HP 470 G9 Notebook vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T470s

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of HP 470 G9 Notebook and Lenovo ThinkPad T470s. Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

HP 470 G9 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP 470 G9 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust aluminum design

powerful processor options

bright full-hd display

ample connectivity ports

competitive pricing

average battery life

heavier than competitors

no thunderbolt support

basic graphics card

Lenovo ThinkPad T470s Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T470s based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

durable build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

robust security features

good battery life

lightweight design

average display brightness

limited graphics performance

no touchscreen option

modest storage capacity

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP 470 G9 Notebook and Lenovo ThinkPad T470s
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP 470 G9 Notebook vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T470s Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP 470 G9 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad T470s
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 40.07 cm x 25.78 cm x 1.99 cm 33.1 cm x 22.68 cm x 1.88 cm
Weight 2.08 kg -
Colour Asteroid silver -
DISPLAY HP 470 G9 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad T470s
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - IPS 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC -
Features Slim Design, Full HD ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) eDP anti-glare, narrow-bezel design Anti-glare
PROCESSOR HP 470 G9 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad T470s
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U / 1.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7200U / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 3.1 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core Dual-Core
Cache L3 - 12 MB 3 MB
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology Integrated memory controller
MEMORY HP 470 G9 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad T470s
RAM 16 GB (1 x 16 GB (non customer accessible / upgradeable)) 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 24 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE HP 470 G9 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad T470s
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe), HP Value 256 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO HP 470 G9 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad T470s
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel HD Graphics 620
Video System Features Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory) -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features Temporal Noise Reduction -
Video Resolutions 720p -
Sound Dual stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3247 -
Compliant Standards - Dolby Advanced Audio
COMMUNICATIONS HP 470 G9 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad T470s
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Wireless Controller Realtek RTL8852BE - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2) -
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Bluetooth Class Class 2 -
Compliant Standards Wi-Fi CERTIFIED -
Features Dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO -
BATTERY HP 470 G9 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad T470s
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity (Size) 41 Wh -
Battery Life Up to 7.12 hours -
AC ADAPTER HP 470 G9 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad T470s
Input AC 115/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 45 Watt, 19.5 V, 8 A -
INPUT HP 470 G9 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad T470s
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Multi-touch touchpad, gesture function, image sensor -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP 470 G9 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad T470s
Slots - 1 x Micro-SIM card (1 free)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0
USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3)
HDMI
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE HP 470 G9 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad T470s
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro - English Windows 10 Pro
Software Included HP Support Assistant, HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI, Dropbox, HP Audio Switch, HP PC Hardware Diagnostics, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Privacy Settings, ExpressVPN (30 days trial), HP QuickDrop, HP Smart App, myHP, Touchpoint Customiser for Commercial, LastPass password manager (30 days trial), HP Smart Health (free download), McAfee Security (30 days trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS HP 470 G9 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad T470s
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories HP 45W Smart AC Adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Compliant Standards UL, BSMI, CCC, FIPS 140-2 Level 2, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, low halogen -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
Limited warranty - advance hardware replacement - 1 year
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