HP ZBook Firefly 14 G9 Mobile Workstation vs. HP Zbook 17 G3

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
HP ZBook Firefly 14 G9 Mobile Workstation
HP ZBook Firefly 14 G9 Mobile Workstation

Our Rating: 85 %

Side by side comparison and review of HP ZBook Firefly 14 G9 Mobile Workstation and HP Zbook 17 G3. Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

HP ZBook Firefly 14 G9 Mobile Workstation Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP ZBook Firefly 14 G9 Mobile Workstation based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

powerful processor performance

bright, color-accurate display

robust security features

solid build quality

expensive price point

limited graphics capability

no HDMI port

average battery life

HP Zbook 17 G3 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP Zbook 17 G3 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful quad-core processor

high-resolution dreamcolor display

expandable memory options

robust connectivity features

durable aluminum chassis

heavy and bulky

expensive base model

average battery life

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP ZBook Firefly 14 G9 Mobile Workstation and HP Zbook 17 G3
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
71 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP ZBook Firefly 14 G9 Mobile Workstation vs. HP Zbook 17 G3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP ZBook Firefly 14 G9 Mobile Workstation HP Zbook 17 G3
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.56 cm x 22.405 cm x 1.92 cm 42 cm x 28 cm x 3 cm
Weight 1.439 kg 3 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, magnesium alloy
Colour - Space Silver
DISPLAY HP ZBook Firefly 14 G9 Mobile Workstation HP Zbook 17 G3
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
PROCESSOR HP ZBook Firefly 14 G9 Mobile Workstation HP Zbook 17 G3
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1265U / 2.7 GHz Intel Core i7 (6th Gen) 6820HQ / 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.8 GHz 3.6 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 12 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel CM236 Express
Platform Technology - Intel vPro Platform
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY HP ZBook Firefly 14 G9 Mobile Workstation HP Zbook 17 G3
RAM 16 GB (1 x 16 GB) 16 GB
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 4800 MHz 2133 MHz / PC4-17000
Rated Speed 4800 MHz 2133 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 4
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE HP ZBook Firefly 14 G9 Mobile Workstation HP Zbook 17 G3
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe), HP Value 256 GB SSD
Optical Drive - DVD-Writer external
AUDIO & VIDEO HP ZBook Firefly 14 G9 Mobile Workstation HP Zbook 17 G3
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA T550 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA Quadro M3000M
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Video System Features - Shader Model 5.0, AMD Enduro technology
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Resolution 5 Megapixel -
Camera Features Privacy shutter 720p HD movie recording, low light enhancement
Video Resolutions 720p -
Sound Dual stereo speakers Stereo speakers, two microphones
Codec - CX7501
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio Bang & Olufsen Audio
COMMUNICATIONS HP ZBook Firefly 14 G9 Mobile Workstation HP Zbook 17 G3
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2) -
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Miracast, dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY HP ZBook Firefly 14 G9 Mobile Workstation HP Zbook 17 G3
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 51 Wh -
Battery Life Up to 13 hours -
AC ADAPTER HP ZBook Firefly 14 G9 Mobile Workstation HP Zbook 17 G3
Input AC 115/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V -
INPUT HP ZBook Firefly 14 G9 Mobile Workstation HP Zbook 17 G3
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, touchpad, pointing stick
Keyboard Name HP Premium Quiet Keyboard -
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, precision touchpad, silent keys, DuraKeys Volume control, spill-resistant, touchpad with gesture support
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP ZBook Firefly 14 G9 Mobile Workstation HP Zbook 17 G3
Interfaces HDMI
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0, Sleep & Charge)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
VGA
HDMI
2 x Thunderbolt 3
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
3 x USB 3.0
USB 3.0 (charging)
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card, SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE HP ZBook Firefly 14 G9 Mobile Workstation HP Zbook 17 G3
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence - English Windows 10 Home (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR))
MISCELLANEOUS HP ZBook Firefly 14 G9 Mobile Workstation HP Zbook 17 G3
Included Accessories HP 65 Watt nPFC USB-C AC Adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options HP Tamper Lock -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, smart card reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Spill resistant keyboard, HP Fast Charge, HP Secure Erase HP 3D DriveGuard, Intel Active Management Technology (iAMT), HP DuraKeys, HP SpareKey, One-Step Logon, HP BIOS Protection, SecureBoot, HP Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, Hybrid Boot, Master Record Security, Measured Boot, Power On Authentication, Pre-Boot Security, Pre-boot Authentication, HP Sure Start with Dynamic Protection
Compliant Standards CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, SABS, CCC, FCC, KCC, A-Tick, ICES, EAC, CIT, ICCP, RED, MIL-STD-810H ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
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 - battery - 3 years
Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
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