HP ZBook Firefly 15 G8 Mobile Workstation vs. HP ZBook Fury 16 G9 Mobile Workstation

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

Our Rating: 85 %

HP ZBook Fury 16 G9 Mobile Workstation
HP ZBook Fury 16 G9 Mobile Workstation

Our Rating: 85 %

Detailed comparison and review of HP ZBook Firefly 15 G8 Mobile Workstation and HP ZBook Fury 16 G9 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 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

HP ZBook Fury 16 G9 Mobile Workstation Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP ZBook Fury 16 G9 Mobile Workstation based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful processor performance

high-resolution display

expandable memory options

durable build quality

advanced security features

heavier than competitors

expensive base model

limited color accuracy

average battery life

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP ZBook Firefly 15 G8 Mobile Workstation and HP ZBook Fury 16 G9 Mobile Workstation
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
82 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP ZBook Firefly 15 G8 Mobile Workstation vs. HP ZBook Fury 16 G9 Mobile Workstation Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP ZBook Firefly 15 G8 Mobile Workstation HP ZBook Fury 16 G9 Mobile Workstation
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.95 cm x 23.36 cm x 1.92 cm 36.3 cm x 25 cm x 2.86 cm
Weight 1.75 kg 2.44 kg
DISPLAY HP ZBook Firefly 15 G8 Mobile Workstation HP ZBook Fury 16 G9 Mobile Workstation
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight WLED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Pixel Density (ppi) - 142
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
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 Micro Edge, narrow-bezel design, Low Blue Light technology, Low Power, WUXGA ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) anti-glare eDP +PSR2
PROCESSOR HP ZBook Firefly 15 G8 Mobile Workstation HP ZBook Fury 16 G9 Mobile Workstation
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12800HX / 2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.8 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 16-core
Cache L3 - 8 MB L3 - 25 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset - Intel WM690
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology Intel Turbo Boost Technology
MEMORY HP ZBook Firefly 15 G8 Mobile Workstation HP ZBook Fury 16 G9 Mobile Workstation
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (1 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 128 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty - 4
Empty Slots - 3
STORAGE HP ZBook Firefly 15 G8 Mobile Workstation HP ZBook Fury 16 G9 Mobile Workstation
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 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe), triple-level cell (TLC)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP ZBook Firefly 15 G8 Mobile Workstation HP ZBook Fury 16 G9 Mobile Workstation
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA RTX A1000 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - HD Yes
Resolution - 5 Megapixel
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello Privacy shutter, IR camera
Video Resolutions 720p -
Sound Dual stereo speakers, HP World Facing Microphone / dual-array digital microphone Dual stereo speakers, HP World Facing Microphone / dual-array digital microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3315
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio Bang & Olufsen Audio, discrete amplifiers, 200 Hz bass roll off
COMMUNICATIONS HP ZBook Firefly 15 G8 Mobile Workstation HP ZBook Fury 16 G9 Mobile Workstation
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2)
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Intel I219-V
Bluetooth Class Class 2 Class 2
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED IEEE 802.11d, IEEE 802.11i, IEEE 802.11h, IEEE 802.11e, IEEE 802.11k, IEEE 802.11r, IEEE 802.11v, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6E
Remote Management Protocol - SNMP 2
Features Miracast, dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO Miracast, Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO, CNVi
BATTERY HP ZBook Firefly 15 G8 Mobile Workstation HP ZBook Fury 16 G9 Mobile Workstation
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 8-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 95 Wh
Battery Life Up to 14 hours -
AC ADAPTER HP ZBook Firefly 15 G8 Mobile Workstation HP ZBook Fury 16 G9 Mobile Workstation
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 115/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 25 A
INPUT HP ZBook Firefly 15 G8 Mobile Workstation HP ZBook Fury 16 G9 Mobile Workstation
Type Keyboard, pointing stick, ClickPad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Name HP Premium HP Premium
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, precision touchpad, glass clickpad, image sensor, DuraKeys Multi-touch touchpad, gesture function, image sensor, glass touchpad, spill-resistant, DuraKeys
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP ZBook Firefly 15 G8 Mobile Workstation HP ZBook Fury 16 G9 Mobile Workstation
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 (charging)
Mini DisplayPort 1.4
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery, Sleep & Charge)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card, SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE HP ZBook Firefly 15 G8 Mobile Workstation HP ZBook Fury 16 G9 Mobile Workstation
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 HP Remote Graphics Software, HP Recovery Manager, HP Support Assistant, Bing Toolbar, HP Hotkey Support, HP Performance Advisor, Windows Defender, HP Secure Erase, HP Security Manager, HP Device Access Manager, Adobe Creative Cloud (30 days trial), HP JumpStart, HP PC Hardware Diagnostics, Native Miracast, HP Manageability & Integration Kit, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Sure Click, HP Privacy Settings, HP Cloud Recovery, HP Sure Sense, HP QuickDrop, HP Sure Recover Gen3, HP Sure Run Gen3, HP BIOSphere Gen6, HP Noise Cancellation Software, HP Admin, Tile, HP Easy Clean, HP ZCentral Remote Boost 2020 Software for Z workstation (free download), Data Science Stack, HP Client Security Suite Gen7
MISCELLANEOUS HP ZBook Firefly 15 G8 Mobile Workstation HP ZBook Fury 16 G9 Mobile Workstation
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter HP 230 Watt Smart PFC Slim AC Adapter
Integrated Options Tile module HP Tamper Lock
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card 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), chassis intrusion sensor
Features BIOS Absolute Persistence, Power On Authentication, HP Fast Charge, Pre-boot Authentication, Master Boot Record Security, HP Secure Erase BIOS Absolute Persistence, Power On Authentication, HP Fast Charge, Pre-boot Authentication, Master Boot Record Security
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 CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, SABS, CCC, FCC, RoHS, KCC, A-Tick, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, EAC, low halogen, IEEE 1680, ICCP, MIL-STD-810H, BNCI
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes 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 Limited warranty - parts and labour - 3 years
Limited warranty - battery - 3 years
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