Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 16″ (21UE) vs HP ZBook 8 G1i 16″ (BX7U7UTABA)
Comparison summary
- HP ZBook 8 G1i 16″ is outright winner and a better deal.
- For performance ZBook 8 G1i has a bit superior processor.
- Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 16″ has a larger SSD for storage.
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 16″ (21UE)
HP ZBook 8 G1i 16″ (BX7U7UTABA)
Compare specifications
| Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 16″ (21UE) | HP ZBook 8 G1i 16″ (BX7U7UTABA) |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs. Read more | |
| Intel Core Ultra 7 366H | Intel Core Ultra 7 265H |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop. Read more | |
| 64gb | - |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. Read more | |
| RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell | - |
| Screen size | |
| 16″ | 16″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| WQUXGA (3840 x 2400 pixels) | WQUXGA (3840 x 2400 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 4.01 lbs (1.82 kg) | 3.88 lbs (1.76 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 13.95 x 9.49 x 0.67 inches | |
| (35.43 x 24.1 x 1.7 cm) | |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
| Hard drives | |
| 2000gb SSD | 1000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| September 1, 2026 | October 27, 2026 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $5,199.00 | $5,111.51 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $5,199.00 | $5,111.51 |
| Buy on Amazon.com Price updated 5 h agoIn stock | Buy on Amazon.com Price updated 7 h agoIn stock |
Compare Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 16″ / HP ZBook 8 G1i 16″ vs other laptops:
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 16″ (21UE) summary
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 is a laptop with Windows 11 Pro released in 2026. It doesn't have the best Intel CPU plus also less memory than the competition for its price. The laptop is very portable at only 4.01 lbs (1.82 kg). WQUXGA resolution is remarkable for the 16-inch IPS display. The 2000gb SSD storage is adequate leaves room for improvement.
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 Intel Ultra 7 366H vPro 16C -(64GB RAM || 2TB SSD), 16" WQUXGA (3840 x 2400), 800nits, NVIDIA RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell Backlit KYB, Fingerprint Reader, Windows 11 Pro
Processor : Intel Core Ultra 7 366H vPro Processor (E-cores up to 3.60 GHz P-cores up to 4.80 GHz)
Memory : 64 GB LPDDR5(CAMM) Storage : 2 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 Performance
Display : 16" WQUXGA (UHD+) (3840 x 2400) IPS, 16:10 aspect ratio, 800nit, antiglare, 100% DCI-P3, DisplayHDR 400, Dolby Vision, X-Rite Factory Color Calibration, TÜV Eyesafe certified low blue light ; 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 0.67 inches) Weight: Starting at 1.82 kg (4.03 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: B0HHBKZ628
HP ZBook 8 G1i 16″ (BX7U7UTABA) summary
HP ZBook 8 G1i is a decent value laptop with Windows 11 Pro released in 2026. It doesn't come with the top Intel processor for its price. The laptop is very lightweight at only 3.88 lbs (1.76 kg). WQUXGA resolution is great for the 16″ 120 Hz monitor. Your 1000gb SSD storage is good could be better.
HP ZBook 8 G1i 16" Mobile Workstation - WQUXGA - 120 Hz - Intel Core Ultra 7 265H - vPro Technology - 64 GB - 1 TB SSD - English Keyboard - Meteor Silver - Intel Chip - 3840 x 2400 - Windows 11 Pro -
Processor Manufacturer: Intel
Processor Type: Core Ultra 7
Processor Model: 265H
Processor Core: Hexadeca-core (16 Core)
ASIN: B0FHBBXY7N