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HP ZBook Mobile Workstations FAQs
Table of Contents
General ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Brand and industrial design ...................................................................................................................................................4
HP ZBook 14 G2 Mobile Workstation ................................................................................................................................... 4
HP ZBook 15u G2 Mobile Workstation ................................................................................................................................. 5
HP ZBook 15 G2 Mobile Workstation ................................................................................................................................... 7
HP ZBook 17 G2 Mobile Workstation ................................................................................................................................... 8
HP ZBook G2 graphics .......................................................................................................................................................... 10
HP ZBook G2 drives and storage ........................................................................................................................................ 11
Thunderbolt™ 2 .....................................................................................................................................................................12
Operating systems ................................................................................................................................................................ 12
Docking stations .................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Warranty and support ..........................................................................................................................................................13
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General
What are HP ZBook G2 Mobile Workstations?
HP ZBook G2 Mobile Workstations are HP’s newest family of revolutionary, next-generation mobile workstation solutions
designed for the most demanding technical and creative professionals. Combining bold design, world-class engineering,
robust tools and visual collaboration solutions, the HP ZBook G2 Mobile Workstation family—the HP ZBook 14 G2,
HP ZBook 15u G2, HP ZBook 15 G2, and HP ZBook 17 G2—takes innovation, performance, and reliability to the next
level to help give you and your business a competitive edge. HP ZBook G2 Mobile Workstations build on the strength
and success of the HP Z Workstation and ZBook Mobile Workstation family. With HP’s Z DNA, these new solutions are
engineered to optimize the way processor, memory, graphics, OS, and software components work together to deliver
highly mobile, whole-system computational power that helps you accomplish more with every minute of your time,
wherever your work takes you.
• HP ZBook 14 G2 and HP ZBook 15u G2 - capture your inspiration wherever you go
– HP’s mobile workstation Ultrabooks™ redene mobile computing. The innovative sleek design is impressive on the
road, at client sites, and satellite oces
– Get the performance you need with HP’s thinnest and lightest mobile workstations equipped with Windows® 8.1,
5th generation Intel® Core™ processors2, professional AMD FirePro™ 3D graphics, optional touch* and the HP Z Turbo
Drive for exceptional storage performance
– Condently take on your workday with the durable and reliable HP ZBook 14 G2 and 15u G2 Mobile Workstations.
They are designed to undergo MIL-STD 810G testing7 and have undergone 115,000 hours of testing in the HP Total
Test Process
*oered on ZBook 14 G2
• HP ZBook 15 G2 – designed to perform
– Our most versatile mobile workstation with choice of 4th generation refresh Intel® Core™ i5 or i7 processors2 and with
lasting battery life gives you the power you need to work anywhere
– Take power to a new standard with Thunderbolt™ 23, professional NVIDIA® Quadro® or AMD FirePro™ 3D graphics,
HP Z Turbo Drive, and optional quad-core CPUs
– The rugged HP ZBook 15 G2 projects a professional image at the oce and brings power on the road without
sacricing the durability of a lightweight chassis
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• HP ZBook 17 G2 – expand your creative capabilities
– With Thunderbolt™ 23, professional NVIDIA® Quadro® or AMD FirePro™ 3D graphics, HP Z Turbo Drive, optional
quad-core CPUs2, and vast storage expandability the HP ZBook 17 G2 denes peak mobile workstation performance
– The innovative design of the HP ZBook 17 G2 provides a scalable solution to workstation computing and remains easy
enough to carry where work takes you
– Maintain accurate, predictable colors that are consistent across your entire digital workow. What you see on your
display is true to the nished product, thanks to the optional HP DreamColor display
Will HP ZBook Mobile Workstations continue to have similar support (i.e. HP Elite Premium support)?
Yes, HP ZBooks will have the same support as the HP EliteBooks. This includes our 3-year (3-3-3) limited warranty and
service oering which includes 3 years of parts, labor and on-site repair. Terms and conditions vary by country. Certain
restrictions and exclusions apply.
What is the new HP Mobile Workstation naming strategy?
This generation of new HP Mobile Workstations are still managed by the HP Workstation team. Last generation mobile
workstations took on the “Z” naming convention. This new product design was called “ZBook” and has a numerical
identier that distinguishes screen size. With the product line refresh, we have moved to “G2.” For example, the
HP 15.6-inch ZBook is called “HP ZBook 15 G2,” etc.
When is HP announcing the new HP ZBook Mobile Workstations and when will they be available?
HP ZBook 15 G2 and 17 G2 Mobile Workstations were publicly announced on September 8, 2014. The HP ZBook 14 G2
and 15u G2 were announced in January 2015.
What products are being replaced by the new HP ZBook Mobile Workstations?
