ZBook Performance,
More Mobile Than Ever
HP ZBook Firefly G8 Mobile Workstation PC
Our smallest and lightest ZBook ever provides true mobility for people who push the typical business PC past its breaking point.
HP ZBook Firefly G8
Pro-Grade
Performance
Power through projects with the latest Intel® Core™ CPUs and NVIDIA RTX™ professional GPUs.
Up to Intel® Core™ i7 CPU1
Bring your designs to life quickly and effectively with Intel® Core™ processor with up to 4.7 GHz of acceleration when you need it most.1
Up to NVIDIA® T500 Laptop GPU2
Multitask faster while using multiple apps and opening large files.
Memory
Up to 64 GB RAM2
Run large applications simultaneously without slowdown.
Storage
Up to 2 TB3
Work without limits in any location with local PCIe storage built into your Z workstation.3
Multitasking
HP Thunderbolt Dock
Get lightning-fast Thunderbolt™ 4 transfers and the flexibility to run up to two external 4K displays.
Software Certified
ISV-Certified
Professionally certified for peak performance with your applications.
World’s
Smallest and
Lightest Mobile
Workstation4
Starting at just 2.98 lbs5 the ZBook Firefly sets a new standard for a high-performance workstation. Offering Wi-Fi 66 with up to 3x faster file transfer speeds than Wi-Fi 5,7 gigabit-class 5G16 and long battery life8, your work can go wherever you do.
Connectivity
Wi-Fi 66 and 5G16
for a strong connection, almost anywhere.
Battery Life
Up to 14 hrs9
to keep you collaborating.
Portability
Starting at 2.98 lbs5
so you can carry it with you.
Multiple Ports to
Maximize Your Productivity
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Nano SIM card slot (optional)10
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USB Type-C® with Thunderbolt™ 4
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HDMI 2.0
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USB 3.1 Gen1 Type A
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4.5mm AC Power connector
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Nano security lock slot
(cable lock sold separately)
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USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type A charging port
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Headphone/microphone combo jack
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HP Smart Card Reader (optional)
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Nano SIM card slot (optional)10
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USB Type-C® with Thunderbolt™ 4
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HDMI 2.0
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4.5mm AC Power connector
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Nano security lock slot
(cable lock sold separately)
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USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type A charging port
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USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type A charging port
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Headphone/microphone combo jack
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HP Smart Card Reader (optional)
Color Accuracy
to Match
the Highest
Standards
Deeper blacks. Brighter whites. Full spectrum color precision. With a billion on-screen colors11 and 100% DCI-P3 coverage, our groundbreaking DreamColor technology gives you complete confidence in your color.12

“HP's slim ZBook Firefly 15 G8 is a compelling mobile workstation for professionals and creators with 2D and mild 3D needs.”
— Charles Jefferies, PCMAG.com
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The Workstation for Your Workflow
Create large PowerPoint decks, mine data from Excel pivot tables, and open hi-res files—simultaneously—without annoying slowdowns or PC freezes.
Third party software sold separately.
With a color-accurate DreamColor display23 and pro-level performance,you have everything you need to review 2D and 3D content and manage projects from anywhere.
Third party software sold separately.
Review 2D and 3D content from anywhere with a color-accurate DreamColor display23 and pro-level performance.
Third party software sold separately.
Design print layouts, web and UX platforms, or create graphic logos without the laborious loading times.
Third party software sold separately.
Certified for pro apps and ideal to take to class, the ZBook Firefly is designed for students who are preparing for a career in engineering, sciences or the arts.
Third party software sold separately.
Studio-Quality Sound
Speakers custom tuned by Bang and Olufsen surround you in a rich sound space, so you hear music the way the audio engineers intended.
Built-in Tile™ helps you track down your misplaced device.14
HP Quickdrop
Transfer photos, videos and more between your devices.15
5G Connection
5G leverages
the SIM card
from your wireless
provider, so you
are safe on your
own network.16
Work anywhere without compromising on performance or security, with Windows 11.17,18
Redesigned Keyboard
Rubber domes, ambient light-sensing backlight, and a quiet clickpad give you more comfort for typing.
Modern Standby
Keep your device connected and on-demand — no sleep mode, no off mode.19
Sanitizable
Tested to withstand 1,000 cleaning cycles with select household wipes.20
Software and Remote IT Solutions
ZCentral
Hybridize your
Workflow
A complete hardware and software solution to power your remote workforce.
ZCentral Remote Boost21 and Teradici CAS
Collaborate
Remotely
Access high-performance workstation power anywhere with remote software.
More about Z by HP
• Reliability
Rely on Your
Workstation
Work with confidence knowing your laptop or desktop has undergone MIL-STD durability tests22 and 360,000 hours of testing for extreme environments and heavy workloads.
• Sustainability
Better for People,
Better for the Planet
Here's why our TCO Certified, ENERGY STAR awarded and EPEAT assessed Z by HP portfolio helps protect our shared future.23
Displays and Accessories
HP Z24n G3 WUXGA Display
HP's thinnest 24" screen performance monitor. Get an impressive, frameless viewing experience.
HP Thunderbolt Dock 230W
Connect your devices, displays and network while simultaneously charging your system all through one simple cable.
HP Z27u G3 QHD Display
Bring your ideas to life with remarkable color accuracy in precise Quad HD resolution and refine your work experience with USB-C® 100W Power Delivery.
