HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7 Mobile Workstation
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HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7 is a compact and lightweight mobile workstation that features Quadro graphics, optional 4K display, WiFi 6, and 4G LTE mobile broadband.
Designed as a workhorse, the ZBook Firefly 15 G7 share much of the design elements and feature set with the Firefly 14 G7, while offering a more generous working space.
In its 2020 ZBook lineup, HP also markets the more powerful workstation, the ZBook Studio G7, and its laptop-variant, the ZBook Create G7. Other less compact mobile workstation models include the ZBook Power G7 and the ZBook Fury G7 in 15.6-inch and 17.3-inch variants.
Ratings
What we found**
Pros
- Matte IPS display
- Good CPU performance
- Good battery life
- Good keyboard
Cons
- Only one USB-C port
- Only one Thunderbolt 3 port
What external reviewers found***
External score 62% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Very good battery life
- Fast NVMe SSD
- Matte 4K UHD display
Cons
- No Thunderbolt 3
- High temperatures
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Specifications
Connectivity
Ports
2x USB-C + 3x USB + 1x Audio combo + 1x HDMI 1.4b + 1x Smart card reader
Wireless Connectivity
WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5, optional Intel XMM 7360 or 7560 LTE-Advanced mobile broadband
Construction
Battery | Capacity
3 Cell 56 Wh Li-ion polymer
Camera | Front
720p HD camera or HD IR camera
Colors
Turbo Silver
Microphone
DualAryMic
Speakers
Bang & Olufsen stereo speakers
Dimensions
Size | Depth
9.19 inch
Size | Height
0.76 inch
Size | Width
14.15 inch
Weight
3.74 lbs
Display
Aspect Ratio
16:9
Brightness
250, 400, or 1000 (Privacy Screen only) nits
Display Color Depth
10-bit (8-bit + A-FRC)
Display Diagonal
15.6 inch
Display Type
IPS, anti-glare
Resolution
FHD (1920x1080) or 4K UHD (3840x2160)
Function
Graphics
Intel UHD or NVIDIA Quadro P520
HDR
Yes
Operating System
Windows 10 or FreeDOS
Processor
Intel Core i5-10210U, i5-10310U, i7-10610U, i7-10710U, or i7-10810U
Security
Optional fingerprint reader
SIM
4G LTE
Performance
Key Travel
1.3 mm
Memory | Capacity
8, 16, 32, or 64 GB
Memory | Type
DDR4 2666MHz
Power Supply
HP Smart 65 W External AC Power Adapter or Smart 45 W External AC Power Adapter
Storage
Up to 2 TB PCIe NVMe TLC SSD
Production
Debut
2020
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Reviewer score 62%The Intel Core i7-10610U is the fastest Ultra-Low-Voltage (ULV) processor in the "Comet Lake" series. With two SO-DIMM slots, up to 64 GB of DDR4-2666 memory is possible. A single M.2 2280 SSD serves as mass storage device. The maximum capacity is 2 TB by default.
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Pros
- Matte 4K UHD display
- Very good battery life
- Fast NVMe SSD
Cons
- High temperatures
- No Thunderbolt 3
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References
- ^ HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7 laptop review: Already outdated by Intel Comet Lake and Nvidia Pascal even without a successor. [notebookcheck]. https://www.notebookcheck.net/HP-ZBook-Firefly-15-G7-laptop-review-Already-outdated-by-Intel-Comet-Lake-and-Nvidia-Pascal-even-without-a-successor.498138.0.html. 2020-10-17. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
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