HP ZBook Fury 17 G8

HP (Hewlett-Packard) is one of the oldest and largest computer brands in the world. HP chose breadth: they offer a solution for every segment, from simple entry-level laptops to advanced business machines. That makes HP a brand you'll come across in almost any office, school or living room.

Their design philosophy is mainly about balance: ease of use, sturdiness and recognisable design that doesn't stand out for the wrong reasons. In the business lines such as the ProBook and EliteBook the emphasis is on reliability, security and compatibility with existing corporate IT. For consumer models HP pays more attention to looks and price awareness, so there's an HP for almost every budget.

One caveat is that HP used to bundle a lot of bloatware (extra pre-installed software) it earned money from via software suppliers. That caused frustration: starting a new laptop often meant a thorough clean-up first. Fortunately HP has partly stepped back from this in recent years, so modern Pavilion-series models contain less cluttered software and are ready to use faster.

The HP ZBook series is designed for professionals who won't compromise on performance, reliability and mobility. Whether you're an engineer, designer, data analyst or video editor, the ZBook series offers desktop power in a mobile form factor. With ISV-certified hardware, powerful Intel Xeon and Core processors, and NVIDIA Quadro or RTX graphics cards, these workstations are built for heavy applications such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, ANSYS and 3D rendering.

Sub-brands within the ZBook series:

HP ZBook Fury: The most powerful in the series, with options for up to 64GB RAM, 8TB storage and NVIDIA RTX 5000 graphics cards. Ideal for complex simulations, CAD design and 4K video editing.
HP ZBook Studio: Slim and light, but with desktop performance. Perfect for creatives and engineers on the move.
HP ZBook Firefly: Ultra-mobile with a 14" or 15.6" screen, ideal for professionals who want to combine power and portability.
HP ZBook Power: A balance between performance and price, suitable for daily use in office environments or for heavy multitasking.
HP ZBook Create: Made for creatives, with colour-accurate screens and powerful graphics cards for design, animation and video editing.
HP ZBook Studio G9: The thinnest and lightest ZBook, with Intel Core i9 processors and NVIDIA RTX A5000 graphics cards, for maximum performance in a compact chassis.