HP ZBook Firefly 14 G10 A in review: Strong office notebook that relies on Zen 4
In 2023, the Firefly 14 offers a range of configurations to choose from. Intel enthusiasts can opt for a processor from the Raptor Lake series, while AMD versions are equipped with a Zen 4 chip. Alongside the Ryzen 7 7840HS, HP also offers the Ryzen 5 Pro 7640HS, which powers the model we reviewed. Instead of the Radeon 780M, the laptop features the Radeon 760M as the iGPU, but the latter still offers a respectable performance compared to the Intel iGPUs. The present 5G3G5ES#ABD model, was priced at around $1260 to $1360 USD during our evaluation. This variant comes with 16 GB of DDR5-5600 RAM and a 512 GB NVMe SSD and features a matte IPS panel with a 16:10 aspect ratio and a resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels. The display is designed to achieve 400 cd/m² brightness and covers 100% of the sRGB color space (more details on this shortly). Windows 11 Pro version completes the package.
The Firefly 14 faces competition from other office notebooks featuring current AMD CPUs like the Lenovo LOQ 15APH8 and the HP EliteBook 845 G10, as well as devices powered by Intel CPUs such as the Lenovo Yoga 9 14IRP G8 and the Huawei MateBook X Pro. These devices are included in our comparison tables for reference.
Potential Competitors in Comparison
Rating | Date | Model | Weight | Height | Size | Resolution | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87.4 % v7 (old) | 10 / 2023 | HP ZBook Firefly 14 G10 A R5 PRO 7640HS, Radeon 760M | 1.5 kg | 20 mm | 14.00" | 1920x1200 | |
v (old) | 08 / 2023 | Lenovo LOQ 15APH8 Ryzen 5 R5 7640HS, Radeon 760M | 2.5 kg | 25.2 mm | 15.60" | 1920x1080 | |
| 90.1 % v7 (old) | 08 / 2023 | HP EliteBook 845 G10 818N0EA R9 PRO 7940HS, Radeon 780M | 1.5 kg | 17.9 mm | 14.00" | 2560x1600 | |
| 89.3 % v7 (old) | 03 / 2023 | Lenovo Yoga 9 14IRP G8 i7-1360P, Iris Xe G7 96EUs | 1.4 kg | 15.25 mm | 14.00" | 2880x1800 | |
| 89.6 % v7 (old) | 06 / 2023 | Huawei MateBook X Pro 2023 i7-1360P, Iris Xe G7 96EUs | 1.3 kg | 15.6 mm | 14.20" | 3120x2080 |
As the case appears to be identical to the Firefly 14 G9 tested in 2022, except for the changed logo on the lid (now HP instead of Z), we will not delve into the casing, equipment (ports, etc.), and input devices in this article. You can refer to the linked article for detailed information on these aspects.
Communication
Webcam
Display
There have been no changes in the display department. HP continues to use the same IPS panel (CMN1435) as in the predecessor model. Any slight deviations in the rates compared to the last test are partly attributed to the typical series variation.
