HP ZBook Firefly 16 G9 Mobile Workstation vs. HP EliteBook 8570w

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HP ZBook Firefly 16 G9 Mobile Workstation
HP ZBook Firefly 16 G9 Mobile Workstation

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of HP ZBook Firefly 16 G9 Mobile Workstation and HP EliteBook 8570w. Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

HP ZBook Firefly 16 G9 Mobile Workstation Review

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

powerful intel processors

high-resolution display

lightweight design

robust security features

solid build quality

expensive price point

limited graphics performance

no OLED option

average battery life

HP EliteBook 8570w Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP EliteBook 8570w based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

powerful processor options

high-resolution display

ample connectivity ports

good graphics performance

heavy and bulky

short battery life

dated design

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP ZBook Firefly 16 G9 Mobile Workstation and HP EliteBook 8570w
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
69 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP ZBook Firefly 16 G9 Mobile Workstation vs. HP EliteBook 8570w Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP ZBook Firefly 16 G9 Mobile Workstation HP EliteBook 8570w
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.87 cm x 25.1 cm x 1.92 cm 38.2 cm x 25.75 cm x 3.84 cm
Weight 1.938 kg 3 kg
Case Material - Magnesium alloy
Colour - Gun metal
DISPLAY HP ZBook Firefly 16 G9 Mobile Workstation HP EliteBook 8570w
Screen Size (Type) 16" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 1600 x 900 (HD+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness 1000 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB -
Privacy Technology HP SureView Reflect -
Features Privacy filter, Low Blue Light Mode, Full HD ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) eDP anti-glare +PSR HD+ wide-viewing angle (WVA) anti-glare
PROCESSOR HP ZBook Firefly 16 G9 Mobile Workstation HP EliteBook 8570w
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1265U / 1.8 GHz Intel Core i7 (3rd Gen) 3720QM / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.8 GHz 3.6 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 12 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel QM77 Express
Platform Technology Intel vPro Platform -
Features - Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY HP ZBook Firefly 16 G9 Mobile Workstation HP EliteBook 8570w
RAM 16 GB (1 x 16 GB) 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM DDR3 SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz 1600 MHz
Rated Speed 4800 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin SO-DIMM 204-pin
Slots Qty 2 4
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE HP ZBook Firefly 16 G9 Mobile Workstation HP EliteBook 8570w
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe), triple-level cell (TLC), HP Value 128 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO HP ZBook Firefly 16 G9 Mobile Workstation HP EliteBook 8570w
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA T550 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel HD Graphics 4000
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Camera Yes Yes
Resolution 5 Megapixel -
Camera Features Privacy shutter, HP Auto Frame -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Codec Realtek ALC3315 IDT 92HD80
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio, discrete amplifiers SRS Premium Sound Pro
COMMUNICATIONS HP ZBook Firefly 16 G9 Mobile Workstation HP EliteBook 8570w
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2) PCI Express Half Mini Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Bluetooth Class 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 -
Features Miracast, dual stream (2x2), CNVi -
BATTERY HP ZBook Firefly 16 G9 Mobile Workstation HP EliteBook 8570w
Technology 6-cell lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Max Supported Qty - 2
Battery Capacity (Size) 76 Wh -
Battery Life Up to 18 hours -
AC ADAPTER HP ZBook Firefly 16 G9 Mobile Workstation HP EliteBook 8570w
Input AC 115/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 110 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V -
INPUT HP ZBook Firefly 16 G9 Mobile Workstation HP EliteBook 8570w
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, touchpad, pointing stick
Keyboard Name HP Premium -
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Volume control, spill-resistant, multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, precision touchpad, privacy, DuraKeys Volume control, spill-resistant, touchpad with gesture support
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP ZBook Firefly 16 G9 Mobile Workstation HP EliteBook 8570w
Expansion Bays - 1 x Upgrade Bay
Slots - 1 x ExpressCard/54 (1 free)
Interfaces HDMI
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
DisplayPort
VGA
FireWire
Microphone input
Headphone output
LAN
2 x USB 3.0
USB 2.0
USB 2.0/eSATA
Dock
Battery
Modem
USB 2.0 (charging)
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE HP ZBook Firefly 16 G9 Mobile Workstation HP EliteBook 8570w
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence - English Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR))
Software Included HP Support Assistant, HP Power Manager, HP Hotkey Support, HP Secure Erase, HP Client Catalogue (free download), HP PC Hardware Diagnostics, HP MAC Address Manager, HP Notifications, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Privacy Settings, HP Cloud Recovery, HP QuickDrop, HP Client Management Script Library (free download), HP BIOSphere Gen6, HP Wake on WLAN, myHP, Touchpoint Customiser for Commercial, HSA Fusion for Commercial, HSA Telemetry for Commercial, HP Image Assistant Gen5 (free download), HP Easy Clean, HP Smart Support (free download), HP Manageability Integration Kit (free download), HP Quick Touch -
MISCELLANEOUS HP ZBook Firefly 16 G9 Mobile Workstation HP EliteBook 8570w
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories HP 100W+10W Slim USB-C+USB-A AC Power Adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, magnetometer, hall sensor, gyroscope, HP Tamper Lock, ambient colour sensor -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), chassis intrusion sensor Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Intel Active Management Technology (iAMT), HP Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, HP Fast Charge, BIOS Update via Network, Secured-core PC capable HP 3D DriveGuard, HP DuraFinish, Enhanced Pre-Boot Security, HP SpareKey, One-Step Logon, HP DuraCase, HP DisplaySafe
Compliant Standards CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FIPS 140-2 Level 2, FCC, RoHS, KCC, WEEE, A-Tick, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, CIT, low halogen, ICCP, MIL-STD 810H ACPI, CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, CCC, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, A-Tick, ICES, KC, ISO 27001
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
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
Limited warranty - battery - 3 years
Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
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