HP ZBook Firefly 14 G7 (14-inch, 2020)

Exceptionally thin and light for a mobile workstation ; Relatively inexpensive ; Gorgeous 4K display ; Options for Nvidia Quadro graphics, LTE connectivity ; Intel vPro support ; Comfortable keyboard and touchpad ; HDMI output

No Intel Xeon CPU option ; Occasional fan and coil noise

An entry-level mobile workstation, the HP ZBook 14 G7 gains "Firefly" branding to emphasize that its chassis is as light (under three pounds) as it is sleek.

Attractive, durable design ; Solid performance ; Great audio

Poor battery life ; Dull display

The HP ZBook Firefly 14 G7 delivers solid performance, a bright display and a host of security features in a durable, lightweight chassis.

Exceptional build quality and ergonomics ; Easily accessible interior ; 4G LTE connection

Expensive ; Massively underpowered ; The pointing stick is awful

Compared to, say, the HP Spectre x360, a ZBook Firefly 14 G7 will cost you two to three hundred more dollars at the very least. That gets you a better warranty, ZBook-specific software, and a more customizable chassis design. For most consumers, that’s...