The HP ZBook 17 G2 and HP ZBook 15 G2 replace the HP ZBook 17 and HP ZBook 15, respectively. The HP ZBook 15/17
products will be discontinued at the end of March 2015. The extended discontinuation dates allow our customers to have
a 5-6 month period to transition and deploy the new HP Mobile Workstation platforms. The HP ZBook 14 G2 is replacing
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the current HP ZBook 14. The HP ZBook 15u G2 is a new entrant.
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Are the G2 series HP ZBooks available worldwide?
Yes. All of the new models are available worldwide. We are working to include all the mobile G2 ZBooks as part of the
Global Series oerings.
What is the starting price of the new HP ZBook Mobile Workstations?
Pricing will vary by region/country and congurations.
What are the key requirements for a typical HP ZBook Mobile Workstation customer?
Key requirements are:
• Highest-performing mobile CPU for best possible workstation application performance
• Highest-performing workstation-class graphics with hardware accelerated OpenGL graphics support
• ISV certications for reliable application performance
• Optimized mobile workstation form factor
• True 64-bit computing environment
• High-quality display panel technology
• Reliability and durability
• Appealing industrial design
• Common commercial accessories & docks
What type of users are the HP ZBook Mobile Workstations designed for?
Creative or design specialists, travelers, and knowledge workers that need high-performance mobile workstations
designed for reliable performance with demanding applications.
What is the logic behind the HP ZBook Mobile Workstation industrial design?
The HP Mobile Workstation team chose a bold hematite and graphite color combination that represents power,
performance, and high-end aesthetics. This color combination is used across many other commercial platforms, but the
HP ZBooks have unique design elements. One design element unique to HP ZBooks is the soft-touch paint border
around the A-cover of the unit. This soft-touch paint provides added aesthetics and is applied to “high trac” areas that
might otherwise be exposed to excessive ngerprint smudging. The wedge design provides necessary thermal support,
optimal I/O locations, and a more ergonomic experience during standard typing and usage.
What materials are used in the new HP ZBook Mobile Workstation platforms?
The HP ZBook Mobile Workstations are constructed from aluminium and magnesium with other metal alloys and rubber
elements. These materials create the best possible combination of durability, light weight, and low exibility.
Where do HP ZBook Mobile Workstations t in the overall HP family of Business Notebook PCs?
The HP ZBook Mobile Workstations are HP’s best combination of high-performance features and ISV-certied graphics
in a business-rugged design. They uniquely provide full performance quad-core CPUs2, professional 3D graphics
solutions from NVIDIA® and AMD, Thunderbolt™ 23 ports for high-speed connectivity, tremendous expandability for large
memory and/or large storage congurations, HP DreamColor4 panel choices for color-critical workows, HP Remote
Graphics Software5, HP Performance Advisor6, tool-free serviceability, and ISV certications from a broad selection of
workstation-class applications.
What are the key dierences between the HP ZBook Mobile Workstations and the HP EliteBook Business
Notebooks?
Dierences between the HP EliteBook Business Notebooks and the HP ZBook Mobile Workstations can be seen in areas
of industrial design, memory, storage, reliability, graphics, and warranty. See the detailed table below.
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How do the HP EliteBook 800 series Notebooks compare to HP ZBook Mobile Workstations?
HP EliteBook 800 series Notebook HP ZBook Mobile Workstations also deliver*
Form factors • 14.0-inch diagonal
• 15.6-inch diagonal
• 14.0-inch diagonal
• 15.6-inch diagonal
• 17.0-inch diagonal
Expandability • Up to 16 GB memory
• Up to 2 HDD storage
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• Up to 32 GB memor y
• Up to 4 HDD storage10 bays
• Thunderbolt
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2 port for faster data transfers
• HP Z Turbo Drive (PCIe SSD) for accelerated storage
performance
• Intel® quad-core processors
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• Support for FHD and QHD+ displays
• HP DreamColor4 panel option
Reliability • Business-rugged, MIL-STD 810G testing
• HP DuraCase
• HP DuraKeys
• Precision stamped full magnesium alloy chassis
• Chemically strengthened glass touchpad
• Cast titanium alloy display latch
• Support for RAID (0,1)
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All the reliability features in the HP EliteBook 800 series
Notebook plus:
• Rigorous ISV testing and certications
• Support for RAID (0, 1, 5)
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• Productivity-boosting software tools such as HP
Performance Advisor6 and HP Remote Graphics Software5
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Graphics UMA, or AMD Radeon TM graphics ISV-certied, workstation-caliber AMD FirePro™ or NVIDIA®
Quadro® professional graphics
Warranty 1/1/0 or 3/3/0 support, on site service is extra 3/3/3 or 3/3/0 support**
* Many workstation technologies are selectable options. Specications can vary by workstation platform.
