HP ZBook 8 G1ak 14 vs Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5
51.9chipPerformancespec-basedchip38.3
53.3chipGraphicschip46.8
20Displayspec-based26.5
49.3Batteryspec-based61.1
71.7Portabilityspec-based80.5
1 spec wins — HP ZBook 8 G1ak 142 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: HP ZBook 8 G1ak 14 scores 47.8 against 47.8 for Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5. Pick by the categories that matter to you — HP ZBook 8 G1ak 14 edges ahead in graphics, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the HP ZBook 8 G1ak 14
- Stronger graphics score: 53 vs 47
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5
- 14% lower weight: 1.24 kg vs 1.44 kg
- 11% lower thickness: 16.9 mm vs 19 mm
Display
| Spec | HP ZBook 8 G1ak 14 | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS-type UWVA, anti-glare (touch option) | IPS (WUXGA low-power) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | — | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | HP ZBook 8 G1ak 14 | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 | Intel Core Ultra 7 155U |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 860M (integrated) | Intel Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (SODIMM, upgradeable) | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe M.2 SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Battery
| Spec | HP ZBook 8 G1ak 14 | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 62 Wh+7% | 58 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 13 h |
| Charging | — | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | HP ZBook 8 G1ak 14 | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.44 kg | 1.24 kg+14% |
| Thickness | 19 mm | 16.9 mm+11% |
| Material | — | Recycled aluminum and magnesium |
Connectivity
| Spec | HP ZBook 8 G1ak 14 | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 5MP camera (optional 5MP IR camera) | 1080p + IR with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Optional fingerprint reader and IR camera (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | HP ZBook 8 G1ak 14 | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
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