Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 AMD vs HP EliteBook 835 G9 Comparison

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Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 AMD vs HP EliteBook 835 G9 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 AMD and EliteBook 835 G9, two laptops from Lenovo and HP. Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 AMD was introduced to market in February 2022 and HP EliteBook 835 G9 was launched in January 2022. There is only 1 months difference between ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 AMD and EliteBook 835 G9 so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

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Here is a brief look at the main features of Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 AMD and HP EliteBook 835 G9 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 AMD Key Specs

Launched in February 2022
14.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 6650U
GPU: Radeon 660M
16GB Ram
317.75 x 226.82 x 18.03 mm (12.51 x 8.93 x 0.71 inches)
Weight: 1.28 kg (2.82 lbs)

HP EliteBook 835 G9 Key Specs

Launched in January 2022
13.3" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6850U
GPU: Radeon 680M
16GB Ram
300.1 x 214.8 x 19.2 mm (11.81 x 8.46 x 0.76 inches)
Weight: 1.31 kg (2.89 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 AMD and EliteBook 835 G9 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 AMD over HP EliteBook 835 G9

Weight	1.28 kg vs 1.31 kg	0.03 kg lighter
Display Size	14 inches vs 13.3 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Screen Opening Angle	180° vs 170°	More flexible screen
Response Time	29 ms vs 30 ms	Faster Response screen
Dolby Atmos Speakers	Yes vs No	3D Surround Sound Support
Ethernet RJ45 Port	Yes vs No	Connects to the local network via Ethernet RJ45
SD Card Reader	Yes vs No	Read & Write SD Cards with the built-in reader

Reasons to choose HP EliteBook 835 G9 over Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 AMD

Screen-to-Body Ratio	~79.6% vs ~78.9%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	6.8 mm vs 8.1 mm	1.3 mm thinner bezels
Noise Level	37 dB vs 39.5 dB	Less fan noise
Screen PPI	170 ppi vs 162 ppi	More pixels per inch
sRGB Color Space	100% vs 94.3%	Wider sRGB Color Space Coverage
DCI-P3 Color Gamut	70.7% vs 65.9%	Wider DCI-P3 Color Gamut
Adobe RGB Profile	72.1% vs 68.2%	Wider Adobe RGB Coverage
Max Brightness	800 nits vs 400 nits	Brighter Screen
GPU FLOPS	3.686 TFLOPS vs 1.46 TFLOPS	Generates higher sound levels
Speaker Loudness	79 dB vs 69.5 dB	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Bluetooth	v5.2 vs v5.1	Higher Resolution Camera
Webcam Resolution	2560 x 1920 vs 1920 x 1080	Faster USB-C connection
USB-C Port Type	v4.0 vs v3.2	Larger Touchpad Area
Touchpad Size	10.7 x 7.2 cm vs 11.5 x 6.1 cm	Lower Price (*may change depending on config, seller, location, and time)
Avg. MSRP Price	$400-800 vs $1200-1600

Common Strengths of HP EliteBook 835 G9 and Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 AMD

Launch Dates	February 2022 vs January 2022	Both laptops are recent models
Screen Coating	Matte vs Matte	Less reflections on the screen
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
USB Power Delivery	Yes vs Yes	Charging via USB port gives flexibility
RAM Type	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
Wi-Fi Standard	v6E vs v6E	Fast and Reliable Wi-Fi Connections
Bluetooth Standard	v5.1 vs v5.2	Fast and Reliable Bluetooth Connections
HDMI Output	1x HDMI 2.0 vs 1x HDMI 2.0	Connect to External Displays via HDMI cable
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of HP EliteBook 835 G9 and Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 AMD

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability
Upgradable RAM	No vs No	No Option to increase the RAM size

Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 AMD vs HP EliteBook 835 G9: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 AMD and the HP EliteBook 835 G9.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.28 kg (2.82 lbs)	1.31 kg (2.89 lbs)
Surface Area	721 cm2 (111.7 inches2)	645 cm2 (99.9 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~78.9%	~79.6%
Side Bezel Thickness	~8.1 mm	~6.8 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.09 kg/inch	0.10 kg/inch
	0.198 lbs/inch	0.22 lbs/inch
Colors	Black, Gray	Silver
Cover Opening Angle	180Â°	170Â°

Comparison of the Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 AMD and the HP EliteBook 835 G9 External Dimensions

Weight

ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 AMD weighs 1.28 kg (2.82 lbs), whereas the EliteBook 835 G9 weighs 1.31 kg (2.89 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. However, it's important to consider that comparing their weights directly may not provide a complete picture since they also have different display sizes.

