HP ProBook Fortis 14 G9 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP ProBook Fortis 14 G9 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

efficient performance

good battery life

affordable price point

enhanced security features

average display quality

limited upgrade options

heavier design

noisy under load

Dell XPS 13 9380 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell XPS 13 9380 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning ultrasharp display

compact lightweight design

strong overall performance

good battery life

improved webcam placement

limited port selection

no dedicated GPU

higher price point

limited upgradeability

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP ProBook Fortis 14 G9 Notebook and Dell XPS 13 9380
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
83 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP ProBook Fortis 14 G9 Notebook vs. Dell XPS 13 9380 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP ProBook Fortis 14 G9 Notebook Dell XPS 13 9380
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.6 cm x 23 cm x 2.19 cm 30.176 cm x 19.924 cm x 1.163 cm
Weight 1.66 kg 1.27 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, carbon fibre composite
Colour Jack black Platinum silver | Silver
DISPLAY HP ProBook Fortis 14 G9 Notebook Dell XPS 13 9380
Screen Size (Type) 14" 13.3"
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) - 166
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features Ultra Slim Design, HD standard-viewing angle (SVA) eDP anti-glare, Micro Edge, narrow bezel bent Anti-glare, Infinity Edge display, Wide Viewing Angle, ±80° horizontal viewing angle, ±80° vertical viewing angle, 30 ms response rate, 0.153 mm pixel pitch
PROCESSOR HP ProBook Fortis 14 G9 Notebook Dell XPS 13 9380
CPU Intel Celeron N5100 / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8565U / 1.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.8 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 4 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features Intel Burst Technology Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY HP ProBook Fortis 14 G9 Notebook Dell XPS 13 9380
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC LPDDR3 SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz 2133 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 2133 MHz
STORAGE HP ProBook Fortis 14 G9 Notebook Dell XPS 13 9380
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2230 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe), HP Value 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP ProBook Fortis 14 G9 Notebook Dell XPS 13 9380
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel UHD Graphics 620
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Camera Yes - HD Yes - HD
Resolution - 0.9 Megapixel
Camera Features Privacy shutter Fixed focus
Image Sensor Type - CMOS
Video Resolutions 720p 1280 x 720
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, quad array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3271-CG
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio
Audio Features - MaxxAudio Pro
COMMUNICATIONS HP ProBook Fortis 14 G9 Notebook Dell XPS 13 9380
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 4.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 Killer Wireless-AC 1435
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8111HSH-CG -
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO -
BATTERY HP ProBook Fortis 14 G9 Notebook Dell XPS 13 9380
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 52 Wh
AC ADAPTER HP ProBook Fortis 14 G9 Notebook Dell XPS 13 9380
Input AC 90-265 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19.5 V 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT HP ProBook Fortis 14 G9 Notebook Dell XPS 13 9380
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, pick resistant, spill-resistant -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP ProBook Fortis 14 G9 Notebook Dell XPS 13 9380
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)
SOFTWARE HP ProBook Fortis 14 G9 Notebook Dell XPS 13 9380
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 SE - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
Software Included HP Support Assistant, HP Hotkey Support, HP Client Catalogue (free download), HP Driver Packs, HP PC Hardware Diagnostics, HP MAC Address Manager, HP Notifications, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Classroom Manager, HP Privacy Settings, HP QuickDrop, HP Client Management Script Library (free download), HP Image Assistant Gen5, HP Wake on WLAN, myHP, Touchpoint Customiser for Commercial, HSA Fusion for Commercial, HSA Telemetry for Commercial, HP Easy Clean, HP Smart Support, HP Connect for Microsoft Endpoint Manager, HP Patch Assistant (free download), HP Manageability & Integration Kit Gen4 (free download) Microsoft Office (Trial), McAfee (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS HP ProBook Fortis 14 G9 Notebook Dell XPS 13 9380
Included Accessories HP 45 Watt Smart nPFC AC Adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot Noble Wedge security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features BIOS Absolute Persistence, HP Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, BIOS Update via Network, HP Sure Sense, HP Secure Erase, HP BIOSphere Gen 6, HP Sure Start Gen 7 Battery life Indicator
Compliant Standards CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FIPS 140-2 Level 2, FCC, A-Tick, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, KC, CIT, low halogen, ICCP, BNCI -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) 10 - 90% (non-condensing)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
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