•  Date Published: 10 Nov 2022
    • Intel Core i7-1255U
    • NVIDIA T550
    • 16.0”, WUXGA (1920 x 1200), IPS
    • 512GB SSD
    • 16GB DDR5
    • 1.80 kg (4 lbs)
    5.9
    TOTAL SCORE
    7.1 Portability Very Good
    7.0 Display Very Good
    5.8 For Work Average
    4.3 For Gaming Average

    Specs

    • HDD/SSD
    • 512GB SSD
    • M.2 Slot
    • 1x 2280 PCIe NVMe 4.0 x4  See photo
    • RAM
    • 16GB DDR5
    • OS
    • Windows 11 Pro
    • Dimensions
    • 358.64 x 250.69 x 19.3 mm (14.12" x 9.87" 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
    • 802.11ax
    • Bluetooth
    • 5.3
    • Audio jack
    • 3.5mm Combo Jack
    • Features
    • Web camera
    • 5MP IR
    • Microphone
    • Dual Array Digital Microphones
    • Speakers
    • 2x Stereo Speakers, Bang & Olufsen
    • Optical drive
    • Security Lock slot

    Portability

    HP ZBook Firefly 16 G9
    14.12" x 9.87" 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 G9 in-depth review

    Today, we are going to show you the HP ZBook Firefly 16 G9 and we're going to put it through its paces. Essentially, it is part of the ZBook lineup of devices, which consists of pretty much the entire workstation range.In the past, when one was looking for a workstation, he (or she) would have had to settle for a bulky, often times ugly-looking notebook. However, as you know, the hardware had come a long way, and now you can get a very capable machine with a slim form factor.This is exactly what the ZBook Firefly 16 G9 stands for - pro-level performance in a very portable chassis. One of its competitors is the Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 - a laptop that crumbled beneath the high expectations and its (wait for it...) slim chassis.However, the good thing about the ZBook Firefly 1[...]

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    Pros

    • No PWM (AUO B160UAN03.0 (AUOF49A))
    • The spill-resistant keyboard is great for typing
    • Wi-Fi 6 and LTE support plus optional super-fast fingerprint reader and IR face recognition systems
    • 2x Thunderbolt 4 ports
    • Super portable

    Cons

    • 52% sRGB coverage (AUO B160UAN03.0 (AUOF49A))
    • The price is high
    • Pretty bad performance (again)
    • No SD card reader

    Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

    Regardless of the purpose of the HP ZBook Firefly 16 G9, its upgrade options are top notch. Take a look!Check out all HP ZBook Firefly 16 G9 prices and configurations in our Specs System, or read more in our In-Depth review.1. Remove the bottom plate To access this notebook's internals, you need to undo 5 captive Phillips-head screws. Then, pry the bottom panel, starting from the back. It will be best to use a plastic tool.2. Remove the battery Our configuration is equipped with a 51Wh battery pack. To remove it, unplug the connector from the motherboard, and undo the fou[...]

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