HP ZBook Power G9 Review (Best Value Mobile Workstation 2022)

A review of the HP ZBook Power G9 mobile workstation laptop (Intel i7-12700H, 16Gb DDR5, 512Gb PCIe Gen4x4, NVIDIA RTX A1000 GPU)
HP have refreshed their ZBook Power mobile workstation, now on the 9th generation based on Intel’s “Alder Lake” 12th Gen processor silicon. New features include DDR5 memory, Wi-Fi 6E, Thunderbolt 4 and up to 8TB storage available via two M.2 PCIe Gen4 slots. Is it enough to warrant a buy?
0:00 Introduction
0:29 Design
1:39 Display
2:27 Connectivity
3:34 Keyboard & Touchpad
4:14 Audio & Webcam
4:51 Performance
5:45 Benchmark Results
7:04 Target Audience
7:25 Graphics
8:14 Gaming
8:39 Security
9:05 Battery Life
9:39 The Good, The Bad and The Really Bad
9:41 Great Component Combo
9:57 Upgrade Options
10:12 Excellent Display
10:21 No SD Card Reader
10:30 16:9 Still?
10:46 Competition
11:11 Summary
12:08 Outro
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UK Review model: 69Q54EA £1,396.80p + VAT (£1,676.16p inc. VAT)
Alternative models:
HP ZBook Power G9 Intel Core i7 16GB RAM 512GB SSD Windows 10 Pro NVIDIA Quadro T600 15.6" Mobile Workstation
69Q53EA £1314.16p + VAT (£1548.33p)
HP ZBook Power G9 15,6" 4K Mobile Workstation with i9 & Wolf Pro Security, i9-12900H, 32GB, 1TB, RTX A1000, 39.6 cm (15.6 "), 4K UHD (3840 x 2160), 400 nits, 72% NTSC
6B8E2EA £1909.00p + VAT (£2290.80p)
Competition::
Dell Precision 15 3571
Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 - Look out for our full review soon.
Apple MacBook Pro 16 inch
ASUS ProArt StudioBook Pro 16 OLED
#HP #HPZBook #HPZBookPowerG9

[@noahpelentsov4758]

Thank you very much for this video, very few people give reviews on the zbook series, let alone good reviews. This was very detailed and clear, I intend to buy this exact model within the next month or so, cheers!

[@Dovecomputers]

Glad it was helpful! I tend to review ZBooks because of that. (And they are excellent workstations!) Not one of those 'let's review the iPhone 14' type channels. 👍

[@aslanmbe6337]

How do you find it?

[@NarendraSingh-rh9ew]

@@Dovecomputers the ?

[@ddb1143]

Very well done presentation of the HP Zbook Power G9. I learned quite a bit of the item I just purchased.

[@Dovecomputers]

Glad it was helpful!

[@alehunter15]

I bought g10! I learned quite a lot from your review, which still applies! Excellent review

[@David-Dumont]

GJ ty What's your recommendation between this and the Dell Precision?

[@tranthimaihoa7195]

Please review Zbook Studio G9. Fan of you!

[@aitorkar1593]

How does it compare with the dell g15 5520 with the i7 12700h? Not for gaming, but for programming. Does it have better or worse performance and cooling system?

[@tedsonkabiru4349]

Do a comparison of all Hp Z books G9's

[@noahpelentsov4758]

I'd just like to say thank you again, I have now purchased and received the device, and I am very happy with it.

[@Dovecomputers]

No worries, the Power G9 is great value for a mobile workstation. 👍

[@divit00]

Which version did you buy? Should I buy one with Intel Xe graphics? It's 200$ cheaper

[@noahpelentsov4758]

@@divit00 I got the A1000 gpu one, and I think it is much more worthwhile. Up to you though, but I don't expect the Intel one to get near the same performance.

[@divit00]

@@noahpelentsov4758 thanks for the reply.

[@divit00]

@@noahpelentsov4758 heating is fine right? Does it make too much noise? I will be using 50percent of my time casually browsing/coding and sometimes running vms

[@aslanmbe6337]

Anyone an idea what programm was used to design that room at 07:50? Can anyone tell me please?

