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日本HP ZBook Firefly 14 G8
- Date Published: 25 May 2022
- Intel Core i5-1135G7
- Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)
- 14.0”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), IPS
- 256GB SSD
- 8GB DDR4
- 1.35 kg (3 lbs)
quality
Specs
- HDD/SSD
- 256GB SSD
- M.2 Slot
- 1x 2280 NVMe See photo
- RAM
- 8GB DDR4
- OS
- Windows 10 Pro
- Body Material
- Aluminum
- Dimensions
- 323 x 214.6 x 17.9 mm (12.72" x 8.45" x 0.70")
- Weight
- 1.35 kg (3 lbs)
- Ports and connectivity
- 1x USB Type-A
- 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
- 1x USB Type-A
- 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), Power Delivery (PD)
- 2x USB Type-C
- Thunderbolt 4, Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort, Sleep and Charge
- HDMI
- 1.4b
- Wi-Fi
- 802.11ax
- Bluetooth
- 5.0
- Audio jack
- 3.5mm Combo Jack
- Features
- Fingerprint reader
- Web camera
- HD
- Backlit keyboard
- Microphone
- Dual Array Digital Microphone
- Speakers
- 2 Speakers, Bang & Olufsen
- Optical drive
Portability
Review
HP ZBook Firefly 14 G8 in-depth review
These days, a mobile workstation is something normal - thanks to technology advancement, we have some fast mobile CPUs and iGPUs that are good enough for such devices. Because of the latest-gen processors from both Intel and AMD, more powerful chips can be fitted in smaller and thinner laptops. Today's case is exactly the same - we got the HP ZBook Firefly 14 G8 which is a compact workstation that can be equipped with an optional NVIDIA Quadro GPU. Years ago, a 14-inch workstation was "mission impossible".This HP device can be configured with Intel Tiger Lake-UP3 CPUs (vPro models are available too) which looks like the right decision because these chips don't dissipate too much heat making them suitable for smaller laptops like the HP ZBook Firefly 14 G8. The only GPU option is the NV[...]
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Pros
- The cooling solution is quiet no matter the load
- The keyboard is silent and it's spill-resistant at the same time
- Exceptional battery life
- Supports up to 64GB of DDR4 memory (iGPU-only based devices)
- Thin, light, and well-built
- Great touchpad
- Optional IR face recognition and fingerprint reader
- Comfortable input devices
- Five display variants
- Doesn’t use PWM to adjust its brightness (LGD06F1)
Cons
- Most Quadro T500 configurations are a little bit on the expensive side
- Lacks an SD card reader
- Most of the goodies are optional
- The panel isn't color accurate (LGD06F1)
Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options
The HP ZBook Firefly 14 G8 is a compact mobile workstation that can be ordered with an NVIDIA Quadro GPU. Let's see the internals of this machine.Check out all HP ZBook Firefly 14 G8 prices and configurations in our Specs System or read more in our In-Depth review.1. Remove the bottom plate To remove the bottom plate, you have to undo five captive Phillips-head screws. Then you can pry the bottom panel with a plastic tool.2. Battery The battery has a capacity of 53Wh unit and that seems normal for a compact 14-incher.3. Memory and storage In our case, we have two m[...]
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