HP ZBook Firefly 14 G9 Mobile Workstation vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 2 (20W7)

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

Our Rating: 85 %

Side by side comparison and review of HP ZBook Firefly 14 G9 Mobile Workstation and Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 2 (20W7). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

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

Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 2 (20W7) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 2 (20W7) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

impressive battery life

lightweight and portable

good thermal management

mediocre display brightness

limited graphics performance

higher price point

no HDMI port

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP ZBook Firefly 14 G9 Mobile Workstation and Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 2 (20W7)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP ZBook Firefly 14 G9 Mobile Workstation vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 2 (20W7) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP ZBook Firefly 14 G9 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 2 (20W7)
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.56 cm x 22.405 cm x 1.92 cm 36.58 cm x 24.8 cm x 1.91 cm
Weight 1.439 kg 1.75 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS, glass-fibre, magnesium alloy, polyamide, Talc15
Colour - Black
DISPLAY HP ZBook Firefly 14 G9 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 2 (20W7)
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 45% NTSC
Features - Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR HP ZBook Firefly 14 G9 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 2 (20W7)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1265U / 2.7 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1185G7 / 3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.8 GHz 4.8 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 12 MB 12 MB
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology Integrated memory controller
MEMORY HP ZBook Firefly 14 G9 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 2 (20W7)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 16 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 48 GB
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 4800 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE HP ZBook Firefly 14 G9 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 2 (20W7)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe), HP Value 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 - TCG Opal Encryption - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO HP ZBook Firefly 14 G9 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 2 (20W7)
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 T500 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Resolution 5 Megapixel -
Camera Features Privacy shutter Privacy shutter, IR camera
Video Resolutions 720p -
Sound Dual stereo speakers Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS HP ZBook Firefly 14 G9 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 2 (20W7)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2) -
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Miracast, dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY HP ZBook Firefly 14 G9 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 2 (20W7)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 51 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life Up to 13 hours -
AC ADAPTER HP ZBook Firefly 14 G9 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 2 (20W7)
Input AC 115/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V 65 Watt
INPUT HP ZBook Firefly 14 G9 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 2 (20W7)
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Name HP Premium Quiet Keyboard -
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, precision touchpad, silent keys, DuraKeys Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP ZBook Firefly 14 G9 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 2 (20W7)
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 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB4 (supports USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Dock
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE HP ZBook Firefly 14 G9 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 2 (20W7)
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 P15s Gen 2 (20W7)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories HP 65 Watt nPFC USB-C AC Adapter USB-C power adapter
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
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, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
Compliant Standards CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, SABS, CCC, FCC, KCC, A-Tick, ICES, EAC, CIT, ICCP, RED, MIL-STD-810H RoHS
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
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