Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20MN) vs. HP ZBook Firefly 14 G9 Mobile Workstation

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HP ZBook Firefly 14 G9 Mobile Workstation
HP ZBook Firefly 14 G9 Mobile Workstation

Our Rating: 85 %

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20MN) and HP ZBook Firefly 14 G9 Mobile Workstation. 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.

Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20MN) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20MN) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard

powerful processor

high-resolution display

good connectivity options

heavy and bulky

expensive

average battery life

noisy under load

HP ZBook Firefly 14 G9 Mobile Workstation Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP ZBook Firefly 14 G9 Mobile Workstation based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

powerful processor performance

bright, color-accurate display

robust security features

solid build quality

expensive price point

limited graphics capability

no HDMI port

average battery life

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20MN) and HP ZBook Firefly 14 G9 Mobile Workstation
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20MN) vs. HP ZBook Firefly 14 G9 Mobile Workstation Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20MN) HP ZBook Firefly 14 G9 Mobile Workstation
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.74 cm x 25.23 cm x 2.94 cm 31.56 cm x 22.405 cm x 1.92 cm
Weight 2.67 kg 1.439 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, magnesium-aluminum alloy -
Colour Black -
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20MN) HP ZBook Firefly 14 G9 Mobile Workstation
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight WLED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 160° viewing angle -
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20MN) HP ZBook Firefly 14 G9 Mobile Workstation
CPU Intel Xeon E3-1505MV5 / 2.8 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1265U / 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 4.8 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 10-core
Cache 8 MB L3 - 12 MB
Chipset Mobile Intel CM238 -
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Turbo Boost Technology
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20MN) HP ZBook Firefly 14 G9 Mobile Workstation
RAM 16 GB (1 x 16 GB) 16 GB (1 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 4 2
Empty Slots 3 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20MN) HP ZBook Firefly 14 G9 Mobile Workstation
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption, NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe), HP Value
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20MN) HP ZBook Firefly 14 G9 Mobile Workstation
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA Quadro M2200 / Intel HD Graphics P530 NVIDIA T550 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) -
Video Memory 4 GB 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Resolution - 5 Megapixel
Camera Features - Privacy shutter
Video Resolutions - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Dual stereo speakers
Codec Realtek ALC3268 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
Audio Features - Bang & Olufsen Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20MN) HP ZBook Firefly 14 G9 Mobile Workstation
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260 - M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2)
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Miracast, dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20MN) HP ZBook Firefly 14 G9 Mobile Workstation
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 51 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8.9 hours Up to 13 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20MN) HP ZBook Firefly 14 G9 Mobile Workstation
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 115/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 170 Watt, 20 V 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20MN) HP ZBook Firefly 14 G9 Mobile Workstation
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, ClickPad
Keyboard Name - HP Premium Quiet Keyboard
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, precision touchpad, silent keys, DuraKeys
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20MN) HP ZBook Firefly 14 G9 Mobile Workstation
Slots 1 x ExpressCard/34 (1 free) -
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0 (Always On)
3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3)
Mini DisplayPort
HDMI
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0, Sleep & Charge)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card, SDXC UHS-II Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20MN) HP ZBook Firefly 14 G9 Mobile Workstation
Operating System (OS) Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 10 Pro for Workstations 64-bit Edition) + Windows 10 Pro for Workstations 64-bit Edition Licence Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence - English
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20MN) HP ZBook Firefly 14 G9 Mobile Workstation
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter HP 65 Watt nPFC USB-C AC Adapter
Integrated Options - HP Tamper Lock
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, smart card reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810G tested Spill resistant keyboard, HP Fast Charge, HP Secure Erase
Compliant Standards RoHS CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, SABS, CCC, FCC, KCC, A-Tick, ICES, EAC, CIT, ICCP, RED, MIL-STD-810H
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes 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
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