Weight Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 AMD 1.28 kg

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 1.42 kg

HP EliteBook 835 G9 1.31 kg

Avg: 13.0-13.9" 1.22 kg

Thickness Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 AMD 18.03 mm

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 17.12 mm

HP EliteBook 835 G9 19.20 mm

Avg: 13.0-13.9" 15.38 mm

Another value that we use for comparing the weights of the laptops is the Weight per Inch of Screen, which is calculated by dividing the total weight of the model with its usable diagonal screen size. This value for the Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 AMD is 0.09 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the HP EliteBook 835 G9 is 0.10 kg/inch.Here are some of the best performing laptops in this area:

Microsoft Surface Go 4: 0.05 kg/inch
LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2022: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2-in-1 2022: 0.07 kg/inch

Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 AMD vs HP EliteBook 835 G9: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 6650U AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6850U	AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6850U
Base Frequency	2.9 GHz	2.7 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.5 GHz	4.7 GHz
Number of Cores	6	8
Number of Threads	12	16
L3 Cache	16 MB	16 MB
Integrated GPU	Radeon 660M	AMD Radeon 680M
CPU Fabrication Process	6 nm	6 nm
Geekbench 5 (Single)	1468	1508
Geekbench 5 (Multi)	6689	7764
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1484	1501
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	9210	10077

Above you can see the CPU options and the CineBench and GeekBench test scores for both laptops, which gives an idea about what kind of performance difference you may experience between the Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 AMD and HP EliteBook 835 G9.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPUs and compare them:

Laptops with: AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 6650U

Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 AMD Compare

Laptops with: AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6850U

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	Radeon 660M	Radeon 680M
Base Clock Frequency	1500 MHz	2000 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1900 MHz	2200 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	40 W	50 W
Type	Integrated	Integrated
FLOPS	1,459 GFLOPS	3.379 TFLOPS
Memory Size	System Shared	System Shared
Memory Type	System Shared	System Shared
Memory Bus	System Shared	System Shared
Memory Speed	System Shared	System Shared
Shading Units Cores	384	768
TMUs	24	48
ROPs	16	32

GPU is as critical as the CPU for graphic heavy applications and the table above gives a picture of how the two GPU compares. FLOPS is a measure of a GPU's performance based on the number of floating-point arithmetic calculations that the processor can perform within a second. Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 AMD has a FLOPS value of 1.46 TFLOPS whereas the HP EliteBook 835 G9 ' has a FLOPS value of 3.686 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the HP EliteBook 835 G9 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	16GB 32GB	16GB
Memory Bus	2x8 GB	2x8 GB
RAM Clock	6400 MHz	4800 MHz
RAM Type	LPDDR5	DDR5
Upgradable	No	No
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

Both laptops, the ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 AMD and the EliteBook 835 G9, come with similar RAM capacities of 16 GB, providing comparable performance in memory-intensive tasks.

LOCAL LLM Compatibility Evaluation

This quick guide shows what types of large language models (LLMs) each of these laptops could support, based on their respective hardware specifications. It's meant to help you compare their suitability for running AI models locally.

LLM Category	Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (AMD)	HP EliteBook 835 G9
Small Models(1-3B):Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B	✔ Run smoothly.	✔ Run smoothly.
Medium Models(7-8B):Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B	✔ Good performance.	✔ Good performance.
Large Models(13-30B):Examples: Mixtral, Qwen-14B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
Extra-Large Models(65B+):Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.

Note: Optimized (e.g., 4-bit) models may run on limited hardware. Performance depends on runtime and setup.

📌 MoE Models: Some models like Mixtral 8x7B and Qwen3-30B-A3B use a Mixture of Experts (MoE) design, activating only part of the model during inference. This means they can often run efficiently on laptops with 12–16 GB of VRAM when quantized.

BATTERY

BATTERY	39.3 Wh 52.5 Wh	51 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Po	Li-Ion
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	No	No
USB Power Delivery	Yes	Yes
Charging Port Position	Left	Left
Charge Power	45 / 65 W	65 W

On the other hand, the EliteBook 835 G9 features a higher battery capacity of 51 Wh, delivering longer usage time compared to the ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 AMD's 39 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 AMD 39 Wh

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 55.79 Wh

HP EliteBook 835 G9 51 Wh

Avg: 13.0-13.9" 53.1 Wh

STORAGE
With a larger storage capacity up to 2 TB, the ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 AMD provides more space for storing files and applications compared to the EliteBook 835 G9's max. storage capacity of 1 TB.

Storage Options	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes

If your budget allows, we recommend opting for the largest possible disk size, considering the potential increase in storage capacity needs in the future. However, please keep in mind the question 'What will the laptop be used for?' when making this decision. Of course, you can later upgrade the hard disk capacity by getting a larger disk. However, if your laptop has only one disk slot, it may not be as straightforward as a RAM upgrade, where you simply add or replace a module, as moving or cloning files to a new disk may be necessary.

Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 AMD vs HP EliteBook 835 G9: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 AMD and HP EliteBook 835 G9 since its is the component that you interact the most and significantly impact the experience.

