Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16″ (21Q8) vs HP ZBook 14″ (BF6U0UTABA)
Comparison summary
- Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16″ is hands-down winner for gaming while also being better priced.
- For performance HP ZBook 14″ has a better performing processor. ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 contains more memory.
- ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 comes with Windows and ZBook with Windows 11 Pro.
- ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 has a higher resolution screen (3.2K).
- For graphics performance ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 has a bit better performing graphics card.
- ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 features a bigger display.
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16″ (21Q8)
HP ZBook 14″ (BF6U0UTABA)
Compare specifications
| Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16″ (21Q8) | HP ZBook 14″ (BF6U0UTABA) |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs. Read more | |
| Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | AMD Ryzen AI Max Pro 390 |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop. Read more | |
| 64gb | 32gb |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. Read more | |
| RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell Generation | Radeon 8050S |
| Screen size | |
| 16″ | 14″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| 3.2K (3200 x 2000 pixels) | 2880x1800 (2880 x 1800 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 8 lbs (3.63 kg) | - |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 13.95 x 9.49 x 0.62 inches | |
| (35.43 x 24.1 x 1.57 cm) | |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows | Windows 11 Pro |
| Hard drives | |
| 4000gb SSD | |
| Release date | |
| August 7, 2026 | September 23, 2026 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $5,549.00 | $6,097.12 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $5,549.00 | $6,097.12 |
| Buy on Amazon.com | Buy on Amazon.com |
Compare Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16″ / HP ZBook 14″ vs other gaming laptops:
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16″ (21Q8) summary
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 is a Windows gaming laptop released in 2026. It doesn't come with the top Intel CPU, however enough memory for its price. The laptop has the RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell Generation graphics card which is subpar well-suited for playing games. You can run 80% of the games published this year on recommended settings. 3.2K resolution is passable for the 16-inch 120 Hz display. Your 4000gb SSD storage is passable leaves room for improvement. It is quite bulky at 8 lbs (3.63 kg).
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 Intel Core Ultra 9 285H, 16C, 16" 3.2K (3200 x 2000), OLED Touch 600 nits 64GB RAM, 4TB SSD, NVIDIA RTX 2000 Blackwell 8GB Backlit KYB, Fingerprint Reader, Windows Pro
Processor :Intel Core Ultra 9 285H Processor with vPro (E-cores up to 4.50 GHz, P-cores up to 5.40 GHz with Turbo Boost, 16 Cores, 16 Threads, 24 MB Cache)
Memory : 64 GB LPDDR5(CAMM) Storage : 4 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 Performance
Display : 16" 3.2K (3200 x 2000), OLED, Anti-Glare/Anti-Reflection/Anti-Smudge, Touch, 100%DCI-P3, 600 nits, VRR 40-120Hz ; Graphic Card: NVIDIA RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell Generation 8GB GDDR7 with up to 572 TOPS AI performance
Dimensions: (WxDxH)354.4 x 241.2 x 17.05 mm (13.95 x 9.49 x 0.62 inches) Weight: Starting at 1.84 kg (4.06 lbs)
[Upgrade] will open the box to upgrade the RAM and the hard drive to PCIe-NVMe Solid State Drive. The hard drive upgrade won't affect manufacture warranty.
ASIN: B0HD2BGJDC
HP ZBook 14″ (BF6U0UTABA) summary
HP ZBook is a gaming laptop with Windows 11 Pro released in 2026. It doesn't come with the top AMD CPU plus also less memory than competitors for its price. The laptop has the Radeon 8050S graphics card which is unimpressive great for gaming. You can run 80% of the games published this year on recommended settings. 2880x1800 resolution is brilliant for the 14-inch monitor.
HP ZBook Ultra G1a 14" Touchscreen Mobile Workstation - 2.8K - AMD Ryzen AI MAX PRO 390-32 GB - English Keyboard - Meteor Silver - Smart Buy - AMD Chip - 2880 x 1800 - Windows 11 Pro - Radeon 8050S
Processor Manufacturer: AMD
Processor Type: Ryzen AI MAX PRO
Processor Model: 390
Processor Core: Dodeca-core (12 Core)
ASIN: B0HKSSBKYG