HP ZBook 8 G1ak 14 vs Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 2 (Intel)
51.9chipPerformancespec-basedchip55.1
53.3chipGraphicschip61
20Displayspec-based29.8
49.3Batteryspec-based42.7
71.7Portabilityspec-based53.4
3 spec wins — HP ZBook 8 G1ak 141 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 2 (Intel)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: HP ZBook 8 G1ak 14 scores 47.8 against 47.7 for Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 2 (Intel). Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the HP ZBook 8 G1ak 14
- 23% lower thickness: 19 mm vs 24.8 mm
- 20% lower weight: 1.44 kg vs 1.79 kg
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 2 (Intel)
- Stronger graphics score: 61 vs 53
- 14% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 14 ″
Display
| Spec | HP ZBook 8 G1ak 14 | Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 2 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 16 ″+14% |
| Panel type | IPS-type UWVA, anti-glare (touch option) | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | — | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | HP ZBook 8 G1ak 14 | Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 2 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 860M (integrated) | Intel Arc 140T (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (SODIMM, upgradeable) | DDR5-5600 |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe M.2 SSD | NVMe SSD (M.2 2280, PCIe 4.0) |
Battery
| Spec | HP ZBook 8 G1ak 14 | Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 2 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 62 Wh+9% | 57 Wh |
| Charging | — | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | HP ZBook 8 G1ak 14 | Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 2 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.44 kg+20% | 1.79 kg |
| Thickness | 19 mm+23% | 24.8 mm |
| Material | — | Plastic (PC-ABS) |
Connectivity
| Spec | HP ZBook 8 G1ak 14 | Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 2 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C 40Gbps, Power Delivery, DisplayPort 2.1), USB-C 10Gbps (Power Delivery, DisplayPort 1.4), USB-A 5Gbps (powered), HDMI 2.1, RJ45 Ethernet (optional), 3.5mm combo jack | 2x Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 (40Gbps, USB PD, DisplayPort 2.1), 3x USB-A (one USB 2.0, two 5Gbps with one always-on), HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K/60Hz), Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45), 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 5MP camera (optional 5MP IR camera) | 5.0MP + IR camera with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Optional fingerprint reader and IR camera (Windows Hello) | IR camera for Windows Hello face recognition, fingerprint reader in power button |
Software
| Spec | HP ZBook 8 G1ak 14 | Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 2 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
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