HP ZBook Studio G9 Mobile Workstation vs. HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7 Mobile Workstation

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HP ZBook Studio G9 Mobile Workstation
HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7 Mobile Workstation

Side by side comparison and review of HP ZBook Studio G9 Mobile Workstation and HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7 Mobile Workstation. 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.

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP ZBook Studio G9 Mobile Workstation vs. HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7 Mobile Workstation Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP ZBook Studio G9 Mobile Workstation HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7 Mobile Workstation
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.6 cm x 24.2 cm x 1.9 cm 35.95 cm x 23.36 cm x 1.92 cm
Weight 1.73 kg 1.73 kg
Colour Nouvelle silver -
DISPLAY HP ZBook Studio G9 Mobile Workstation HP ZBook Firefly 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)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, WUXGA ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA), narrow bezel bent Ambient light sensor, anti-glare, Panel Self Refresh (PSR), Low Power
PROCESSOR HP ZBook Studio G9 Mobile Workstation HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7 Mobile Workstation
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10210U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 24 MB L3 - 6 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Intel Turbo Boost Technology
MEMORY HP ZBook Studio G9 Mobile Workstation HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7 Mobile Workstation
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 4800 MHz 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE HP ZBook Studio G9 Mobile Workstation HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7 Mobile Workstation
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe), triple-level cell (TLC) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe), triple-level cell (TLC)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP ZBook Studio G9 Mobile Workstation HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7 Mobile Workstation
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA RTX A1000 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - HD
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello Privacy shutter, IR camera
Video Resolutions 720p 720p
Sound Four speakers, HP World Facing Microphone / dual-array digital microphone Stereo speakers, HP World Facing Microphone multi-array digital microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio Bang & Olufsen Audio
COMMUNICATIONS HP ZBook Studio G9 Mobile Workstation HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7 Mobile Workstation
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Bluetooth Class - Class 2
Compliant Standards - Wi-Fi CERTIFIED
Features Miracast, dual stream (2x2) Miracast, dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO
BATTERY HP ZBook Studio G9 Mobile Workstation HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7 Mobile Workstation
Technology 6-cell lithium polymer 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 86 Wh 56 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 23 hours
AC ADAPTER HP ZBook Studio G9 Mobile Workstation HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7 Mobile Workstation
Input AC 115/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 115/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 150 Watt 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT HP ZBook Studio G9 Mobile Workstation HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7 Mobile Workstation
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, pointing stick, ClickPad
Keyboard Name HP Premium Quiet Keyboard HP Premium
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Volume control, multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, spill-resistant, DuraKeys Spill-resistant, multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, precision touchpad, glass clickpad, DuraKeys
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP ZBook Studio G9 Mobile Workstation HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7 Mobile Workstation
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1 (charging)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery, Sleep & Charge)
DisplayPort
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (charging)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3)
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE HP ZBook Studio G9 Mobile Workstation HP ZBook Firefly 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 Hotkey Support, HP Performance Advisor, Windows Defender, HP Device Access Manager, HP Image Assistant, HP PC Hardware Diagnostics, HP Manageability & Integration Kit, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Privacy Settings, HP Sure Admin, HP QuickDrop, HP BIOSphere Gen6, HP Noise Cancellation Software, HP Client Security Manager Gen7, HP Easy Clean, HP ZCentral Remote Boost 2020 Software for Z workstation (free download), Data Science Stack, HP Z Light Space HP Recovery Manager, HP Support Assistant, Bing Toolbar, HP Hotkey Support, Windows Defender, HP Secure Erase, CyberLink Power Media Player, HP Device Access Manager, HP JumpStart, HP Noise Cancellation, Native Miracast, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Fingerprint Sensor, HP BIOSphere Gen5, HP Client Security Manager Gen5, HP Sure Sense, HP SureStart Gen5, HP Sure Recover Gen2, HP Sure Platform
MISCELLANEOUS HP ZBook Studio G9 Mobile Workstation HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7 Mobile Workstation
Included Accessories HP 150 Watt Smart Slim AC Adapter USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options Tile module, HP Tamper Lock -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint 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)
Features BIOS Absolute Persistence, Power On Authentication, Pre-boot Authentication, Master Boot Record Security, HP Sure Start Gen 6 BIOS Absolute Persistence, Power On Authentication, HP Fast Charge, Pre-boot Authentication, Master Boot Record Security
Compliant Standards Low halogen CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, RoHS, KCC, WEEE, A-Tick, ICES, CIT, low halogen, ICCP, AUS/NZ, MIL-STD 810H
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
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 - parts and labour - 3 years
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