HP ZBook Studio G8 Mobile Workstation vs. HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7 Mobile Workstation

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HP ZBook Studio G8 Mobile Workstation
HP ZBook Studio G8 Mobile Workstation

Our Rating: 85 %

HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7 Mobile Workstation
HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7 Mobile Workstation

Our Rating: 85 %

Detailed comparison and review of HP ZBook Studio G8 Mobile Workstation and HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7 Mobile Workstation. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

HP ZBook Studio G8 Mobile Workstation Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP ZBook Studio G8 Mobile Workstation based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful intel processors

vivid dreamcolor display

compact, sleek design

thunderbolt 4 support

high-quality audio system

expensive price point

limited battery life

no numeric keypad

heavier than competitors

HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7 Mobile Workstation Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7 Mobile Workstation based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

powerful i7 processor

high-resolution display

robust security features

fast ssd storage

expensive price point

average battery life

no dedicated GPU

limited color options

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Difference between HP ZBook Studio G8 Mobile Workstation and HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7 Mobile Workstation
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
83 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP ZBook Studio G8 Mobile Workstation vs. HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7 Mobile Workstation Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP ZBook Studio G8 Mobile Workstation HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7 Mobile Workstation
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.4 cm x 23.46 cm x 1.785 cm 35.95 cm x 23.36 cm x 1.92 cm
Weight 1.79 kg 1.73 kg
Case Material Magnesium alloy, plastic, anodised aluminium, metal -
Colour Turbo silver -
DISPLAY HP ZBook Studio G8 Mobile Workstation HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7 Mobile Workstation
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight WLED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% sRGB
Features Ultra Slim Design, narrow-bezel design, Low Power, Full HD ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) eDP anti-glare +PSR2 Ambient light sensor, anti-glare, Panel Self Refresh (PSR), Low Power
PROCESSOR HP ZBook Studio G8 Mobile Workstation HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7 Mobile Workstation
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10210U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 24 MB L3 - 6 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Chipset Intel WM590 -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology Intel Turbo Boost Technology
MEMORY HP ZBook Studio G8 Mobile Workstation HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7 Mobile Workstation
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 2666 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE HP ZBook Studio G8 Mobile Workstation HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7 Mobile Workstation
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe), triple-level cell (TLC) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe), triple-level cell (TLC)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP ZBook Studio G8 Mobile Workstation HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7 Mobile Workstation
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA RTX A2000 / Intel UHD Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - HD
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello, Temporal Noise Reduction Privacy shutter, IR camera
Video Resolutions 720p 720p
Sound Four speakers, HP World Facing Microphone / dual-array digital microphone Stereo speakers, HP World Facing Microphone multi-array digital microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio Bang & Olufsen Audio
COMMUNICATIONS HP ZBook Studio G8 Mobile Workstation HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7 Mobile Workstation
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2) Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Bluetooth Class Class 2 Class 2
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.11d, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, IEEE 802.11h, IEEE 802.11e, IEEE 802.11k, IEEE 802.11r, IEEE 802.11v Wi-Fi CERTIFIED
Features Dual stream (2x2), CNVi Miracast, dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO
BATTERY HP ZBook Studio G8 Mobile Workstation HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7 Mobile Workstation
Technology 6-cell lithium polymer 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 83 Wh 56 Wh
Battery Life Up to 9.5 hours Up to 23 hours
AC ADAPTER HP ZBook Studio G8 Mobile Workstation HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7 Mobile Workstation
Input AC 115/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 115/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 150 Watt, 19.5 V 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT HP ZBook Studio G8 Mobile Workstation HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7 Mobile Workstation
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, pointing stick, ClickPad
Keyboard Name HP Premium Quiet Keyboard HP Premium
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Volume control, spill-resistant, multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, glass clickpad, image sensor, DuraKeys Spill-resistant, multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, precision touchpad, glass clickpad, DuraKeys
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP ZBook Studio G8 Mobile Workstation HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7 Mobile Workstation
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1 (charging)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery, Sleep & Charge)
HDMI
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (charging)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3)
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE HP ZBook Studio G8 Mobile Workstation HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7 Mobile Workstation
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included Bing Toolbar, HP Hotkey Support, HP Device Access Manager, HP Noise Cancellation, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Client Security Manager Gen5, HP Performance Advisor (free download), HP BIOSphere Gen6, HP ZCentral Remote Boost (free download), HP Smart Support (free download), HP Manageability Integration Kit (free download) HP Recovery Manager, HP Support Assistant, Bing Toolbar, HP Hotkey Support, Windows Defender, HP Secure Erase, CyberLink Power Media Player, HP Device Access Manager, HP JumpStart, HP Noise Cancellation, Native Miracast, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Fingerprint Sensor, HP BIOSphere Gen5, HP Client Security Manager Gen5, HP Sure Sense, HP SureStart Gen5, HP Sure Recover Gen2, HP Sure Platform
MISCELLANEOUS HP ZBook Studio G8 Mobile Workstation HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7 Mobile Workstation
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options Tile module -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader 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 Power On Authentication, HP Fast Charge, Pre-boot Authentication, Master Boot Record Security, 150° maximum hinge open angle BIOS Absolute Persistence, Power On Authentication, HP Fast Charge, Pre-boot Authentication, Master Boot Record Security
Compliant Standards RoHS, WEEE, low halogen CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, RoHS, KCC, WEEE, A-Tick, ICES, CIT, low halogen, ICCP, AUS/NZ, MIL-STD 810H
Repairability Index 8.2 (out of 10) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) 10 - 90% (non-condensing)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 3 years Limited warranty - parts and labour - 3 years
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