HP ZBook Power G9 Mobile Workstation vs. Dell Precision 3581

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HP ZBook Power G9 Mobile Workstation
HP ZBook Power G9 Mobile Workstation

Our Rating: 56 %

In depth comparison and review of HP ZBook Power G9 Mobile Workstation and Dell Precision 3581. 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 Power G9 Mobile Workstation Review

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

robust processing power

high-quality display

excellent build quality

advanced security features

good thermal management

heavier than competitors

expensive base model

average battery life

limited color options

Dell Precision 3581 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell Precision 3581 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust processing power

expandable memory options

reliable build quality

good thermal management

decent port selection

heavyweight design

mediocre battery life

standard display quality

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP ZBook Power G9 Mobile Workstation and Dell Precision 3581
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
75 % - Design
65 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP ZBook Power G9 Mobile Workstation vs. Dell Precision 3581 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP ZBook Power G9 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 3581
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.94 cm x 23.39 cm x 2.28 cm 35.78 cm x 23.33 cm x 2.47 cm
Weight 1.9 kg 1.795 kg
Case Material ABS plastic, anodised aluminium, metal, talc -
Colour - Grey
DISPLAY HP ZBook Power G9 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 3581
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight -
Screen Resolution - 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) - 141
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Brightness - 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Colour Support - 16.7 million colours
Features - Anti-glare, ±80° horizontal viewing angle, ±80° vertical viewing angle, 35 ms response rate, 0.179 mm pixel pitch, True 8-bit
PROCESSOR HP ZBook Power G9 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 3581
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12800H / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13700H / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.8 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core 14-core
Cache L3 - 24 MB L3 - 24 MB
Features Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY HP ZBook Power G9 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 3581
RAM 0 MB 16 GB (1 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 4800 MHz
Rated Speed - 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 2 1
STORAGE HP ZBook Power G9 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 3581
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) - 512 GB SSD M.2 2230 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe), Class 35
AUDIO & VIDEO HP ZBook Power G9 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 3581
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA RTX A2000 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA RTX A1000
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera - Yes - 1920 x 1080 (standard), 640 x 360 (infrared)
Resolution - 2.07 Megapixel (standard), 0.23 Megapixel (infrared)
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, IR/RGB camera, Temporal Noise Reduction, 80 degrees, 86.6 degrees (IR camera)
Image Sensor Type - CMOS
Video Resolutions - 1920 x 1080, 640 x 360
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3315 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio, discrete amplifiers Output: MaxxAudio 12.0, Realtek Waves
COMMUNICATIONS HP ZBook Power G9 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 3581
Wireless - Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 - M.2 2230
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-V Intel I219-LM
Features - Dual stream (2x2), WWAN aerial
BATTERY HP ZBook Power G9 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 3581
Technology - 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 64 Wh
AC ADAPTER HP ZBook Power G9 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 3581
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 130 Watt, 5 / 20 V
INPUT HP ZBook Power G9 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 3581
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Name HP Premium -
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Volume control, spill-resistant, multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, precision touchpad 100-key
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP ZBook Power G9 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 3581
Interfaces USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery, Sleep & Charge)
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 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (PowerShare)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)
SOFTWARE HP ZBook Power G9 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 3581
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 11 Pro - Dutch / English / French / German / Italian
Software Included - Intel Rapid Storage Technology, Microsoft Office (30 days trial, excludes office licence)
MISCELLANEOUS HP ZBook Power G9 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 3581
Included Accessories - USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options Accelerometer, magnetometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, smart card reader Discrete 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), chassis intrusion sensor Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Automatic DriveLock, HP DriveLock, HP Fast Charge, BIOS Update via Network Single pointing, Dell ControlVault 3, ExpressChargeBoost
Compliant Standards CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, SABS, CCC, FIPS 140-2 Level 2, FCC, RoHS, KCC, WEEE, A-Tick, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, EAC, CIT, ICCP, MIL-STD-810H FIPS 140-2, TCG Certified
Carbon Footprint - 343 kg carbon emissions
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)
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