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Brightness Distribution: 86 %
Center on Battery: 397 cd/m²
Contrast: 1588:1 (Black: 0.25 cd/m²)
ΔE Color 2.35 | 0.5-29.43 Ø4.91, calibrated: 1.15
ΔE Greyscale 2.4 | 0.5-98 Ø5.2
70.8% AdobeRGB 1998 (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)
98.2% sRGB (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)
68.7% Display P3 (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)
Gamma: 2.067
| HP ZBook Firefly 14 G10 A CMN1435, IPS, 1920x1200, 14" | HP EliteBook 845 G10 818N0EA AUO6DA8, IPS, 2560x1600, 14" | Lenovo Yoga 9 14IRP G8 LEN140WQ+, OLED, 2880x1800, 14" | Huawei MateBook X Pro 2023 TMX1422, IPS, 3120x2080, 14.2" | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 22% | 29% | 17% | |
| Display P3 Coverage | 68.7 | 98.3 43% | 99.9 45% | 89.8 31% |
| sRGB Coverage | 98.2 | 99.8 2% | 100 2% | 99.4 1% |
| AdobeRGB 1998 Coverage | 70.8 | 86.2 22% | 98.3 39% | 84.2 19% |
| Response Times | 73% | 97% | 68% | |
| Response Time Grey 50% / Grey 80% * | 56.2 ? | 12.7 ? 77% | 1.04 ? 98% | 20 ? 64% |
| Response Time Black / White * | 25.2 ? | 7.9 ? 69% | 0.95 ? 96% | 7 ? 72% |
| PWM Frequency | 360 ? | 156000 ? | ||
| Screen | 12% | 83% | 11% | |
| Brightness middle | 397 | 546 38% | 378 -5% | 595 50% |
| Brightness | 367 | 564 54% | 379 3% | 550 50% |
| Brightness Distribution | 86 | 86 0% | 98 14% | 85 -1% |
| Black Level * | 0.25 | 0.38 -52% | 0.03 88% | 0.25 -0% |
| Contrast | 1588 | 1437 -10% | 12600 693% | 2380 50% |
| Colorchecker dE 2000 * | 2.35 | 1.3 45% | 2.5 -6% | 2.01 14% |
| Colorchecker dE 2000 max. * | 4.68 | 5.3 -13% | 4.7 -0% | 6.9 -47% |
| Colorchecker dE 2000 calibrated * | 1.15 | 1.2 -4% | 1.9 -65% | 1.22 -6% |
| Greyscale dE 2000 * | 2.4 | 1.1 54% | 1.9 21% | 2.74 -14% |
| Gamma | 2.067 106% | 2.27 97% | 2.2 100% | 2.4 92% |
| CCT | 6409 101% | 6463 101% | 6222 104% | 6319 103% |
| Total Average (Program / Settings) | 36% /
23% | 70% /
73% | 32% /
20% |
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Our review sample fell slightly short of the advertised brightness at 400 cd/m², measuring an average of 367 cd/m². While this is a solid, though not exceptional value, some competitors such as the EliteBook 845 G10 and Huawei's MateBook X Pro achieve significantly higher brightness levels. However, thanks to the acceptable black value of 0.25 cd/m², the contrast ratio remains respectable at 1,588:1, which is quite decent for an IPS panel.
The response time, on the other hand, falls noticeably behind the competition, with 25 ms for black-to-white transitions and 56 ms for gray-to-gray changes, making it quite modest even for an office notebook. Despite this, most buyers should find the color space satisfactory. While the Firefly 14 doesn't fully cover DCI-P3 and AdobeRGB (unlike some competitors), its approximately 98% sRGB coverage is respectable. Moreover, the colors are already pretty natural as given, making calibration unnecessary.
The viewing angles are based on the usual IPS level, ensuring relatively good visibility even from slanted positions.
Display Response Times
| ↔ Response Time Black to White | ||
|---|---|---|
| 25.2 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined | ↗ 10.4 ms rise |  |
| ↘ 14.8 ms fall | ||
| The screen shows relatively slow response rates in our tests and may be too slow for gamers. In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.1 (minimum) to 240 (maximum) ms. » 57 % of all devices are better. This means that the measured response time is worse than the average of all tested devices (20.9 ms). | ||
| ↔ Response Time 50% Grey to 80% Grey | ||
| 56.2 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined | ↗ 25.6 ms rise |  |
| ↘ 30.6 ms fall | ||
| The screen shows slow response rates in our tests and will be unsatisfactory for gamers. In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.165 (minimum) to 636 (maximum) ms. » 93 % of all devices are better. This means that the measured response time is worse than the average of all tested devices (32.8 ms). | ||
Screen Flickering / PWM (Pulse-Width Modulation)
| Screen flickering / PWM not detected |  | ||
In comparison: 53 % of all tested devices do not use PWM to dim the display. If PWM was detected, an average of 8705 (minimum: 5 - maximum: 343500) Hz was measured. | |||
Performance
As long as you don't intend to run demanding 3D applications, the Firefly 14 should have sufficient resources to last for the coming years with its current hardware configuration. The only drawback is the somewhat limited storage capacity of 512 GB. If needed, a larger M.2 model could be installed to address this issue.
