HP ZBook Power G9 Mobile Workstation vs. Dell Precision 5480

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

Our Rating: 56 %

Side by side comparison and review of HP ZBook Power G9 Mobile Workstation and Dell Precision 5480. 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 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 5480 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell Precision 5480 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful intel processors

compact and lightweight

high-resolution display

robust build quality

good thermal management

expensive price point

average battery life

limited port selection

noisy under load

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Difference between HP ZBook Power G9 Mobile Workstation and Dell Precision 5480
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP ZBook Power G9 Mobile Workstation vs. Dell Precision 5480 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP ZBook Power G9 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 5480
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.94 cm x 23.39 cm x 2.28 cm 31.06 cm x 21.035 cm x 1.109 cm
Weight 1.9 kg 1.48 kg
Case Material ABS plastic, anodised aluminium, metal, talc -
Colour - Grey
DISPLAY HP ZBook Power G9 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 5480
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14"
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight WLED backlight
Screen Resolution - 1920 x 1200 (Full HD Plus)
Pixel Density (ppi) - 161
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Brightness - 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features - Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, 35 ms response rate, Low Blue Light technology, narrow bezel bent, 0.1578 mm pixel pitch
PROCESSOR HP ZBook Power G9 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 5480
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 5480
RAM 0 MB 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 6000 MHz
Rated Speed - 6000 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 2 -
STORAGE HP ZBook Power G9 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 5480
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) - 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe), Class 40
AUDIO & VIDEO HP ZBook Power G9 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 5480
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 - 1280 x 720 (standard), 640 x 400 (infrared)
Resolution - 0.92 Megapixel (standard), 0.25 Megapixel (infrared)
Camera Features - IR/RGB camera, 75.8 degrees
Image Sensor Type - CMOS
Video Resolutions - 1280 x 720, 640 x 400
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers Two tweeters, two woofers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3315 Realtek ALC711-VD
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio, discrete amplifiers -
COMMUNICATIONS HP ZBook Power G9 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 5480
Wireless - Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-V -
Features - Dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO
BATTERY HP ZBook Power G9 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 5480
Technology - 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 72 Wh
AC ADAPTER HP ZBook Power G9 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 5480
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 130 Watt, 5 / 20 V
INPUT HP ZBook Power G9 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 5480
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Name HP Premium -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Volume control, spill-resistant, multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, precision touchpad Precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP ZBook Power G9 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 5480
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
4 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)
SOFTWARE HP ZBook Power G9 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 5480
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 5480
Included Accessories - USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options Accelerometer, magnetometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, hall 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 ExpressCharge, 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 TCG Certified, FIPS 140-3
Carbon Footprint - 390 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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