HP ZBook Firefly 14 G10

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Date Published: 08 Oct 2024

Intel Core i7-1355U
NVIDIA RTX A500 (Laptop, 30W)
14.0”, WUXGA (1920 x 1200), IPS
2000GB SSD
64GB RAM
1.45 kg (3.2 lbs)

TOTAL SCORE

7.5 Portability Very Good

8.0 Display Excellent

6.4 For Work Good

5.0 For Gaming Average

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Specs

Display
14.0”, WUXGA (1920 x 1200), IPS

HDD/SSD
2000GB SSD

M.2 Slot
1x 2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 See photo

RAM
64GB RAM

OS
Windows 11 Pro

Body Material
Aluminum

Dimensions
315.6 x 224.3 x 19.2 mm (12.43" x 8.83" x 0.76")

Weight
1.45 kg (3.2 lbs)

Ports and connectivity

1x USB Type-A
3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)

1x USB Type-A
3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), Sleep and Charge

2x USB Type-C
4.0, Thunderbolt 4, Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort, Sleep and Charge

HDMI
2.0b

Card Reader

Ethernet LAN

Wi-Fi
802.11ax

Bluetooth
5.3

Audio jack
3.5mm Combo Jack

Features

Fingerprint reader

Web camera
5MP Webcam

Backlit keyboard

Microphone
World Facing dual array digital microphones

Speakers
2x Stereo Speakers, Bang & Olufsen

Security Lock slot

Portability

HP ZBook Firefly 14 G10

12.43" x 8.83" x 0.76" Dimensions

1.45 kg (3.2 lbs) Weight

Average 14.0-inch laptop

1.47 kg (3.2 lbs) +1% Weight

Review

HP ZBook Firefly 14 G10 in-depth review

Nowadays, the mobile workstations can be found in many different sizes. This includes even 14-inch machines like the HP ZBook Firefly 14 G10. This little fella looks like an impressive device, at least on paper. You can choose among eight Raptor Lake CPU options. If you prefer longer battery life, you can pick a laptop with a 15W U-series chip. For those who need extra processing power, there are some 25W P variants in the mix. Speaking of performance, you can opt for an optional NVIDIA RTX GPU if you want more graphics power.Display-wise, there are many 16:10 IPS variants and the top one is a 1600p panel with a 120Hz refresh rate (it's called HP DreamColor Display). The other units offer a 1200p resolution. We can spot a touchscreen model as well as an HP Sure View Reflect-enabled var[...]

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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

Cons

Pricey
Flexy lid
Only one M.2 slot

Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

Step 1: Accessing the Internal ComponentsEnsure the HP ZBook Firefly 14 G10 is powered off and placed on a soft, clean surface to prevent scratches or damage. Remove the 5 captive Phillips-head screws from the laptop's bottom panel. Use a pry tool to gently lift the bottom panel off, starting from the back.Hint: Be gentle when prying to avoid damaging the internal clips or the laptop casing.Step 2: Removing the BatteryDisconnect the battery by unplugging its connector from the motherboard. Remove the four Phillips-head screws securing the battery to the lap[...]