HP ZBook 8 G2a 16 vs Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024)
37.6chipPerformance43.7
23.3Display39.9
57.3Battery46.7
63.8Portability41.9
1 spec wins — HP ZBook 8 G2a 164 spec wins — Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: HP ZBook 8 G2a 16 scores 43.1 against 43.1 for Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024). Pick by the categories that matter to you — HP ZBook 8 G2a 16 edges ahead in portability and battery, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the HP ZBook 8 G2a 16
- Stronger battery score: 57 vs 47
- Stronger portability score: 64 vs 42
- 23% lower weight: 1.76 kg vs 2.3 kg
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024)
- Stronger performance score: 44 vs 38
- Stronger display score: 40 vs 23
- 175% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 18% higher capacity: 80 Wh vs 68 Wh
- Lower launch price: $1,399 vs $2,389
Display
| Spec | HP ZBook 8 G2a 16 | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS, anti-glare | IPS (WQXGA) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz+175% |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 350 nits+17% |
Performance
| Spec | HP ZBook 8 G2a 16 | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 840M (integrated) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (SODIMM) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen5 NVMe M.2 SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | HP ZBook 8 G2a 16 | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,600Bottom 28% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 12,300Bottom 35% |
Battery
| Spec | HP ZBook 8 G2a 16 | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 68 Wh | 80 Wh+18% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 7 h |
| Charging | — | 230 W |
Design
| Spec | HP ZBook 8 G2a 16 | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.76 kg+23% | 2.3 kg |
| Thickness | — | 21.9 mm |
| Material | Cover and keycaps with 50% recycled aluminum and 50% recycled plastics | Aluminum lid, polycarbonate base |
Connectivity
| Spec | HP ZBook 8 G2a 16 | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, 40Gbps, Power Delivery, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-C 10Gbps, 1x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 3.5mm combo jack, nano security lock slot | 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DP, 140W PD), 3x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (MediaTek RZ616) or Wi-Fi 7 (MediaTek MT7925) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 (6.0 with Wi-Fi 7) | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 5 MP camera, optional 5 MP IR camera | 1080p with E-shutter |
| Biometrics | IR camera and fingerprint reader in power button (select models) | None |
Software
| Spec | HP ZBook 8 G2a 16 | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 Home, FreeDOS or Ubuntu 24.04 LTS | Windows 11 |
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