HP ZBook Firefly 16 G9 Mobile Workstation vs. HP ZBook Fury 15 G7 Mobile Workstation

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

Our Rating: 85 %

HP ZBook Fury 15 G7 Mobile Workstation
HP ZBook Fury 15 G7 Mobile Workstation

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of HP ZBook Firefly 16 G9 Mobile Workstation and HP ZBook Fury 15 G7 Mobile Workstation. 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 ZBook Fury 15 G7 Mobile Workstation Review

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

powerful intel processors

high-resolution dreamcolor display

expandable memory options

durable military-grade build

advanced security features

heavier than competitors

expensive base model

limited battery life

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP ZBook Firefly 16 G9 Mobile Workstation and HP ZBook Fury 15 G7 Mobile Workstation
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP ZBook Firefly 16 G9 Mobile Workstation vs. HP ZBook Fury 15 G7 Mobile Workstation Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP ZBook Firefly 16 G9 Mobile Workstation HP ZBook Fury 15 G7 Mobile Workstation
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.87 cm x 25.1 cm x 1.92 cm 35.7 cm x 24.25 cm x 2.59 cm
Weight 1.938 kg 2.35 kg
DISPLAY HP ZBook Firefly 16 G9 Mobile Workstation HP ZBook Fury 15 G7 Mobile Workstation
Screen Size (Type) 16" - IPS 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight WLED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Brightness 1000 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 45%
Privacy Technology HP SureView Reflect -
Features Privacy filter, Low Blue Light Mode, Full HD ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) eDP anti-glare +PSR Full HD ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) eDP anti-glare
PROCESSOR HP ZBook Firefly 16 G9 Mobile Workstation HP ZBook Fury 15 G7 Mobile Workstation
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1265U / 1.8 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10300H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.8 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 12 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel WM490
Platform Technology Intel vPro Platform -
MEMORY HP ZBook Firefly 16 G9 Mobile Workstation HP ZBook Fury 15 G7 Mobile Workstation
RAM 16 GB (1 x 16 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 128 GB
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 4800 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 4800 MHz 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 4
Empty Slots 1 3
STORAGE HP ZBook Firefly 16 G9 Mobile Workstation HP ZBook Fury 15 G7 Mobile Workstation
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe), triple-level cell (TLC), HP Value 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe), triple-level cell (TLC)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP ZBook Firefly 16 G9 Mobile Workstation HP ZBook Fury 15 G7 Mobile Workstation
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA T550 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Camera Yes Yes - HD
Resolution 5 Megapixel -
Camera Features Privacy shutter, HP Auto Frame Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello
Video Resolutions - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone 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, discrete amplifiers Bang & Olufsen Audio
COMMUNICATIONS HP ZBook Firefly 16 G9 Mobile Workstation HP ZBook Fury 15 G7 Mobile Workstation
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2) Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2)
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Intel I219-V
Bluetooth Class Class 2 Class 2
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.11d, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, IEEE 802.11h, IEEE 802.11e, IEEE 802.11k, IEEE 802.11r, IEEE 802.11v 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 Dual stream (2x2), CNVi
BATTERY HP ZBook Firefly 16 G9 Mobile Workstation HP ZBook Fury 15 G7 Mobile Workstation
Technology 6-cell lithium polymer 8-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 76 Wh 94 Wh
Battery Life Up to 18 hours -
AC ADAPTER HP ZBook Firefly 16 G9 Mobile Workstation HP ZBook Fury 15 G7 Mobile Workstation
Input AC 115/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 110 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V 120 Watt, 19.5 V
INPUT HP ZBook Firefly 16 G9 Mobile Workstation HP ZBook Fury 15 G7 Mobile Workstation
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, pointing stick, ClickPad
Keyboard Name HP Premium HP Premium Quiet Keyboard
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Volume control, spill-resistant, multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, precision touchpad, privacy, DuraKeys Volume control, spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, gesture function, glass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP ZBook Firefly 16 G9 Mobile Workstation HP ZBook Fury 15 G7 Mobile Workstation
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
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (charging)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (BC1.2 charging)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Mini DisplayPort 1.4
LAN
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE HP ZBook Firefly 16 G9 Mobile Workstation HP ZBook Fury 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 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 HP Support Assistant, Bing Toolbar, HP Hotkey Support, HP Performance Advisor, Windows Defender, HP Device Access Manager, HP Image Assistant, HP Noise Cancellation, Native Miracast, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Sure Recover, HP BIOSphere Gen5, HP Client Security Manager Gen5, HP Cloud Recovery, HP Manageability Integration Kit Gen4 (free dowload), HP ZCentral Remote Boost, myHP
MISCELLANEOUS HP ZBook Firefly 16 G9 Mobile Workstation HP ZBook Fury 15 G7 Mobile Workstation
Included Accessories HP 100W+10W Slim USB-C+USB-A AC Power Adapter HP Smart AC Adapter
Integrated Options Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, magnetometer, hall sensor, gyroscope, HP Tamper Lock, ambient colour sensor Ambient light sensor
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), 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 DuraKeys, Power On Authentication, Pre-boot Authentication, Master Boot Record Security, MIL-STD-810H tested, HP Sure Start Gen 6
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 CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, CCC, FIPS 140-2 Level 2, FCC, RoHS, KCC, WEEE, A-Tick, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, low halogen, ICCP
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 - battery - 3 years
Limited warranty - parts and labour - 3 years
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