Described as the best-selling mobile workstation in the world, the slim and light ZBook 15 G3 is a decently portable laptop that offers a nice mix of mobility and power. The high-end machine is targeted at people who desire robust performance and enjoyable user experience, offering Intel Xeon processor, up to 64GB memory, NVIDIA Quadro GPU and DreamColor 4K UHD display.
Where to Buy HP ZBook 15 G3
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HP ZBook 15 G3 Key Features and Specs
- 6th Gen Intel Core i7, Core i5, Xeon E3 Processor
- Intel HD Graphics 530, Intel Iris Pro Graphics, AMD FirePro W6150M, NVIDIA Quadro
- Windows 10 Pro, Windows 7 Professional, FreeDOS 2.0
- 15.6-inch LED Display (Touch or Non-Touch)
- 4GB, 8GB, 16GB RAM (up to 64GB RAM in four slots)
- up to 1TB HDD, up to 512GB SDD, Hybrid options
- Optional Built-in Broadband (4G LTE or 3G HSPA+)
Build and Screen
It is easy to tell this one will withstand rugged handling relatively well. This third iteration in the ZBook 15 range features an improved design, coming in roughly 27 percent slimmer and 7 percent lighter. The underside feature robust magnesium and aluminium alloy. HP says it designed the HP ZBook 15 G3 to pass MIL-STD 810G testing.
The mobile workstation comes with the usual 15.6-inch anti-glare display having a resolution of 1,920 x 1,080 pixels. HP ZBook 15 G3 now offers buyers the option of getting a unit with a stunning DreamColor touch display with 4K UHD resolution.
Performance
Strong performance should be expected with the HP ZBook 15 G3 – we don’t expect anything less at this price. You can configure your unit with an Intel Xeon processor and as much as 64GB EEC memory. Users should expect enjoyable graphics performance from this one.
In addition to the integrated Intel HD Graphics 530, the workstation offers NVIDIA Quadro M2000M discrete graphics card with 4GB of video memory. HP also provides dual 1TB HP Z Turbo Drive PCIe SSD for storage if you prefer an HP ZBook 15 G3 with further boost in performance and responsiveness.
Other Specs and Features
The HP ZBook 15 G3 runs Windows 10 OS – Windows 7 is available through downgrade rights. Available ports include dual USB Thunderbolt 3, three USB 3.0, an HDMI 1.4 and a VGA. One SD UHS-II flash media card reader is onboard for expansion.
The workstation offers Bang & Olufsen audio. HP ZBook 15 G3 has built-in stereo speakers and a microphone, which becomes dual array when combined with optional webcam. Security features include an integrated smart card reader, a TPM 1.2/2.0 embedded security chip, and an optional HP FingerPrint Sensor.
Pricing and availability
HP ZBook 15 G3 laptops are available in Nigeria, Kenya, and Ghana. Price starts at around $1,575 in the United States. The HP ZBook 15 G3 price in Nigeria starts at around 429,000 Naira, depending on your location and the configuration of the laptop.
HP ZBook 15 G3 Specs
Here are a few specs of the HP ZBook 15 G3 Mobile Workstation:
General Features
- OS: Windows 10 Pro, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, FreeDOS 2.0
- Processor: 6th Generation Intel Core i5, Core i7, Xeon E3 Processor
- GPU: Intel HD Graphics 530, Intel HD graphics P530, Intel Iris Pro Graphics P580, AMD FirePro W5170M (2 GB dedicated GDDR5), NVIDIA Quadro (up to 4GB dedicated GDDR5)
- Memory: 4GB RAM, 8GB RAM, 16GB RAM (up to 64GB)
- Colours: Black
- Dimension: 386 x 264 x 26 mm
- Weight: Starting at 2.63 kg
Display & Keyboard
- Display: 15.6-inch back-lit LED Display, 1920 x 1080 pixels (Touch and Non-Touch options), 3840 x 2160 pixels (non-touch), anti-glare
- Keyboard: Full-sized Spill Resistant, Back-lit Keyboard
- Pointing Device: Glass TouchPad
Storage
- Built-in Storage: up to 1TB HDD, up to 512GB SDD, up to 1TB HP Z Turbo Drive G2
- Optical Storage: No
- Bundled Cloud Storage: –
Ports & Connectivity
- Webcam: Yes, 720p HD Webcam
- USB Ports: Yes, 4 x USB 3.0 ports (1 charging port)
- Thunderbolt: Yes, 2 ports (Thunderbolt 3)
- HDMI: Yes, 1 port
- VGA: Yes
- Ethernet (RJ-45): Yes
- SD Slot: Yes, 1 slot
- Mic/Headphone: Yes (Stereo Microphone)
- NFC: Yes (Optional)
- WLAN: Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-Band
- Bluetooth: Yes, Bluetooth 4.2
- Docking Connector: Yes
- Broadband: Yes, 3G HSPA+ / 4G LTE (optional)
Other Features
- Bang & Olufsen HD audio
- Integrated Stereo Speakers
- Fingerprint Reader (Optional)
- Integrated smart card reader (active)
Battery
- Battery: HP Long Life 9-cell, 90 WH Li-ion Battery
- Use Time: –
