HP ZBook Firefly 15 G8 Mobile Workstation vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20S5)

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

Our Rating: 85 %

Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20S5)
Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20S5)

Our Rating: 78 %

Side by side comparison and review of HP ZBook Firefly 15 G8 Mobile Workstation and Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20S5). 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

Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20S5) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20S5) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

reliable performance

portable design

mediocre display quality

limited graphics power

higher price point

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP ZBook Firefly 15 G8 Mobile Workstation and Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20S5)
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP ZBook Firefly 15 G8 Mobile Workstation vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20S5) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP ZBook Firefly 15 G8 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20S5)
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.95 cm x 23.36 cm x 1.92 cm 32.9 cm x 22.7 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.75 kg 1.47 kg
Case Material - Glass-fibre, polyphenylene sulfide, polyamide
Colour - Black
DISPLAY HP ZBook Firefly 15 G8 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20S5)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 14"
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 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC 45%
Features Ambient light sensor, anti-glare, Low Power, 72% NTSC colour gamut Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR HP ZBook Firefly 15 G8 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20S5)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10610U / 1.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.9 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 8 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology Integrated memory controller
MEMORY HP ZBook Firefly 15 G8 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20S5)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 48 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 3200 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE HP ZBook Firefly 15 G8 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20S5)
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 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO HP ZBook Firefly 15 G8 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20S5)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA Quadro P520 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory - 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello IR camera, fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy
Video Resolutions 720p -
Sound Dual stereo speakers, HP World Facing Microphone / dual-array digital microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio Dolby Audio
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS HP ZBook Firefly 15 G8 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20S5)
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
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 Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20S5)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 50 Wh
Battery Life Up to 14 hours Up to 15.1 hours
AC ADAPTER HP ZBook Firefly 15 G8 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20S5)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V 65 Watt
INPUT HP ZBook Firefly 15 G8 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20S5)
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, image sensor, DuraKeys Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP ZBook Firefly 15 G8 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20S5)
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
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Dock
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE HP ZBook Firefly 15 G8 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20S5)
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 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 Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20S5)
Dockable - Yes
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
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, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
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 RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
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 -
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