Screen Area and Dimensions

Now let's look at the comparison of the actual display areas of both laptops below, keeping the bezels around the screens out of the equation. ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 AMD has a display size of 14.0".On the other hand, EliteBook 835 G9 has a smaller 13.3" display.The total usable screen area of the ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 AMD is 568cm² / 88inch² whereas the EliteBook 835 G9's total usable screen area is 513cm² / 80inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the EliteBook 835 G9 features a higher pixel density with 170 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 AMD 162 PPI

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 173 PPI

HP EliteBook 835 G9 170 PPI

Avg: 13.0-13.9" 186 PPI

Refresh Rate
Both ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 AMD and EliteBook 835 G9 offer the same refresh rate of 60 Hz.

Furthermore, the ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 AMD boasts a faster response time of 29.0 ms, reducing motion blur for fast-paced content.

Brightness
The EliteBook 835 G9 offers a higher maximum brightness of 800 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 AMD 400 nits

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 383 nits

HP EliteBook 835 G9 800 nits

Avg: 13.0-13.9" 438 nits

Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 AMD vs HP EliteBook 835 G9 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Both laptops offer the same Wi-Fi standard (v6E), ensuring fast and reliable wireless connections.

Below, you'll find a Wi-Fi Versions Table, along with their release dates and speeds, to provide a brief overview of its development.

Wi-Fi Versions and Speeds

Standard	Speed	Release Date	Network	Frequency Bands (GHz)
Wi-Fi 7	up to 40 Gbps (5 GB/s)	2023	802.11be	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6E	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2020	802.11ax	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2019	802.11ax	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 5	up to 6.93 Gbps (866.25 MB/s)	2014	802.11ac	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 4	up to 600 Mbps (75 MB/s)	2009	802.11n	2.4, 5

* Please note that the provided transfer rates are maximum theoretical values, and real-life performance may vary based on environmental factors.

USB
Both ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 AMD and EliteBook 835 G9 feature 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 AMD and EliteBook 835 G9 have USB Type-C ports. ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 AMD has 2x USB 3.2 USB Type-C ports, while EliteBook 835 G9 has 2x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports.

Below, you'll find a table of USB ports, along with their release dates and speeds.
To mitigate the confusion caused by generation names, the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) suggests using marketing names like USB 5Gbps, USB 10Gbps, and so forth, based on their respective transfer rates.

USB Type and Speeds

USB Type	Version	Speed	Date	Other Features/Explanations
USB4	Gen 4 (2.0)	80 Gbps	2022	Also known as USB 80Gbps
USB4	Gen 3×2	40 Gbps	2019	Also known as USB 40Gbps
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2x2	20 Gbps	2019	Double the data transfer rates of Gen 2
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.1
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.0
USB 3.1	3.1 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2013	Faster data transfer rates
USB 3.0	3.1 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2010	SuperSpeed USB, improved data transfer rates
USB 2.0	2.0	480 Mbps	2000	High-speed data transfer
USB 1.0	1.0	1.5 Mbps	1996	Original USB standard

Thunderbolt
Neither ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 AMD nor EliteBook 835 G9 has Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
Both ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 AMD and EliteBook 835 G9 feature an HDMI port (1x HDMI 2.0) for connecting to external monitors.

Below, you'll find a comparison table detailing different HDMI versions, including their bandwidth, color depth, maximum resolution, and release dates. This information can be helpful in understanding the capabilities of each HDMI version and choosing the most suitable one for your needs.

HDMI Comparison Table

HDMI Version	Maximum Resolution	Bandwidth (Gbps)	Color Depth (bits)	Release Date
HDMI 2.1-2.1b	7680 x 4320 *(8K)* @ 60p 3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 120p	48.0	48	2017
HDMI 2.0-2.0b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 60p	18.0	48	2013
HDMI 1.4-1.4b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 30p	10.2	48	2009
HDMI 1.3-1.3a	2560 x 1440 @ 60p	10.2	48	2006
HDMI 1.0-1.2a	1920 x 1200 @ 60p	4.95	24	2002

* Please note that the provided resolution values represent the maximum supported resolution, and actual display quality may depend on other factors such as source content and connected devices.

SD Card Reader
ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 AMD is equipped with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards. EliteBook 835 G9 does not have an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 AMD and EliteBook 835 G9 are equipped with a 3.5mm Audio Jack, providing seamless connection to headphones and speakers.

To summarize the connectivity and ports details, please refer to the table below to see them listed.

Connectivity and Ports
WiFi Standard (latest: v7)	v6E	v6E
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.1	v5.2
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	2x USB 3.2	2x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	2x USB 3.2	2x USB 4.0
Thunderbolt (latest: 4)	No	No
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.0	1x HDMI 2.0
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	Optional	Yes
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	Yes	No
SD CardReader	Yes	No
Proprietary Charging Port	No	No