HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7 Mobile Workstation vs. Dell Precision 3480

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HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7 Mobile Workstation
HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7 Mobile Workstation

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7 Mobile Workstation and Dell Precision 3480. 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 15 G7 Mobile Workstation Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7 Mobile Workstation based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

powerful i7 processor

high-resolution display

robust security features

fast ssd storage

expensive price point

average battery life

no dedicated GPU

limited color options

Dell Precision 3480 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell Precision 3480 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

efficient thermal management

reliable performance

good connectivity options

decent battery life

average display quality

heavier design

limited graphics power

costly for specifications

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7 Mobile Workstation and Dell Precision 3480
83 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
75 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7 Mobile Workstation vs. Dell Precision 3480 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 3480
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.95 cm x 23.36 cm x 1.92 cm 32.135 cm x 21.2 cm x 2.104 cm
Weight 1.73 kg 1.39 kg
Colour - Grey
DISPLAY HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 3480
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) - 157
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 45% NTSC
Features Ambient light sensor, anti-glare, Panel Self Refresh (PSR), Low Power Anti-glare, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, 35 ms response rate, 0.161 mm pixel pitch
PROCESSOR HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 3480
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10210U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 1360P / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 12-core
Cache L3 - 6 MB L3 - 18 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 3480
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM 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 2
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 3480
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 2230 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe), Class 35
AUDIO & VIDEO HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 3480
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - HD Yes - Full HD
Resolution - 2.07 Megapixel
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera Privacy shutter, RGB camera, Temporal Noise Reduction, 80 degrees
Image Sensor Type - CMOS
Video Resolutions 720p 1920 x 1080
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, HP World Facing Microphone multi-array digital microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio Output: MaxxAudio 12.0, Realtek Waves
COMMUNICATIONS HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 3480
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 - M.2 2230
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Intel I219-V
Bluetooth Class Class 2 -
Compliant Standards Wi-Fi CERTIFIED -
Features Miracast, dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO Dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO
BATTERY HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 3480
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 3-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 42 Wh
Battery Life Up to 23 hours -
Battery Weight - 190 g
AC ADAPTER HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 3480
Input AC 115/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V 130 Watt, 5 / 20 V
INPUT HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 3480
Type Keyboard, pointing stick, ClickPad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Name HP Premium -
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, precision touchpad, glass clickpad, DuraKeys -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 3480
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1 (charging)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3)
HDMI
HDMI
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (PowerShare)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 3480
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Pro - Dutch / English / French / German / Italian
Software Included HP Recovery Manager, HP Support Assistant, Bing Toolbar, HP Hotkey Support, Windows Defender, HP Secure Erase, CyberLink Power Media Player, HP Device Access Manager, HP JumpStart, 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 Sure Platform Intel Rapid Storage Technology, Microsoft Office (30 days trial, excludes office licence)
MISCELLANEOUS HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 3480
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options - Accelerometer, ambient light sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, smart card reader
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot Noble Wedge security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features BIOS Absolute Persistence, Power On Authentication, HP Fast Charge, Pre-boot Authentication, Master Boot Record Security ExpressCharge, single pointing
Compliant Standards CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, RoHS, KCC, WEEE, A-Tick, ICES, CIT, low halogen, ICCP, AUS/NZ, MIL-STD 810H FIPS 140-2, TCG Certified
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
Carbon Footprint - 288 kg carbon emissions
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 -
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