HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7 Mobile Workstation vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (20MD)

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

Our Rating: 85 %

Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (20MD)
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (20MD)

In depth comparison and review of HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7 Mobile Workstation and Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (20MD). 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

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Difference between HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7 Mobile Workstation and Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (20MD)
83 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7 Mobile Workstation vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (20MD) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (20MD)
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.95 cm x 23.36 cm x 1.92 cm 36.18 cm x 24.57 cm x 1.84 cm
Weight 1.73 kg 1.7 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, glass-fibre reinforced plastic, carbon fibre reinforced plastic
Colour - Black
DISPLAY HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (20MD)
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 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 72%
Features Ambient light sensor, anti-glare, Panel Self Refresh (PSR), Low Power Anti-glare
PROCESSOR HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (20MD)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10210U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache L3 - 6 MB 9 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel CM246
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (20MD)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 2666 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (20MD)
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 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (20MD)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA Quadro P1000 / Intel UHD Graphics 630
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera ThinkShutter camera privacy
Video Resolutions 720p -
Sound Stereo speakers, HP World Facing Microphone multi-array digital microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3286
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (20MD)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 Card
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 -
BATTERY HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (20MD)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 80 Wh
Battery Life Up to 23 hours Up to 13.87 hours
AC ADAPTER HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (20MD)
Input AC 115/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V 135 Watt
INPUT HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (20MD)
Type Keyboard, pointing stick, ClickPad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Name HP Premium -
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, precision touchpad, glass clickpad, DuraKeys Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (20MD)
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 (Always On)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN (on supplied cable)
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (20MD)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
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 -
MISCELLANEOUS HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (20MD)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter, ThinkPad Ethernet Extension cable
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 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 Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
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 RoHS
SAR Value - 0.193 W/kg (body), 0.193 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 3 years Limited warranty - 3 years - on-site
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
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