HP EliteBook 860 G9 Notebook vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of HP EliteBook 860 G9 Notebook and ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR. 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 EliteBook 860 G9 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP EliteBook 860 G9 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust aluminum chassis

sharp full-hd display

powerful intel processor

excellent keyboard comfort

advanced security features

relatively high price

moderate battery life

no dedicated gpu

limited color options

ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

ultra-slim design

high refresh rate

powerful graphics performance

RGB keyboard lighting

efficient cooling system

high price tag

limited battery life

no webcam

limited upgradeability

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 860 G9 Notebook and ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR
85 % - Design
86 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
84 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 860 G9 Notebook vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 860 G9 Notebook ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.87 cm x 25.1 cm x 1.92 cm 36 cm x 26.8 cm x 1.61 cm
Weight 1.76 kg 2.1 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, polycarbonate, magnesium alloy, plastic
Colour - Black
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 860 G9 Notebook ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR
Screen Size (Type) 16" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC, 75.35% Adobe RGB
Features WUXGA ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) anti-glare eDP Anti-glare, 3 ms response rate
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 860 G9 Notebook ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1260P / 2.1 GHz Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 12-core -
Cache L3 - 18 MB 12 MB
Chipset - Mobile Intel HM370
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology -
MEMORY HP EliteBook 860 G9 Notebook ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 24 GB
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz -
Rated Speed 4800 MHz 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE HP EliteBook 860 G9 Notebook ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 860 G9 Notebook ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 / Intel UHD Graphics 630
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes Yes - 720p
Resolution 5 Megapixel -
Camera Features HP Auto Frame -
Sound Dual stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio Smart Amplification technology
VR Ready - Yes
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 860 G9 Notebook ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 -
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY HP EliteBook 860 G9 Notebook ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 51.3 Wh 60 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 860 G9 Notebook ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR
Input AC 115/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V, 8 A 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A
INPUT HP EliteBook 860 G9 Notebook ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Name HP Premium -
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, spill-resistant Chiclet keyboard, 4 RGB zones
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 860 G9 Notebook ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR
Interfaces 2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (charging)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.1 Gen 2
2 x USB 2.0
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 860 G9 Notebook ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro - English Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
Software Included HP Support Assistant, HP Power Manager, HP Hotkey Support, HP Secure Erase, HP Notifications, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Privacy Settings, HP Sure Admin, HP QuickDrop, HP Manageability Integration Kit Gen4 (free dowload), HP Client Management Script Library (free download), HP BIOSphere Gen6, HP Image Assistant Gen5, HP Wake on WLAN, myHP, HP Client Security Manager Gen7, HP Easy Clean, HP Smart Support, HP Quick Touch -
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 860 G9 Notebook ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR
Included Accessories HP 65 Watt nPFC Smart USB-C AC Adapter Power adapter, 3D ROG sculpture
Integrated Options Accelerometer, magnetometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, HP Tamper Lock -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip -
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features BIOS Absolute Persistence, HP Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, HP Fast Charge, BIOS Update via Network, OS Corporate-Ready optimisation, Secured-core PC enabled -
Compliant Standards CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, GS, SABS, CCC, FCC, ICES, KC, CIT, low halogen, ICCP, AUS/NZ, BNCI MIL-STD 810G, DisplayPort 1.2
ENERGY STAR Certified 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 - 1 year
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
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Model Number - AZ044T
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