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HP Spring 2018 Range: ZBook, ZBook, ZBook

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by Anton Shilov & Joe Shields on April 5, 2018 12:30 PM EST

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To match the launch of Intel's 8th Generation Core launches this week for mobile, HP is the next partner making some noise with new launches. Almost every cylinder from HP for today is set towards the ZBook line: ZBook Studio, ZBook x2, and ZBook Workstations. As a cherry on top, HP is also announcing a new DreamColor monitor.

HP ZBook Studio x360 and ZBook Studio Workstation

HP has announced updates to the ZBook Studio mobile workstation and x360 convertible laptops to the latest 8^th Generation Intel processors. Also in the update list for the Studio line are improved screens using HP Dreamcolor displays, and improved chassis materials. The ZBook Studio and Studio x360 are part of HP's premium line of mobile workstation products which are promoted to offer creative professionals, executives, and students, the right level of performance and power without compromise on design and mobility.

ZBook Studio x360: 15.6-inch

The ZBook Studio x360 will be available with a choice of one of four 8^th generation Intel processors or one of two Xeon-E series CPUs. HP says it that the options provided can give up to 35% more performance than an Apple MacBook Pro. Memory capacity is up to 32 GB across two SO-DIMM slots - if a Xeon CPU is selected, DDR4-2666 ECC RAM will be used. Graphics options range from the internal GPU on the CPUs to a discrete NVIDIA Quadro P1000 4GB GDDR5. The integrated graphics chip is the Intel UHD 630 on the Core processors and the Intel UHD P360 on the Xeon processors. With this, HP says the x360 is the most powerful convertible laptop in the world.

HP gives users four-panel options on the x360 with all being touch screen enabled. Options range from Full-HD (1920x1080) IPS with panels at 400-nits, up to 4K UHD (3840x2160) IPS panels with 650-nits of brightness in a Dreamcolor display able to produce 1 billion colors. HP states that this is the brightest 4K laptop display for this screen size. The screen is rated to produce 100% Adobe RGB and include a built-in color calibration system in addition to an ambient light sensor which will dim or brighten the screen based on the environment. In addition, two panels also include HP SureView for screen privacy. The x360 is compatible with the Wacom AES pen featuring 4000 pressure sensitive levels as well as tilt and and two customizable buttons for inking precision. Battery life on the X360 is rated to last up to 16 hours and has a fast recharge capability of 50% in 30 minutes. A full workd ay on battery power seems possible with some setups.

On the networking and connectivity side of the house, the x360 uses the latest Intel Wireless-AC 9560 found integrated on the chipset with the appropriate CRF. The Intel 9560 comes in two flavors, a vPro version, and non vPro. In addition, the x360 also has mobile data capabilities through HP lt4132 LTE/HSPA+ 4G mobile broadband module or an Intel XMM 7360 LTE modem. Port connectivity includes two USB 3.0 ports (one with charging capabilities), a HDMI 2.0 port, a headphone/microphone combo port and two USB 3.1 Type-C Thunderbolt 3 ports which support DisplayPort 1.3.

The chassis of the x360 is made from precision architected aluminum which HP claims to be more durable, sleek, and aesthetically pleasing. Updates to the hinges allow the x360 to freely move around in five modes without any pressure on the wrist or the arms. The full-size HP Collaboration keyboard has a fully integrated lattice (adding rigidity), is spill-resistant, and backlit. The idea behind the collaboration keyboard is that hosting virtual meetings can be made due to additional shortcut keys along the top of the keyboard, with a world-facing 3^rd microphone and optional webcam. HP uses four custom tuned Bang & Olufsen speakers and a discrete amplifier to set the stage for improved sound over the previous generation.