Processor
As mentioned earlier, the Ryzen 5 Pro 7640HS is a recent addition to the Zen 4 family, boasting 6 cores that can handle up to 12 threads simultaneously thanks to SMT. Operating at a clock speed ranging from 4.3 to 5 GHz under load, offering impressive performance. Additionally, the processor features a substantial 16 MB L3 cache, enhancing its capabilities further.
The Ryzen 5 Pro demonstrates strong performance in benchmarks. While the 7640HS (Non-Pro) in Lenovo's LOQ calculates slightly faster, it doesn't quite match the performance level of the Ryzen 9 Pro 7940HS found in the HP EliteBook 845. One of Intel's main rivals, the Core i7-1360P, lags behind in the Cinebench loop due to a more consistent performance development.
Cinebench R15 Multi Loop
| CPU Performance Rating - Percent | |
| Average of class Workstation | |
| Lenovo LOQ 15APH8 Ryzen 5 | |
| HP EliteBook 845 G10 818N0EA | |
| Lenovo Yoga 9 14IRP G8 | |
| Huawei MateBook X Pro 2023 | |
| HP ZBook Firefly 14 G10 A | |
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AIDA64: FP32 Ray-Trace | FPU Julia | CPU SHA3 | CPU Queen | FPU SinJulia | FPU Mandel | CPU AES | CPU ZLib | FP64 Ray-Trace | CPU PhotoWorxx
| Performance Rating | |
| HP EliteBook 845 G10 818N0EA | |
| Average of class Workstation | |
| Lenovo LOQ 15APH8 Ryzen 5 | |
| HP ZBook Firefly 14 G10 A | |
| Huawei MateBook X Pro 2023 | |
| Lenovo Yoga 9 14IRP G8 | |
| AIDA64 / FP32 Ray-Trace | |
| HP EliteBook 845 G10 818N0EA | |
| Lenovo LOQ 15APH8 Ryzen 5 | |
| HP ZBook Firefly 14 G10 A | |
| Average of class Workstation (10658 - 25776, n=29, last 2 years) | |
| Lenovo Yoga 9 14IRP G8 | |
| Huawei MateBook X Pro 2023 | |
| AIDA64 / FPU Julia | |
| HP EliteBook 845 G10 818N0EA | |
| Lenovo LOQ 15APH8 Ryzen 5 | |
| Average of class Workstation (56664 - 113270, n=29, last 2 years) | |
| HP ZBook Firefly 14 G10 A | |
| Lenovo Yoga 9 14IRP G8 | |
| Huawei MateBook X Pro 2023 | |
| AIDA64 / CPU SHA3 | |
| HP EliteBook 845 G10 818N0EA | |
| Average of class Workstation (2598 - 5598, n=29, last 2 years) | |
| Lenovo LOQ 15APH8 Ryzen 5 | |
| HP ZBook Firefly 14 G10 A | |
| Huawei MateBook X Pro 2023 | |
| Lenovo Yoga 9 14IRP G8 | |
| AIDA64 / CPU Queen | |
| HP EliteBook 845 G10 818N0EA | |
| Average of class Workstation (84022 - 144411, n=29, last 2 years) | |
| Lenovo LOQ 15APH8 Ryzen 5 | |
| Lenovo Yoga 9 14IRP G8 | |
| Huawei MateBook X Pro 2023 | |
| HP ZBook Firefly 14 G10 A | |
| AIDA64 / FPU SinJulia | |
| HP EliteBook 845 G10 818N0EA | |
| Average of class Workstation (7906 - 14742, n=29, last 2 years) | |
| Lenovo LOQ 15APH8 Ryzen 5 | |
| HP ZBook Firefly 14 G10 A | |
| Lenovo Yoga 9 14IRP G8 | |
| Huawei MateBook X Pro 2023 | |
| AIDA64 / FPU Mandel | |
| HP EliteBook 845 G10 818N0EA | |
| Lenovo LOQ 15APH8 Ryzen 5 | |
| Average of class Workstation (27301 - 58181, n=29, last 2 years) | |
| HP ZBook Firefly 14 G10 A | |
| Lenovo Yoga 9 14IRP G8 | |
| Huawei MateBook X Pro 2023 | |
| AIDA64 / CPU AES | |
| Huawei MateBook X Pro 2023 | |
| Average of class Workstation (45568 - 128243, n=29, last 2 years) | |
| HP EliteBook 845 G10 818N0EA | |
| HP ZBook Firefly 14 G10 A | |
| Lenovo LOQ 15APH8 Ryzen 5 | |
| Lenovo Yoga 9 14IRP G8 | |
| AIDA64 / CPU ZLib | |
