HP ZBook Firefly 14 G9 Mobile Workstation vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (20MD)

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HP ZBook Firefly 14 G9 Mobile Workstation
HP ZBook Firefly 14 G9 Mobile Workstation

Our Rating: 85 %

Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (20MD)
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (20MD)

In depth comparison and review of HP ZBook Firefly 14 G9 Mobile Workstation and Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (20MD). 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 ZBook Firefly 14 G9 Mobile Workstation Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP ZBook Firefly 14 G9 Mobile Workstation based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

powerful processor performance

bright, color-accurate display

robust security features

solid build quality

expensive price point

limited graphics capability

no HDMI port

average battery life

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP ZBook Firefly 14 G9 Mobile Workstation and Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (20MD)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP ZBook Firefly 14 G9 Mobile Workstation vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (20MD) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP ZBook Firefly 14 G9 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (20MD)
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.56 cm x 22.405 cm x 1.92 cm 36.18 cm x 24.57 cm x 1.84 cm
Weight 1.439 kg 1.7 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, glass-fibre reinforced plastic, carbon fibre reinforced plastic
Colour - Black
DISPLAY HP ZBook Firefly 14 G9 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (20MD)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 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 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 72%
Features - Anti-glare
PROCESSOR HP ZBook Firefly 14 G9 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (20MD)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1265U / 2.7 GHz Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.8 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core 6-core
Cache L3 - 12 MB 9 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel CM246
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY HP ZBook Firefly 14 G9 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (20MD)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 16 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 4800 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 4800 MHz 2666 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE HP ZBook Firefly 14 G9 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (20MD)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe), HP Value 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP ZBook Firefly 14 G9 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (20MD)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA T550 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA Quadro P1000 / Intel UHD Graphics 630
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Resolution 5 Megapixel -
Camera Features Privacy shutter ThinkShutter camera privacy
Video Resolutions 720p -
Sound Dual stereo speakers Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3286
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS HP ZBook Firefly 14 G9 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (20MD)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2) Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Intel I219-V
Features Miracast, dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY HP ZBook Firefly 14 G9 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (20MD)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 51 Wh 80 Wh
Battery Life Up to 13 hours Up to 13.87 hours
AC ADAPTER HP ZBook Firefly 14 G9 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (20MD)
Input AC 115/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V 135 Watt
INPUT HP ZBook Firefly 14 G9 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (20MD)
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Name HP Premium Quiet Keyboard -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, precision touchpad, silent keys, DuraKeys Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP ZBook Firefly 14 G9 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (20MD)
Interfaces HDMI
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0, Sleep & Charge)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN (on supplied cable)
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE HP ZBook Firefly 14 G9 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (20MD)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS HP ZBook Firefly 14 G9 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (20MD)
Included Accessories HP 65 Watt nPFC USB-C AC Adapter Power adapter, ThinkPad Ethernet Extension cable
Integrated Options HP Tamper Lock -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, smart card reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Spill resistant keyboard, HP Fast Charge, HP Secure Erase Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, SABS, CCC, FCC, KCC, A-Tick, ICES, EAC, CIT, ICCP, RED, MIL-STD-810H RoHS
SAR Value - 0.193 W/kg (body), 0.193 W/kg (limb)
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 - 3 years
Limited warranty - battery - 3 years
Limited warranty - 3 years - on-site
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
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