HP 250 G9 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP 250 G9 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

decent processor performance

adequate connectivity options

expandable memory slots

average display quality

modest battery life

no backlit keyboard

basic graphics card

Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G4 IRH (21J8) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G4 IRH (21J8) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

high-resolution display

solid build quality

good thermal management

decent battery life

heavier than competitors

limited port selection

higher price point

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP 250 G9 Notebook and Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G4 IRH (21J8)
76 % - Design
63 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
83 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP 250 G9 Notebook vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G4 IRH (21J8) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP 250 G9 Notebook Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G4 IRH (21J8)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.8 cm x 24.2 cm x 1.99 cm 35.46 cm x 25.5 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.74 kg 2.2 kg
Case Material - Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour - Dual tone storm grey
DISPLAY HP 250 G9 Notebook Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G4 IRH (21J8)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, Full HD standard-viewing angle (SVA), narrow-bezel design Anti-glare, Delta E<2 calibration, Eyesafe technology, X-Rite Pantone factory color calibration, Dolby Vision, Smart sense panel, ±89° viewing angle
PROCESSOR HP 250 G9 Notebook Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G4 IRH (21J8)
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U / 1.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13700H / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core 14-core
Cache L3 - 12 MB 24 MB
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology, Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY HP 250 G9 Notebook Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G4 IRH (21J8)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB (non customer accessible / upgradeable)) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 5200 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 5200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE HP 250 G9 Notebook Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G4 IRH (21J8)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP 250 G9 Notebook Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G4 IRH (21J8)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Advanced Optimus, Dynamic Boost 2.0, Direct X 12 Ultimate, NVIDIA DLSS 3
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1080p
Camera Features Temporal Noise Reduction Privacy shutter, Windows Hello, fixed focus, hybrid FHD/IR camera
Video Resolutions 720p -
Sound Dual stereo speakers, dual array microphone Two tweeters, two woofers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3306-CG
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Output: harman/kardon stereo speakers, Smart Amplifier (AMP); Input: noise-cancellation technology
VR Ready - Yes
COMMUNICATIONS HP 250 G9 Notebook Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G4 IRH (21J8)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Realtek RTL8852BE - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2) M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8111HSH -
Bluetooth Class Class 2 -
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED -
Remote Management Protocol SNMP 2 -
Features Miracast, Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY HP 250 G9 Notebook Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G4 IRH (21J8)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 41 Wh 80 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours Up to 18 hours
Battery Run Time - Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 18 hours
AC ADAPTER HP 250 G9 Notebook Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G4 IRH (21J8)
Input AC 115/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19.5 V 230 Watt
INPUT HP 250 G9 Notebook Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G4 IRH (21J8)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, gesture function, precision touchpad, PTP certified touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision glass touchpad, smart sense keyboard backlight, SMB Service hot key
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP 250 G9 Notebook Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G4 IRH (21J8)
Slots - 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (1 free)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI (8K support)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) Yes (SD Express Card)
SOFTWARE HP 250 G9 Notebook Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G4 IRH (21J8)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro - English Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included HP Support Assistant, HP Audio Switch, HP PC Hardware Diagnostics, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Privacy Settings, ExpressVPN (30 days trial), HP QuickDrop, HP Smart App, myHP, LastPass password manager (30 days trial), HP Smart Health (free download), McAfee Security (30 days trial) Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS HP 250 G9 Notebook Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G4 IRH (21J8)
Included Accessories HP 45 Watt Smart AC Adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features HP Fast Charge Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810H tested, Rapid Charge Pro, self-healing BIOS, LA2-Q AI performance chip
Compliant Standards UL, VCCI, BSMI, SABS, CCC, FCC, A-Tick, ICES, KC, EAC, low halogen, CU, ICCP, RED RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 6, FSC, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 26, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution), TCO Certified 9.0, Low-VOC
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Carbon Footprint - 402 kg carbon emissions (EU)
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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