HP EliteBook Folio 9470m vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T550

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
HP EliteBook Folio 9470m
HP EliteBook Folio 9470m

Side by side comparison and review of HP EliteBook Folio 9470m and Lenovo ThinkPad T550. 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 T550 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T550 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

long battery life

efficient thermal management

good enterprise features

heavier than competitors

average display quality

limited graphics performance

costlier than alternatives

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook Folio 9470m and Lenovo ThinkPad T550
85 % - Design
66 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook Folio 9470m vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T550 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook Folio 9470m Lenovo ThinkPad T550
Product Type Ultrabook Ultrabook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.8 cm x 23.1 cm x 1.895 cm 38 cm x 25.8 cm x 2.24 cm
Weight 1.61 kg 2.3 kg
Case Material Aluminum, magnesium alloy Glass-fibre reinforced plastic
Colour Platinum -
DISPLAY HP EliteBook Folio 9470m Lenovo ThinkPad T550
Screen Size (Type) 14" 15.5"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 2880 x 1620 (WQHD+)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Features HD anti-glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook Folio 9470m Lenovo ThinkPad T550
CPU Intel Core i5 (3rd Gen) 3437U / 1.9 GHz Intel Core i5 (5th Gen) 5200U / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.9 GHz 2.7 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache L3 - 3 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel QM77 Express -
Platform Technology Intel vPro Platform -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY HP EliteBook Folio 9470m Lenovo ThinkPad T550
RAM 4 GB 4 GB
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR3 SDRAM DDR3L SDRAM
Speed 1600 MHz / PC3-12800 1600 MHz / PC3L-12800
Rated Speed 1600 MHz 1600 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin SO-DIMM 204-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
STORAGE HP EliteBook Folio 9470m Lenovo ThinkPad T550
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD SATA 6Gb/s 120 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook Folio 9470m Lenovo ThinkPad T550
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 4000 Intel HD Graphics 5500
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, stereo microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Codec IDT 92HD87 Realtek ALC3232
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio
Audio Features SRS PRO Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook Folio 9470m Lenovo ThinkPad T550
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
Wireless Controller Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6235 - PCI Express 1.2 Half Mini Card -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Intel 82579LM -
Bluetooth Class Class 2 -
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3ae, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, IEEE 802.3az -
Remote Management Protocol SNMP 2 -
WWAN
Generation 3G -
Technology HSPA, CDMA 2000 1X EV-DO Rev. 0 -
Controller HP un2420 -
BATTERY HP EliteBook Folio 9470m Lenovo ThinkPad T550
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Installed Qty 1 -
Max Supported Qty 2 -
Battery Capacity (Size) 52 Wh -
Battery Life Up to 9.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook Folio 9470m Lenovo ThinkPad T550
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19.5 V -
INPUT HP EliteBook Folio 9470m Lenovo ThinkPad T550
Type Keyboard, touchpad, pointing stick Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Volume control, spill-resistant, touchpad with gesture support Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook Folio 9470m Lenovo ThinkPad T550
Interfaces 3 x USB 3.0
Dock
Battery
DisplayPort
VGA
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
2 x USB 3.0
USB 3.0 (Always On)
VGA
Mini DisplayPort
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, MMCplus, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook Folio 9470m Lenovo ThinkPad T550
Operating System (OS) Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 8 Pro) + Windows 8 Pro Licence Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR))
Software Included Cyberlink PowerDVD, HP ProtectTools Security Manager, Adobe Flash Player, Microsoft Security Essentials, HP Recovery Manager, HP Support Assistant, HP Connection Manager, EverNote, HP Hotkey Support, PDF Complete Corporate Edition, HP ProtectTools for Central Management, Credential Manager for HP ProtectTools, Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools, WinZip Basic, HP Spare Key, Face Recognition for HP ProtectTools, HP Premier Image, File Sanitizer for HP ProtectTools, HP Disk Sanitizer -
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook Folio 9470m Lenovo ThinkPad T550
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features HP Disk Sanitizer, HP 3D DriveGuard, Intel Active Management Technology (iAMT), HP DuraFinish, HP DuraKeys, Enhanced Pre-Boot Security, HP SpareKey, One-Step Logon, HP DisplaySafe, HP BIOS Protection Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, ThinkEngine, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards ACPI, CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, A-Tick, ICES, KC, BFR ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001
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 - 3 years
Limited warranty - battery - 3 years
Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
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