HP EliteBook 650 G9 Notebook vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L560

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
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 ThinkPad L560. 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 ThinkPad L560 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L560 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

durable build quality

efficient keyboard layout

good battery life

solid performance stability

adequate connectivity options

heavyweight design

average display quality

limited graphics performance

outdated aesthetic style

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 650 G9 Notebook and Lenovo ThinkPad L560
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
71 % - Design
65 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 650 G9 Notebook vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L560 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 650 G9 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L560
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.94 cm x 23.39 cm x 1.99 cm 37.7 cm x 25.5 cm x 3.085 cm
Weight 1.74 kg 2.38 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS
Colour - Black
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 650 G9 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L560
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 15.6" - 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 250 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features Full HD ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) eDP anti-glare, narrow-bezel design Anti-glare, 160° viewing angle
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 650 G9 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L560
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U / 1.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (6th Gen) 6600U / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core Dual-Core
Cache L3 - 12 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology, Intel Smart Cache Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY HP EliteBook 650 G9 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L560
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR3L SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 1600 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 1600 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 204-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE HP EliteBook 650 G9 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L560
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD SATA 6Gb/s - TCG Opal Encryption 2
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 650 G9 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L560
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel HD Graphics 520
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera, Temporal Noise Reduction -
Video Resolutions 720p -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Codec Realtek ALC3247-CG Realtek ALC3245
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio Dolby Advanced Audio
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 650 G9 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L560
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2) Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260
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 -
BATTERY HP EliteBook 650 G9 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L560
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 6-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 51.3 Wh 48 Wh
Battery Life Up to 13 hours Up to 11.2 hours
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 650 G9 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L560
Input AC 115/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 45 Watt, 19.5 V 45 Watt
INPUT HP EliteBook 650 G9 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L560
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Name HP Premium -
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Volume control, multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, spill-resistant Spill-resistant, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 650 G9 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L560
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
3 x USB 3.0
USB 3.0 (Always On)
VGA
Mini DisplayPort
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 650 G9 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L560
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence - English Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR))
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 -
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 650 G9 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L560
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories HP 45W Smart AC Adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options HP Tamper Lock -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2 and TPM 2.0)
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot Kensington 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 Hard drive password, power-on password, ThinkEngine, MIL-STD-810G tested
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 ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, GREENGUARD, ISO 27001
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes 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 - 2 years - pick-up and return
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