HP ZBook Firefly 16 G9 Mobile Workstation vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 2 (20VX)

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HP ZBook Firefly 16 G9 Mobile Workstation
HP ZBook Firefly 16 G9 Mobile Workstation

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of HP ZBook Firefly 16 G9 Mobile Workstation and Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 2 (20VX). 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 16 G9 Mobile Workstation Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP ZBook Firefly 16 G9 Mobile Workstation based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful intel processors

high-resolution display

lightweight design

robust security features

solid build quality

expensive price point

limited graphics performance

no OLED option

average battery life

Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 2 (20VX) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 2 (20VX) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

impressive CPU performance

good battery life

reliable security features

mediocre display quality

limited graphics power

heavier than competitors

expensive base model

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP ZBook Firefly 16 G9 Mobile Workstation and Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 2 (20VX)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP ZBook Firefly 16 G9 Mobile Workstation vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 2 (20VX) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP ZBook Firefly 16 G9 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 2 (20VX)
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.87 cm x 25.1 cm x 1.92 cm 32.9 cm x 22.7 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.938 kg 1.469 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS, glass-fibre, magnesium alloy, polyamide, Talc15
Colour - Black
DISPLAY HP ZBook Firefly 16 G9 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 2 (20VX)
Screen Size (Type) 16" - IPS 14" - 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 1000 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 45% NTSC
Privacy Technology HP SureView Reflect -
Features Privacy filter, Low Blue Light Mode, Full HD ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) eDP anti-glare +PSR Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle, DC dimmer
PROCESSOR HP ZBook Firefly 16 G9 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 2 (20VX)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1265U / 1.8 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.8 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 12 MB 8 MB
Platform Technology Intel vPro Platform -
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY HP ZBook Firefly 16 G9 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 2 (20VX)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 16 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 40 GB
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 4800 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 4800 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE HP ZBook Firefly 16 G9 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 2 (20VX)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe), triple-level cell (TLC), HP Value 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP ZBook Firefly 16 G9 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 2 (20VX)
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
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes Yes - 720p
Resolution 5 Megapixel -
Camera Features Privacy shutter, HP Auto Frame Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3315 Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio, discrete amplifiers -
COMMUNICATIONS HP ZBook Firefly 16 G9 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 2 (20VX)
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) Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 210
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Intel I219-V
Bluetooth Class Class 2 -
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.11d, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, IEEE 802.11h, IEEE 802.11e, IEEE 802.11k, IEEE 802.11r, IEEE 802.11v -
Features Miracast, dual stream (2x2), CNVi Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY HP ZBook Firefly 16 G9 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 2 (20VX)
Technology 6-cell lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 76 Wh 50 Wh
Battery Life Up to 18 hours -
AC ADAPTER HP ZBook Firefly 16 G9 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 2 (20VX)
Input AC 115/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 110 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V 65 Watt
INPUT HP ZBook Firefly 16 G9 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 2 (20VX)
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Name HP Premium -
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Volume control, spill-resistant, multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, precision touchpad, privacy, DuraKeys Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP ZBook Firefly 16 G9 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 2 (20VX)
Interfaces HDMI
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
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 16 G9 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 2 (20VX)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence - English Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - French
Software Included HP Support Assistant, HP Power Manager, HP Hotkey Support, HP Secure Erase, HP Client Catalogue (free download), HP PC Hardware Diagnostics, HP MAC Address Manager, HP Notifications, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Privacy Settings, HP Cloud Recovery, HP QuickDrop, HP Client Management Script Library (free download), HP BIOSphere Gen6, HP Wake on WLAN, myHP, Touchpoint Customiser for Commercial, HSA Fusion for Commercial, HSA Telemetry for Commercial, HP Image Assistant Gen5 (free download), HP Easy Clean, HP Smart Support (free download), HP Manageability Integration Kit (free download), HP Quick Touch -
MISCELLANEOUS HP ZBook Firefly 16 G9 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 2 (20VX)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories HP 100W+10W Slim USB-C+USB-A AC Power Adapter USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, magnetometer, hall sensor, gyroscope, HP Tamper Lock, ambient colour sensor -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, 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), chassis intrusion sensor Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Intel Active Management Technology (iAMT), HP Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, HP Fast Charge, BIOS Update via Network, Secured-core PC capable Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
Compliant Standards CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FIPS 140-2 Level 2, FCC, RoHS, KCC, WEEE, A-Tick, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, CIT, low halogen, ICCP, MIL-STD 810H RoHS, TCG Certified
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 - pick-up and return
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
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