HP EliteBook 865 G9 Notebook vs. Apple MacBook Pro

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In depth comparison and review of HP EliteBook 865 G9 Notebook and Apple MacBook Pro. 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 EliteBook 865 G9 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP EliteBook 865 G9 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

robust security features

lightweight aluminum chassis

high-resolution display

fast charging support

expensive price point

limited port variety

noisy under load

average battery life

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Difference between HP EliteBook 865 G9 Notebook and Apple MacBook Pro
85 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
87 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 865 G9 Notebook vs. Apple MacBook Pro Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 865 G9 Notebook Apple MacBook Pro
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.87 cm x 25.09 cm x 1.92 cm 35.7 cm x 24.3 cm x 2.6 cm
Weight 1.769 kg 2.5 kg
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 865 G9 Notebook Apple MacBook Pro
Screen Size (Type) 16" - IPS 15.4"
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 1440 x 900 (WXGA+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 -
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features WUXGA ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) anti-glare eDP -
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 865 G9 Notebook Apple MacBook Pro
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6850U / 2.7 GHz Intel Core Duo 2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz -
Number of Cores 8-core Dual-Core
Cache L3 - 16 MB L2 - 2 MB
Front Side Bus - 667 MHz
Features - Enhanced SpeedStep technology, power-optimized processor system bus, Execute Disable Bit capability
MEMORY HP EliteBook 865 G9 Notebook Apple MacBook Pro
RAM 16 GB (1 x 16 GB) 512 MB
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 2 GB
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR2 SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz 667 MHz / PC2-5300
Rated Speed 4800 MHz 667 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin SO-DIMM 200-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE HP EliteBook 865 G9 Notebook Apple MacBook Pro
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe), triple-level cell (TLC) 80 GB HDD SATA 1.5Gb/s / 5400 rpm
Optical Drive - DVD±RW fixed
Read Speed - 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)
Write Speed - 24x (CD) / 4x (DVD±R)
CD / DVD Rewrite Speed - 10x (CD) / 4x (DVD±RW)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 865 G9 Notebook Apple MacBook Pro
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon 680M PCI Express x16 - ATI Mobility Radeon X1600
Video Memory - 128 MB GDDR3 SDRAM
Camera Yes Yes
Resolution 5 Megapixel 0.3 Megapixel
Camera Features Privacy camera, HP Auto Frame -
Video Resolutions - 640 x 480
Sound Dual stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3315 -
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 865 G9 Notebook Apple MacBook Pro
Wireless NFC, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11b/g, Bluetooth 2.0 EDR
Wireless Controller Realtek RTL8852BE - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2) -
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Bluetooth Class Class 2 -
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.11d, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, IEEE 802.11h, IEEE 802.11e, IEEE 802.11k, IEEE 802.11r, IEEE 802.11v -
Features Miracast, dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO -
BATTERY HP EliteBook 865 G9 Notebook Apple MacBook Pro
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 51.3 Wh 60 Wh
Battery Life Up to 17.25 hours Up to 4.5 hours
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 865 G9 Notebook Apple MacBook Pro
Input AC 115/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V, 8 A -
INPUT HP EliteBook 865 G9 Notebook Apple MacBook Pro
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, trackpad
Keyboard Name HP Premium -
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, spill-resistant -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 865 G9 Notebook Apple MacBook Pro
Slots - 1 x ExpressCard/34 (1 free)
2 x memory (1 free)
Interfaces 2 x USB4 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
1 x display / video - DVI-Analog/Digital
1 x audio - SPDIF input/line-in - mini-phone 3.5 mm / TOSLINK
1 x audio - SPDIF output/headphones - mini-phone 3.5 mm / TOSLINK
1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire)
2 x USB 2.0 4 pin USB Type A
1 x network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 865 G9 Notebook Apple MacBook Pro
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence - English Apple MacOS X 10.4
Software Included HP Support Assistant, HP Power Manager, HP Hotkey Support, HP Secure Erase, HP Drive Packs (free download), HP Client Catalogue (free download), HP PC Hardware Diagnostics, HP Notifications, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Sure Click, HP Privacy Settings, HP Sure Sense, HP Sure Admin, HP QuickDrop, HP Client Management Script Library (free download), HP BIOSphere Gen6, HP Wake on WLAN, myHP, HP Image Assistant Gen5 (free download), HP Client Security Manager Gen7, HP SureStart Gen7, HP Easy Clean, HP Smart Support, HP Quick Touch, HP Sure Recover Gen5, HP Sure Run Gen5, HP Manageability & Integration Kit Gen4 (free download) Drivers & Utilities, Apple QuickTime, Apple Mac OS X Mail, OmniOutliner, FileMaker Pro (Trial), Apple iCal, Apple DVD Player, Apple Address Book, Apple Safari, Apple iChat AV, Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac Test Drive, Apple Dashboard, Apple Spotlight, Apple XCode Developer Tools, Front Row, Photo Booth, Apple iLife '06, plasq Comic Life, iWork '06 (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 865 G9 Notebook Apple MacBook Pro
Included Accessories HP 65 Watt nPFC Slim USB-C AC Adapter -
Cables Included - DVI-VGA adapter
Bundled with HP Wolf Pro Security Edition (1 year) -
Integrated Options Hall sensor, HP Tamper Lock Ambient light sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader -
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), chassis intrusion sensor -
Features Automatic DriveLock, BIOS Absolute Persistence, HP DriveLock, HP Fast Charge, BIOS Update via Network Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), keyboard light
Compliant Standards CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, A-Tick, ICES, KC, CIT, low halogen, ICCP -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 10 °C
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) 0 - 90%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year
Technical support - phone consulting - 90 days
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