HP ZBook Power G9 Mobile Workstation vs. Dell Precision 3550

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

Our Rating: 56 %

In depth comparison and review of HP ZBook Power G9 Mobile Workstation and Dell Precision 3550. 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 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

Dell Precision 3550 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell Precision 3550 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

impressive battery life

advanced security features

reliable performance

heavy chassis

mediocre display brightness

limited graphics power

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP ZBook Power G9 Mobile Workstation and Dell Precision 3550
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP ZBook Power G9 Mobile Workstation vs. Dell Precision 3550 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP ZBook Power G9 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 3550
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.94 cm x 23.39 cm x 2.28 cm 35.91 cm x 23.625 cm x 1.499 cm
Weight 1.9 kg 1.86 kg
Case Material ABS plastic, anodised aluminium, metal, talc -
Colour - Black
DISPLAY HP ZBook Power G9 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 3550
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight -
Screen Resolution - 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) - 141
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Features - Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, ±80° horizontal viewing angle, ±80° vertical viewing angle, 0.179 mm pixel pitch
PROCESSOR HP ZBook Power G9 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 3550
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12800H / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10510U / 1.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.8 GHz 4.9 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 24 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Thermal Velocity Boost
MEMORY HP ZBook Power G9 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 3550
RAM 0 MB 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed - 2666 MHz
Rated Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 2 1
STORAGE HP ZBook Power G9 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 3550
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) - 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP ZBook Power G9 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 3550
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA RTX A2000 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA Quadro P520
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Camera - Yes
Resolution - 8 Megapixel
Camera Features - 78.6 degrees, RGB camera
Image Sensor Type - CMOS
Video Resolutions - 1280 x 720
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3315 Realtek ALC3204
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio, discrete amplifiers -
COMMUNICATIONS HP ZBook Power G9 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 3550
Wireless - 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-V -
BATTERY HP ZBook Power G9 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 3550
Technology - 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) - 68 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 17 hours
AC ADAPTER HP ZBook Power G9 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 3550
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 90 Watt, 19.5 V, 4.62 A
INPUT HP ZBook Power G9 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 3550
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, touchpad, pointing stick
Keyboard Name HP Premium -
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Volume control, spill-resistant, multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, precision touchpad -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP ZBook Power G9 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 3550
Interfaces 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
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (PowerShare)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)
SOFTWARE HP ZBook Power G9 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 3550
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - Multilingual User Interface (MUI)
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS HP ZBook Power G9 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 3550
Included Accessories - Power adapter
Integrated Options Accelerometer, magnetometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, smart card reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, smart card reader
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot Noble Wedge security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), chassis intrusion sensor Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Automatic DriveLock, HP DriveLock, HP Fast Charge, BIOS Update via Network Free Fall Sensor, ExpressCharge, lid sensor
Compliant Standards 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 -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) 10 - 80% (non-condensing)
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