HP ENVY 15vsHP ZBook Firefly 15 G7

We compare these two popular phones to help you decide which one fits your needs and budget better.

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HP ENVY 15
ENVY 15

Quick Stats

The HP Envy 15's performance is solid, offering exceptional value with its Ryzen processor and integrated graphics capabilities.
The HP Envy 15's impressive build weighs just 4.16 pounds with durable magnesium alloy construction.
The HP Envy 15's display is its biggest flaw, lacking color accuracy and a wide gamut.
The HP Envy X360 boasts a lightweight design with various ports for convenient connectivity features.
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HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7
ZBook Firefly 15 G7

Quick Stats

The HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7's performance is sufficient for office work, but struggles with demanding tasks.
The Firefly 15 G7's sturdy build quality is undoubtedly its strongest asset, making it a solid choice overall.
The HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7 boasts a superior 400 nits display with excellent viewing angles and vivid colors.
The HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7 features a range of ports, including two Thunderbolt 3 USB-C.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
HP ENVY 15
Winner
#583
HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7
#587
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
HP ENVY 15
#700
HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7
#619
Winner
Display
HP ENVY 15
#705
Winner
HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7
#716
Performance
HP ENVY 15
#332
Winner
HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7
#336
Build
HP ENVY 15
#623
Winner
HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7
#642
Features
HP ENVY 15
#425
Winner
HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7
#438

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
HP HP ENVY 15
HP HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7
up to 64GB
up to 64GB
up to 8000GB SSD
up to 8000GB SSD
Intel Core i5-10300H
Intel Core i7-10810U
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q
NVIDIA Quadro T1000 (4GB GDDR5)
2x 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 See photo
1x 2280 PCIe NVMe 3.0 x4 See photo

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

HP ENVY 15

Strengths

The HP Envy X360 is a fairly affordable laptop, under $1000, with good specs.
It's a two-in-one device that offers flexibility and ease of use.
The magnesium alloy construction makes it light and easy to carry around (4.16 pounds).
Performance is very interesting, the Ryzen 7 5825u CPU beats out the i7 1260p in synthetic benchmarks.

Weaknesses

The display has poor color accuracy and a bad color gamut for a laptop at this price point.
The keyboard design has a gap in the center that collects dust, which can be annoying.
The speakers are on the top and while they're okay, they're not as good as some other laptops like MacBook Pro.
The battery life is only 12 hours of use before needing to charge (while still being decent)

HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7

Strengths

Lovely display - it's taken a long time to slowly introduce a display panel worth its price tag. This review model has an excellent screen with wide viewing angles, vivid colors, and the biggest plus: 400 nits of brightness.
Quiet operation - The Firefly 15 is silent most of the time thanks to the power-efficient i7 10-510u processor and thermal management.
Useful ports considering its lightweight dimensions - It has managed to cram some useful ports: two Thunderbolt three, USB Type-C ports, two USB Type-A ports, HDMI, a smart card reader, and even a slot for 4G LTE SIM.
Long battery life - The Firefly has a free cell 56 Whr battery giving around 10 hours video playback in general usage.
Good typing keyboard
Excellent security features including HP Client Security Manager Gen 6, HP Security Essentials to protect against malware attacks, and HP SureStart Gen 6 to detect stop and recover from a BIOS attack or corruption.
Powerful display with 400 nits brightness

Weaknesses

Not suitable for serious adobe programming or CAD-type work due to Intel i7-10 510u processor
Intel i7-10 510u processor is not the best choice, AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 4650U or Ryzen 7 Pro 4750U would have been a better option.
Nvidia Quattro P520 GPU is not powerful enough for demanding tasks
No SD card reader, which may be a disadvantage for content creators
Not the most powerful mobile workstation, despite its compact size and long battery life.
HP missed the mark by choosing Intel i7-10 510u processor instead of AMD Ryzen
Price - The Firefly's price is not disclosed in the text, but it may be a bit high considering its capabilities
Read Full Reviews

HP ENVY 15

The HP Envy X360 is a versatile laptop that checks all the right boxes. Priced under $1,000, this 15-inch model packs impressive specs, including an AMD Ryzen 7 processor and 12GB RAM. Weighing just 4.16 pounds, it's easy to carry around, with a magnesium alloy construction and sleek design. But is its affordable price enough to redeem some notable drawbacks? Let's take a closer look.

HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7

The HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7 is a premium office power user laptop in disguise, rather than a mobile workstation for serious Adobe programming or CAD-type work. With its supremely well-built design and excellent battery life, it's hard to deny its appeal. However, the choice of a 10th gen Intel Core Comet Lake processor and an underwhelming NVIDIA Quadro P520 GPU may leave users wanting more oomph. Can this laptop truly deliver for those who need a powerful mobile workstation?

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