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HP ZBook 15 G3

Specifications

HP ZBook 15 G3
HP ZBook 15 G3 (ZBook 15u G4 Series)
Processor
Intel Xeon E3-1505M v5 4 x 2.8 - 3.7 GHz, Skylake
Graphics adapter
NVIDIA Quadro M2000M - 4 GB VRAM, Core: 1137 MHz, Memory: 1252 MHz, GDDR5, 361.91, Optimus
Memory
32 GB 
, DDR4-2133, Dual-Channel, 2 of 4 slots occupied, up to 64 GB
Display
15.60 inch 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixel 141 PPI, Samsung SDC5344, UWVA-IPS, glossy: no
Mainboard
Intel CM236 (Skylake PCH-H)
Storage
Samsung SM951 MZVPV512HDGL m.2 PCI-e, 512 GB 
Soundcard
Intel Skylake PCH-H High Definition Audio Controller
Connections
3 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 2 USB 3.1 Gen2, 2 Thunderbolt, 1 VGA, 1 HDMI, 1 Kensington Lock, Audio Connections: 3.5 mm Headset, Card Reader: SD reader (SD, SDHC, SDXC UHS-II), 1 SmartCard, 1 Fingerprint Reader
Networking
Intel Ethernet Connection I219-LM (10/100/1000MBit/s), Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260 (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/), Bluetooth 4.2
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 26 x 386 x 264 ( = 1.02 x 15.2 x 10.39 in)
Battery
90 Wh Lithium-Polymer, 9 cells
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64 Bit
Camera
Webcam: 720p HD Webcam
Additional features
Speakers: Stereo, Bang & Olufsen HD Audio, Keyboard: Chiclet, Keyboard Light: yes, 150-Watt power adapter, quick-start guide, warranty information, Windows 10 Pro (with downgrade rights to Windows 7 Professional), HP Performance Advisor, HP Remote Graphics Software, HP Velocity, HP Client Security, Microsoft Security Essentials, HP ePrint Driver, HP Recovery Manager, Foxit PhantomPDF Express, 36 Months Warranty
Weight
2.625 kg ( = 92.59 oz / 5.79 pounds), Power Supply: 460 g ( = 16.23 oz / 1.01 pounds)
Price
4000 Euro

 

Pricecompare

Average Score: 82.7% - good
Average of 2 scores (from 1 reviews)
price: - %, performance: 87%, features: 80%, display: 85% mobility: 74%, workmanship: 94%, ergonomy: 90%, emissions: 82%

Reviews for the HP ZBook 15 G3

85.4% HP ZBook 15 G3 Workstation Review | Notebookcheck
Extremely expensive, extremely good? HP’s mobile workstations are traditionally some of the most expensive devices on the market. This did not change with the new ZBook 15 G3. But can the notebook for 4,000 Euros (~$4558) meet our high expectations?
80% HP ZBook 15 G3
Source: Computer Shopper English Archive.org version
All told, we were a little underwhelmed by the display—an unfortunate first impression for a workstation, and one we're sure would be reversed by the 4K DreamColor panel—but otherwise impressed by the HP ZBook 15 G3. It racked up win after win in our benchmark tests (and is the second fastest mobile workstation we've put through SPECviewperf), and can be configured as a real powerhouse in a 5.7-pound package.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/05/2016
Rating: Total score: 80%

Comment

NVIDIA Quadro M2000M: Mainstream workstation graphics card based on the GM107 Maxwell architecture with 640 shaders and a 128-bit wide memory bus. The GPU is similar to the consumer GTX 960M/950M.

Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


E3-1505M v5: Skylake-based quad-core processor for workstation notebooks. Offers an integrated HD Graphics P530 GPU and is manufactured in 14 nm.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


15.60":

15-inch display variants are the standard and are used for more than half of all laptops.

The reason for the popularity of mid-sized displays is that this size is reasonably easy on the eyes, often allows high resolutions and thus offers rich details on the screen, yet does not consume too much power and the devices can still be reasonably compact - simply the standard compromise.

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


2.625 kg:

With this weight, a laptop is rather heavier than average. Devices in this range shine more with screen size and performance than with mobility.


HP: Founded in 1939, the US company is a major server and printer manufacturer and one of the leading IT companies in the world. Until 2015, the company was called Hewlett-Packard Company. After a split, the computer division was renamed HP Inc.

In 2023, HP had an approximate market share of 22% of global PC sales, making it number 2 after Lenovo.


82.7%: This rating is slightly above average, there are somewhat more devices with worse ratings. However, clear purchase recommendations look different.


» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

 

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Current Prices
Stefan Hinum, 2016-04-13 (Update: 2016-04-13)