Description

HP ZBook Firefly 15.6 inch G8 Mobile Workstation PC Intel Core i7 11th Gen 32GB

The HP ZBook Firefly 15.6 inch G8 Mobile Workstation PC with an Intel Core i7 11th Gen processor, 32GB RAM, 512GB SSD, and 15.6-inch FHD display is a lightweight, professional-grade laptop designed for mobility and performance. Below is a detailed overview of its specifications, performance, pricing, reviews, and recommendations based on available information.

Key Specifications
Processor:
Intel® Core™ i7-1165G7 (2.8 GHz base, up to 4.7 GHz with Turbo Boost, 12 MB L3 cache, 4 cores, 8 threads) or i7-1185G7 (3.0 GHz base, up to 4.8 GHz, supports vPro for remote management).
Memory:
32GB DDR4-3200 MHz SDRAM (upgradable to 64GB).
Storage:
512GB Intel® PCIe® NVMe™ QLC M.2 SSD with 32GB Intel® Optane™ memory H10.
Display:
15.6-inch FHD (1920×1080) IPS, anti-glare, 1000 nits, 72% NTSC, with HP Sure View Reflect privacy screen.
Optional 4K UHD (3840×2160) 400-nit display available.
Graphics:
NVIDIA® Quadro® T500 (4GB GDDR6) or Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics (integrated, used for lighter tasks).
Operating System:
Windows 10 Pro 64-bit (upgradable to Windows 11 Pro).
Battery:
3-cell, 56 Whr Li-ion polymer, up to 14 hours (varies by usage). HP Fast Charge (0–50% in 30 minutes).
Weight:
Starting at 3.78 lbs (1.71 kg), making it HP’s lightest 15.6-inch workstation.
Connectivity:
Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX201 (2×2), Bluetooth® 5.2, optional Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ X55 5G modem or Intel® XMM™ 7360 LTE-Advanced Cat 9.
Ports: 2 USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 2 Thunderbolt 4 USB-C, HDMI 2.0b, headphone/mic combo, optional nano SIM slot.
Other Features:
720p HD webcam, optional 5MP camera with AI-enhanced auto-framing.
Bang & Olufsen-tuned speakers, backlit keyboard, fingerprint sensor, optional Face ID.
MIL-STD durability tested, HP Wolf Security suite.
Performance
CPU: The 11th Gen Intel Core i7-1165G7 or i7-1185G7 (U-series, low-power) offers strong single-threaded performance for tasks like photo editing, spreadsheets, and light video editing, but its quad-core design limits multi-threaded performance compared to H-series CPUs (e.g., in ZBook Fury). It scores well in Geekbench 5 for single-thread tasks but lags in multi-core benchmarks.
GPU: The NVIDIA Quadro T500 is entry-level but certified for professional apps (e.g., AutoCAD, Adobe Premiere). It handles 2D and light 3D workloads well but struggles with complex 3D rendering or 4K video editing due to thermal throttling. Intel Iris Xe complements it for non-GPU-intensive tasks.
RAM & Storage: 32GB RAM supports heavy multitasking, and the 512GB NVMe SSD with Optane memory ensures fast boot times and file transfers. Both are user-upgradable.
Use Cases: Ideal for professionals (e.g., architects, designers) needing portability for 2D design, light 3D modeling, coding, or productivity tasks. Less suited for heavy 3D rendering or AAA gaming.