HP ZBook Firefly G10 A: Two-minute review
The ZBook range is HP's answer to the enterprise fleet need for businesses that operate on more demanding graphical or data processing workloads and is the entry level segment of the Firefly Z range.
This doesn't mean that all ZBook Firefly G10 or G10 A ('A' denotes AMD-powered models) devices will be suitable for the same type of employee, as even within this line-up there are devices configured with a can be done. Range of CPUs and integrated or entry-level discrete GPUs.
The most powerful ZBook Firefly G10 has slightly less graphical performance than something running on an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050, so it's really only suitable for creatives and regular office workers with the lightest workloads. If you need a little more of it, the ZBook Power, Studio and Fury are designed for the heavier types of creative workflows.
The devices come with the Windows Pro operating system and processor allowing all the additional security and fleet management tools businesses need. This means they are often not as competitive for anyone as consumer or home-work devices that can operate without logging into company systems. So for the self-employed, you'll get more value from the Asus Zenbook S 13, Dell's XPS 13 Plus or the MacBook Air, but for businesses HP's ZBook range makes it convenient to set up and monitor fleets and add hardware service care. For equipment.
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HP ZBook Firefly G10 /G10A: Price and availability
- From $1,769 / £1,200 / AU$2,456 / SG$2,201
- IT Support (3 years) $117 / £132 / AU$270
Entry-level devices with an Intel Core i5-1340P CPU, 16GB of RAM and integrated Iris Xe graphics (or Nvidia RTX A500 in the UK) start at $1,769 / £1,200 / AU$2,456. This price is quite high in the US and Australia, as you only get a device that lasts about the same as a professional laptop for 3 to 5 years. On something like this you can expect to have no problems running standard office applications, a web browser and possibly light photo editing, but for anyone doing more demanding work than standard office tasks it will be very limited. There is not much overhead. This is compounded by the Firefly's entry-level FullHD+ screen that's only 250 nits and has poor 45% NTSC color reproduction, which won't allow you to do any serious creative work.
If you need the 'workstation' capabilities described in HP's marketing materials, you will need to invest in one of the more capable systems. There are too many to list individually here, and availability varies region-by-region, but they start at $4,549 (about £3,597/$6,782) with an Intel Core i7-1365U CPU, 64GB RAM allocation, and Nvidia's Ranges up to G10. RTX A500 GPU.
The device features an Intel chip with vPro compatibility and a W11 Pro OS that includes tools and security features that are useful for companies with fleets of laptops and the IT department to manage them. This doesn't make them particularly competitive for everyday self-employed workers or small business professionals who can live without tools like encrypted storage lockers and remote desktop control.
If you're purchasing for a business you can easily add Next Day IT support for 3 years for $117 / £132 / AU$270 or extend this for as long as your business can afford to maintain the equipment. Intends.
In Australia you can buy non-Pro variants of AMD options for as little as AU$880, but the price of Pro versus Standard is not uniform across the range and sometimes the less full-featured options are, inexplicably, more expensive.
HP ZBook Firefly G10 A: Specifications
The ZBook Firefly 14-inch G10/G10 A is a 14-inch pro workstation from HP that can be configured with either an Intel or AMD CPU. Bundled with the option of Windows 10 or 11 Pro OS as standard, these devices come with additional security and enterprise tools that can be especially useful for large fleets of work devices.
The device we were sent for testing included an AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 7640 CPU, 16GB of RAM allocation and an AMD Radeon 760M integrated graphics card, priced at $2,017 / AU$2,470 / SG$2,201 (about £1,593).
| Component | HP ZBook Firefly G10 A |
|---|---|
| CPU | amd ryzen pro 7640hs |
| gpu | amd radeon 760m |
| to hit | 16 GB RAM |
| storage | 512GB |
| ports | 2 x Thunderbolt 4/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Type-C) (power input), 2x USB 3.2 (Type-A), 1 x HDMI, 2 x USB 3.2 Type A, 1 x 3.5mm audio jack |
| Screen | 14-inch IPS at 1920 x 1200 pixel resolution, 250 nits brightness; 45% NTSC (60% sRGB) |
| wireless | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| camera | 5MP Camera, QHD Webcam, Privacy Shutter |
| weight | 3 pounds (1.4 kg) |
| DIMENSIONS | 12.42 x 8.8 x 0.79 inches (355 x 249 x 2.19 mm) |
HP ZBook Firefly G10 A: Design
- good port selection
- Bigger than consumer ultrabooks
There's nothing revolutionary about the ZBook Firefly's design, in fact it's probably more vanilla than many top professional ultrabooks. There are some good configurations to be found, but there are too many different options for a cohesive design concept that can be easily tailored to individual consumers.
Based on the web page marketing, HP is going after the creator market with this device and there are some devices that fit nicely into that category, but it also has products with 250 nit FullHD+ displays that have terrible color accuracy. And are not suitable for creatives. Some models also rely on integrated graphics, which won't be ideal for anyone working with more than average graphical workloads.