| Average of class Workstation (713 - 1691, n=29, last 2 years) | |
| HP EliteBook 845 G10 818N0EA | |
| Lenovo LOQ 15APH8 Ryzen 5 | |
| HP ZBook Firefly 14 G10 A | |
| Lenovo Yoga 9 14IRP G8 | |
| Huawei MateBook X Pro 2023 | |
| AIDA64 / FP64 Ray-Trace | |
| HP EliteBook 845 G10 818N0EA | |
| Lenovo LOQ 15APH8 Ryzen 5 | |
| HP ZBook Firefly 14 G10 A | |
| Average of class Workstation (5580 - 13800, n=29, last 2 years) | |
| Lenovo Yoga 9 14IRP G8 | |
| Huawei MateBook X Pro 2023 | |
| AIDA64 / CPU PhotoWorxx | |
| Huawei MateBook X Pro 2023 | |
| Lenovo Yoga 9 14IRP G8 | |
| Average of class Workstation (18157 - 51686, n=29, last 2 years) | |
| HP ZBook Firefly 14 G10 A | |
| Lenovo LOQ 15APH8 Ryzen 5 | |
| HP EliteBook 845 G10 818N0EA | |
System Performance
In terms of system performance, the Firefly 14 secures the second position among the comparison devices. It scores 6,336 points, narrowly trailing behind the EliteBook 845 G10 in PCMark 10.
CrossMark: Overall | Productivity | Creativity | Responsiveness
| PCMark 10 / Score | |
| Average of class Workstation (5953 - 8587, n=29, last 2 years) | |
| HP EliteBook 845 G10 818N0EA | |
| HP ZBook Firefly 14 G10 A | |
| Lenovo Yoga 9 14IRP G8 | |
| Huawei MateBook X Pro 2023 | |
| PCMark 10 / Essentials | |
| Lenovo Yoga 9 14IRP G8 | |
| Average of class Workstation (9151 - 12197, n=29, last 2 years) | |
| Huawei MateBook X Pro 2023 | |
| HP ZBook Firefly 14 G10 A | |
| HP EliteBook 845 G10 818N0EA | |
| PCMark 10 / Productivity | |
| Average of class Workstation (7846 - 10820, n=29, last 2 years) | |
| HP ZBook Firefly 14 G10 A | |
| HP EliteBook 845 G10 818N0EA | |
| Huawei MateBook X Pro 2023 | |
| Lenovo Yoga 9 14IRP G8 | |
| PCMark 10 / Digital Content Creation | |
| Average of class Workstation (7417 - 15093, n=29, last 2 years) | |
| HP EliteBook 845 G10 818N0EA | |
| HP ZBook Firefly 14 G10 A | |
| Lenovo Yoga 9 14IRP G8 | |
| Huawei MateBook X Pro 2023 | |
| CrossMark / Overall | |
| Huawei MateBook X Pro 2023 | |
| Lenovo Yoga 9 14IRP G8 | |
| Average of class Workstation (1154 - 2037, n=27, last 2 years) | |
| HP EliteBook 845 G10 818N0EA | |
| CrossMark / Productivity | |
| Huawei MateBook X Pro 2023 | |
| Average of class Workstation (1188 - 1902, n=27, last 2 years) | |
| Lenovo Yoga 9 14IRP G8 | |
| HP EliteBook 845 G10 818N0EA | |
| CrossMark / Creativity | |
| Average of class Workstation (1180 - 2311, n=27, last 2 years) | |
| Lenovo Yoga 9 14IRP G8 | |
| Huawei MateBook X Pro 2023 | |
| HP EliteBook 845 G10 818N0EA | |
| CrossMark / Responsiveness | |
| Huawei MateBook X Pro 2023 | |
| Lenovo Yoga 9 14IRP G8 | |
| Average of class Workstation (990 - 1805, n=27, last 2 years) | |
| HP EliteBook 845 G10 818N0EA | |
| PCMark 10 Score | 6336 points | |
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| AIDA64 / Memory Copy | |
| Lenovo Yoga 9 14IRP G8 | |
| Huawei MateBook X Pro 2023 | |
| Average of class Workstation (30324 - 95718, n=29, last 2 years) | |
| HP ZBook Firefly 14 G10 A | |
| Lenovo LOQ 15APH8 Ryzen 5 | |
| HP EliteBook 845 G10 818N0EA | |
| AIDA64 / Memory Read | |
| Huawei MateBook X Pro 2023 | |
| Average of class Workstation (30787 - 86584, n=29, last 2 years) | |
| HP ZBook Firefly 14 G10 A | |
| Lenovo Yoga 9 14IRP G8 | |
