HP ZBook Power G8 Mobile Workstation vs. Dell Precision 3470

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HP ZBook Power G8 Mobile Workstation
HP ZBook Power G8 Mobile Workstation

Our Rating: 86 %

Side by side comparison and review of HP ZBook Power G8 Mobile Workstation and Dell Precision 3470. 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 Power G8 Mobile Workstation Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP ZBook Power G8 Mobile Workstation based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

powerful processor options

high-resolution display

ample connectivity ports

reliable security features

heavier than competitors

expensive base model

average battery life

noisy under load

Dell Precision 3470 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell Precision 3470 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

efficient thermal management

reliable performance

good battery life

versatile connectivity options

heavier than competitors

basic display quality

limited aesthetic appeal

costly for base model

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP ZBook Power G8 Mobile Workstation and Dell Precision 3470
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP ZBook Power G8 Mobile Workstation vs. Dell Precision 3470 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP ZBook Power G8 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 3470
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.94 cm x 23.39 cm x 2.28 cm 32.135 cm x 21.2 cm x 2.36 cm
Weight 1.9 kg 1.49 kg
Case Material ABS plastic, anodised aluminium -
Colour - Grey
DISPLAY HP ZBook Power G8 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 3470
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 14"
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) - 157
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Ambient light sensor, Full HD eDP anti-glare Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, 35 ms response rate, 0.161 mm pixel pitch
PROCESSOR HP ZBook Power G8 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 3470
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1260P
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 12-core
Cache 24 MB 18 MB
Chipset Intel WM590 Intel P28
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY HP ZBook Power G8 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 3470
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (1 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE HP ZBook Power G8 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 3470
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe), triple-level cell (TLC) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), Class 40
AUDIO & VIDEO HP ZBook Power G8 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 3470
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA T600 / Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA T550
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - HD Yes - Full HD
Resolution - 2.07 Megapixel
Camera Features IR camera, camera cover Privacy shutter, IR/RGB camera, Temporal Noise Reduction, 87.6 degrees
Image Sensor Type - CMOS
Video Resolutions 720p 1920 x 1080
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Dual stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3204
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio
Audio Features - Output: MaxxAudio Pro
COMMUNICATIONS HP ZBook Power G8 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 3470
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2) Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 - M.2 2230
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-V -
Bluetooth Class Class 2 -
Features Dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY HP ZBook Power G8 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 3470
Technology 6-cell lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 83 Wh 64 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12 hours -
AC ADAPTER HP ZBook Power G8 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 3470
Input AC 115/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 150 Watt, 19.5 V 130 Watt, 5 / 20 V
INPUT HP ZBook Power G8 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 3470
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Name HP Premium Quiet Keyboard -
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Programmable buttons, volume control, spill-resistant, multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, precision touchpad, glass clickpad -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP ZBook Power G8 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 3470
Slots 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (0 free)
1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (0 free)
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Interfaces USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (BC1.2 charging)
HDMI
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (charging)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (PowerShare)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN (RJ-45)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)
SOFTWARE HP ZBook Power G8 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 3470
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 + Windows 11 Pro Licence - Dutch / English / French / German / Italian
Software Included - Microsoft Office (30 days trial, excludes office licence)
MISCELLANEOUS HP ZBook Power G8 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 3470
Included Accessories HP 150 Watt Smart PFC Slim AC Adapter USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options Tile module, HP Tamper Lock Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, gyro sensor, hall sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, smart card 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 Automatic DriveLock, BIOS Absolute Persistence, HP DriveLock, BIOS Update via Network, HP Sure Click, HP Sure Sense, HP Secure Erase, HP Sure Start Gen 6, HP Sure Admin, HP Sure Run Gen 4, HP Client Security Manager Gen 7, HP BIOSphere Gen 6, HP Sure Recover Gen 4 ExpressCharge
Compliant Standards CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, CCC, FCC, KCC, A-Tick, ICES, low halogen, ICCP, RED, MIL-STD-810H, BNCI FIPS 140-2, FIPS 201
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
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 - 3 years
Limited warranty - battery - 3 years
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