HP ZBook Firefly 15 G8 Mobile Workstation vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P50 (20EQ)

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

Our Rating: 85 %

Lenovo ThinkPad P50 (20EQ)
Lenovo ThinkPad P50 (20EQ)

Side by side comparison and review of HP ZBook Firefly 15 G8 Mobile Workstation and Lenovo ThinkPad P50 (20EQ). 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

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP ZBook Firefly 15 G8 Mobile Workstation and Lenovo ThinkPad P50 (20EQ)
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP ZBook Firefly 15 G8 Mobile Workstation vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P50 (20EQ) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP ZBook Firefly 15 G8 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P50 (20EQ)
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.95 cm x 23.36 cm x 1.92 cm 37.74 cm x 25.23 cm
Weight 1.75 kg 2.55 kg
Case Material - Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, magnesium-aluminum alloy
DISPLAY HP ZBook Firefly 15 G8 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P50 (20EQ)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) -
Widescreen Yes -
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 400 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 Lenovo ThinkPad P50 (20EQ)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz No CPU
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz -
Number of Cores Quad-Core -
Cache L3 - 8 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset - Mobile Intel CM236 Express
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology -
MEMORY HP ZBook Firefly 15 G8 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P50 (20EQ)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 2133 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 4
STORAGE HP ZBook Firefly 15 G8 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P50 (20EQ)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe), triple-level cell (TLC) -
AUDIO & VIDEO HP ZBook Firefly 15 G8 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P50 (20EQ)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics -
Camera Yes - HD -
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello -
Video Resolutions 720p -
Sound Dual stereo speakers, HP World Facing Microphone / dual-array digital microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3268
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS HP ZBook Firefly 15 G8 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P50 (20EQ)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 -
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 Lenovo ThinkPad P50 (20EQ)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh -
Battery Life Up to 14 hours -
AC ADAPTER HP ZBook Firefly 15 G8 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P50 (20EQ)
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 Lenovo ThinkPad P50 (20EQ)
Type Keyboard, pointing stick, ClickPad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Name HP Premium -
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, precision touchpad, glass clickpad, image sensor, DuraKeys Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP ZBook Firefly 15 G8 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P50 (20EQ)
Slots - 1 x ExpressCard/34 (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
3 x USB 3.0
USB 3.0 (Always On)
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3)
Mini DisplayPort
HDMI
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card, SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE HP ZBook Firefly 15 G8 Mobile Workstation Lenovo ThinkPad P50 (20EQ)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English No operating system
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 P50 (20EQ)
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) and firmware (TPM 2.0)
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, ThinkEngine, 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, GREENGUARD
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 -
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