HP ZBook Firefly 15 G8 Mobile Workstation vs. HP Zbook 15 G2

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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 G8 Mobile Workstation and HP Zbook 15 G2. 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 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

HP Zbook 15 G2 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP Zbook 15 G2 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

powerful quad-core processor

upgradeable memory options

high-resolution display

good connectivity options

heavy and bulky

older model

noisy under load

mediocre battery life

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP ZBook Firefly 15 G8 Mobile Workstation and HP Zbook 15 G2
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
72 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP ZBook Firefly 15 G8 Mobile Workstation vs. HP Zbook 15 G2 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP ZBook Firefly 15 G8 Mobile Workstation HP Zbook 15 G2
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.95 cm x 23.36 cm x 1.92 cm 38.15 cm x 25.7 cm x 3.55 cm
Weight 1.75 kg 2.78 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, magnesium alloy
DISPLAY HP ZBook Firefly 15 G8 Mobile Workstation HP Zbook 15 G2
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC -
Features Ambient light sensor, anti-glare, Low Power, 72% NTSC colour gamut -
PROCESSOR HP ZBook Firefly 15 G8 Mobile Workstation HP Zbook 15 G2
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i7 (4th Gen) 4710MQ / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 3.5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 8 MB L3 - 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY HP ZBook Firefly 15 G8 Mobile Workstation HP Zbook 15 G2
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR3L SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 204-pin
Slots Qty - 4
STORAGE HP ZBook Firefly 15 G8 Mobile Workstation HP Zbook 15 G2
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
Optical Drive - DVD-Writer
AUDIO & VIDEO HP ZBook Firefly 15 G8 Mobile Workstation HP Zbook 15 G2
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA Quadro K2100M
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello Low light enhancement
Video Resolutions 720p 1280 x 720
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Dual stereo speakers, HP World Facing Microphone / dual-array digital microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio, DTS Studio Sound, DTS SOUND+
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS HP ZBook Firefly 15 G8 Mobile Workstation HP Zbook 15 G2
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 -
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Bluetooth Class Class 2 -
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED -
Features Miracast, dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO -
BATTERY HP ZBook Firefly 15 G8 Mobile Workstation HP Zbook 15 G2
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh -
Battery Life Up to 14 hours -
AC ADAPTER HP ZBook Firefly 15 G8 Mobile Workstation HP Zbook 15 G2
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V -
INPUT HP ZBook Firefly 15 G8 Mobile Workstation HP Zbook 15 G2
Type Keyboard, pointing stick, ClickPad Keyboard, touchpad, pointing stick
Keyboard Name HP Premium -
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, precision touchpad, glass clickpad, image sensor, DuraKeys Volume control, spill-resistant, touchpad with gesture support
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP ZBook Firefly 15 G8 Mobile Workstation HP Zbook 15 G2
Interfaces 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
VGA
DisplayPort
Thunderbolt 2
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Battery
Dock
LAN
2 x USB 3.0
USB 2.0
USB 3.0 (charging)
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card, SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE HP ZBook Firefly 15 G8 Mobile Workstation HP Zbook 15 G2
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
Software Included 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 G8 Mobile Workstation HP Zbook 15 G2
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Tile module -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, 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 BIOS Absolute Persistence, Power On Authentication, HP Fast Charge, Pre-boot Authentication, Master Boot Record Security, HP Secure Erase Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
Compliant Standards CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, RoHS, KCC, WEEE, A-Tick, ICES, CIT, low halogen, IEEE 1680, ICCP, RED, MIL-STD 810H ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, ISO 27001
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes 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 - 2 years - pick-up and return
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