HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7vsHP Spectre x360 15

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

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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.
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HP Spectre x360 15
Spectre x360 15

Quick Stats

The HP Spectre x360 15 performed adequately but didn't excel in any particular area, its performance was fine.
The HP Spectre x360 15's build is sleek and stylish, with excellent quality despite some heat issues.
The HP Spectre x360 15's display stands out with vibrant colors and crisp details, ideal for creative work.
The key features of the HP Spectre x360 15 include a 1TB SSD and Wi-Fi 6 compatibility.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7
#587
HP Spectre x360 15
Winner
#585
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7
#619
Winner
HP Spectre x360 15
#703
Display
HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7
#716
HP Spectre x360 15
#423
Winner
Performance
HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7
#336
Winner
HP Spectre x360 15
#524
Build
HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7
#642
HP Spectre x360 15
#640
Winner
Features
HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7
#438
HP Spectre x360 15
#436
Winner

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

Specifications Comparison
Specification
HP HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7
HP HP Spectre x360 15
up to 64GB
up to 16GB
up to 8000GB SSD
up to 8000GB SSD
Intel Core i7-10810U
Intel Core i7-1165G7
NVIDIA Quadro T1000 (4GB GDDR5)
NVIDIA GeForce MX330 (2GB GDDR5, 25W)
1x 2280 PCIe NVMe 3.0 x4 See photo
N/A

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

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

HP Spectre x360 15

Strengths

The HP Spectre x360-15 has a great looking design, perfect for creative work and entertainment.
It's flexible and can handle both gaming and everyday tasks with ease.
The intel's 10th generation core i7 10750h chipset running the show backed by a generous 16 gigs of ram ensures smooth performance.
The dedicated nvidia gtx 1650 ti gpu handles visuals fine for creative tasks like video editing and can even handle some gaming.
The storage is speedy with a one terabyte ssd stuffed inside, offering write speeds of three gigabits per second and read speeds just over that.
The Wi-Fi six compatibility ensures fast and reliable internet connectivity.
The battery life may not be great, but it's fine for mixed use, lasting around 5 hours on a full charge.

Weaknesses

The HP Spectre x360-15 is not ideal for demanding gaming, with the latest memory guzzling games like doom eternal running slowly even on low detail settings.
The keyboard may get warm and toasty during intense use or stress testing in 3d mark, indicating some throttling issues.
The battery life could be better, especially considering its sleek design.
The cooling system seems inadequate for the powerful components packed into a tight space, leading to overheating issues.
The performance may not be on par with dedicated gaming or creative laptops of 2020, especially in demanding tasks.
The internal mic quality is good but the camera's low light sensitivity may cause some graininess, although respectable light resolves this issue.
It occasionally took a little while to boot up and for any benchmark fans out there, silly bench returned a score of 2117, not world-beaten.
Read Full Reviews

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?

HP Spectre x360 15

The HP Spectre x360 15 is a versatile laptop designed for creatives and those who want a device that can handle both work and play. Powered by Intel's 10th gen Core i7 chipset, it features a dedicated NVIDIA GTX 1650 Ti GPU, making it suitable for video editing, gaming, and other resource-intensive tasks. Its slim design, however, poses challenges in keeping the components cool, which may affect performance under heavy loads. This review will explore the laptop's capabilities and limitations.

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