HP EliteBook 860 G9vsHP ZBook Fury 16 G11

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HP EliteBook 860 G9
EliteBook 860 G9

Quick Stats

The HP EliteBook 860 G9's performance is somewhat underwhelming due to cooling system limitations.
The HP EliteBook 860 G9 boasts an impressive, premium, and durable build quality that surpasses its price point.
The HP EliteBook 860 G9's display excels with exceptional brightness, contrast, and color accuracy.
The HP EliteBook 860 G9 boasts a large 16-inch display with high brightness and color gamut coverage.
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HP ZBook Fury 16 G11
ZBook Fury 16 G11

Quick Stats

The HP ZBook Fury 16 G11 delivers exceptional performance, making it ideal for demanding workloads and professional applications effortlessly.
The HP ZBook Fury 16 G11 boasts excellent build quality and sturdy construction with premium materials used extensively.
The standout display is a highlight of the HP ZBook Fury 16 G11, featuring excellent image quality.
The HP ZBook Fury 16 G11 offers impressive features such as expandable memory up to 128GB and storage up to 12TB.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
HP EliteBook 860 G9
#366
HP ZBook Fury 16 G11
Winner
#363
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
HP EliteBook 860 G9
#242
Winner
HP ZBook Fury 16 G11
#516
Display
HP EliteBook 860 G9
#439
HP ZBook Fury 16 G11
#425
Winner
Performance
HP EliteBook 860 G9
#341
HP ZBook Fury 16 G11
#227
Winner
Build
HP EliteBook 860 G9
#665
HP ZBook Fury 16 G11
#647
Winner
Features
HP EliteBook 860 G9
#458
HP ZBook Fury 16 G11
#442
Winner

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
HP HP EliteBook 860 G9
HP HP ZBook Fury 16 G11
up to 64GB
up to 128GB
up to 4000GB SSD
up to 4000GB SSD
Intel Core i7-1280P
Intel Core i9-14900HX
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)
Intel UHD Graphics 770
1x 2280 PCIe NVMe 4.0 x4 See photo
N/A

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

HP EliteBook 860 G9

Strengths

The device is made entirely of aluminum, making it lightweight and durable (1.76 kg and 19.2 mm profile).
The large 16-in display provides an excellent viewing experience with a maximum brightness of 509 nits.
The keyboard offers long key traveling clicky feedback, making it great for typing.
The laptop has good upgradeability options, including two SODIMM slots and one M.2 slot.
The battery life is impressive, lasting up to 23 hours of web browsing or 13 hours and 31 minutes of video playback.

Weaknesses

The touchpad can be quite finicky and skips all over the place.
The laptop's cooling system is not ideal, with a single heat pipe and fan that struggles to keep up with heavy loads.
The Core i7 processor doesn't score well in benchmarks, falling behind the Core i5 1254U-powered Dell Latitude 7530.
Upgrading to a more powerful CPU (i72 ATP model) is an option, but it's not clear if it would address the cooling issues.
The device's overall performance may suffer from heavy loads like video editing.

HP ZBook Fury 16 G11

Strengths

The HP ZBook Fury 16 G11 has many display options, including an extra bright 1000 nit display.
The IPS s UHD plus dream color display is really good, especially for tasks like color grading and video editing.
The laptop supports up to four SSDs, allowing for a total of 12 terabytes of storage.
The support for ECC RAM and V Ram support makes it an excellent choice for professionals who require reliability and accuracy.
The powerful audio from the Poly Studio speakers is really good, with full bass, good mids, and good volume.

Weaknesses

The laptop can get very expensive as you start adding more features.
The fan noise under heavy load is noticeable.
The performance may throttle slightly under heavy load.
The laptop can get somewhat heavy or bulky.
The battery life is middle-of-the-road.
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HP EliteBook 860 G9

The HP EliteBook 860 G9 is a sleek and durable laptop that boasts an aluminum construction, weighing just 1.76 kg despite its large 16-inch display. Its rounded edges and corners make it feel even thinner in hand. With a generous selection of ports, including two Thunderbolt 4 ports and an HDMI 2.0 port, this laptop is well-equipped for productivity and multitasking. But how does it perform under the hood? And what about its battery life and display quality?

HP ZBook Fury 16 G11

The HP ZBook Fury 16 G11 is one of the most powerful mobile workstations on the market, boasting impressive display options, including an extra-bright 1000-nit display. Equipped with up to four SSDs and 128GB of user-serviceable RAM, this machine is ideal for resource-intensive tasks like video editing and color grading. With a comfortable keyboard and touchpad, as well as excellent build quality and audio from the Poly Studio speakers, it's a serious contender for anyone in need of a high-performance mobile workstation.

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