Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D4) vs. HP EliteBook 835 G9 Notebook

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D4) and HP EliteBook 835 G9 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 835 G9 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP EliteBook 835 G9 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust security features

lightweight and portable

powerful processor performance

bright display quality

fast charging support

average battery life

limited graphics capabilities

higher price point

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D4) and HP EliteBook 835 G9 Notebook
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
89 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
81 % - Design
83 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D4) vs. HP EliteBook 835 G9 Notebook Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D4) HP EliteBook 835 G9 Notebook
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.44 cm x 23.74 cm x 1.58 cm 30.01 cm x 21.5 cm x 1.92 cm
Weight 1.94 kg 1.295 kg
Case Material Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom) -
Colour Black (bottom), arctic grey (top) -
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D4) HP EliteBook 835 G9 Notebook
Screen Size (Type) 16" OLED 13.3" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
LCD Backlight Technology - WLED backlight
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2400 (WQUXGA) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 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 Anti-glare, 8-bit Colour Depth
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D4) HP EliteBook 835 G9 Notebook
CPU AMD Ryzen 9 Pro 6950H / 3.3 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 6800U / 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.9 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 8-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB L3 - 16 MB
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D4) HP EliteBook 835 G9 Notebook
RAM 32 GB (provided memory is soldered) 0 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 6400 MHz -
Rated Speed 6400 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 262-pin
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D4) HP EliteBook 835 G9 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 835 G9 Notebook
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon RX 6500M / AMD Radeon 680M AMD Radeon 680M
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) -
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
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 ALC3315
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Voice -
Audio Features - Output: Bang & Olufsen Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D4) HP EliteBook 835 G9 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 835 G9 Notebook
Technology Lithium polymer 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 72 Wh -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D4) HP EliteBook 835 G9 Notebook
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 135 Watt -
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D4) HP EliteBook 835 G9 Notebook
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, ClickPad
Keyboard Name - HP Premium
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad Volume control, multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, precision touchpad, spill-resistant
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D4) HP EliteBook 835 G9 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
2 x USB4/DisplayPort 1.4 (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (charging)
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDXC UHS-II Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D4) HP EliteBook 835 G9 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 835 G9 Notebook
Included Accessories USB-C slim power adapter -
Integrated Options - Hall sensor, HP Tamper Lock, thermal sensor
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)
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 Automatic DriveLock, BIOS Absolute Persistence, HP DriveLock, HP Fast Charge, BIOS Update via Network, MIL-STD-810H tested, Secured-core PC capable
Compliant Standards RoHS, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FIPS 140-2 Level 2, FCC, A-Tick, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, KC, CIT, low halogen, ICCP, BNCI
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Product Recycled Content - Ocean-bound plastics
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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