HP ZBook Firefly 14 G11

HP ZBOOK 14-G11  ULTRA7-165H 32GB 512SSD RTXA500 4GB 14″ TOUCH WUXGA

HP ZBook Firefly 14 G11 is priced at Kes 215,000  here at Novelty Tech Solution in Nairobi, Kenya

Key Specifications

• Model line: HP ZBook Firefly 14 G11 (14-inch mobile workstation)

• Processor: Intel Core Ultra 7 165H

• GPU: NVIDIA RTX A500 4 GB dedicated graphic (workstation / professional GPU)

• RAM: 32 GB

• Storage: 512 GB NVMe SSD

• Display: 14-inch WUXGA (1920×1200) touch, likely IPS / LED backlit. (“WUXGA” means 1920×1200)

• OS: Windows 11 Pro

Processor Details (Ultra 7 165H)

• Cores / Threads: 16 cores, 22 threads (6 Performance cores + 8 Efficient cores)

• Turbo frequencies: Up to ~5.0 GHz on P-cores (Performance cores) for burst workloads, lower for sustained workloads.

• Cache: L3 cache ~ 24 MB

GPU: NVIDIA RTX A500 (4 GB)

• The RTX A500 is a workstation-class GPU, suitable for CAD, 3D modelling, rendering tasks, engineering/graphics workflows. Less strong for top-tier gaming at very high settings, but quite serviceable for many professional / creative applications.

• 4 GB VRAM means some very heavy models/textures may push its limits.

Memory & Storage

• 32 GB RAM is a solid amount for professional workloads; should handle multitasking, graphics applications, moderate rendering, etc.

• The 512 GB NVMe SSD gives good speed (PCIe) and adequate storage; however depending on your data (datasets, video, etc.) you may fill this fast. Possibly an extension or external storage may be useful.

Display & Build

• The 14″ WUXGA touch screen gives you portable size, useful resolution. Touch adds interactivity. Backlight ensures good visibility; typical for workstation screens.

• Likely to have quality build from HP’s ZBook Firefly line, which tends to focus on durability, ISV certifications, good thermal design in thin chassis.

Connectivity, Ports, Other Features

From what is typical in this G11 series, and what the materials show:

• Ports: USB-C (possibly Thunderbolt/USB4 depending on exact config), USB-A, HDMI, audio jack, maybe micro-SD or similar depending on trim.

• Networking: WiFi 6E or similar modern WiFi, maybe optional Bluetooth, possibly optional LTE/5G depending on model. HP tends to provide enterprise security and management tools.

• Security features: Windows 11 Pro gives usual OS security; HP ZBooks often include BIOS security, enterprise firmware, optional IR camera or privacy shutter, etc.

Performance & Use-Case

This model is geared towards:

• Professional / creative work: CAD, 3D modelling, rendering, engineering, data science where GPU acceleration (RTX A500) helps.

• Portability + performance: good compute power in 14″ size; lighter to carry than 15-16″ workstation laptops.

• Multitasking, productivity, possibly moderate gaming though gaming isn’t its primary focus.

Trade-Offs / Limitations

• GPU power (4 GB) is modest for very heavy rendering, high resolution gaming, or very large model workloads. If you work with big 3D assets or video editing of high resolution (4K/8K), you may run into limitations.

• Thermal / fan noise: compact workstations often get warm under heavy GPU + CPU load; noise and thermal throttling are possible if many workloads run simultaneously.

• Storage of 512 GB may be limited depending on your data size; may need external or upgrade.

• Possibly less ideal for ultra-high refresh rate gaming; display is more optimized for professional accuracy rather than gaming performance.