Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20HJ) vs. HP ZBook Firefly 14 G8 Mobile Workstation

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Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20HJ)
Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20HJ)
HP ZBook Firefly 14 G8 Mobile Workstation
HP ZBook Firefly 14 G8 Mobile Workstation

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20HJ) and HP ZBook Firefly 14 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 14 G8 Mobile Workstation Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP ZBook Firefly 14 G8 Mobile Workstation based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

powerful processor

high-resolution display

robust security features

good battery life

limited upgradeability

higher price point

noisy under load

modest graphics performance

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20HJ) and HP ZBook Firefly 14 G8 Mobile Workstation
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20HJ) vs. HP ZBook Firefly 14 G8 Mobile Workstation Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20HJ) HP ZBook Firefly 14 G8 Mobile Workstation
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.74 cm x 25.23 cm x 2.94 cm 32.3 cm x 21.46 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 2.55 kg 1.35 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, magnesium-aluminum alloy -
Colour Black -
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20HJ) HP ZBook Firefly 14 G8 Mobile Workstation
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) - 157
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare Ambient light sensor, anti-glare, Low Power
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20HJ) HP ZBook Firefly 14 G8 Mobile Workstation
CPU Intel Core i7 (7th Gen) 7820HQ / 2.9 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 8 MB L3 - 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel CM238 -
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Turbo Boost Technology
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20HJ) HP ZBook Firefly 14 G8 Mobile Workstation
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 2400 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 4 2
Empty Slots 3 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20HJ) HP ZBook Firefly 14 G8 Mobile Workstation
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 500 GB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 7200 rpm 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe), triple-level cell (TLC)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20HJ) HP ZBook Firefly 14 G8 Mobile Workstation
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA Quadro M1200 / Intel HD Graphics 630 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello
Video Resolutions - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Dual stereo speakers, HP World Facing Microphone multi-array digital microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3268 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio
Audio Features - Bang & Olufsen Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20HJ) HP ZBook Firefly 14 G8 Mobile Workstation
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 - M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Bluetooth Class - Class 2
Compliant Standards - IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED
Features - Miracast, dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20HJ) HP ZBook Firefly 14 G8 Mobile Workstation
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 66 Wh 53 Wh
Battery Life Up to 6.5 hours Up to 14 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20HJ) HP ZBook Firefly 14 G8 Mobile Workstation
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 170 Watt, 20 V 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20HJ) HP ZBook Firefly 14 G8 Mobile Workstation
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, pointing stick, ClickPad
Keyboard Name - HP Premium Quiet Keyboard
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, precision touchpad, glass clickpad, image sensor, DuraKeys
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20HJ) HP ZBook Firefly 14 G8 Mobile Workstation
Slots 1 x ExpressCard/34 (1 free) -
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0 (Always On)
3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3)
Mini DisplayPort
HDMI
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0, Sleep & Charge)
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (charging)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card, SDXC UHS-II Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20HJ) HP ZBook Firefly 14 G8 Mobile Workstation
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - 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 Fingerprint Sensor, 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, Touchpoint Customiser for Commercial, HP Sure View Reflect, HP Tamper Lock, HP Client Security Manager Gen7, HP Sure Recover Gen4, HP Sure Recover with Embedded Reimaging Gen4, HP SureStart Gen7, HP Proactive Security, Microsoft Bitlocker Encryption, HP TPM Configuration Utility
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20HJ) HP ZBook Firefly 14 G8 Mobile Workstation
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options - Tile module
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 security slot Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, ThinkVantage Active Protection System, MIL-STD-810G tested BIOS Absolute Persistence, Power On Authentication, HP Fast Charge, Pre-boot Authentication, Master Boot Record Security, HP Secure Erase
Compliant Standards RoHS CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, RoHS, KCC, WEEE, A-Tick, ICES, CIT, CP65, low halogen, IEEE 1680, ICCP, 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
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