HP ZBook 15 G6 Mobile Workstation vs. HP ZBook Power G9 Mobile Workstation

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
HP ZBook 15 G6 Mobile Workstation
HP ZBook 15 G6 Mobile Workstation

Our Rating: 85 %

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

Our Rating: 56 %

Side by side comparison and review of HP ZBook 15 G6 Mobile Workstation and HP ZBook Power 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.

HP ZBook 15 G6 Mobile Workstation Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP ZBook 15 G6 Mobile Workstation based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful quad-core processor

high-resolution dreamcolor display

robust aluminum chassis

expandable memory options

advanced security features

heavier than competitors

shorter battery life

noisy under load

expensive base model

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

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP ZBook 15 G6 Mobile Workstation and HP ZBook Power G9 Mobile Workstation
81 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP ZBook 15 G6 Mobile Workstation vs. HP ZBook Power G9 Mobile Workstation Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP ZBook 15 G6 Mobile Workstation HP ZBook Power G9 Mobile Workstation
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.6 cm x 26.4 cm x 2.6 cm 35.94 cm x 23.39 cm x 2.28 cm
Weight 2.6 kg 1.9 kg
Case Material - ABS plastic, anodised aluminium, metal, talc
DISPLAY HP ZBook 15 G6 Mobile Workstation HP ZBook Power G9 Mobile Workstation
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight WLED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% sRGB -
Features Full HD ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) eDP anti-glare -
PROCESSOR HP ZBook 15 G6 Mobile Workstation HP ZBook Power G9 Mobile Workstation
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12800H / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.8 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 14-core
Cache 12 MB L3 - 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
MEMORY HP ZBook 15 G6 Mobile Workstation HP ZBook Power G9 Mobile Workstation
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 0 MB
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz -
Rated Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 4 2
Empty Slots 3 2
STORAGE HP ZBook 15 G6 Mobile Workstation HP ZBook Power G9 Mobile Workstation
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) -
RAID Level RAID 1 -
SSD Cache 16 GB 3D Xpoint (Optane) (PCIe (NVMe)) -
AUDIO & VIDEO HP ZBook 15 G6 Mobile Workstation HP ZBook Power G9 Mobile Workstation
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA Quadro T1000 / Intel UHD Graphics 630 NVIDIA RTX A2000 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - HD -
Video Resolutions 720p -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers
Codec - Realtek ALC3315
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio, HP Clear Sound Amp Bang & Olufsen Audio, discrete amplifiers
COMMUNICATIONS HP ZBook 15 G6 Mobile Workstation HP ZBook Power G9 Mobile Workstation
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax -
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2) -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-V Intel I219-V
Bluetooth Class Class 2 -
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, IEEE 802.3az -
Remote Management Protocol SNMP 2 -
Features Miracast, Wake-on-LAN (WOL) -
BATTERY HP ZBook 15 G6 Mobile Workstation HP ZBook Power G9 Mobile Workstation
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh -
AC ADAPTER HP ZBook 15 G6 Mobile Workstation HP ZBook Power G9 Mobile Workstation
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 150 Watt, 19.5 V -
INPUT HP ZBook 15 G6 Mobile Workstation HP ZBook Power G9 Mobile Workstation
Type Keyboard, pointing stick, ClickPad Keyboard, ClickPad
Keyboard Name HP Collaboration HP Premium
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Volume control, spill-resistant, ClickPad with gesture support Volume control, spill-resistant, multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP ZBook 15 G6 Mobile Workstation HP ZBook Power G9 Mobile Workstation
Interfaces LAN
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (charging)
HDMI
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
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
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card, SDXC UHS-II Card) -
SOFTWARE HP ZBook 15 G6 Mobile Workstation HP ZBook Power G9 Mobile Workstation
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English No operating system
MISCELLANEOUS HP ZBook 15 G6 Mobile Workstation HP ZBook Power G9 Mobile Workstation
Included Accessories Power adapter -
Integrated Options - Accelerometer, magnetometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card 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), chassis intrusion sensor
Features HP DuraKeys, Automatic DriveLock, HP DriveLock, Measured Boot, Power On Authentication, Pre-boot Authentication, Master Boot Record Security, BIOS Update via Network, HP Sure Click Automatic DriveLock, HP DriveLock, HP Fast Charge, BIOS Update via Network
Compliant Standards ACPI, CSA, UL, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, Common Criteria EAL4+, low halogen 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
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) 10 - 90% (non-condensing)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 3 years -
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