Description
HP ZBook Firefly 15 G8
An 11th Gen Tiger Lake workstation with NVIDIA Quadro T500 graphics and Thunderbolt 4 — CAD-ready power in a light 1.7kg body.
- Intel Core i7-1185G7
- NVIDIA Quadro T500 4GB
- Up to 64GB DDR4
- 15.6" FHD or UHD 4K
- Configure RAM, SSD & Screen
- ProcessorCore i7-1185G7, up to 4.8GHz
- GraphicsQuadro T500 4GB Dedicated
- Max MemoryMax 64GB DDR4 (2 Slots)
- StorageM.2 NVMe, up to 2TB
The ZBook Firefly 15 G8 updates HP's lightest mobile workstation with 11th Gen Tiger Lake power and Thunderbolt 4. A quad-core i7-1185G7 and dedicated Quadro T500 handle CAD viewing, light rendering and video work in a 15.6-inch body that weighs about 1.7kg — light enough for daily travel around Egypt, certified enough for real professional software. Choose your RAM, SSD and screen below — every unit is tested before it reaches you.
Why Choose the ZBook Firefly 15 G8
- 11th Gen Tiger Lake CPUThe i7-1185G7 turbos to 4.8GHz with Iris Xe graphics on-die, keeping everyday work fast even before the dedicated GPU kicks in.
- Real ISV-Certified GraphicsThe Quadro T500 runs certified drivers for AutoCAD, SolidWorks and Adobe apps — a genuine GDDR6 workstation GPU, not a rebadged laptop chip.
- Thunderbolt 4 StandardTwo 40Gb/s Thunderbolt 4 ports drive an external 4K monitor and fast storage through a single dock cable.
- Choose Your ScreenA 1000-nit FHD panel with HP Sure View privacy for working in public, or a UHD 4K panel with 100% sRGB for color-accurate design.
- Under 1.7kgStays light enough for daily commuting and client visits while keeping full workstation certification.
- MIL-STD-810H TestedPasses drop, vibration and temperature testing despite its ultraportable weight.
In daily use the Firefly 15 G8 is at its best for engineers and creatives who need certified graphics on the move: AutoCAD and SolidWorks viewport navigation, Adobe Premiere and Photoshop, and heavy Excel or Power BI models all run comfortably, and the Quadro T500's GDDR6 memory and certified drivers keep the interface responsive where a consumer laptop's integrated graphics alone would lag.
Be clear on the limits before you buy. The Quadro T500 is an entry-level 4GB workstation GPU built for CAD viewports and light rendering, not heavy 3D rendering or simulation — step up to a ZBook Fury for that workload. This chassis also carries a single M.2 NVMe bay, not the multiple drive slots of the larger Fury and Studio lines, so plan your storage capacity at time of purchase rather than expecting to add a second drive later.
Who It's Built For
- The Traveling Consultant & EngineerCertified Quadro graphics and a sub-1.7kg body mean CAD files open correctly at the client site, not just at the office.
- The Architect on Site VisitsReview and mark up AutoCAD and Revit drawings on a bright 1000-nit FHD screen or color-accurate UHD 4K panel.
- The Content CreatorPremiere Pro and Photoshop lean on the Quadro T500's GDDR6 memory for smoother previews and exports than integrated graphics alone.
- The Remote WorkerTwo Thunderbolt 4 ports dock straight into an external monitor and peripherals at a home office desk.
| Processor | Intel Core i7-1185G7, 4 Cores / 8 Threads, 3.00GHz base up to 4.80GHz Turbo, 12MB Cache, Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EU |
|---|---|
| Graphics | NVIDIA Quadro T500 4GB GDDR6 dedicated, plus Intel Iris Xe Graphics integrated |
| Memory | 8GB / 16GB / 32GB DDR4-3200 — two SODIMM slots, 64GB maximum |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB SSD. Single M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe bay, up to 2TB |
| Display | 15.6-inch IPS, anti-glare — FHD (1920x1080) 1000 nits with HP Sure View Reflect, or UHD 4K (3840x2160) 400 nits, 100% sRGB |
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (40Gb/s, USB4), 2x USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A, HDMI, RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo audio |
| Wireless | Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Durability | MIL-STD-810H tested; ISV certified for AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Adobe Creative Suite |
| Weight | From approximately 1.71 kg |
| Condition | Grade A — imported, fully tested, light cosmetic wear only |