HP ZBook Firefly 15 G8vsLenovo Legion Go S

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HP
HP ZBook Firefly 15 G8
ZBook Firefly 15 G8

Quick Stats

The HP ZBook Firefly 15 G8 delivers robust and reliable performance with its powerful Intel Core i7 processor and NVIDIA GPU.
The HP ZBook Firefly 15 G8 boasts a sturdy and durable all-metal build with exceptional strength-to-weight ratio.
The HP ZBook Firefly 15 G8's stunning 4K display is a highlight with color-accurate and vibrant visuals always.
The HP ZBook Firefly 15 G8 offers a professional-grade graphics card and an all-metal build.
Lenovo
Lenovo Legion Go S
Legion Go S

Quick Stats

The Lenovo Legion Go S delivers impressive performance, outperforming the Steam Deck in both synthetic and actual game tests overall.
The Lenovo Legion Go S's build quality is satisfactory, with some drawbacks to material choice.
The Lenovo Legion Go S boasts an impressive display, offering smooth performance at 1200p gaming resolution.
The Lenovo Legion Go S boasts impressive features such as a powerful Z1 Extreme chip, memory.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
HP ZBook Firefly 15 G8
Winner
#549
Lenovo Legion Go S
#553
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
HP ZBook Firefly 15 G8
#618
Winner
Lenovo Legion Go S
#648
Display
HP ZBook Firefly 15 G8
#713
Lenovo Legion Go S
#445
Winner
Performance
HP ZBook Firefly 15 G8
#224
Winner
Lenovo Legion Go S
#371
Build
HP ZBook Firefly 15 G8
#637
Lenovo Legion Go S
#44
Winner
Features
HP ZBook Firefly 15 G8
#435
Winner
Lenovo Legion Go S
#853

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

Specifications Comparison
Specification
HP HP ZBook Firefly 15 G8
Lenovo Lenovo Legion Go S
up to 64GB
up to 32GB
up to 8000GB SSD
up to 1000GB SSD
Intel Core i7-11800H
AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme
NVIDIA T550
AMD Radeon 680M

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

HP ZBook Firefly 15 G8

Strengths

A mobile workstation that's targeted to business and creative professionals, making it a reliable choice for specialized workflows.
It features a professional-grade graphics card, which ensures compatibility with software like Autodesk and guarantees a high level of performance.
The laptop's all-metal build makes it durable and resistant to wear and tear, with a sleek design that looks great both inside and outside the office.
The 170-degree hinge is rigid and tight, making it easy to use in any position, while the screen doesn't flex or bend easily.
The laptop has sufficient ports, including two Thunderbolt 4 ports, an HDMI port, and a Kensington lock, making it easy to connect peripherals.
The 60Hz display is color-accurate, vibrant, and bright, with a wide range of colors (100 sRGB) that's perfect for creative professionals.
The keyboard is spacious, quiet, and unobtrusive, with good key travel and a numeric keypad, making it perfect for office work.

Weaknesses

The laptop can be heavy at 3.74 pounds, although this is not unusual for a mobile workstation.
The lack of a SD card reader might be a drawback for some users who rely on cameras that hold SD cards.
The trackpad is not as precise as the Lenovo TrackPoint, which might take some getting used to.
The webcam is average quality and located above the display, but it does have a privacy shutter.
The battery life is good (up to 9 hours), but not excellent compared to some other laptops on the market.
The laptop's power adapter is only 65W, which might not be sufficient for heavy users who need more power.
The HP ZBook Firefly 15 G8 might be too expensive for average consumers who don't need the advanced features and security of a mobile workstation.

Lenovo Legion Go S

Strengths

The Lenovo Legion Go S has a much more powerful chipset than its initial Windows 11 version, making it one of the best handheld gaming PCs on the market.
It can handle demanding games like Monster Hunter Wilds and Cyberpunk 2077 with ease, even at high resolutions and settings.
With 32 GB of LPDDR5X memory and a bigger GPU with 12 graphics cores, it outperforms the Steam Deck in most games and benchmarks.
The Legion Go S's performance leads to much smoother gaming experiences, with average frame rates more than double those of the Steam Deck in some cases.
It has a sleek design that makes navigating the operating system (licensed from Steam OS) relatively easy compared to its initial Windows 11 version.

Weaknesses

The Legion Go S's battery life is somewhat compromised due to its powerful chipset, with gameplay lasting only about an hour and a half at high resolutions.
Lowering the resolution or limiting power can help extend battery life, but this may not be ideal for those who want to play games at native resolutions.
In more demanding games like Monster Hunter Wilds, the Steam Deck's performance was slightly better than the Legion Go S when played at 1200p resolution.
The Legion Go S's power-hungry chipset means it won't last as long in battery-intensive applications or games compared to the Steam Deck.
Its powerful chipset also means that the Legion Go S may not be as suitable for everyday mobile computing tasks, potentially limiting its appeal.
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HP ZBook Firefly 15 G8

The HP ZBook Firefly 15 G8 is a mobile workstation designed for business and creative professionals. Key to its designation as a "business machine" is the professional-grade graphics card, ideal for users requiring specialized or certified hardware. Starting at 3.74 pounds, this all-metal laptop is durable, with a sleek design that's perfect for office use. With sufficient ports, a great display, and impressive performance capabilities, this laptop is an attractive option for professionals seeking a lightweight yet powerful device.

Lenovo Legion Go S

The Lenovo Legion Go S is a handheld gaming PC that's making waves as a legitimate Steam Deck alternative. Powered by the more potent Z1 Extreme chipset, this device boasts impressive performance numbers, outpacing its competitor in demanding games like Monster Hunter Wilds and Cyberpunk 2077. With 32GB of RAM and a bigger GPU, it offers a superior gaming experience, but at the cost of reduced battery life - a trade-off many gamers may be willing to make.

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