HP ZBook Firefly 14 G7 Mobile Workstation vs. HP ZBook Firefly 16 G9 Mobile Workstation

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HP ZBook Firefly 14 G7 Mobile Workstation
HP ZBook Firefly 14 G7 Mobile Workstation

Our Rating: 78 %

HP ZBook Firefly 16 G9 Mobile Workstation
HP ZBook Firefly 16 G9 Mobile Workstation

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of HP ZBook Firefly 14 G7 Mobile Workstation and HP ZBook Firefly 16 G9 Mobile Workstation. Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

HP ZBook Firefly 14 G7 Mobile Workstation Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP ZBook Firefly 14 G7 Mobile Workstation based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

powerful processor performance

high-resolution display

robust security features

solid build quality

expensive price point

limited graphics capability

noisy under load

average battery life

HP ZBook Firefly 16 G9 Mobile Workstation Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP ZBook Firefly 16 G9 Mobile Workstation based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful intel processors

high-resolution display

lightweight design

robust security features

solid build quality

expensive price point

limited graphics performance

no OLED option

average battery life

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP ZBook Firefly 14 G7 Mobile Workstation and HP ZBook Firefly 16 G9 Mobile Workstation
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP ZBook Firefly 14 G7 Mobile Workstation vs. HP ZBook Firefly 16 G9 Mobile Workstation Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP ZBook Firefly 14 G7 Mobile Workstation HP ZBook Firefly 16 G9 Mobile Workstation
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.3 cm x 21.46 cm x 1.79 cm 35.87 cm x 25.1 cm x 1.92 cm
Weight 1.34 kg 1.938 kg
DISPLAY HP ZBook Firefly 14 G7 Mobile Workstation HP ZBook Firefly 16 G9 Mobile Workstation
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight WLED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Pixel Density (ppi) 157 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 1000 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% sRGB
Privacy Technology - HP SureView Reflect
Features Ambient light sensor, anti-glare, Panel Self Refresh (PSR), Low Power Privacy filter, Low Blue Light Mode, Full HD ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) eDP anti-glare +PSR
PROCESSOR HP ZBook Firefly 14 G7 Mobile Workstation HP ZBook Firefly 16 G9 Mobile Workstation
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10210U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1265U / 1.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.8 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 10-core
Cache L3 - 6 MB L3 - 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Platform Technology - Intel vPro Platform
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology -
MEMORY HP ZBook Firefly 14 G7 Mobile Workstation HP ZBook Firefly 16 G9 Mobile Workstation
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (1 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE HP ZBook Firefly 14 G7 Mobile Workstation HP ZBook Firefly 16 G9 Mobile Workstation
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe), triple-level cell (TLC) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe), triple-level cell (TLC), HP Value
AUDIO & VIDEO HP ZBook Firefly 14 G7 Mobile Workstation HP ZBook Firefly 16 G9 Mobile Workstation
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA Quadro P520 / Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA T550 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - HD Yes
Resolution - 5 Megapixel
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello Privacy shutter, HP Auto Frame
Video Resolutions 720p -
Sound Stereo speakers, HP World Facing Microphone multi-array digital microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3315
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio Bang & Olufsen Audio, discrete amplifiers
COMMUNICATIONS HP ZBook Firefly 14 G7 Mobile Workstation HP ZBook Firefly 16 G9 Mobile Workstation
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2)
Bluetooth Class Class 2 Class 2
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED IEEE 802.11d, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, IEEE 802.11h, IEEE 802.11e, IEEE 802.11k, IEEE 802.11r, IEEE 802.11v
Features Miracast, dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO Miracast, dual stream (2x2), CNVi
BATTERY HP ZBook Firefly 14 G7 Mobile Workstation HP ZBook Firefly 16 G9 Mobile Workstation
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 6-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 76 Wh
Battery Life Up to 23 hours Up to 18 hours
AC ADAPTER HP ZBook Firefly 14 G7 Mobile Workstation HP ZBook Firefly 16 G9 Mobile Workstation
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 115/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V 110 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT HP ZBook Firefly 14 G7 Mobile Workstation HP ZBook Firefly 16 G9 Mobile Workstation
Type Keyboard, pointing stick, ClickPad Keyboard, ClickPad
Keyboard Name HP Premium HP Premium
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, precision touchpad, glass clickpad, DuraKeys Volume control, spill-resistant, multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, precision touchpad, privacy, DuraKeys
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP ZBook Firefly 14 G7 Mobile Workstation HP ZBook Firefly 16 G9 Mobile Workstation
Interfaces HDMI
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3)
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (charging)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE HP ZBook Firefly 14 G7 Mobile Workstation HP ZBook Firefly 16 G9 Mobile Workstation
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence - English
Software Included HP Remote Graphics Software, HP Recovery Manager, HP Support Assistant, Bing Toolbar, HP Hotkey Support, HP Performance Advisor, Windows Defender, HP Secure Erase, CyberLink Power Media Player, HP Device Access Manager, HP JumpStart, Skype for Business, HP Noise Cancellation, Native Miracast, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Fingerprint Sensor, HP BIOSphere Gen5, HP Client Security Manager Gen5, HP Sure Sense, HP SureStart Gen5, HP Sure Recover Gen2 HP Support Assistant, HP Power Manager, HP Hotkey Support, HP Secure Erase, HP Client Catalogue (free download), HP PC Hardware Diagnostics, HP MAC Address Manager, HP Notifications, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Privacy Settings, HP Cloud Recovery, HP QuickDrop, HP Client Management Script Library (free download), HP BIOSphere Gen6, HP Wake on WLAN, myHP, Touchpoint Customiser for Commercial, HSA Fusion for Commercial, HSA Telemetry for Commercial, HP Image Assistant Gen5 (free download), HP Easy Clean, HP Smart Support (free download), HP Manageability Integration Kit (free download), HP Quick Touch
MISCELLANEOUS HP ZBook Firefly 14 G7 Mobile Workstation HP ZBook Firefly 16 G9 Mobile Workstation
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter HP 100W+10W Slim USB-C+USB-A AC Power Adapter
Integrated Options - Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, magnetometer, hall sensor, gyroscope, HP Tamper Lock, ambient colour sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), chassis intrusion sensor
Features BIOS Absolute Persistence, Power On Authentication, HP Fast Charge, Pre-boot Authentication, Master Boot Record Security Intel Active Management Technology (iAMT), HP Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, HP Fast Charge, BIOS Update via Network, Secured-core PC capable
Compliant Standards CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, RoHS, MIL-STD 810G, KCC, WEEE, A-Tick, ICES, CIT, ICCP CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FIPS 140-2 Level 2, FCC, RoHS, KCC, WEEE, A-Tick, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, CIT, low halogen, ICCP, MIL-STD 810H
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) 10 - 90% (non-condensing)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 3 years Limited warranty - parts and labour - 3 years
Limited warranty - battery - 3 years
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