HP EliteBook 865 G9vsLenovo Yoga Book 9i

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HP
HP EliteBook 865 G9
EliteBook 865 G9

Quick Stats

The HP EliteBook 865 G9 delivers solid performance with ease, making it ideal for everyday business use.
The HP EliteBook 865 G9 boasts a sturdy and solid build with easy upgradability options available.
The HP EliteBook 865 G9's display offers good color accuracy and up to 21 hours battery life.
The HP EliteBook 865 G9 features a Ryzen 7 Pro chipset with integrated Radeon graphics and long battery life.
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 865 G9
Winner
#364
Lenovo Yoga Book 9i
#369
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
HP EliteBook 865 G9
#241
Winner
Lenovo Yoga Book 9i
#777
Display
HP EliteBook 865 G9
#433
Lenovo Yoga Book 9i
#37
Winner
Performance
HP EliteBook 865 G9
#338
Winner
Lenovo Yoga Book 9i
#471
Build
HP EliteBook 865 G9
#656
Lenovo Yoga Book 9i
#281
Winner
Features
HP EliteBook 865 G9
#450
Winner
Lenovo Yoga Book 9i
#769

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

Specifications Comparison
Specification
HP HP EliteBook 865 G9
Lenovo Lenovo Yoga Book 9i
up to 64GB
up to 32GB
up to 2000GB SSD
up to 1000GB SSD
AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U
Intel Core Ultra 7 255H
AMD Radeon 680M
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 865 G9

Strengths

The laptop has epic battery life, with over 21 hours on my continuous web surfing test.
It's a great choice for business users who need mobile broadband, a spacious 16-inch display, and long battery life.
The keyboard is good, the touchpad is great, and the performance at the Ryzen 7 Pro chipset is very good.
Integrated Radeon graphics are very good for productivity tasks like typing out documents and emails.
Everything on this laptop is upgradable, making it a great choice for users who want to upgrade their components in the future.

Weaknesses

There's no 4K option, which might be a drawback for some users who want a high-resolution display.
No OLED option is available, which could be a miss for those who value OLED panels.
High refresh rate isn't an option, which might limit gaming and multimedia performance.
No Ethernet port or SD card slot are included, making it less convenient to transfer files from external sources.
While the battery life is impressive, some users might still prefer a higher-resolution display over the epic battery life.

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 865 G9

The HP EliteBook 865 G9 is a 16-inch business-focused laptop that's making a strong case for itself as the go-to choice for professionals on-the-go. With its epic battery life, capable performance, and range of upgradability options, this device is designed to handle demanding tasks while keeping you connected and productive all day long. In this review, we'll delve into the features that make the EliteBook 865 G9 stand out from the crowd and whether it's the perfect fit for your business needs.

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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