HP ZBook Firefly 16 G9 Mobile Workstation vs. HP ZBook Fury 17 G8 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 17 G8 Mobile Workstation
HP ZBook Fury 17 G8 Mobile Workstation

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of HP ZBook Firefly 16 G9 Mobile Workstation and HP ZBook Fury 17 G8 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 17 G8 Mobile Workstation Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP ZBook Fury 17 G8 Mobile Workstation based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful intel processors

high-resolution display

expandable memory options

robust build quality

advanced security features

heavier than competitors

expensive base model

limited color options

average battery life

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Difference between HP ZBook Firefly 16 G9 Mobile Workstation and HP ZBook Fury 17 G8 Mobile Workstation
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP ZBook Firefly 16 G9 Mobile Workstation vs. HP ZBook Fury 17 G8 Mobile Workstation Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP ZBook Firefly 16 G9 Mobile Workstation HP ZBook Fury 17 G8 Mobile Workstation
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.87 cm x 25.1 cm x 1.92 cm 39.84 cm x 26.71 cm x 2.695 cm
Weight 1.938 kg 2.76 kg
Case Material - Magnesium alloy, plastic, anodised aluminium
DISPLAY HP ZBook Firefly 16 G9 Mobile Workstation HP ZBook Fury 17 G8 Mobile Workstation
Screen Size (Type) 16" - IPS 17.3" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight WLED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) - 127
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness 1000 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 72% NTSC
Privacy Technology HP SureView Reflect -
Features Privacy filter, Low Blue Light Mode, Full HD ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) eDP anti-glare +PSR Ambient light sensor, Full HD ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) eDP anti-glare
PROCESSOR HP ZBook Firefly 16 G9 Mobile Workstation HP ZBook Fury 17 G8 Mobile Workstation
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1265U / 1.8 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.8 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core 8-core
Cache L3 - 12 MB L3 - 24 MB
Chipset - Intel WM590
Platform Technology Intel vPro Platform -
Features - Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
MEMORY HP ZBook Firefly 16 G9 Mobile Workstation HP ZBook Fury 17 G8 Mobile Workstation
RAM 16 GB (1 x 16 GB) 16 GB (1 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 4800 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin -
Slots Qty 2 4
Empty Slots 1 3
STORAGE HP ZBook Firefly 16 G9 Mobile Workstation HP ZBook Fury 17 G8 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 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe), triple-level cell (TLC)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP ZBook Firefly 16 G9 Mobile Workstation HP ZBook Fury 17 G8 Mobile Workstation
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA T550 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA RTX A3000 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes Yes - HD
Resolution 5 Megapixel -
Camera Features Privacy shutter, HP Auto Frame IR camera, camera cover
Video Resolutions - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array 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, discrete amplifiers Bang & Olufsen Audio
COMMUNICATIONS HP ZBook Firefly 16 G9 Mobile Workstation HP ZBook Fury 17 G8 Mobile Workstation
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
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 -
Remote Management Protocol - SNMP 2
Features Miracast, dual stream (2x2), CNVi Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2), CNVi
BATTERY HP ZBook Firefly 16 G9 Mobile Workstation HP ZBook Fury 17 G8 Mobile Workstation
Technology 6-cell lithium polymer 8-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 76 Wh 94 Wh
Battery Life Up to 18 hours Up to 10.2 hours
AC ADAPTER HP ZBook Firefly 16 G9 Mobile Workstation HP ZBook Fury 17 G8 Mobile Workstation
Input AC 115/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 115/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 110 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V 200 Watt, 19.5 V, 16 A
INPUT HP ZBook Firefly 16 G9 Mobile Workstation HP ZBook Fury 17 G8 Mobile Workstation
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, touchpad, dual point stick
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 Programmable buttons, spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, gesture function, precision touchpad, glass touchpad, DuraKeys
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP ZBook Firefly 16 G9 Mobile Workstation HP ZBook Fury 17 G8 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 (charging)
Mini DisplayPort 1.4
USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (BC1.2 charging)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card, SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE HP ZBook Firefly 16 G9 Mobile Workstation HP ZBook Fury 17 G8 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 (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence - 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 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, HP JumpStart, HP PC Hardware Diagnostics, HP Noise Cancellation, Native Miracast, HP Manageability & Integration Kit (free download), HP Connection Optimizer, HP Privacy Settings, HP Cloud Recovery, HP ZCentral Remote Boost 2020, HP QuickDrop, HP BIOSphere Gen6, HP Admin, HP Easy Clean, HP Smart Support (free download), HP Smart Support, Adobe Creative Cloud Bundle, Data Science Stack, HP Client Security Suite Gen7
MISCELLANEOUS HP ZBook Firefly 16 G9 Mobile Workstation HP ZBook Fury 17 G8 Mobile Workstation
Included Accessories HP 100W+10W Slim USB-C+USB-A AC Power Adapter HP 200 Watt Smart PFC Slim AC Adapter
Integrated Options Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, magnetometer, hall sensor, gyroscope, HP Tamper Lock, ambient colour sensor 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), 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, HP Secure Platform
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, FCC, RoHS, KCC, WEEE, A-Tick, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, low halogen, ICCP, RED, MIL-STD 810H
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
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
Limited warranty - battery - 3 years
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