HP EliteBook 650 G9 Notebook vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G6 ABP (21KJ)

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HP EliteBook 650 G9 Notebook
HP EliteBook 650 G9 Notebook

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of HP EliteBook 650 G9 Notebook and Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G6 ABP (21KJ). 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 EliteBook 650 G9 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP EliteBook 650 G9 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust security features

solid build quality

comfortable keyboard

good battery life

bright display

relatively expensive

average graphics performance

heavier design

noisy under load

Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G6 ABP (21KJ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G6 ABP (21KJ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

efficient multitasking capabilities

solid build quality

affordable price point

modern minimalist design

good battery life

average display brightness

limited graphics performance

no thunderbolt support

mediocre speaker quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 650 G9 Notebook and Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G6 ABP (21KJ)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 650 G9 Notebook vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G6 ABP (21KJ) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 650 G9 Notebook Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G6 ABP (21KJ)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.94 cm x 23.39 cm x 1.99 cm 31.35 cm x 22.4 cm x 1.69 cm
Weight 1.74 kg 1.38 kg
Case Material - Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour - Dual tone arctic grey
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 650 G9 Notebook Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G6 ABP (21KJ)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Full HD ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) eDP anti-glare, narrow-bezel design Anti-glare, Low Blue Light technology
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 650 G9 Notebook Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G6 ABP (21KJ)
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U / 1.3 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 7530U / 2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core 6-core
Cache L3 - 12 MB L3 - 16 MB
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology, Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY HP EliteBook 650 G9 Notebook Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G6 ABP (21KJ)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE HP EliteBook 650 G9 Notebook Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G6 ABP (21KJ)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 650 G9 Notebook Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G6 ABP (21KJ)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1080p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera, Temporal Noise Reduction Privacy shutter, Windows Hello, fixed focus, hybrid FHD/IR camera
Video Resolutions 720p -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3247-CG Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features - Input: noise-cancellation technology
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 650 G9 Notebook Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G6 ABP (21KJ)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2) M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-V -
Bluetooth Class Class 2 -
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.11d, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, IEEE 802.11h, IEEE 802.11e, IEEE 802.11k, IEEE 802.3az, IEEE 802.11r, IEEE 802.11v -
Remote Management Protocol SNMP 2 -
Features Miracast, Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2), CNVi Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY HP EliteBook 650 G9 Notebook Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G6 ABP (21KJ)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 51.3 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life Up to 13 hours Up to 14.23 hours
Battery Run Time - Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 14.23 hours
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 650 G9 Notebook Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G6 ABP (21KJ)
Input AC 115/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19.5 V 65 Watt
INPUT HP EliteBook 650 G9 Notebook Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G6 ABP (21KJ)
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Name HP Premium -
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Volume control, multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, spill-resistant Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 650 G9 Notebook Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G6 ABP (21KJ)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (1 free)
Interfaces USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 2.1b Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (powered)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI (4K support)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 650 G9 Notebook Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G6 ABP (21KJ)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence - English Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included HP Support Assistant, HP Power Manager, HP Hotkey Support, HP Secure Erase, HP Client Catalogue (free download), HP Image Assistant (free download), HP Notifications, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Privacy Settings, HP Sure Admin, HP QuickDrop, HP Manageability Integration Kit Gen4 (free dowload), HP Client Management Script Library (free download), HP BIOSphere Gen6, HP Wake on WLAN, myHP, HP Client Security Manager Gen7, HP Smart Support (free download), HP Quick Touch Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 650 G9 Notebook Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G6 ABP (21KJ)
Included Accessories HP 45W Smart AC Adapter USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options HP Tamper Lock -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), chassis intrusion sensor Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features BIOS Absolute Persistence, HP Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, HP Fast Charge, BIOS Update via Network, MIL-STD-810H tested, Secured-core PC enabled Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810H tested, Rapid Charge Pro, self-healing BIOS
Compliant Standards CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GS, SABS, CCC, FIPS 140-2 Level 2, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, A-Tick, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, KC, CECP, EAC, CIT, low halogen, ICCP, RED, IEEE 1680.1, BNCI RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 6, FSC, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 26, TCO Certified 9.0
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
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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