[@user-yz6ez8tg7h]

Thanks for the video! It will be interesting to compare this one with Thinkpad 15v G3. I think, that Lenovo will have more problems with Cooling.. but let's see.

[@tango_gru]

I have to get one of these .... Its a tough choice..

[@nataliaspivak]

Hi, thanks a lot for the review! I am wondering, and can't find the information - is the screen good enough for making illustrations? I mean, the vividness and brightness of colours, and such. Thank you

[@Dovecomputers]

99% sRGB stated in my review means that it is good enough for photoshop/illustrator type work. The review display is an excellent screen.

[@keatonz]

The Zbook displays don't come with a color calibration certificate like the HP Z monitors, but I would say they are still phenomenal for color accuracy and vividness, even with the standard definition display. That being said, my Fury 16 G9 came with a single dead pixel, so the display is getting replaced under warranty.

[@ldinthecity]

Is this better than MacBook 16”?

[@BillyCha00]

I wonder why the power button is placed there !

[@aliciadoxa3909]

Hi, I was just wondering if you would recommend this for graphic design and is the fan quiet when using Adobe apps like photoshop and after effects?

[@Dovecomputers]

Using Adobe PS and PP with minimal fan noise and heat during my testing period. Didn't find it distracting in a home office setup. The Intel H CPU's will always have a little fan noise, if you want silent look at the laptops with Intel or AMD U processors. Can be use it for graphics design work, plug into an external monitor. Try to go for the NVIDIA RTX A1000 or A2000 graphics models if you can.

[@aliciadoxa3909]

@@Dovecomputers okay thank you very much for your reply! I will consider this laptop as one of my options thanks

[@7yep4336dfgvvh]

​@@Dovecomputersis this a better machine than gaming laptops of similar specs ?

[@kopilkaiser8991]

I have found this review very useful I am inclined to buy the 15.6" Zbook. Currently selling for 1.9k british pounds in the UK

[@Dovecomputers]

Glad it was helpful! Just to note, the ZBook Power G10 is coming out very soon.

[@7yep4336dfgvvh]

​@@Dovecomputers shouod we wait for the g10 or not? It's probably going to be u justifiably more expensive at the start

[@jeeroylenkins3081]

@@7yep4336dfgvvh For whatever reason, where I live the g10 is $100 cheaper than the g9.

[@idealsistem8173]

nice review.. thank you .hello, how is the thermal issues? under load or daily use , the CPU or GPU temperature is high ?. do you advice this laptop for stock trading financial programs ?

[@Dovecomputers]

Thermal management is excellent on the Power G9. This would be suitable for stock trading apps.

[@idealsistem8173]

@@Dovecomputers thank you for your reply. i compare the power g9 vs fury g8. power g9 is more suitable for mobility i think. but i really care about thermal issues. i do not decide fury, g9 power or dell xps 15 . my financial programs do not need so much CPU or GPU power but they need stability and reliability. what is your idea ? fury / g9 power or dell xps 15 ?

[@idealsistem8173]

we are waiting your Fury 16 G9 review. i am trying to decide g9 power vs g9 fury. my plan is using laptop for stock trading app and like a virtual server

[@enjoythepig]

I own the Zbook G8 equivalent to this. Due to supply shortages last year, I was forced to buy the "Quick Ship" configurations. It is nice to see that even at the lowest level, the new Zbook is ready to use right out of the box. On the base G8, there was a single stick of 8gb of memory and a 256gb SSD. This configuration was not really usable and we would have to replace the SSD, and add 8GB of memory prior to deployment. But the biggest issue were the integrated graphics. 4k rendering was entirely out of the question, and even 1080 was tough. Also, and you didn't address this in your review, the proprietary 200+ watt AC Adapter requirement was a bit of a burden on base model users, who would have preferred USB-C. I am also glad that HP seems to have finally dumped the 250nits base display they had been using for over a decade. While the new Zbook addresses all of these issues, it has come at a price of about $900, or a 38% price increase. While this might seem necessary, it opens the door for far inferior brands, like MSI, and puts this pricing close to that of a ThinkPad with much friendlier charging, and input devices.