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Disclaimers
- Multicore is designed to improve performance of certain software products. Not all customers or software applications will necessarily benefit from use of this technology. Performance and clock frequency will vary depending on application workload and your hardware and software configurations. Intel’s numbering, branding and/or naming is not a measurement of higher performance.
- Optional, configurable feature that must be configured at purchase.
- For storage drives, GB = 1 billion bytes. TB = 1 trillion bytes. Actual formatted capacity is less. Up to 35GB (for Windows) is reserved for system recovery software.
- Based on HP internal analysis of mobile workstations with a minimum 3 ISV certs, configurable professional graphics, and a dedicated workstation brand as of May 2020. Smallest based on volume. Lightest based on weight.
- Weight will vary by configuration.
- Wireless access point and Internet service required and sold separately. Availability of public wireless access points limited. Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) is backwards compatible with prior 802.11 specs.
- Based on Wi-Fi 5 80MHz and Wi-Fi 6 160MHz minimum requirements when transferring files between two devices connected to the same router. Requires a wireless router, sold separately, that supports 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6). Only available in countries where 802.11ax is supported.
- When compared to HP ZBook 14u G6.
- Battery life will vary depending on the product model, configuration, loaded applications, features, use, wireless functionality and power management settings. The maximum capacity of the battery will naturally decrease with time and usage. See MM18 battery benchmark https://bapco.com/products/mobilemark-2018/ for additional details
- All units have a SIM card slot and icon but units that do not support WWAN are shipped with a non-removable SIM slot plug
- One-billion colors through A-FRC technology.
- HP DreamColor Display is an optional, configurable feature only available on the 14” model of ZBook Firefly.
- Third party software sold separately.
- Some Tile™ features require optional subscription to Tile™ Premium. Ring feature not supported. Tile™ application for Windows 10 available for download from the Windows Store. Mobile phone app available for download from App Store and Google Play. Requires iOS 11 and greater or Android 6.0 and greater see https://support.thetileapp.com/hc/en-us/articles/200424778 for more information. Tile™ will function as long as the PC has battery power. for more information. Tile™ will function as long as the PC has battery power.
- Requires Internet access and Windows 10 PC preinstalled with HP QuickDrop app and either an Android device (phone or tablet) running Android 7 or higher with the Android HP QuickDrop app, and /or an iOS device (phone or tablet) running iOS 12 or higher with the iOS HP QuickDrop app.
- 5G module is optional and must be configured at the factory. Module designed for 5G networks as carriers deploy Evolved-Universal Terrestrial Radio Access New Radio Dual Connectivity (ENDC) with both 100Mhz of 5G NR and LTE channel bandwidth, using 256QAM 4x4, requires activation and separately purchased service contract. Check with service provider for coverage and availability in your area. Connection, upload and download speeds will vary due to network, location, environment, network conditions, and other factors. 5G LTE not available on all products, in all regions. Backwards compatible to 4G LTE and 3G HSPA technologies. 5G LTE module is available where carrier supported.
- Not all features are available in all editions or versions of Windows. Systems may require upgraded and/or separately purchased hardware, drivers, software or BIOS update to take full advantage of Windows functionality. Windows is automatically updated and enabled. High speed internet and Microsoft account required. ISP fees may apply and additional requirements may apply over time for updates. See http://www.windows.com.
- This PC comes with Windows 10 and a free Windows 11 upgrade. The Windows 11 upgrade will be delivered to qualifying devices late 2021 into 2022. Timing varies by device. Certain features require specific hardware (see aka.ms/windows11-spec ).
- Internet service required.
- Select household wipes can be safely used to clean HP Elite and Workstation PCs up to 1,000 wipes: See wipe manufacturer’s instructions for disinfecting and the HP cleaning guide for HP tested wipe solutions at How to Sanitize Your HP Device Whitepaper (http://h20195.www2.hp.com/v2/GetDocument.aspx?docname=4AA7-7610ENW) Not applicable to HP Elite c1030 Chromebook.
- ZCentral Remote Boost Sender does not come preinstalled on Z Workstations but can be downloaded and run on all Z desktop and laptops without license purchase through 2022. With non-Z sender devices, purchase of perpetual individual license or perpetual floating license per simultaneously executing versions and purchase of ZCentral Remote Boost Software Support is required. ZCentral Remote Boost Sender for non-Z Hardware requires a license and Windows 10, RHEL/CentOS (7 or 8), or UBUNTU 18.04 or 20.04 LTS operating systems. macOS (10.14 or newer) operating system and ThinPro 7.2 are only supported on the receiver side. Requires network access. The software is available for download at hp.com/ZCentralRemoteBoost
- Testing is not intended to demonstrate fitness of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) contract requirements or for military use. Test results are not a guarantee of future performance under these test conditions. Accidental damage requires an optional HP Accidental Damage Protection Care Pack.
- Applies to HP PCs, Workstations and Displays manufactured after January 2019. Based on most Gold and Silver EPEAT® registrations by meeting all required criteria and achieving 50-74% of the optional points for EPEAT® Silver and 75-100% of the optional points for EPEAT® Gold according to IEEE 1680.1-2018 EPEAT®. Status varies by country. Visit www.epeat.net
for more information.
- HP Wolf Security for Business requires Windows 10 or higher, includes various HP security features and is available on HP Pro, Elite, RPOS and Workstation products. See product details for included security features and OS requirement.
The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.
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