, anti-smudge, Low Blue Light technology, Dolby Vision, 92.3% screen-to-body ratio -
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D4) HP EliteBook 650 G10 Notebook
CPU AMD Ryzen 9 Pro 6950H / 3.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 1335U / 1.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.9 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 10-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB L3 - 12 MB
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Turbo Boost Technology
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D4) HP EliteBook 650 G10 Notebook
RAM 32 GB (provided memory is soldered) 0 GB
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 6400 MHz -
Rated Speed 6400 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 2
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D4) HP EliteBook 650 G10 Notebook
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe), Performance -
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D4) HP EliteBook 650 G10 Notebook
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon RX 6500M / AMD Radeon 680M Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) -
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - 1080p -
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello, e-camera shutter -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Dual stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3306 Realtek ALC3247
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Voice -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D4) HP EliteBook 650 G10 Notebook
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) -
Wireless Controller Qualcomm NFA725A -
Compliant Standards DASH -
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
WWAN
Generation 4G -
Technology LTE -
Controller Quectel EM05-G - M.2 Card -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D4) HP EliteBook 650 G10 Notebook
Technology Lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity (Size) 72 Wh -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D4) HP EliteBook 650 G10 Notebook
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 135 Watt -
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D4) HP EliteBook 650 G10 Notebook
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, ClickPad
Keyboard Name - HP Premium
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad Multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, spill-resistant
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D4) HP EliteBook 650 G10 Notebook
Slots 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free) -
Interfaces 3 x USB4 (supports DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI 2.1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (powered)
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDXC UHS-II Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D4) HP EliteBook 650 G10 Notebook
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro - English No operating system
Software Included Glance by Mirametrix -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D4) HP EliteBook 650 G10 Notebook
Included Accessories USB-C slim power adapter -
Integrated Options - HP Tamper Lock
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip with Microsoft Pluton, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), chassis intrusion sensor
Features Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password, USB FIDO (Fast Identity Online) device integration, pen upgradable, certificate based BIOS authentication BIOS Absolute Persistence, HP Fast Charge, BIOS Update via Network, MIL-STD-810H tested, Secured-core PC enabled
Compliant Standards RoHS, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, GS, SABS, CCC, FIPS 140-2 Level 2, FCC, A-Tick, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, KC, CECP, CIT, low halogen, ICCP, BNCI
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% 10 - 90% (non-condensing)
Manufacturer Warranty Base warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Base warranty - battery - 1 year
Extended warranty - 3 years - on-site
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