HP ZBook Firefly 14 G8 Mobile Workstation vs. Dell Precision 5550

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HP ZBook Firefly 14 G8 Mobile Workstation
HP ZBook Firefly 14 G8 Mobile Workstation

Our Rating: 85 %

Side by side comparison and review of HP ZBook Firefly 14 G8 Mobile Workstation and Dell Precision 5550. 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 14 G8 Mobile Workstation Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP ZBook Firefly 14 G8 Mobile Workstation based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

powerful processor

high-resolution display

robust security features

good battery life

limited upgradeability

higher price point

noisy under load

modest graphics performance

Dell Precision 5550 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell Precision 5550 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

slim, lightweight design

powerful processor options

high-resolution display

excellent build quality

good thermal management

expensive price point

limited port selection

noisy under load

average battery life

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP ZBook Firefly 14 G8 Mobile Workstation and Dell Precision 5550
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP ZBook Firefly 14 G8 Mobile Workstation vs. Dell Precision 5550 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP ZBook Firefly 14 G8 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 5550
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.3 cm x 21.46 cm x 1.79 cm 34.44 cm x 23.03 cm x 1.165 cm
Weight 1.35 kg 2.05 kg
Colour - Grey
DISPLAY HP ZBook Firefly 14 G8 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 5550
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Pixel Density (ppi) 157 145
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% sRGB
Features Ambient light sensor, anti-glare, Low Power UltraSharp, anti-glare, IGZO technology, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, 35 ms response rate, 0.1752 mm pixel pitch
PROCESSOR HP ZBook Firefly 14 G8 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 5550
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10850H / 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 5.1 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache L3 - 8 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel WM490
Platform Technology - Intel vPro Platform
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology Intel Thermal Velocity Boost, Intel vPro Platform Eligibility
MEMORY HP ZBook Firefly 14 G8 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 5550
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 2933 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 2933 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE HP ZBook Firefly 14 G8 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 5550
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 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP ZBook Firefly 14 G8 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 5550
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA Quadro T2000
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Camera Yes - HD Yes - HD
Resolution - 0.92 Megapixel
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello 78.5 degrees
Video Resolutions 720p 1280 x 720
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Dual stereo speakers, HP World Facing Microphone multi-array digital microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS HP ZBook Firefly 14 G8 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 5550
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
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 14 G8 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 5550
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 6-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 53 Wh 86 Wh
Battery Life Up to 14 hours -
AC ADAPTER HP ZBook Firefly 14 G8 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 5550
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V 130 Watt, 20 V, 6.5 A
INPUT HP ZBook Firefly 14 G8 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 5550
Type Keyboard, pointing stick, ClickPad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Name HP Premium Quiet Keyboard -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, precision touchpad, glass clickpad, image sensor, DuraKeys Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP ZBook Firefly 14 G8 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 5550
Interfaces HDMI
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0, Sleep & Charge)
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (charging)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE HP ZBook Firefly 14 G8 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 5550
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - Multilingual User Interface (MUI)
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 Fingerprint Sensor, 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, Touchpoint Customiser for Commercial, HP Sure View Reflect, HP Tamper Lock, HP Client Security Manager Gen7, HP Sure Recover Gen4, HP Sure Recover with Embedded Reimaging Gen4, HP SureStart Gen7, HP Proactive Security, Microsoft Bitlocker Encryption, HP TPM Configuration Utility Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS HP ZBook Firefly 14 G8 Mobile Workstation Dell Precision 5550
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 Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot Noble Wedge 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 ExpressCharge
Compliant Standards CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, RoHS, KCC, WEEE, A-Tick, ICES, CIT, CP65, low halogen, IEEE 1680, ICCP, MIL-STD 810H -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
TCO Certified 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 -
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