HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7 Mobile Workstation vs. MSI WS65 9TM (1043UK)

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

Our Rating: 85 %

MSI WS65 9TM (1043UK)
MSI WS65 9TM (1043UK)

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7 Mobile Workstation and MSI WS65 9TM (1043UK). 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

MSI WS65 9TM (1043UK) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI WS65 9TM (1043UK) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful graphics performance

lightweight, portable design

high-resolution, vibrant display

robust build quality

efficient thermal management

high cost investment

limited battery life

fewer USB ports

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7 Mobile Workstation and MSI WS65 9TM (1043UK)
83 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7 Mobile Workstation vs. MSI WS65 9TM (1043UK) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7 Mobile Workstation MSI WS65 9TM (1043UK)
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.95 cm x 23.36 cm x 1.92 cm 35.8 cm x 24.8 cm x 1.78 cm
Weight 1.73 kg 1.9 kg
DISPLAY HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7 Mobile Workstation MSI WS65 9TM (1043UK)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC
Features Ambient light sensor, anti-glare, Panel Self Refresh (PSR), Low Power WideView, MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0
PROCESSOR HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7 Mobile Workstation MSI WS65 9TM (1043UK)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10210U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz -
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache L3 - 6 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel HM370
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology -
MEMORY HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7 Mobile Workstation MSI WS65 9TM (1043UK)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7 Mobile Workstation MSI WS65 9TM (1043UK)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe), triple-level cell (TLC) 1 TB SSD PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7 Mobile Workstation MSI WS65 9TM (1043UK)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA Quadro RTX 5000
Video Memory - 16 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera -
Video Resolutions 720p -
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, HP World Facing Microphone multi-array digital microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7 Mobile Workstation MSI WS65 9TM (1043UK)
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
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Bluetooth Class Class 2 -
Compliant Standards Wi-Fi CERTIFIED -
Features Miracast, dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO -
BATTERY HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7 Mobile Workstation MSI WS65 9TM (1043UK)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 82 Wh
Battery Life Up to 23 hours -
AC ADAPTER HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7 Mobile Workstation MSI WS65 9TM (1043UK)
Input AC 115/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V 230 Watt
INPUT HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7 Mobile Workstation MSI WS65 9TM (1043UK)
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 Anti-ghosting, white LED backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7 Mobile Workstation MSI WS65 9TM (1043UK)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1 (charging)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3)
HDMI
LAN
Microphone input
Headphone output
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
Mini DisplayPort
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 2
SOFTWARE HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7 Mobile Workstation MSI WS65 9TM (1043UK)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro
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 Norton Studio (Metro UI), Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), MSI True Color 2.0, MSI Help Desk, MSI Creator Center
MISCELLANEOUS HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7 Mobile Workstation MSI WS65 9TM (1043UK)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features BIOS Absolute Persistence, Power On Authentication, HP Fast Charge, Pre-boot Authentication, Master Boot Record Security Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology
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 MIL-STD 810G
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
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