HP ZBook Firefly 16 G11

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Date Published: 27 Sep 2024

Intel Core Ultra 7 155U
Intel Graphics (4-Cores)
16.0”, WUXGA (1920 x 1200), IPS
2000GB SSD
64GB RAM
1.80 kg (4 lbs)

TOTAL SCORE

7.1 Portability Very Good

7.0 Display Very Good

6.5 For Work Good

4.3 For Gaming Average

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Specs

Display
16.0”, 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
358.7 x 251.3 x 19.2 mm (14.12" x 9.89" x 0.76")

Weight
1.80 kg (4 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
Wi-Fi 6E

Bluetooth
5.3

Audio jack
3.5mm Combo Jack

Features

Fingerprint reader

Web camera
HP Wide Vision 5MP IR camera with temporal noise reduction

Backlit keyboard

Microphone
Dual Array Digital Microphones

Speakers
Dual Speakers, HP Audio Boost, DTS:X Ultra, Poly Studio

Security Lock slot

Portability

HP ZBook Firefly 16 G11

14.12" x 9.89" x 0.76" Dimensions

1.80 kg (4 lbs) Weight

Average 16.0-inch laptop

2.03 kg (4.5 lbs) +13% Weight

Review

HP ZBook Firefly 16 G11 in-depth review

While the ZBook Firefly 16 G11 lacks the big cooling system and powerful professional-grade GPUs of the ZBook Power 16 G11, it offers a lighter design and similar Meteor Lake CPU options. Unlike its "Power" counterpart, the Firefly 16 G11 has fewer dedicated GPU choices, with the 35W NVIDIA RTX A500 being the only optional graphics card.The main question that remains is whether this machine can handle long heavy workloads, given its single-fan, dual-heat-pipe cooling system. While it's not a basic system, we hoped for a more robust thermal solution.Still, you get a device with a good port selection, two SODIMMs, and above-average built quality. You can opt for an optional high-end OLED screen with 2880 x 1800 resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. HP mentions a full DCI-P3 coverage reg[...]

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Pros

All-metal chassis
Feels snappy for normal home or office tasks
Good comfort during long loads
The matte finish is almost smudge-proof
The Core Ultra 7 155H sustains ~ 2.92 GHz / 2.42 GHz P and E core clocks in short loads
Wide viewing angles + 16:10 aspect ratio (BOE0C31)
327 nits of max brightness (BOE0C31)
PWM-free (BOE0C31)
Comfortable spill-resistant keyboard
Smooth glass touchpad
2x Thunderbolt 4 + 2x Type-A ports
The fans are quiet in "High Performance" mode during max CPU stress
Long battery battery life given the H-series CPU and the modest 56Wh capacity (~11 hours and a half of videos)
5MP Web camera with a privacy shutter
Fast NVMe (WD PC SN810 SDCPNRY-1T00-1006)
Lid with a lever design
LPWAN (Low-power WAN)
SmartCard reader, NFC, fingerprint reader, IR Web camera, vPro, Intel Evo, Nano SIM card slot, backlit keyboard (all are optional)

Cons

Seems too expensive for what it is
No Wi-Fi 7
Lid with a lever design that lacks rubber feet
Just one M.2 slot
The CPU clocks in long loads are too low for a workstation (1.75 GHz / 1.01 GHz for the P and E cores)

Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

Opening the Device Hint: Ensure the laptop is powered off and disconnected from any power source before starting.Undo the five captive Phillips-head screws on the bottom panel of the laptop. Use a lever tool to pop the two areas close to the top two corners, creating gaps in these sections. Insert a thin plastic tool to gently pop the edges. Be cautious as the hinge cover feels spongy; press with a finger where the spudger is to stabilize. Fully pry the rear panel using the thin plastic tool, ensuring you do not snap any internal clips. Proceed to pop the sides and the[...]