[@Dovecomputers]

Depending on the dedicated GPU, HP and Lenovo tend to use their own power bricks for the additional wattage needed. Normally the integrated GPU (IRIS Xe or AMD Radeon) laptops come with the USB-C chargers as the power requirement is 45W or 65W. Have noticed the manufacturers get lazy with not providing a USB-C power adapter for the base models, both HP and Lenovo have a habit of doing this for some of their laptops. It would be great if all chargers were USB-C, period. I have a box of 300+ different power adapters over the years!

[@idealsistem8173]

@@Dovecomputers we are waiting your Fury 16 G9 review. i am trying to decide g9 power vs g9 fury. my plan is using laptop for stock trading app and like a virtual server. i think Fury 16 G9 is more suitable for long hour working period because of the cooling system, and Power G9 series is more suitable for travel/mobility because of its weight..am i right?

[@keatonz]

@@idealsistem8173 as an engineer who uses the top-of-the-line Fury 16 G9 with the i9-12950HX, 64GB DDR5, and RTX A5500 for my work daily - I would recommend the HP Power G9 for most applications. It is much lighter/thinner, has a longer battery life (I'm doing great if I can get more than 4 to 4.5 hours with power saver mode and low brightness while just checking emails or using Chrome/Office), doesn't require a massive 230 watt brick charger, is half the price, and won't show any noticeable performance differences for 95% of applications. The Fury 16 is a beast, but the Power G9 is amazing bang-for-the-buck, and I would only recommend the Fury 16 G9 if there's are specific software applications that you know will require its overkill performance or extended RAM/SSD capabilities. Also, if you're buying directly from HP, there's a 15%-off promo code going around right now "SMBNB1522" that sweetens the pot and seems to work on most models. I'd recommend the Power G9 with i7-12800H, 32GB DDR5, and either RTX A1000 or A2000, depending on the application. Honestly, that spec would have been more than sufficient for the work that I do as well.

[@solosix3991]

Thank you. I was going to upgrade from an inferior think pad, but proprietary charger only? No thanks

[@zeus1117]

@@solosix3991anything with decent cpu or gpu will have own charging brick. 100W USB-C limitation means you will only see it with low powered ultrabook category devices and NOT workstations!

[@benjaminmarquez7246]

Great video. Does the laptop can be charged via the USB c?

[@Dovecomputers]

No, due to the increase power needed for the desktop level processor and dedicated graphics.

[@bernarddacanay8117]

Will you be reviewing the power g10 anytime soon?

[@Dovecomputers]

I would love to, but I have five laptops ahead of it. 👍

[@saurabhgupta5090]

Hey, i bought HP firefly g9 just week ago and the screen is not usual and has a yellow tint in the screen. Is that comes with this series or am I having a issue with my laptop. I'm not able to fix it.

[@Dovecomputers]

That sounds like a display fault as the Firefly panels are usually good quality screens. Back to HP under the warranty.

[@tango_gru]

I am getting confused between Zbook G9 and Thinkpad P15 v3 ... any suggestions ?? They have both got the same configuration.

[@Dovecomputers]

They are both in the same category (ZBook Power G9/P15v G3), 'value' mobile workstation. The P15 v3 has more upgrade options/better GPUs, same category as the ZBook Fury G9.

[@s.agastinraj3214]

Hello sir I am planning to purchasing a HP Zbook Power G9 Mobile workstation Model Laptop Core i5 12th generation Prosser, 32GB Ram, NVIDIA RTX A1000 4GB Graphics card For my Content Creation work Like working for Complete CG Works in Movie and Gaming Industry ( 3D Modelling, Texturing, Lighting, Using V-Ray an Arnold Render Engine. This Configuration Laptop will support my Computer Graphics work completely for entertainment industry work?

[@hakangenc9175]

Thanks for the great review. Speaking of Zbook Power G10, any upcoming reviews? Any pros/cons prior the official review since I am about to decide in a couple of days. Second question: Two alternatives, first one is more expensive (+250 USD) than the second one which one to decide: (both power G10) opt1: i9-13900H RTX A3000 8GB - FHD 1920x1080 - 400 nits - opt2: i9-13900KH RTX A2000 8GB - QHD 2560*1440 - 300 nits rest the same. havent seen G10 will come with a RTX A3000 option! I am not a heavy gamer profile. Thanks in advance, really appreciate. No or minimal rendering, more on solidworks, assemblies etc..

