•  Date Published: 17 Jul 2024
    • Intel Core i7-1355U
    • NVIDIA RTX A500 (Laptop, 30W)
    • 16.0”, WUXGA (1920 x 1200), IPS
    • 2000GB SSD
    • 64GB RAM
    • 1.72 kg (3.8 lbs)
    6.3
    TOTAL SCORE
    7.4 Portability Very Good
    7.0 Display Very Good
    6.4 For Work Good
    5.0 For Gaming Average

    Specs

    • 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
    • 368.7 x 250.9 x 19.9 mm (14.52" x 9.88" x 0.78")
    • Weight
    • 1.72 kg (3.8 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
    • Gifts
    • G2 Universal Dock

    Portability

    HP ZBook Firefly 16 G10
    14.52" x 9.88" x 0.78" Dimensions
    1.72 kg (3.8 lbs) Weight
    Average 16.0-inch laptop
    2.03 kg (4.5 lbs) +18% Weight

    Review

    HP ZBook Firefly 16 G10 in-depth review

    HP is a company that offers a large amount of workstations in almost any price category. Some of them are really impressive like the HP ZBook Studio 16 G10 which is portable, pricey, and powerful. This time around we will show you the HP ZBook Firefly 16 G10. The price of this one is also on the high side but at least the device can attract future buyers with good portability for a 16-inch laptop, metal build, and tons of CPU options.Yep, you can choose among eight processor variants including 15W and 28W Raptor Lake U and P models. In terms of power, all looks good, at least at first sight. There is a dGPU pro-grade NVIDIA RTX model for the ones who need such a chip for graphics-heavy tasks. Display-wise, the top panel is an OLED variant with a 2880x1800 resolution. If you don't need [...]

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    Pros

    • Many CPU options
    • No PWM (BOE BOE0A4F)
    • The spill-resistant keyboard is great for typing
    • Wi-Fi 6 and optional LTE support plus optional fingerprint reader and IR Web camera
    • Modern I/O with Thunderbolt 4 ports
    • Good portability for a 16-incher
    • Type-C charging
    • 94% sRGB coverage + wide viewing angles and high maximum brightness (BOE BOE0A4F)
    • Quiet during CPU-intensive tasks
    • Low CPU temperatures under heavy loads
    • High P and E core clock in short and medium stress
    • Long battery life
    • 2x SODIMM slots

    Cons

    • High price
    • Unimpressive processor frequencies and power limit under 100% stress
    • The performance isn't workstation grade
    • No SD card reader
    • Only one M.2 slot

    Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

    Opening the LaptopUndo the 5 captive Phillips-head screws on the bottom panel of the laptop. Pry the bottom panel starting from one of the top corners, near the hinge, using a plastic pry tool. Carefully continue to pop the bottom plate away from the chassis, working your way around the edges.Caution: Be gentle to avoid damaging the internal components or the clips that hold the bottom panel in place.Removing the BatteryDisconnect the battery connector from the mainboard by gently pulling it out with a plastic tool. Undo the five Phillips-head screws that s[...]

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