HP ZBook 14" BP6Z4UT#ABA vs Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16"
HP ZBook 14" BP6Z4UT#ABA 2024, Core Ultra 9 285H, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Meteor Silver
HP
72 Overall Score
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Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16" 2024, Core Ultra 7 255H, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX PRO P2000 Blackwell, Black
Lenovo
79 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
HP ZBook 14" BP6Z4UT#ABA 2024, Core Ultra 9 285H, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Meteor Silver
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Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16" 2024, Core Ultra 7 255H, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX PRO P2000 Blackwell, Black
78 out of 100 medium confidence 28 reviews
The Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 is highly regarded for its performance, build quality, and portability, with many users praising its ability to handle demanding tasks like CAD, AI, and multitasking without lag. However, a significant minority report serious issues like defects, poor customer service, and a subpar screen coating, leading to mixed experiences. Battery life and keyboard receive frequent positive mentions, while Windows 11 and touchpad problems are common negatives.
Pros
- Fast performance for demanding tasks
- High build quality and sturdy design
- Excellent keyboard for typing
- Good battery life
- Portable and lightweight for a workstation
Cons
- Poor customer service experience
- Defective touchpad issues
- Screen coating causing murky fonts
- Slow performance on some units
- No numeric keypad
Performance 14
Build quality 10
Battery life 7
Keyboard 6
Portability 6
Customer service 2
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Specifications
| HP ZBook 14" BP6Z4UT#ABA | Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16" | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H★ | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16 | 16 |
| Frequency | 2.9 GHz★ | 2.0 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB | 24 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel Arc 140T | NVIDIA RTX PRO P2000 Blackwell★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | 16 GB★ | 8 GB |
| VRAM Type | Shared | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | LPDDR5X |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14" | 16" |
| Resolution | 2560 px | 3840 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 400 nits | 500 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 100% Adobe RGB, 100% DCI-P3 | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3 | 3 |
| USB Ports | 1 | 1 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | No Onboard Ethernet |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.43 kg★ | 1.84 kg |
| Battery | 77 Wh | 90 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
HP ZBook 14" BP6Z4UT#ABA 2024, Core Ultra 9 285H, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Meteor Silver
- Strong ram (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong port selection (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong cpu (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong screen (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Below average affordability (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average reliability (33rd percentile)
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16" 2024, Core Ultra 7 255H, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX PRO P2000 Blackwell, Black
- Strong screen (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong port selection (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong ram (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average affordability (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average portability (25th percentile)
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Verdict
Winner: Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16"
Scores 79 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 5 of 30 specs.
