•  Date Published: 14 Dec 2022
  • Intel Core i7-12800H
  • NVIDIA RTX A1000 (Laptop)
  • 16.0”, WQUXGA (3840 x 2400), 120 Hz, IPS
  • 512GB SSD
  • 16GB DDR5
  • 1.72 kg (3.8 lbs)

Pros

  • Fantastic build quality
  • Great input devices
  • 2x SODIMM + 1x M.2 PCIe x4
  • No PWM (AUOAB9B)
  • 99% sRGB coverage and accurate color representation with our Gaming and Web design profile (AUOAB9B))
  • Choice of regular, Mac-inspired, and per-key RGB backlit keyboard
  • 2x Thunderbolt 4 + MicroSD card slot
  • IR face recognition + fingerprint reader
  • Loud and dynamic speakers
  • Very effective vapor chamber

Cons

  • No Windows 11 on release
  • Quite expensive
  • Only one SSD slot

Specs

  • HDD/SSD
  • 512GB SSD
  • M.2 Slot
  • 1x 2280 PCIe NVMe 4.0 x4  See photo
  • RAM
  • 16GB DDR5
  • OS
  • Windows 11 Pro
  • Body Material
  • Aluminum
  • Dimensions
  • 356.1 x 242.31 x 18.28 - 19.3 mm (14.02" x 9.54" x 0.72")
  • Weight
  • 1.72 kg (3.8 lbs)
  • Ports and connectivity
  • 1x USB Type-A
  • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), Sleep and Charge
  • 1x USB Type-C
  • 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort
  • 2x USB Type-C
  • 4.0, Thunderbolt 4, Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort, Sleep and Charge
  • Card Reader
  • MicroSD
  • Wi-Fi
  • 802.11ax
  • Bluetooth
  • 5.3
  • Audio jack
  • 3.5mm Combo Jack
  • Features
  • Fingerprint reader
  • Web camera
  • HD IR
  • Backlit keyboard
  • Microphone
  • Dual Array Digital Microphones
  • Speakers
  • 2x Tweeters + 2x Quad Woofers, audio by Bang & Olufsen
  • Optical drive

HP ZBook Studio G9 in-depth review

The ZBook Studio G9 is something very different from what HP usually does. Some may say that it looks like a MacBook Pro, others that it bares a resemblance to the Dell XPS 15. The facts, however, are that HP has gone out of its shell, and produced a laptop that may become the best of its niche. In our opinion, the reason for that is the hardware. It can be paired with such a wide variety of options, that there might not be two of the same, considering the rather narrow target group of people. It is good to say what this hardware is going to be - the processors come from Intel's 12th Gen H-series family, with the most powerful option being the Core i9-12900HK. Graphics-wise, you can pick anything from the RTX A1000 to the RTX A5500 (or the RTX 3080 Ti). For those of you, who don't know[...]

Read the full review

Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

The ZBook Studio G9 offers good upgradeability. You need to work your way inside, and we're going to show you how! Check out all HP ZBook Studio G9 prices and configurations in our Specs System, or read more in our In-Depth review. 1. Remove the bottom plate Interestingly, you need to pop the middle part of the back foot with a plastic tool to reveal one Torx-head screw. The other four are visible, and after you undo them, you need to pry the bottom panel with the same tool you used for the foot. 2. Remove the battery Once you're inside, you'll need to unplug the battery con[...]

Read more

CPU Performance: Intel Core i7-12800H