| Lenovo LOQ 15APH8 Ryzen 5 | |
| HP EliteBook 845 G10 818N0EA | |
| AIDA64 / Memory Write | |
| Huawei MateBook X Pro 2023 | |
| Lenovo LOQ 15APH8 Ryzen 5 | |
| HP ZBook Firefly 14 G10 A | |
| Lenovo Yoga 9 14IRP G8 | |
| Average of class Workstation (32728 - 93871, n=29, last 2 years) | |
| HP EliteBook 845 G10 818N0EA | |
| AIDA64 / Memory Latency | |
| Huawei MateBook X Pro 2023 | |
| Average of class Workstation (83.4 - 140.8, n=29, last 2 years) | |
| HP EliteBook 845 G10 818N0EA | |
| HP ZBook Firefly 14 G10 A | |
| Lenovo Yoga 9 14IRP G8 | |
| Lenovo LOQ 15APH8 Ryzen 5 | |
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DPC Latency
The latency values are not optimal, a common issue with many devices. According to the LatencyMon tool, certain activities such as real-time audio and video editing might face issues.
| DPC Latencies / LatencyMon - interrupt to process latency (max), Web, Youtube, Prime95 | |
| Huawei MateBook X Pro 2023 | |
| Lenovo Yoga 9 14IRP G8 | |
| HP ZBook Firefly 14 G10 A | |
| HP EliteBook 845 G10 818N0EA | |
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Storage Devices
Despite the system performance being at the top, the mass storage device ranks last in the test field. The 512 GB Samsung drive (PM9B1) is not slow by any means, but it still falls short when compared to the faster NVMe drives offered by the competition. At least the speed remains constant even under permanent load.
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Graphics card
One of the biggest highlights of the Firefly 14 is the relatively fast iGPU. Despite having 512 shader units compared to the 768 in the Radeon 780M, the Radeon 760M outperforms the Intel counterpart, Iris Xe Graphics G7, in most scenarios. This is largely due to AMD's superior graphics drivers, particularly in terms of gaming support. In 3DMarks, the Firefly 14's performance aligns with the Lenovo LOQ, which is also equipped with a Radeon 760M.
| 3DMark Performance Rating - Percent | |
| Average of class Workstation | |
| Lenovo LOQ 15APH8 Ryzen 5 | |
| HP ZBook Firefly 14 G10 A | |
| Huawei MateBook X Pro 2023 | |
| HP EliteBook 845 G10 818N0EA | |
| Lenovo Yoga 9 14IRP G8 -1! | |
| 3DMark 06 Standard Score | 35337 points | |
| 3DMark Vantage P Result | 32985 points | |
| 3DMark 11 Performance | 9564 points | |
| 3DMark Ice Storm Standard Score | 176563 points | |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Standard Score | 27608 points | |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Score | 5724 points | |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | 2244 points | |
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Gaming Performance
If we overlook the absence of a current GPU driver from HP during the testing period (the official AMD driver didn't work with the Firefly 14), and the resulting problems in certain games (such as Star Wars Jedi Survivor and Armored Core 6, both of which crashed at startup), the Radeon 760M proves to be suitable for gaming older or less demanding titles. As shown in the table below, the iGPU can handle high to maximum details in optimal scenarios. However, users often have to compromise by selecting lower settings, provided they deliver a reasonably smooth performance in Full HD.
