Detailed Technical Specifications

Product Information

• Product Name: HP ZBook 15 G3 Mobile Workstation
• Model: ZBook 15 G3
• Generation: 3rd generation (G3)
• Product Line: HP ZBook Professional Workstations
• Category: 15.6" Mobile Workstation
• Target Market: Professional users requiring ISV-certified performance
• Announced: November 2015

Processor Options

• Processor Family: Intel 6th Generation Skylake
• Core i5 Options: Intel Core i5-6300HQ, i5-6440HQ
• Core i7 Options: Intel Core i7-6700HQ, i7-6820HQ, i7-6920HQ
• Xeon Option: Intel Xeon E3-1505M v5, E3-1535M v5, E3-1545M v5, E3-1575M v5
• Cores/Threads: 4 cores / 8 threads (all processors)
• Clock Speeds: Base 2.2-3.0 GHz, Turbo up to 3.8-4.0 GHz (varies by processor)
• Cache: 6MB to 8MB L3 cache
• TDP: 45W
• Intel vPro: Available on select Core i7 and all Xeon processors

Memory (RAM)

• Memory Type: DDR4 SDRAM
• Memory Speed: 2133 MHz
• Memory Slots: 4 x SO-DIMM slots
• Standard Memory: 8GB, 16GB, or 32GB (varies by configuration)
• Maximum Memory: 64GB (4 x 16GB modules)
• ECC Memory: Supported with Intel Xeon processors
• Dual Channel: Yes

Graphics Options

• NVIDIA Quadro M1000M: 2GB GDDR5, 512 CUDA cores
• NVIDIA Quadro M2000M: 4GB GDDR5, 640 CUDA cores
• NVIDIA Quadro M3000M: 4GB GDDR5, 1024 CUDA cores
• AMD FirePro W5170M: 2GB GDDR5
• Integrated Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 530 (Core) or Intel HD Graphics P530 (Xeon)
• NVIDIA Optimus: Automatic switching between integrated and dedicated graphics
• ISV Certification: All graphics options certified for professional applications

Display Options

• Screen Size: 15.6 inches diagonal
• FHD Display: 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD)
• UHD 4K Display: 3840 x 2160 pixels (Ultra HD)
• Panel Technology: IPS (In-Plane Switching)
• Anti-Glare: Matte finish on all displays
• Touch Option: Capacitive multi-touch (optional)
• DreamColor: Factory-calibrated 100% Adobe RGB, Delta E < 2
• Brightness: 300 nits (FHD), up to 600 nits (DreamColor)
• Color Gamut: 95% sRGB (FHD), 100% Adobe RGB (DreamColor)
• Aspect Ratio: 16:9
• Viewing Angle: 170° horizontal, 160° vertical

Storage Options

• Primary Storage: M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe SSD
• NVMe Capacities: 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB
• Secondary Storage: 2.5" SATA bay (7mm or 9.5mm)
• SATA Options: 500GB, 1TB, 2TB HDD (5400 or 7200 rpm) or SSD
• RAID Support: RAID 0, RAID 1 configurations
• HP Z Turbo Drive: NVMe SSDs with up to 5x faster performance than SATA
• Self-Encrypting Drive: Optional OPAL 2.0 compliant SEDs

Operating System

• Windows: Windows 10 Pro (64-bit) or Windows 7 Professional downgrade
• Linux: Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ubuntu LTS, SUSE Linux Enterprise
• Preinstalled: OS preinstalled and activated (Windows)

Wireless Connectivity

• Wi-Fi: Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260
• Wi-Fi Standards: 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
• Wi-Fi Speed: Up to 867 Mbps
• Frequency Bands: Dual-band 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
• MIMO: 2x2 antenna configuration
• Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.2
• Optional WWAN: 4G LTE mobile broadband (HP lt4132 LTE/HSPA+ 4G module)
• GPS: Integrated on WWAN models