** Varies by region
Brand and industrial design
What are the key industrial design elements of the new HP ZBook Mobile Workstations?
• Precision engineering
• Premium materials/nishes
• Business-rugged/designed to pass various MIL-STD tests
• Thinner/lighter
• Choice of workstation Ultrabook™ with the HP ZBook 14/15u G2 OR no compromise mobile performance with the
HP ZBook 15/17 G2
• Superior display panel technology with outstanding resolution and color accuracy
• New tool-free serviceability (ex. tool-free HDD removal)
• Removable battery
• High-end processing and graphics options
• Precise cooling and acoustics
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HP ZBook 14 G2 Mobile Workstation
What is special about the new HP ZBook 14 G2 Mobile Workstation?
The HP ZBook 14 G2 is HP’s thinnest and lightest workstation Ultrabook™. This customizable workstation contains the
latest Intel® Core™ processors, professional AMD FirePro™ 3D graphics with AMD Enduro™ Technology, up to 16 GB
memory, and is designed to pass various MIL-STD tests. It can handle up to 2 internal storage devices (up to 1.25 TB),
including the HP Z Turbo Drive (PCIe SSD) and has an optional touch display now available in FHD resolution.
How does the HP ZBook 14 G2 compare to the HP ZBook 14?
Dimensions Depth 237mm /9.33” 237mm/9.33”
Weight w/o ODD* 1.71kg/3.77lb 1.71kg/3.77lb
Display
Chipset N/A N/A
Processor
HP ZBook 14 HP ZBook 14 G2
Width 339mm/13.35” 339mm/13.35”
Height (front) 21mm/.83” 21mm/.83”
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HD/HD+ (SVA), HD+ (SVA) Touch, FHD (UWVA) HD/HD+ (SVA), FHD (UWVA) Touch, FHD (UWVA)
4th generation dual-core ULT Intel® Core™ i7
and i5 CPUs
5th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 5600U (2.6 GHz,
4 MB cache, 2 cores)* Up to 3.2 GHz with Intel
Turbo Boost Technology
5th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 5500U (2.4 GHz,
4 MB cache, 2 cores)* Up to 3.0 GHz with Intel
Turbo Boost Technology
5th Generation Intel® Core™ i5 5300U (2.3 GHz,
3 MB cache, 2 cores)* Up to 2.9 GHz with Intel
Turbo Boost Technology
5th Generation Intel® Core™ i5 5200U (2.2 GHz,
3 MB cache, 2 cores)* Up to 2.7 GHz with Intel
Turbo Boost Technology
Graphics AMD FirePro™ M4100 (1G GDDR5) AMD FirePro™ M4150 (1G GDDR5)
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Memory
DDR3L 1600MHz up to 16 GB DDR3L 1600MHz up to 16 GB
Internal Storage107200 rpm Up to 1 TB Up to 1 TB
5400 rpm Up to 1 TB Up to 500 GB
SDD Up to 512 GB Up to 512 GB
HP Z Turbo
N/A Up to 256GB
Drive
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ODD
Battery 3-cell long life 50 WHr
Battery life
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N/A N/A
3-cell long life 50 WHr
Optional 6 cell slice batter y (external)
Optional 6 cell slice batter y (external)
Awaiting battery life benchmarks Awaiting battery life benchmarks
Adapter Smart AC Adapter (65w) Smart AC Adapter (65w)
Ports (1) USB 3.0 charging, (3) USB 3.0, DisplayPort 1.2,
RJ-45 (Ethernet), VGA, combo headphone/
microphone, side docking connector, power
connector, secondary battery connector
(1) USB 3.0 charging, (3) USB 3.0, DisplayPort 1.2,
RJ-45 (Ethernet), VGA, combo headphone/
microphone, side docking connector, power
connector, secondary battery connector
* With 50whr battery
What processors does the HP ZBook 14 G2 oer and why doesn’t it oer quad-core CPUs?
The following 5th generation Intel® Core™ i5 and i7 processors2 are oered:
• Intel® Core™ i7-5600U with Intel® HD Graphics 5500 (2.6 GHz, 4 MB cache, 2 cores)
• Intel® Core™ i7-5500U with Intel® HD Graphics 5500 (2.4 GHz, 4 MB cache, 2 cores)
• Intel® Core™ i5-5300U with Intel® HD Graphics 5500 (2.3 GHz, 3 MB cache, 2 cores)
• Intel® Core™ i5-5200U with Intel® HD Graphics 5500 (2.2 GHz, 3 MB cache, 2 cores)
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All of these processors are dual-core because we opted for a very thin and light form factor which doesn’t allow enough
space for the thermal requirements to include quad-core CPUs.
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