HP ZBook Studio G9 Mobile Workstation vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20MN)

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HP ZBook Studio G9 Mobile Workstation

Detailed comparison and review of HP ZBook Studio G9 Mobile Workstation and Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20MN). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

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HP ZBook Studio G9 Mobile Workstation vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20MN) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP ZBook Studio G9 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20MN)
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.6 cm x 24.2 cm x 1.9 cm 37.74 cm x 25.23 cm x 2.94 cm
Weight 1.73 kg 2.67 kg
Case Material - Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour Nouvelle silver Black
DISPLAY HP ZBook Studio G9 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20MN)
Screen Size (Type) 16" - IPS 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB -
Features Anti-glare, WUXGA ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA), narrow bezel bent Anti-glare, 160° viewing angle
PROCESSOR HP ZBook Studio G9 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20MN)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz Intel Xeon E3-1505MV5 / 2.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 3.7 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 24 MB 8 MB
Chipset - Mobile Intel CM238
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY HP ZBook Studio G9 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20MN)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (1 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz 2133 MHz
Rated Speed 4800 MHz 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 4
Empty Slots 0 3
STORAGE HP ZBook Studio G9 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20MN)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe), triple-level cell (TLC) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption, NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO HP ZBook Studio G9 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20MN)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA RTX A1000 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA Quadro M2200 / Intel HD Graphics P530
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello -
Video Resolutions 720p -
Sound Four speakers, HP World Facing Microphone / dual-array digital microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3268
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS HP ZBook Studio G9 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20MN)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260 - M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Miracast, dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY HP ZBook Studio G9 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20MN)
Technology 6-cell lithium polymer 6-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 86 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 8.9 hours
AC ADAPTER HP ZBook Studio G9 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20MN)
Input AC 115/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 150 Watt 170 Watt, 20 V
INPUT HP ZBook Studio G9 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20MN)
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Name HP Premium Quiet Keyboard -
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Volume control, multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, spill-resistant, DuraKeys Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP ZBook Studio G9 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20MN)
Slots - 1 x ExpressCard/34 (1 free)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1 (charging)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery, Sleep & Charge)
DisplayPort
USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0 (Always On)
3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3)
Mini DisplayPort
HDMI
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card, SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE HP ZBook Studio G9 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20MN)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence - English Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 10 Pro for Workstations 64-bit Edition) + Windows 10 Pro for Workstations 64-bit Edition Licence
Software Included HP Support Assistant, HP Hotkey Support, HP Performance Advisor, Windows Defender, HP Device Access Manager, HP Image Assistant, HP PC Hardware Diagnostics, HP Manageability & Integration Kit, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Privacy Settings, HP Sure Admin, HP QuickDrop, HP BIOSphere Gen6, HP Noise Cancellation Software, HP Client Security Manager Gen7, HP Easy Clean, HP ZCentral Remote Boost 2020 Software for Z workstation (free download), Data Science Stack, HP Z Light Space -
MISCELLANEOUS HP ZBook Studio G9 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20MN)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories HP 150 Watt Smart Slim AC Adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Tile module, HP Tamper Lock -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
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, Power On Authentication, Pre-boot Authentication, Master Boot Record Security, HP Sure Start Gen 6 Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards Low halogen RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 3 years -
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