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

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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 Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AL). 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 3 (21AL) Review

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

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

impressive CPU performance

good battery life

useful security features

mediocre display brightness

limited GPU power

noisy under load

heavier than competitors

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP ZBook Firefly 15 G8 Mobile Workstation and Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AL)
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP ZBook Firefly 15 G8 Mobile Workstation vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AL) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP ZBook Firefly 15 G8 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AL)
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 1.79 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 (21AL)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology 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 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Ambient light sensor, anti-glare, Low Power, 72% NTSC colour gamut Anti-glare, 84% screen-to-body ratio, 85° viewing angle, DC dimming
PROCESSOR HP ZBook Firefly 15 G8 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AL)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1260P / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 12-core
Cache L3 - 8 MB 18 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology Integrated memory controller
MEMORY HP ZBook Firefly 15 G8 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AL)
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 (21AL)
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 M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption, Performance - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO HP ZBook Firefly 15 G8 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AL)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
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 (21AL)
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
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)
WWAN
Generation - 4G
Technology - LTE
Controller - FIBOCOM L860-GL-16 - M.2 Card
BATTERY HP ZBook Firefly 15 G8 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AL)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 4-cell 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 (21AL)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 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 3 (21AL)
Type Keyboard, pointing stick, ClickPad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Name HP Premium -
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight 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 (21AL)
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)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE HP ZBook Firefly 15 G8 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 (21AL)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence
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 (21AL)
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 Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint 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 - 270 kg carbon emissions (EU)
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 -
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