HP ZBook Firefly 15 G8 Mobile Workstation vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AK)

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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 3 (21AK)
Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AK)

Our Rating: 82 %

In depth comparison and review of HP ZBook Firefly 15 G8 Mobile Workstation and Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AK). 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 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 3 (21AK) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AK) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

impressive CPU performance

good battery life

portable design

mediocre display brightness

limited graphics capability

noisy under load

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP ZBook Firefly 15 G8 Mobile Workstation and Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AK)
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP ZBook Firefly 15 G8 Mobile Workstation vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AK) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP ZBook Firefly 15 G8 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AK)
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.95 cm x 23.36 cm x 1.92 cm 31.77 cm x 22.69 cm x 1.795 cm
Weight 1.75 kg 1.38 kg
Case Material - Carbon fibre (top), glass-fibre (top), polycarbonate (top), polyphenylene sulfide (bottom)
Colour - Black
DISPLAY HP ZBook Firefly 15 G8 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AK)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features Ambient light sensor, anti-glare, Low Power, 72% NTSC colour gamut Anti-glare, Eye comfort mode, Low Blue Light technology, 84% screen-to-body ratio, ICC template colour calibration, DC dimming
PROCESSOR HP ZBook Firefly 15 G8 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AK)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1270P / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.8 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 12-core
Cache L3 - 8 MB 18 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Platform Technology - Intel vPro Enterprise
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology Integrated memory controller
MEMORY HP ZBook Firefly 15 G8 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AK)
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 3200 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 3 (21AK)
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 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP ZBook Firefly 15 G8 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AK)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA Quadro T550 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1080p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus
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 High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio Input: Dolby Voice
COMMUNICATIONS HP ZBook Firefly 15 G8 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AK)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Intel I219-LM
Bluetooth Class Class 2 -
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED -
Features Miracast, dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - 4G upgradable
BATTERY HP ZBook Firefly 15 G8 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AK)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 52.5 Wh
Battery Life Up to 14 hours -
AC ADAPTER HP ZBook Firefly 15 G8 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AK)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V 100 Watt
INPUT HP ZBook Firefly 15 G8 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AK)
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 3 (21AK)
Slots - 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free)
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
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 2.0 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI (4K support)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
SOFTWARE HP ZBook Firefly 15 G8 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AK)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Pro - English
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 3 (21AK)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C slim power adapter
Integrated Options Tile module -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader Discrete 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, HP Secure Erase Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe 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 RoHS, TCG Certified, TCO Certified 9.0
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
Carbon Footprint - 246 kg carbon emissions
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 3 years Base warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Base warranty - battery - 1 year
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site - response time: next business day
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