Ports & Connectivity

• Thunderbolt 3: 2 x USB-C with Thunderbolt 3 (40 Gbps, Power Delivery, DisplayPort)
• USB 3.0: 4 x USB 3.0 Type-A ports (5 Gbps)
• HDMI: 1 x HDMI 1.4 port
• VGA: 1 x VGA (D-Sub 15-pin) port
• Ethernet: 1 x RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000)
• Audio: 1 x 3.5mm combo headphone/microphone jack
• Card Reader: SD/SDHC/SDXC card reader
• Smart Card: Optional contactless smart card reader
• Docking: HP ZBook Dock compatible (Thunderbolt 3)
• Security Lock: Kensington lock slot

Input Devices

• Keyboard: Full-size backlit spill-resistant keyboard with numeric keypad
• Key Travel: 1.5mm
• Keyboard Backlighting: Yes, adjustable brightness
• Spill Resistance: DuraKeys keyboard with drain holes
• Touchpad: Precision touchpad with gesture support
• Touchpad Buttons: Separate left and right buttons
• Pointing Stick: Optional DualPoint with TrackPoint-style control

Audio & Video

• Webcam: HD (720p) webcam
• Webcam Features: Fixed focus with decent low-light performance
• Microphones: Dual array digital microphones
• Microphone Features: Background noise reduction
• Speakers: HP Dual Speakers (stereo)
• Audio Enhancement: Bang & Olufsen audio (select models)
• Audio Codec: HD audio

Security Features

• TPM: Trusted Platform Module 2.0
• HP Sure Start Gen3: Self-healing BIOS with automatic recovery
• Fingerprint Reader: Integrated fingerprint sensor
• Smart Card Reader: Optional contactless reader
• Privacy Camera: Optional physical webcam shutter
• BIOS Password: Setup, power-on, and DriveLock passwords
• HP Client Security: Suite including Drive Encryption and Credential Manager
• Secure Erase: HP Secure Erase utility
• Kensington Lock: Physical security lock slot

Battery & Power

• Battery Type: 6-cell 64Wh lithium-ion or 8-cell 91Wh (extended)
• Battery Life: Up to 10 hours (with 91Wh battery, varies by configuration)
• Typical Usage: 6-8 hours with standard battery
• HP Fast Charge: 50% charge in approximately 30 minutes
• Power Adapter: 150W or 200W Smart AC adapter
• Adapter Input: 100-240V AC, 50-60Hz (worldwide voltage)
• Power Delivery: Thunderbolt 3 ports support charging

Physical Specifications

• Dimensions (W x D x H): 377 x 252 x 25.5 mm (14.84 x 9.92 x 1.00 inches)
• Weight: Starting at 2.49 kg (5.5 lbs) - varies by configuration
• Maximum Weight: Up to 2.71 kg (6 lbs) with extended battery and optical drive
• Chassis Material: Magnesium-aluminum alloy
• Color: Graphite gray with black accents
• Finish: Matte with soft-touch palm rest

Durability & Environmental

• Military Standard: MIL-STD 810G tested
• Tests Passed: Shock, vibration, dust, altitude, temperature, humidity
• Operating Temperature: 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F)
• Storage Temperature: -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F)
• Humidity: 10% to 90% (non-condensing)
• Altitude: 0 to 3,048m (10,000ft) operating
• ENERGY STAR: ENERGY STAR certified
• EPEAT: EPEAT Gold registered
• TCO Certified: Yes
• RoHS Compliant: Yes

ISV Certifications

• Autodesk (AutoCAD, Revit, Inventor, 3ds Max, Maya)
• Adobe (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop)
• Dassault Systèmes (SOLIDWORKS, CATIA)
• Siemens PLM (NX, Solid Edge)
• PTC (Creo, Windchill)
• Avid (Media Composer, Pro Tools)
• ESRI (ArcGIS Pro)
• Bentley (MicroStation)

Manageability

• Intel vPro: Available on select configurations
• Intel AMT: Remote management capability
• HP Client Management Solutions: Suite of deployment and management tools
• HP SoftPaq Download Manager: Automated driver and BIOS updates
• HP System Software Manager: Centralized software management

Warranty & Support

• Standard Warranty: 3-year limited warranty
• Support Options: HP Care Pack services available
• Onsite Service: Next business day onsite support (optional)
• Extended Warranty: Up to 5 years available
• Accidental Damage: Optional accidental damage protection