Dell XPS 13 vs HP ZBook Firefly 15 G8

Great quality keyboard
Large keys with less gaps and low backlight bleed
Overall good quality
Compatible with Linux
Thunderbolt charging capabilities
Great performance upgrade over its predecessor
Thin and light design
Thunderbolt 4 ports for charging and connectivity
Upgradeable with up to four RAM modules and four M.2 SSDs
Battery, WLAN and WWAN (LTE) modules are also easy upgradeable
Not budget friendly
May have issues with difficult monitor set ups
Not suitable for those who prefer Thinkpad or Spectre keyboards
Not the most powerful workstation in the market
Battery life could be better
Price is on the higher end

Verdict

The Dell XPS 13 is a premium laptop that can be configured with a touchscreen. It has a good quality keyboard and large keys with less gaps, and low backlight bleed. It also has an overall good quality, though it may have some issues with difficult monitor set ups. It is compatible with Linux and comes with Thunderbolt charging capabilities. However, it is on the expensive side.

Verdict

The HP ZBook Firefly 15 G8 is a thin and light mobile workstation that offers a significant performance upgrade over its predecessor. It features a Tiger Lake CPU and Nvidia Quadro T500 graphics, as well as Thunderbolt 4 ports for charging and connectivity. It is upgradeable with up to four RAM modules and four M.2 SSDs or two M.2 SSDs + single 2.5" SATA disk. Battery, WLAN and WWAN (LTE) modules are also easy upgradeable. It is an ideal choice for those looking for a powerful and portable workstation.

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