[@Dovecomputers]

Option 1 is the better option if you intend on using an external monitor with it. The A3000 Ada is an amazing GPU. Option 2 has the QuadHD but lower brightness and RTX 2000 GPU. Will be covering the Power G10 13700H/A3000 in the next few weeks to a month's time. Also trying to get hold of the rare Power G10 A, with AMD CPU and A2000 Ada GPU.

[@hakangenc9175]

@@Dovecomputers Thanks for the quick reply. Appreciated.

[@pradyumnac]

Does the G9 support charging via USB-C or can I only use the included power brick? I would love to continue only carrying only one charger with me.

[@Dovecomputers]

It's related to the dedicated graphics card (And intel-H CPU) that needs the extra power to run it. Hence why the included power adapter is rated at 150W.

[@keatonz]

What's mentioned above is true, but you can also dock or charge the computer at 100W or less using the built-in Thunderbolt 4 port that supports ethernet, external displays, etc. I do it all the time on my Fury 16 G9 - it just takes longer and possibly won't give full performance benefits.

[@swiftdetecting]

what graphics would go for for this the 3070 one or 3080ti or the 5500 card ? and is there any which are 64gb ram supported it be gaming and editing

[@Dovecomputers]

The Power G9 GPU options only goes up to RTX A2000. If you want higher GPU's, you need to look at the HP ZBook Studio G9 (3070/3080Ti) or Fury G9 (A5500) models.

[@swiftdetecting]

@@Dovecomputers do u know anything about exernal graphic cards too so a 3070ti or 3080ti in one of theses laptops ? would that be better as its full power big graphics or could u use dual graphics with that one and the built in one for more power?

[@keatonz]

@@swiftdetecting I wouldn't recommend trying to connect an external graphics card to these laptops. If you need extra performance, I would go with the Studio or Fury 16 series units as previously stated - those can handle nearly all CAD, video editing, and gaming requirements. However, if you need even more graphics power, then I'd suggest buying an actual desktop computer.

[@FreshHDi]

Hello! Do you think it will be a good deal to buy this laptop nearly new for about 900-1000 dollars?

[@Dovecomputers]

Depends on the spec, but the Power G9 is generally a good 'budget' workstation purchase.

[@karthikeyanbtp]

HP zbook power g9 vs Lenovo thinkpad P1 G5 wich one is better for solidworks and Autocad.

[@Dovecomputers]

Dependant on the hardware spec and your workflow. (CPU/GPU) The ThinkPad P1 G5 is a flagship workstation ($$$$) compared to the ZBook Power G9 which is a value workstation. On paper the P1 G5 has the better hardware options if you need more graphical processing power.

[@kiinifcsltd]

how much in ksh

[@anubhavsingh2982]

I am btech student into ai ml and ds programming Which one would you suggest Hp zbook power g9 12th gen i7 32gb ram 1tb ssd Quadro T600 4gb GPU Or Lenevo yoga pro i9 13th gen i9 13905H RTX 4080 8Gb GPU I want to buy a laptop that would do all my works upto graduation at least and beyond that Please suggest

[@Dovecomputers]

100% Yoga Pro 9i. 👍

[@anubhavsingh2982]

@@Dovecomputers would hp z book power g9 suffice for my work? I am asking because of price gap?

[@emmanuelgodwin5812]

Can this also works well for music production

[@Dovecomputers]

I would say IMO, it's perfect for music production. Just don't rely on the built in speakers.

[@divit00]

What would you prefer ? This or Thinkpad P15v Gen 3. Price is same.

[@Dovecomputers]

IMO, the HP ZBook Power G9 has a slight edge over the ThinkPad P15v G3. Both are very good 'value' workstations.

[@divit00]

@@Dovecomputers Thank you for the reply. I have already bought G9 with A1000 GPU. Glad to know that I made the correct choice.

[@desertninja__galactic]

Can i replace the GPU in my Zbook Power G9?

[@Dovecomputers]

No.

