HP ZBook Firefly 14 G10 review – small and light laptop with color-accurate display

Name: HP ZBook Firefly 14 G10
Brand: HP

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From: Nikolay Palaozov 04 January 2024 / 17:58 | 0

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Verdict

The HP ZBook Firefly 14 G10 is a small but capable device thanks to its cooling. The CPU can maintain high P and E core clocks under prolonged periods of heavy stress. In addition to that, the fan isn’t noisy and the base doesn’t become too hot for normal usage. Yes, the comfort under load is good.

The other thing that we like is the keyboard that has big keycaps with long travel and clicky feedback. Don’t forget that the backlight is optional. The large glass touchpad is a pure joy for usage – it’s smooth and accurate. The 1200p 16:10 IPS display (AUO AUO2BAB) impresses with high maximum brightness (453 nits) and a very good contrast ratio of 1630:1. It boasts a 98% sRGB and 83% DCI-P3 coverage.

The panel color accuracy can be additionally enhanced with the aid of our “Design and Gaming” profile. The average color accuracy is boosted to an average dE score of 1.3 which is very good compared to the 3.7 default result. The panel is PWM-free which is very important if you are going to use the machine for long hours of work.

The I/O is up to date with the two Thunderbolt 4 ports and an optional Smart card reader. This reminds us that a lot of goodies are optional such as the fingerprint reader and the 5MP IR camera. The battery capacity is modest but the autonomous life is long – more than 16 hours of Web browsing on a single charge!

The metal build left us with mixed feelings. The matte finish feels premium to the touch and it’s not a fingerprint magnet but the lid could be more stable and we also spot some flexes here and there on the base. There is just one M.2 slot for Gen 4 SSDs but at least you get two SODIMMs for up to 64GB of DDR5 memory.

The HP ZBook Firefly 14 G10 is a compact and light machine that offers a capable cooling solution, great color-accurate IPS display, long battery life, and comfortable input devices.

You can check the prices and configurations in our Specs System: https://laptopmedia.com/series/hp-zbook-firefly-14-g10/

Pros

Tons of CPU and display options
PWM-free (AUO AUO2BAB)
Comfortable spill-resistant keyboard
Wi-Fi 6E and optional LTE / 5G support plus optional fingerprint reader and IR Web camera
Modern I/O with two Thunderbolt 4 ports
Compact and light
Type-C charging
98% sRGB coverage + wide viewing angles and high maximum brightness (AUO AUO2BAB)
Good comfort under load
Accurate color representation thanks to our “Design and Gaming” profile (AUO AUO2BAB)
High P and E core clock even in long periods of CPU stress
Long battery life
2x SODIMM slots