HP EliteBook 860 G9vsLenovo Yoga Book 9i

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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 Yoga Book 9i
Yoga Book 9i

Quick Stats

The Lenovo Yoga Book 9i delivers impressive performance, ideal for content creators and professionals requiring raw processing power.
The Lenovo Yoga Book 9i boasts impressive build quality with sturdy, lightweight, and premium metal construction.
The Lenovo Yoga Book 9i's stunning dual screens offer smooth and vibrant visuals with a 120Hz refresh rate.
The Lenovo Yoga Book 9i boasts a powerful processor, dual screens, and decent battery life primarily.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
HP EliteBook 860 G9
Winner
#366
Lenovo Yoga Book 9i
#369
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
HP EliteBook 860 G9
#242
Winner
Lenovo Yoga Book 9i
#777
Display
HP EliteBook 860 G9
#439
Lenovo Yoga Book 9i
#37
Winner
Performance
HP EliteBook 860 G9
#341
Winner
Lenovo Yoga Book 9i
#471
Build
HP EliteBook 860 G9
#665
Lenovo Yoga Book 9i
#281
Winner
Features
HP EliteBook 860 G9
#458
Winner
Lenovo Yoga Book 9i
#769

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

Specifications Comparison
Specification
HP HP EliteBook 860 G9
Lenovo Lenovo Yoga Book 9i
up to 64GB
up to 32GB
up to 4000GB SSD
up to 1000GB SSD
Intel Core i7-1280P
Intel Core Ultra 7 255H
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)
Intel Arc 140T
1x 2280 PCIe NVMe 4.0 x4 See photo
1x 2242 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 

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 Yoga Book 9i

Strengths

Lenovo made it really powerful this time and didn't put some low-wattage CPU version.
This laptop shines in areas like programming, music production, design, video editing, photo editing, etc.
The form factor makes it a great choice for creative work and productivity.
Core Ultra 7 suits this laptop more, offering a balance between performance and battery life.
The CPU has more multi-thread power, making it suitable for demanding tasks like video editing.
The touch screen behaves strangely, but there's a workaround to enable touch on both screens.
The pen works well on both screens.

Weaknesses

GPU performance compared to Lunar Lake is matched or even slightly worse in real life.
Battery life seems lower on Linux compared to Windows.
Brightness control doesn't work, requiring a workaround like red shift or gamma step.
Speakers don't work at all, only Bluetooth is available (no bass speakers).
Suspend functionality doesn't work, requiring a workaround.
Touch screen limitations include no multi-touch capabilities and only one active touch screen at a time.
Linux support could be improved, with some features like brightness control not working.
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 Yoga Book 9i

The Lenovo Yoga Book 9i is a unique device that seamlessly blends work and play. This hybrid laptop features a stunning 13.3-inch touchscreen display, allowing users to effortlessly transition between creative endeavors and everyday tasks. Powered by a robust Core processor, the 9i delivers impressive performance in applications such as video editing, music production, and software development. With its sleek design and long battery life, this device is perfect for those who demand versatility without compromise.

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