HP EliteBook 860 G9vsLenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1

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HP
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.
Lenovo
Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1
ThinkPad P14s Gen 1

Quick Stats

The Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 delivers decent performance despite its compact size and limitations.
The Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1's build feels sturdy but lacks cool metal and has easily fingerprinted lid.
The Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1's display provides a clear and crisp viewing experience, but feels plasticy.
The Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 features a compact design with a smooth 4K display prominently highlighted.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
HP EliteBook 860 G9
Winner
#366
Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1
#371
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
HP EliteBook 860 G9
#242
Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1
#197
Winner
Display
HP EliteBook 860 G9
#439
Winner
Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1
#513
Performance
HP EliteBook 860 G9
#341
Winner
Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1
#434
Build
HP EliteBook 860 G9
#665
Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1
#313
Winner
Features
HP EliteBook 860 G9
#458
Winner
Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1
#526

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

Specifications Comparison
Specification
HP HP EliteBook 860 G9
Lenovo Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1
up to 64GB
up to 48GB
up to 4000GB SSD
up to 8000GB SSD
Intel Core i7-1280P
Intel Core i7-10610U
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)
NVIDIA Quadro P520 (2GB GDDR5)
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.

Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1

Strengths

This thing's smaller, it puts out less heat and all of that fun stuff so let's take a look at uh let's jump right into a benchmark
It's super light and I'm used to the five pound laptops of my pass and this is definitely a super light one that you'll be able to get around with
The p series is not made to be rugged but it is made to be powerful with cad and that's what you get here
This may well be the most powerful light system I've ever gotten my hands on

Weaknesses

It feels like it lags a little bit and it feels like it feels like uh well it definitely feels like it lags but it definitely tests kind of poorly too
I expected better performance from this laptop, especially considering its specs
The battery capacity is only 4800 mah, which might be a concern for some users
You won't be able to run this in dual channel due to the single RAM module
Read Full Reviews

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?

Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1

The Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 is a compact powerhouse that packs an NVIDIA Quadro P520 GPU with 8 cores running at 1.8 GHz, making it a formidable machine for creative professionals on-the-go. Weighing in at a mere [weight], this laptop promises extreme portability and power, but can it deliver? In this review, we'll put its performance to the test, exploring its benchmark scores, gaming capabilities, and overall usability.

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