HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation vs. HP EliteBook 8570w

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HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation
HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation

In depth comparison and review of HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation and HP EliteBook 8570w. Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

HP EliteBook 8570w Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP EliteBook 8570w based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

powerful processor options

high-resolution display

ample connectivity ports

good graphics performance

heavy and bulky

short battery life

dated design

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation and HP EliteBook 8570w
69 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation vs. HP EliteBook 8570w Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation HP EliteBook 8570w
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 42 cm x 28 cm x 3 cm 38.2 cm x 25.75 cm x 3.84 cm
Weight 3 kg 3 kg
Case Material Aluminum, magnesium alloy Magnesium alloy
Colour Space Silver Gun metal
DISPLAY HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation HP EliteBook 8570w
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution - 1600 x 900 (HD+)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Features - HD+ wide-viewing angle (WVA) anti-glare
PROCESSOR HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation HP EliteBook 8570w
CPU Intel Core i5 (6th Gen) 6440HQ / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (3rd Gen) 3720QM / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.5 GHz 3.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 6 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel CM236 Express Mobile Intel QM77 Express
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation HP EliteBook 8570w
RAM 0 GB 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR3 SDRAM
Speed - 1600 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 204-pin
Slots Qty 4 4
Empty Slots 4 -
STORAGE HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation HP EliteBook 8570w
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) - 128 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation HP EliteBook 8570w
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 530 Intel HD Graphics 4000
Camera - Yes
Sound Stereo speakers Stereo speakers, two microphones
Codec CX7501 IDT 92HD80
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio SRS Premium Sound Pro
COMMUNICATIONS HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation HP EliteBook 8570w
Wireless - 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0
Wireless Controller - PCI Express Half Mini Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-LM -
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.11, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3ae, IEEE 802.1as, IEEE 802.3az -
BATTERY HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation HP EliteBook 8570w
Technology - Lithium Ion
Max Supported Qty - 2
AC ADAPTER HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation HP EliteBook 8570w
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
INPUT HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation HP EliteBook 8570w
Type - Keyboard, touchpad, pointing stick
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Features - Volume control, spill-resistant, touchpad with gesture support
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation HP EliteBook 8570w
Expansion Bays - 1 x Upgrade Bay
Slots - 1 x ExpressCard/54 (1 free)
Interfaces VGA
HDMI
2 x Thunderbolt 3
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
3 x USB 3.0
USB 3.0 (charging)
DisplayPort
VGA
FireWire
Microphone input
Headphone output
LAN
2 x USB 3.0
USB 2.0
USB 2.0/eSATA
Dock
Battery
Modem
USB 2.0 (charging)
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card, SDXC UHS-II Card) Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation HP EliteBook 8570w
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR))
MISCELLANEOUS HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation HP EliteBook 8570w
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories - Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip, 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 3D DriveGuard, HP DuraKeys, HP SpareKey, One-Step Logon, HP BIOS Protection, SecureBoot, HP Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, Hybrid Boot, Master Record Security, Measured Boot, Power On Authentication, Pre-Boot Security, Pre-boot Authentication, HP Sure Start with Dynamic Protection HP 3D DriveGuard, HP DuraFinish, Enhanced Pre-Boot Security, HP SpareKey, One-Step Logon, HP DuraCase, HP DisplaySafe
Compliant Standards ACPI, CSA, UL, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, Common Criteria EAL4+ ACPI, CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, CCC, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, A-Tick, ICES, KC, ISO 27001
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
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