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Charles Jefferies
PCMag
“HP’s redesigned G9 version of its Z2 Mini workstation punches well above its weight, with desktop‑class CPUs, replaceable graphics, and excellent connectivity.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Compact VESA‑compatible design
- Impressive performance with 12th‑gen Intel Core i9
- Easily serviceable, including graphics card
- Ample connectivity with USB‑3.2, DisplayPort, 10Gbps Ethernet
- Modular I/O ports with flex banks
- Robust build
Points of Contention
- Limited internal expansion with only two M.2 slots and two RAM sockets
- Noise can be noticeable under heavy load
- Can get louder than expected
- Hefty external power brick
Professional Reviews
2 reviews from 2 critics80
Luke Larsen
Digital Trends
“The HP Z2 Mini G9 Workstation is both amazingly small and surprisingly powerful.”