HP ProBook 4 G1a 14 vs Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 9 (Snapdragon)
39.6chipPerformancechip47.7
55.3chipGraphics—
23.3Displayspec-based26.5
41.3Batteryspec-based33.3
75.6Portabilityspec-based75.1
3 spec wins — HP ProBook 4 G1a 142 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 9 (Snapdragon)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: HP ProBook 4 G1a 14 scores 44.1 against 44.2 for Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 9 (Snapdragon). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 9 (Snapdragon) edges ahead in performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the HP ProBook 4 G1a 14
- 95% higher storage: 1,000 GB vs 512 GB
- 12% higher capacity: 56 Wh vs 50 Wh
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 9 (Snapdragon)
- Stronger performance score: 48 vs 40
- 33% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 300 nits
Display
| Spec | HP ProBook 4 G1a 14 | Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 9 (Snapdragon) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS, anti-glare | IPS, anti-glare, non-touch (45% NTSC) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 400 nits+33% |
Performance
| Spec | HP ProBook 4 G1a 14 | Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 9 (Snapdragon) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 250 | Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus X2P-42-100 |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 780M (integrated) | Qualcomm Adreno X2-45 (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (SODIMM) | LPDDR5X-9523 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,000 GB+95% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe NVMe SSD | PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 2242 SSD |
Battery
| Spec | HP ProBook 4 G1a 14 | Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 9 (Snapdragon) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 56 Wh+12% | 50 Wh |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | HP ProBook 4 G1a 14 | Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 9 (Snapdragon) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.4 kg | 1.4 kg |
| Thickness | 17 mm+2% | 17.4 mm |
| Material | — | Aluminum top cover and PC-ABS plastic bottom cover |
Connectivity
| Spec | HP ProBook 4 G1a 14 | Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 9 (Snapdragon) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB-C (10Gbps, USB Power Delivery 3.0, DisplayPort 1.4), 2x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 3.5mm combo audio jack | 2x USB-C (10Gbps, USB Power Delivery, DisplayPort 1.4), 1x USB-A (10Gbps, always-on), 1x USB-A (5Gbps), 1x HDMI 2.1, SD card reader, 3.5mm headphone/microphone combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (MediaTek MT7925, 2x2) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 5MP IR camera | 1080p FHD + IR hybrid camera with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader (optional) | IR camera (Windows Hello face login) and fingerprint reader in the power button |
Software
| Spec | HP ProBook 4 G1a 14 | Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 9 (Snapdragon) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
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