HP Zbook Power G9vsGIGABYTE AERO 17

We compare these two popular phones to help you decide which one fits your needs and budget better.

HP
HP Zbook Power G9
Zbook Power G9

Quick Stats

The HP Zbook Power G9 delivers exceptional performance with a 12th gen Intel CPU and fast DDR5 memory.
The HP Zbook Power G9 boasts tank-like build quality, making it a sturdy and reliable mobile workstation.
The HP ZBook Power G9's bright, crisp display is a highlight, offering complete sRGB color space coverage always.
The HP ZBook Power G9 offers a robust combination of display quality and performance features.
GIGABYTE
GIGABYTE AERO 17
AERO 17

Quick Stats

The GIGABYTE AERO 17's performance is respectable but lacks significant improvements, making it overpriced overall.
The GIGABYTE AERO 17's build is a mixed bag, falling short of expectations despite its gorgeous display.
The GIGABYTE AERO 17's vibrant and accurate display is its standout feature, ideal for content creators and photographers.
The GIGABYTE AERO 17 boasts impressive features, including powerful GPU, processor, and up to 64GB RAM.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
HP Zbook Power G9
#310
GIGABYTE AERO 17
Winner
#306
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
HP Zbook Power G9
#329
GIGABYTE AERO 17
#316
Winner
Display
HP Zbook Power G9
#711
GIGABYTE AERO 17
#387
Winner
Performance
HP Zbook Power G9
#44
Winner
GIGABYTE AERO 17
#213
Build
HP Zbook Power G9
#634
GIGABYTE AERO 17
#598
Winner
Features
HP Zbook Power G9
#432
GIGABYTE AERO 17
#363
Winner

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

Specifications Comparison
Specification
HP HP Zbook Power G9
GIGABYTE GIGABYTE AERO 17
up to 64GB
up to 32GB
up to 8000GB SSD
up to 2000GB SSD
Intel Core i9-12900HK
Intel Core i9-12900HK
NVIDIA T600
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (Laptop, 105W)

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

HP Zbook Power G9

Strengths

great component combo... Everything feels fast and smooth with most applications thrown at it
excellent display... screen on this model is bright, crisp and has complete coverage of the sRGB color space making it a joy to view and work all day with it
upgrade options... excellent upgrade options including dual SO-DIMM slots up to 64GB, dual SSD slots for large storage requirements and a removable 83 Wh battery
great performance from fast components... tank-like build quality

Weaknesses

no SD card reader... frustrating for photographer or video content creator
only one Thunderbolt 4 port
speakers and webcam are passable but nothing special
uses old-fashioned 16x9 display while its siblings and competition have moved over to 16 by 10 16 inch displays

GIGABYTE AERO 17

Strengths

The display is absolutely gorgeous, I think it's one of the main highlights of this laptop. The colors are just beautiful, its color accurate if you're a content creator, colorist or if you're photographer this is what you should be looking into.
The performance differences or the performance improvements are respectable, I mean if I were to be completely transparent if you're someone who's using a program that takes advantage of multi-core workload you will notice a difference with that extra four threads
The RTX 2070 super max Q is noticeably faster than the non-super variant and it almost reaches RTX 2080 max Q levels, gaming performance on the other hand was outstanding.
Temperatures are really good and I expected that for a 17 inch notebook, so on the CPU it initially spikes to ATC when clock speeds boost to 4.8 gigahertz but over time it averages to about 63 C
The acoustic performance on the Aero series was actually pretty impressive now during idle mind you the system is pretty much dead silent
DaVinci Resolve and Adobe Premiere results are respectable, I think this might be an optimization thing but if you really think about it it's the same architectures

Weaknesses

I wouldn't spend twenty eight hundred dollars on this laptop because there are far more negatives with this laptop then the pros I talked about earlier
The design is way too sharp super uncomfortable to type on or just generally use, I just feel like GIGABYTE should refine the design a little bit but they didn't do that
The trackpad is really really bad, I really wished if they were able to offer something like the Blades here is able to offer with a glass surface but that's not the case especially since you're spending this kind of money
The webcam worst possible location, I mean it's just pointless I wouldn't even use it
GIGABYTE went with USB 3.0 gen one instead of gen 2, it's really weird to see them go with an outdated spec even though you can pick up a nine processor on an older laptop with the updated specs so that's really weird
The coil one issue I talked about earlier is something to be aware of doing idle and heavy load scenarios
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HP Zbook Power G9

The HP Zbook Power G9 is a formidable mobile workstation that packs a punch with its impressive specs. The combination of the 12th gen Intel CPU, faster DDR5 memory, and higher PCIe 4.0 bandwidth speeds make it a powerhouse for demanding tasks. With a bright and crisp display, upgradability options, and a tank-like build quality, this device is perfect for STEM students, CAD data analysis, heavy business users, and content creators on-the-go. But how does it hold up against its competitors? Let's dive into the details to find out.

GIGABYTE AERO 17

The GIGABYTE AERO 17 is a laptop that promises to deliver top-notch performance and stunning visuals, but does it live up to its lofty claims? With a gorgeous display and respectable performance improvements, this device has some notable strengths. However, its design is marred by sharp edges and an uncomfortable typing experience, while the trackpad and webcam fall short of expectations. Can its impressive display make up for these shortcomings, or will the AERO 17's flaws prove too great to overlook?

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