HP ZBook Firefly 14 G9 Mobile Workstation vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 2 (20YU)

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

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of HP ZBook Firefly 14 G9 Mobile Workstation and Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 2 (20YU). 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

Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 2 (20YU) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 2 (20YU) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful intel processors

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

high-resolution display

extensive connectivity options

heavy and bulky

expensive base model

average battery life

limited color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP ZBook Firefly 14 G9 Mobile Workstation and Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 2 (20YU)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
81 % - Design
84 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP ZBook Firefly 14 G9 Mobile Workstation vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 2 (20YU) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP ZBook Firefly 14 G9 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 2 (20YU)
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.56 cm x 22.405 cm x 1.92 cm 41.544 cm x 28.081 cm x 3.245 cm
Weight 1.439 kg 3.564 kg
Case Material - Glass-fibre (bottom), polyphenylene sulfide (top), polyamide (bottom), glass-fibre (top)
Colour - Black
DISPLAY HP ZBook Firefly 14 G9 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 2 (20YU)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 17.3" - 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 100% sRGB
Features - Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR HP ZBook Firefly 14 G9 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 2 (20YU)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1265U / 2.7 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.8 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core 8-core
Cache L3 - 12 MB 24 MB
Chipset - Intel WM590
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology Integrated memory controller
MEMORY HP ZBook Firefly 14 G9 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 2 (20YU)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 16 GB) 16 GB (1 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 128 GB
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 4800 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 4800 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 4
Empty Slots 0 3
STORAGE HP ZBook Firefly 14 G9 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 2 (20YU)
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 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe), Performance
RAID Level - RAID 0, RAID 1
AUDIO & VIDEO HP ZBook Firefly 14 G9 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 2 (20YU)
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 T1200 / Intel UHD Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 4 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, Windows Hello, fixed focus
Video Resolutions 720p -
Sound Dual stereo speakers Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS HP ZBook Firefly 14 G9 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 2 (20YU)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2) Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 210
Network Interface - 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Intel I225-V
Features Miracast, dual stream (2x2) Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - 4G upgradable
BATTERY HP ZBook Firefly 14 G9 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 2 (20YU)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 51 Wh 94 Wh
Battery Life Up to 13 hours Up to 11 hours
AC ADAPTER HP ZBook Firefly 14 G9 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 2 (20YU)
Input AC 115/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V 170 Watt
INPUT HP ZBook Firefly 14 G9 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 2 (20YU)
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 P17 Gen 2 (20YU)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (2 free)
1 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (0 free)
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-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE HP ZBook Firefly 14 G9 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 2 (20YU)
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 (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence - Dutch / English / French / German / Italian
MISCELLANEOUS HP ZBook Firefly 14 G9 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 2 (20YU)
Included Accessories HP 65 Watt nPFC USB-C AC Adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options HP Tamper Lock -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, smart card reader Discrete 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, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS
Compliant Standards CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, SABS, CCC, FCC, KCC, A-Tick, ICES, EAC, CIT, ICCP, RED, MIL-STD-810H RoHS, TCG Certified
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 - 3 years
Limited warranty - battery - 3 years
Base warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Extended warranty - 3 years - on-site
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
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