HP ZBook 15 G6 Mobile Workstation vs. HP Zbook 17 G2

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HP ZBook 15 G6 Mobile Workstation
HP ZBook 15 G6 Mobile Workstation

Our Rating: 85 %

Side by side comparison and review of HP ZBook 15 G6 Mobile Workstation and HP Zbook 17 G2. Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

HP ZBook 15 G6 Mobile Workstation Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP ZBook 15 G6 Mobile Workstation based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful quad-core processor

high-resolution dreamcolor display

robust aluminum chassis

expandable memory options

advanced security features

heavier than competitors

shorter battery life

noisy under load

expensive base model

HP Zbook 17 G2 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP Zbook 17 G2 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust processing power

high-quality display

expandable memory options

strong build quality

good graphics performance

heavy and bulky

short battery life

expensive base model

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP ZBook 15 G6 Mobile Workstation and HP Zbook 17 G2
81 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
72 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP ZBook 15 G6 Mobile Workstation vs. HP Zbook 17 G2 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP ZBook 15 G6 Mobile Workstation HP Zbook 17 G2
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.6 cm x 26.4 cm x 2.6 cm 41.6 cm x 27.2 cm x 3.4 cm
Weight 2.6 kg 3.46 kg
DISPLAY HP ZBook 15 G6 Mobile Workstation HP Zbook 17 G2
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% sRGB -
Features Full HD ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) eDP anti-glare Full HD wide-viewing angle (WVA) anti-glare
PROCESSOR HP ZBook 15 G6 Mobile Workstation HP Zbook 17 G2
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (4th Gen) 4810MQ / 2.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 3.8 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Quad-Core
Cache 12 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Intel QM87
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY HP ZBook 15 G6 Mobile Workstation HP Zbook 17 G2
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR3L SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 1600 MHz / PC3L-12800
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 1600 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 204-pin
Slots Qty 4 4
Empty Slots 3 -
STORAGE HP ZBook 15 G6 Mobile Workstation HP Zbook 17 G2
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD
RAID Level RAID 1 -
SSD Cache 16 GB 3D Xpoint (Optane) (PCIe (NVMe)) -
Optical Drive - DVD-Writer
AUDIO & VIDEO HP ZBook 15 G6 Mobile Workstation HP Zbook 17 G2
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA Quadro T1000 / Intel UHD Graphics 630 Intel HD Graphics 4600
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM -
Camera Yes - HD -
Video Resolutions 720p -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3228
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio, DTS Studio Sound, DTS SOUND+
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio, HP Clear Sound Amp -
COMMUNICATIONS HP ZBook 15 G6 Mobile Workstation HP Zbook 17 G2
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Wi-Fi
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2) -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-V -
Bluetooth Class Class 2 -
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, IEEE 802.3az -
Remote Management Protocol SNMP 2 -
Features Miracast, Wake-on-LAN (WOL) -
BATTERY HP ZBook 15 G6 Mobile Workstation HP Zbook 17 G2
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Max Supported Qty - 2
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh -
AC ADAPTER HP ZBook 15 G6 Mobile Workstation HP Zbook 17 G2
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 150 Watt, 19.5 V -
INPUT HP ZBook 15 G6 Mobile Workstation HP Zbook 17 G2
Type Keyboard, pointing stick, ClickPad Keyboard, touchpad, pointing stick
Keyboard Name HP Collaboration -
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Volume control, spill-resistant, ClickPad with gesture support Volume control, spill-resistant, touchpad with gesture support
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP ZBook 15 G6 Mobile Workstation HP Zbook 17 G2
Expansion Bays - 1 x Upgrade Bay
Slots - 1 x ExpressCard/54 (1 free)
Interfaces LAN
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (charging)
HDMI
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
VGA
DisplayPort
Thunderbolt 2
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
2 x USB 3.0
USB 2.0
Dock
USB 3.0 (charging)
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card, SDXC UHS-II Card) Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card, SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE HP ZBook 15 G6 Mobile Workstation HP Zbook 17 G2
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Home (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR))
MISCELLANEOUS HP ZBook 15 G6 Mobile Workstation HP Zbook 17 G2
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features HP DuraKeys, Automatic DriveLock, HP DriveLock, Measured Boot, Power On Authentication, Pre-boot Authentication, Master Boot Record Security, BIOS Update via Network, HP Sure Click Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
Compliant Standards ACPI, CSA, UL, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, Common Criteria EAL4+, low halogen ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, ISO 27001
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 3 years Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
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