HP ZBook Firefly 14U G8 11th Gen Core i7 16GB 512GB SSD

HP ZBook Firefly 14U

Overview & Design

• The HP ZBook Firefly 14 G8 is a thin, lightweight mobile workstation crafted from partially recycled aluminum
• Combining robust build quality with portability at roughly 1.35 kg (2.98 lb)
• Its subtle matte gray finish and “Z” brand mark lend it a professional aesthetic

Performance & Configuration

• Powered by an Intel Core i7-11th Gen (i7-1185G7 or similar)
• A quad-core CPU clocked up to around 4.7–4.8 GHz with 12 MB L3 cache—this variant offers solid performance for productivity, creative tools, and light multitasking
• It includes 16 GB DDR4-3200 RAM and 512 GB PCIe NVMe SSD with expansion options for memory and storage

Display & Visuals

• The model typically features a 14″ IPS FHD (1920×1080) anti-glare screen
• It can be configured for brightness levels from 250 to 500 nits, and optionally includes HP’s DreamColor wide-gamut panel or privacy-toggle
• The standard display is impressive, with measured brightness around 439 nits, 99% sRGB, 65% AdobeRGB, and contrast around 1921:1

Ports & Connectivity

• 2× Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) with DisplayPort and power delivery, 2× USB-A 3.1 Gen 1, HDMI (usually 2.0b or 1.4b), Audio combo jack, Optional smart card reader
• IR camera, and fingerprint reader, It supports Wi-Fi 6 (Intel AX) and Bluetooth 5+ ensuring modern wireless capabilities

Input & Audio

• The typing experience is solid thanks to a spill-resistant backlit keyboard with ample key travel and a dual-point touchpad plus HP’s signature Bang & Olufsen-tuned speakers
• Audio is clear though bass-light, typical for compact laptops and it’s bang and Olufsen

Thermal, Expandability & Extras

• The device generally runs quietly and cool under normal loads, but note that airflow is directed through the hinge, which may warm the display area under heavy load
• Maintenance is friendly: RAM and SSD are user-serviceable through the bottom panel
• It also includes enterprise-level security like TPM, Sure Start, Tile tracking module, and optional biometric and privacy features