HP ZBook Firefly 14 G7 is €65 cheaper today, 20% below the other.
Over the 34 days of the last 90 both were for sale, the HP ZBook Firefly 14 G7 was the cheaper one on 29 of 34 days, by €36 to €71, and the two stayed close enough that either price is fair.
All three differ: Linux support, RAM and the screen.
Price history: the lowest price we saw each week
- HP ZBook Firefly 14 G7€265 now
- Dell Precision 5540€330 now
Week of 5 October 2026
- HP ZBook Firefly 14 G7Online Used Laptops
- €265
- Dell Precision 5540Online Used Laptops
- €330
Every week, as a table
| Week | HP ZBook Firefly 14 G7 | Dell Precision 5540 |
|---|---|---|
| 24 August 2026 | €680 | €394 |
| 31 August 2026 | €680 | €394 |
| 7 September 2026 | €250 | €321 |
| 14 September 2026 | €250 | €321 |
| 21 September 2026 | €265 | €330 |
| 28 September 2026 | €265 | €330 |
| 5 October 2026 | €265 | €330 |
What differs between them
No shop states these. We looked them up ourselves, and we say when.
| Fact | HP ZBook Firefly 14 G7 | Dell Precision 5540 |
|---|---|---|
| Linux support | Linux runs on this laptop, with something not working. “I've upgraded to Ubuntu 22.04.1 LTS and everything is broken... I am running Kubuntu on HP Zbook Firefly 14 G7 since previous codename, but this jammy... First of all there isn't normal update center for other drivers in so called "Discover". And Discover window was freezing for me! I had also problems with YT and Twitch stopping in playing...”linux.org, checked 6 September 2026. | Linux runs on this laptop. “I did play around with the default installation, and I assume that they tuned it for optimal power management, and ensured that every single piece of hardware on the system will work to it's fullest for people who aren't tinkers like myself who like more of a DIY approach.”dylanmtaylor.com, checked 6 September 2026. |
| Soldered RAM | The RAM is soldered and cannot be upgraded. “Only the RAM is soldered and can't be upgraded; this means that you have to pay attention to getting the right amount of memory before buying the laptop.”notebookcheck.net, checked 6 September 2026. | The RAM can be upgraded. “For your convenience, the manufacturer has put two RAM SODIMMs.”laptopmedia.com, checked 6 September 2026. |
| Screen quality | Reviewers rate this screen poorly. “The surface in particular leads to a much less viewing-angle stable panel than we are used to from IPS panels even when Sure View is deactivated. It almost has a TN feeling to it.”notebookcheck.net, checked 6 September 2026. | Reviewers rate this screen well. “Dell Precision 5540’s display has an IPS panel with a Full HD resolution, comfortable viewing angles, great maximum brightness, and a good contrast ratio.”laptopmedia.com, checked 6 September 2026. |
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