HP ZBook Firefly 14 G8

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Date Published: 01 Feb 2025

Intel Core i7-1185G7
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)
14.0”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), IPS
512GB SSD
16GB RAM
1.35 kg (3 lbs)

TOTAL SCORE

7.8 Portability Very Good

8.0 Display Excellent

5.2 For Work Average

3.5 For Gaming Mediocre

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HP ZBook Firefly 14 G8

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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[...]

DISPLAY: 14-inch, 1920 x 1080, IPS

Name
LGD06F1 (HP ZBook Firefly 14 G8)

Diagonal
14"

Pixel density
157.35 ppi

Brightness
cd/m²

sRGB
%

Panel Type
IPS

Resolution
1920 x 1080

Becomes "Retina" from
22 inches (56 cm)

Contrast

dE Color Checker

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