[@giuseppe1912]

Great reviews, but I still have some doubts. I'm a mechanical engineer, with 3d printers, and photography and drone creator so I need something to push. I find the MSI creator Z16 it has 16:10, and similar characteristics to HP but someone says that vents are very loud or it have temperature problem Have you made some comparison? Or you have some models to suggest?

[@Dovecomputers]

Thanks. The MSI Creator Z16 is a different segment to the HP ZBook Power G9. Comparable to the new Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 5 and the HP ZBook Studio G9. Both devices I am currently testing for review. If you want top processing and graphical performance, the HP ZBook Fury G9 is another model to consider.

[@giuseppe1912]

@@Dovecomputers I want something with big and strong performance, and a little bit light, not something that carry is hateful. And it must be good looking.

[@giuseppe1912]

@@Dovecomputers if I understand well, the Lenovo and MSI and the HP studio are better than the power g9? When these reviews come?

[@Dovecomputers]

@@giuseppe1912 HP ZBook Studio G9 and Lenovo ThinkPad P15v gen 3 reviews in the next few weeks.

[@giuseppe1912]

@@Dovecomputers questions oh 1 billion dollar. The position of Mac book Pro compared to these pc?

[@arcin1514]

8 tera!? 🤯

[@MarkieskyX]

what is the hz of the display

[@Dovecomputers]

60Hz

[@AK-mf4li]

Thank you for great reviews on workstation laptops.🧡❤. I wanted to purchase a new laptop for some time now and currently stuck between 3 model. I Would really appreciate if anyone colud help me to pick one: 1.Hp ZBook Fury G8 (Xeon W-11955M,Rtx A5000, Full HD Display) 2.Hp Zbook Power G9 (i7 12700h, RTX A2000, 4K Display) 3.Hp omen 16 2023(i9 13900HX,RTX 4060) -I wolud mostly use it for machine learning and programs like LS-DYNA a d Abaqus.....

[@Dovecomputers]

Tough choice! On paper (1) and (3). RTX A5000 GPU a beast for graphical work! Fury has keypad (OMEN hasn't) if that matters. Having said that my Lenovo Legion 5 Pro with i7-12700H/RTX 3070 Ti/QuadHD runs perfectly with these programs. IMO, min. QuadHD or 4K display unless you will be plugging into an external monitor.

[@AK-mf4li]

@@Dovecomputers thank you so much. Unfortunately only ryzen model of legion 5 pro with RTX3070TI is currently available in my region and its actually way cheaper than those options above. Do you think i should consider that?

[@aseelbinafeef3457]

Please sir i really need your help i don't have experience in laptops.. i got 3 offers Asus g512l 10th generation with gpu 2070rtx 8g Ram 16g price 1000 dollar رام ١٦ كرت 2070rtx 8g الجيل العاشر بسعر حدود ١٠٠٠ دولار مستخدم طبعا And laptop hp zbook like shown ولابتب hp Zbook 9th generation Ram 32g Gpu 6g nvidia quadro 3200p Tag price 750 dollar And Hp victus 12th generation core i5 , gpu 1650 4g gtx ,144hz with 750 dollar .. I ve difficulties to choose i need the laptop in engineering

[@Dovecomputers]

IMO, the HP ZBook would be the best choice of the 3.

[@dondudu7128]

The biggest thing holding me back is the screen. Only FHD with 60HZ.... disappointing.

[@Dovecomputers]

So true. HP tend to offer better display options with their more expensive ZBook Fury or Studio models. The Power G10 is only FHD 250 nits or 400 nits.

[@excelbypradeep2869]

Screen Bazel is not good. As well as in India service is very poor.

[@tonytech5520]

No SD card reader and only one Thunderbolt port...I thought this laptop was designed for content creators.

[@keatonz]

I would say the Zbook Studio G9 is more geared towards content creators with its top-firing speakers, built-in subwoofers, 2x Thunderbolt 4 ports, MicroSD slot, and optional 4k 120Hz 500 nits display.

[@A10Jedi]

Not a workstation with two ram slots

[@jeremias3363]

p15v3 has terrible cooling. lenovo is dropping the ball on the p series.

[@vivarantx]

gpu of this laptop sucks, too bad they didnt put at least an rtx 3060

[@Dovecomputers]

HP save the RTX models for the ZBook Studio and ZBook Fury.