The screen offers a convertible-style hinge that can fold back on itself making the touchscreen easier to view and use from any angle. It includes an HDMI port, which is rarely seen these days, making it extremely easy to connect to an older display for office presentations. It also has a fingerprint reader and a 5MP camera that can capture up to QHD photos and deliver great quality webcam video. This combined with a good speaker and microphone array and the latest on board AI processing filters out unwanted sounds and frames and highlights you during web conferences.
The Firefly G10 A is designed as the ultrabook of the Z Workstation range, so it's just under 0.79-inches (2 cm) thick and weighs a very manageable 3-pounds (1.4 kilograms). It's not as light as you'll find from the latest consumer ultrabooks, as it weighs 40% more at 2.2-pounds (1 kg). Asus ZenBook S13 OLED And it's 70% thicker than most current ultrabooks which hover around the 1.2cm thick mark.
HP ZBook Firefly G10 A: Performance
- wide range of equipment
- different levels of performance
HP ZBook Firefly G10 A: Benchmarks
Here's how HP ZBook Firefly G10 A Performed across our suite of benchmark tests:
3DMark: Time Detective: 1,657; Time Spy Extreme: 750
Geekbench 5: 1,700 (single core), 7,472 (multi-core)
Cinebench R23 Multi-Core: 10,842 points
Cyberpunk 2077 (1080p, Low): 26.1 fps;
Sid Meiers: Civilization VI (1080p, Ultra): 23.16 fps;
Crystal DiskMark 8 (Read/Write): 3,613/2,518 MB/s
PCMark 10 (Home Test): 6,422 points
Battery Life (TechRadar Movie Test): 3 hours, 18 minutes
Talking about performance here is a bit of a complicated story as you have 8 CPUs and 6 GPUs spanning from entry-level capabilities to medium and even some high-performance chips. If you're creative you can get away with AMD Ryzen 7 or 9 processors and Radeon 780M integrated graphics as they offer graphics around what you'll see on Apple's 2022 M2 processors on MacBook Air devices, but they're generally priced lower. The spec is paired with screens we wouldn't recommend for creative work. This means that if you have a more demanding graphical workflow, you'll want to choose one of the devices with an HP DreamColor display and a discrete Nvidia GPU.
The model we tested was the most basic AMD version available, so performance is quite conservative with the 6-core AMD Ryzen Pro 7640HS compared with some lower-core 13th-generation Intel i7 devices. Relying on an integrated Radeon 760M GPU and 16GB of RAM, this device doesn't have the graphical capabilities for entry-level-gaming that you'll find on Apple's M2 (and later) GPUs, but it does get a boost in part from Intel's integrated Iris Xe. Is leading. Chip on many 13th generation devices. This unit was capable of basic office and browser based tasks. It will also have the capability for light photo editing and simple creative workflows, but it is not powerful enough to run complex 3D models or work effectively with large raw video files.
- Performance Score: 3 / 5
HP ZBook Firefly G10 A: Battery life
- 12 hours 53 minutes working life
- 13 hours 18 minutes movie playback
The nearly 13 hours of light work battery life on the Zbook Firefly G10 A we tested was definitely one of the better aspects of this device. This is not unprecedented, either xps 13 plus And this Asus ZenBook 13 OLED These have similar working lifespans and are all still less than the hours you get on Apple's current range, but it's significantly more than a standard work day, so you should be able to do what you need to do without carrying a charger. You should give enough juice for.
Unfortunately we suspect that the higher resolution 2560 x 1600 pixel, 500 nit HP DreamColor display won't perform so well in overall battery life since they share the same 51Wh battery, but add a brighter and more power-hungry screen that's much faster. Will cut off the electricity. ,
- Battery Life Score: 4/5
Should you buy the HP ZBook Firefly G10 A?
| Property | notes | rating |
|---|---|---|
| price | Business Premium. | 3 / 5 |
| Glasses | Lots of options. | 3.5/5 |
| design | Thicker and heavier than even the best. | 3 / 5 |
| Display | Decent, entry-level performance. | 3.5/5 |
| Battery | 13 hours of battery life. | 4 / 5 |
| average total | A wide range of devices, often with average screens and expensive prices. | 3.5/5 |
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HP ZBook Firefly G10 A: Also consider
How I tested the HP ZBook Firefly G10 A
- I tested it using both benchmark tests and video game benchmarks
- I stress-tested the battery using TechRadar Movie Test
I ran the HP ZBook Firefly G10 A through our standard suite of benchmarks to get a feel for the laptop's peak performance and see how it compares with the best on the market.
In addition to our standard suite of tests, I also used the device for a day's work to see how it performed for typing, web browsing, running errands, and light photo and video editing tasks.
The screen was analyzed using TechRadar's standard movie test and compared to other screens running standard web browsing and movie editing software.
Battery life was benchmarked with two tests to simulate different battery life scenarios.
Read more about how we test laptops and desktops.
First reviewed in August 2023
