HP ZBook Power G9 Mobile Workstation vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 (21EM)

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

Our Rating: 56 %

Detailed comparison and review of HP ZBook Power G9 Mobile Workstation and Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 (21EM). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

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

Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 (21EM) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 (21EM) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

powerful processor performance

high-resolution display

ample connectivity options

good thermal management

heavier than competitors

premium price point

average battery life

limited color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP ZBook Power G9 Mobile Workstation and Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 (21EM)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP ZBook Power G9 Mobile Workstation vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 (21EM) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP ZBook Power G9 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 (21EM)
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.94 cm x 23.39 cm x 2.28 cm 36.65 cm x 25 cm x 2.27 cm
Weight 1.9 kg 2.26 kg
Case Material ABS plastic, anodised aluminium, metal, talc Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top)
Colour - Black
DISPLAY HP ZBook Power G9 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 (21EM)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution - 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features - Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle, DC dimmer
PROCESSOR HP ZBook Power G9 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 (21EM)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12800H / 2.4 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6850H / 3.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.8 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core 8-core
Cache L3 - 24 MB L3 - 16 MB
Platform Technology - AMD PRO
Features Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY HP ZBook Power G9 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 (21EM)
RAM 0 MB 16 GB (1 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM - non-ECC
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 Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 (21EM)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) - 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe), Value
RAID Level - RAID 0, RAID 1
AUDIO & VIDEO HP ZBook Power G9 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 (21EM)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA RTX A2000 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA T1200 / AMD Radeon 680M
Max Monitors Supported - 2 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera - Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers 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 Power G9 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 (21EM)
Wireless - Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Qualcomm NFA725A
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-V Realtek RTL8111EPV
Features - Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY HP ZBook Power G9 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 (21EM)
Technology - Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) - 68 Wh
AC ADAPTER HP ZBook Power G9 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 (21EM)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 135 Watt
INPUT HP ZBook Power G9 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 (21EM)
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Name HP Premium -
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Volume control, spill-resistant, multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, precision touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP ZBook Power G9 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 (21EM)
Slots - 2 x M.2 Card (1 free)
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
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE HP ZBook Power G9 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 (21EM)
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence - English
MISCELLANEOUS HP ZBook Power G9 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 (21EM)
Included Accessories - Power adapter
Integrated Options Accelerometer, magnetometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor -
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), chassis intrusion sensor Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Automatic DriveLock, HP DriveLock, HP Fast Charge, BIOS Update via Network Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
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 RoHS, TCG Certified
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 - Base warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Base warranty - battery - 1 year
Extended warranty - 3 years - on-site
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