| Performance Rating - Percent | |
| Average of class Workstation | |
| Lenovo LOQ 15APH8 Ryzen 5 | |
| HP ZBook Firefly 14 G10 A | |
| Lenovo Yoga 9 14IRP G8 | |
| Huawei MateBook X Pro 2023 | |
| HP EliteBook 845 G10 818N0EA | |
| The Witcher 3 - 1920x1080 Ultra Graphics & Postprocessing (HBAO+) | |
| Average of class Workstation (23.3 - 156.5, n=23, last 2 years) | |
| HP ZBook Firefly 14 G10 A | |
| Lenovo LOQ 15APH8 Ryzen 5 | |
| Huawei MateBook X Pro 2023 | |
| Lenovo Yoga 9 14IRP G8 | |
| HP EliteBook 845 G10 818N0EA | |
| GTA V - 1920x1080 Highest Settings possible AA:4xMSAA + FX AF:16x | |
| Average of class Workstation (18.3 - 126.7, n=26, last 2 years) | |
| HP ZBook Firefly 14 G10 A | |
| Lenovo LOQ 15APH8 Ryzen 5 | |
| HP EliteBook 845 G10 818N0EA | |
| Huawei MateBook X Pro 2023 | |
| Lenovo Yoga 9 14IRP G8 | |
| Final Fantasy XV Benchmark - 1920x1080 High Quality | |
| Average of class Workstation (21.2 - 174.6, n=30, last 2 years) | |
| Lenovo Yoga 9 14IRP G8 | |
| Lenovo LOQ 15APH8 Ryzen 5 | |
| HP ZBook Firefly 14 G10 A | |
| Huawei MateBook X Pro 2023 | |
| HP EliteBook 845 G10 818N0EA | |
| Strange Brigade - 1920x1080 ultra AA:ultra AF:16 | |
| Average of class Workstation (34.1 - 360, n=26, last 2 years) | |
| Lenovo LOQ 15APH8 Ryzen 5 | |
| HP ZBook Firefly 14 G10 A | |
| Huawei MateBook X Pro 2023 | |
| Lenovo Yoga 9 14IRP G8 | |
| HP EliteBook 845 G10 818N0EA | |
| Dota 2 Reborn - 1920x1080 ultra (3/3) best looking | |
| Average of class Workstation (57.8 - 178.4, n=30, last 2 years) | |
| Lenovo LOQ 15APH8 Ryzen 5 | |
| HP ZBook Firefly 14 G10 A | |
| Lenovo Yoga 9 14IRP G8 | |
| Huawei MateBook X Pro 2023 | |
| HP EliteBook 845 G10 818N0EA | |
| X-Plane 11.11 - 1920x1080 high (fps_test=3) | |
| Average of class Workstation (27.7 - 139.7, n=31, last 2 years) | |
| Huawei MateBook X Pro 2023 | |
| Lenovo Yoga 9 14IRP G8 | |
| Lenovo LOQ 15APH8 Ryzen 5 | |
| HP EliteBook 845 G10 818N0EA | |
| HP ZBook Firefly 14 G10 A | |
| The Witcher 3 | |
| 1366x768 Medium Graphics & Postprocessing | |
| Average of class Workstation (73.9 - 430, n=21, last 2 years) | |
| Lenovo LOQ 15APH8 Ryzen 5 | |
| Average AMD Radeon 760M (73.9 - 78, n=2) | |
| HP ZBook Firefly 14 G10 A | |
| Huawei MateBook X Pro 2023 | |
| Lenovo Yoga 9 14IRP G8 | |
| 1920x1080 High Graphics & Postprocessing (Nvidia HairWorks Off) | |
| Average of class Workstation (34.9 - 298, n=22, last 2 years) | |