HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7 Mobile Workstation vs. HP ZBook Firefly 15 G8 Mobile Workstation

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7 Mobile Workstation
HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7 Mobile Workstation

Our Rating: 85 %

HP ZBook Firefly 15 G8 Mobile Workstation
HP ZBook Firefly 15 G8 Mobile Workstation

Our Rating: 85 %

Side by side comparison and review of HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7 Mobile Workstation and HP ZBook Firefly 15 G8 Mobile Workstation. 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 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

HP ZBook Firefly 15 G8 Mobile Workstation Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP ZBook Firefly 15 G8 Mobile Workstation based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

powerful processor performance

vibrant display quality

robust security features

good battery life

expensive price point

limited graphics capability

noisy under load

fewer ports than competitors

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7 Mobile Workstation and HP ZBook Firefly 15 G8 Mobile Workstation
83 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7 Mobile Workstation vs. HP ZBook Firefly 15 G8 Mobile Workstation Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7 Mobile Workstation HP ZBook Firefly 15 G8 Mobile Workstation
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.95 cm x 23.36 cm x 1.92 cm 35.95 cm x 23.36 cm x 1.92 cm
Weight 1.73 kg 1.75 kg
DISPLAY HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7 Mobile Workstation HP ZBook Firefly 15 G8 Mobile Workstation
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC
Features Ambient light sensor, anti-glare, Panel Self Refresh (PSR), Low Power Ambient light sensor, anti-glare, Low Power, 72% NTSC colour gamut
PROCESSOR HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7 Mobile Workstation HP ZBook Firefly 15 G8 Mobile Workstation
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10210U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 6 MB L3 - 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology Intel Turbo Boost Technology
MEMORY HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7 Mobile Workstation HP ZBook Firefly 15 G8 Mobile Workstation
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 2666 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7 Mobile Workstation HP ZBook Firefly 15 G8 Mobile Workstation
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe), triple-level cell (TLC) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe), triple-level cell (TLC)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7 Mobile Workstation HP ZBook Firefly 15 G8 Mobile Workstation
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Camera Yes - HD Yes - HD
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello
Video Resolutions 720p 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, HP World Facing Microphone multi-array digital microphone Dual stereo speakers, HP World Facing Microphone / dual-array digital microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio Bang & Olufsen Audio
COMMUNICATIONS HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7 Mobile Workstation HP ZBook Firefly 15 G8 Mobile Workstation
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Bluetooth Class Class 2 Class 2
Compliant Standards Wi-Fi CERTIFIED IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED
Features Miracast, dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO Miracast, dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO
BATTERY HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7 Mobile Workstation HP ZBook Firefly 15 G8 Mobile Workstation
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 56 Wh
Battery Life Up to 23 hours Up to 14 hours
AC ADAPTER HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7 Mobile Workstation HP ZBook Firefly 15 G8 Mobile Workstation
Input AC 115/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7 Mobile Workstation HP ZBook Firefly 15 G8 Mobile Workstation
Type Keyboard, pointing stick, ClickPad Keyboard, pointing stick, ClickPad
Keyboard Name HP Premium HP Premium
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, precision touchpad, glass clickpad, DuraKeys Spill-resistant, multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, precision touchpad, glass clickpad, image sensor, DuraKeys
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7 Mobile Workstation HP ZBook Firefly 15 G8 Mobile Workstation
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1 (charging)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3)
HDMI
USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery, Sleep & Charge)
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (charging)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7 Mobile Workstation HP ZBook Firefly 15 G8 Mobile Workstation
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
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 HP Recovery Manager, HP Support Assistant, Bing Toolbar, HP Hotkey Support, Windows Defender, HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI, Microsoft 365 (Trial), HP Device Access Manager, HP PC Hardware Diagnostics, HP Noise Cancellation, Native Miracast, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Sure Click, HP Privacy Settings, HP Sure Sense, HP Image Assistant Gen4, HP Sure Admin, HP QuickDrop, HP WorkWell, HP Sure Run Gen3, HP BIOSphere Gen6, myHP, HP Client Security Manager Gen7, HP Sure Recover Gen4, HP Sure Recover with Embedded Reimaging Gen4, HP SureStart Gen7, Microsoft Bitlocker Encryption, HP TPM Configuration Utility, HP Programmable Key, HP Touchpoint Customizer, Tile, HP Manageability Integration Kit Gen6 (free dowload), HP Proactive Security (DaaS), Tamper Lock
MISCELLANEOUS HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7 Mobile Workstation HP ZBook Firefly 15 G8 Mobile Workstation
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options - Tile module
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)
Features BIOS Absolute Persistence, Power On Authentication, HP Fast Charge, Pre-boot Authentication, Master Boot Record Security BIOS Absolute Persistence, Power On Authentication, HP Fast Charge, Pre-boot Authentication, Master Boot Record Security, HP Secure Erase
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 CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, RoHS, KCC, WEEE, A-Tick, ICES, CIT, low halogen, IEEE 1680, ICCP, RED, MIL-STD 810H
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 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
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