•  Date Published: 12 Aug 2025
    • Intel Core i5-1235U
    • Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)
    • 17.3”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), IPS
    • 2000GB SSD
    • 32GB RAM
    • 2.08 kg (4.6 lbs)
    5.7
    TOTAL SCORE
    8.2 Portability Excellent
    7.0 Display Very Good
    5.8 For Work Average
    3.2 For Gaming Mediocre

    Specs

    • HDD/SSD
    • 2000GB SSD
    • RAM
    • 32GB RAM
    • OS
    • Windows 11 Pro
    • Body Material
    • Plastic / Polycarbonate
    • Dimensions
    • 400.7 x 257.8 x 19.9 mm (15.78" x 10.15" x 0.78")
    • Weight
    • 2.08 kg (4.6 lbs)
    • Ports and connectivity
    • 2x USB Type-A
    • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
    • 1x USB Type-C
    • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
    • HDMI
    • 1.4b
    • Card Reader
    • Ethernet LAN
    • Wi-Fi
    • 802.11ax
    • Bluetooth
    • 5.2
    • Audio jack
    • 3.5mm Combo Jack
    • Features
    • Fingerprint reader
    • Web camera
    • HD with Temporal Noise Reduction
    • Backlit keyboard
    • Microphone
    • Dual Array Microphones
    • Speakers
    • Dual Speakers
    • Security Lock slot

    Portability

    HP 470 G9
    15.78" x 10.15" x 0.78" Dimensions
    2.08 kg (4.6 lbs) Weight
    Average 17.3-inch laptop
    2.86 kg (6.3 lbs) +37% Weight

    Review

    HP 470 G9 in-depth review

    The 470 G9 has always been a laptop that arrives at a slightly higher price than everyone expects. However, its strongest advocate is the fantastic display it has historically arrived with.It has to be said that HP still offers the device with a 1600x900 TN panel as a base option, and a Full HD IPS unit with unenviable color coverage as a compromise solution.On the other hand, it always gets the latest hardware available. In this case, it is the 15W Alder Lake processors. And if you want the large 17.3-inch display to play games, you can configure the laptop with the NVIDIA GeForce MX550.Now, let's take it out of the package and take a look at the chassis. We feel that there won't be much separating it from last year's 470 G8.You can check the prices and configurations in [...]

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    Pros

    • 2x SODIMM, 1x M.2 PCIe x4, 1x 2.5-inch SATA (optional)
    • Optional fingerprint reader
    • 98% sRGB coverage and accurate colors with our Gaming and Web design profile (AUO B173HAN04.3 (AUO439D))
    • No PWM (AUO B173HAN04.3 (AUO439D))
    • Thin and light

    Cons

    • Plastic build with mediocre quality
    • No SD card reader
    • USB Type-C without DisplayPort output
    • Unimpressive battery life
    • The CPU can't Turbo

    Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

    The HP 470 G9 is a budget-conscious device, which is great when it comes to upgradeability.Check out all HP 470 G9 prices and configurations in our Specs System, or read more in our In-Depth review.1. Remove the bottom plate To access this laptop's internals, you will need to remove the two rubber feet. Then, undo all 10 Phillips-head screws. After that, you have to pry the bottom panel with a plastic tool. Start from the front by slightly lifting the base.2. Remove the battery Inside, you get a rather small 41Wh battery pack. It lasted us 6 hours of Web browsing or 5 hou[...]

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