HP ZBook Studio x360 Convertible Workstation
Type		Convertible Workstation
Processors		Core i5-8300H (4C / 8T - 4 GHz Turbo) Core i5-8400H (4C / 8T - 4.2 GHz Turbo) Core i7-8750H (6C / 12T - 4.1 GHz Turbo) Core i7-8850H (6C / 12T - 4.3 GHz Turbo) Xeon E-2176 vPro (6C / 12T - 4.4 GHz Turbo) Xeon E 2186 vPro (6C / 12T - 4.6 GHz Turbo)
Maximum Memory		32 GB DDR4-2666 ECC (Xeon only) 32 GB DDR4-3666 non-ECC (Core only) 2 x SO-DIMMs
Network Connectivity	Wi-Fi	Intel 9560 - 802.11ac, 2x2, Bluetooth 5.0 (vPro and non vPro)
	Mobile	HP lt4132 LTE/HSPA+ 4G Mobile broadband, or Intel XMM 7360 LTE Modem
Internal Storage	SSD	256 GB - 1 TB SATA 256 GB M.2 SATA SED 512 GB N.2 SATA FIPS 140-2 SED 256 GB - 2 TB PCIe NVMe M.2 256 GB - 512 GB PCIe NVMe M.2 SED
	HDD	N/A
Graphics		Intel UHD Graphics 630 (Core) Intel UHD Graphics P630 (Xeon) NVIDIA Quadro P1000 4GB GDDR5 (optional)
Expansion Slots		1 x UHS-II SD card reader
Display		15.6" FHD IPS anti-glare LED 15.6" 4K UHD IPS anti-glare LED backlit touch display 15.6" FHD IPS LED-backlit (Sure View) 15.6" 4K UHD Dreamcolor IPS anti-glare LED-backlit
Ports and Connectors		2 x USB 3.0 1 x HDMI 2.0 1 x Headphone/Mic combo 2 x USB Type-C Thunderbolt 3
Input Device		HP Collaboration Keyboard - Full-size, spill-resistant keyboard with drain and durakeys, clickpad with image sensor
Camera		HP Privacy HD IR Camera (720p), supports Windows Hello
Audio		Bang and Olufsen dual stereo speakers, World-facing Microphone
Power		64.0Wh, Lithium-ion prismatic 4-cell or 95.6Wh, Lithium-ion polymer 150W external AC power adapter
Dimensions (W x D x H)		14.17" x 9.65" x 0.8"
Weight		4.99+ lbs
Price (Starting)		$1499

The HP ZBook Studio x360 will be available in May/June with a starting price of $1499.

HP ZBook Studio Mobile Workstation

The HP ZBook Studio is also part of the premium ZBook family at HP and with that, is part of the improvement they wanted to make in bringing features normally found in higher-end lines and bring it to this level. HP says the ZBook Studio also has the brightest 4K laptop display, has improved the sound, and is smaller than the previous generation Studio.

The major differences between the Studio and Studio x360 have to do with how the device can be set up. Whereas the x360 has five modes including tablet, clamshell, presentation, tent, and a docked configuration, the Studio has four with tablet mode not being possible on this device. Outside of that, about the only difference between the two comes with the storage options, audio, and 4G LTE capabilities. Both do have self-encrypting drives (SED) and drives which follow the Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 140-2 standards established by the National Institute of Standards and Technology, except the Studio has more storage choices (more spinning rust options).

Both Studio devices use 8^th gen Intel processors, can handle up to 32 GB or ECC or non-ECC RAM (depending on the processor), have the same panel options, and will use the same integrated GPU and discrete NVIDIA Quadro P1000 4 GB GDDR5 graphics card.

HP ZBook Studio Mobile Workstation
Type		Mobile Workstation
Processors		Core i5-8300H (4C / 8T - 4 GHz Turbo) Core i5-8400H (4C / 8T - 4.2 GHz Turbo) Core i7-8750H (6C / 12T - 4.1 GHz Turbo) Core i7-8850H (6C / 12T - 4.3 GHz Turbo) Xeon E-2176 vPro (6C / 12T - 4.4 GHz Turbo) Xeon E 2186 vPro (6C / 12T - 4.6 GHz Turbo)
Maximum Memory		32 GB DDR4-2666 ECC (Xeon processors only) 32 GB DDR4-2666 non-ECC (Intel Core processors only)
Network Connectivity		WLAN Intel 9560 - 802.11ac, 2x2, Bluetooth 5.0 (vPro and non vPro)
Internal Storage	SSD	256 GB - 1 TB SATA 256 GB M.2 SATA SED 512 GB M.2 SATA FIPS 140-2 SED 256 GB - 2 TB PCIe NVMe M.2 256 GB - 512GB PCIe NVMe M.2 SED
	HDD	2 TB 5400 RPM SATA 500 GB - 1 TB 7200 RPM SATA 500 GB 7200 RPM SATA SED 500 GB 7200 RPM SATA FIPS 140-2 SED 500 GB - 2 TB SATA SSHD
Graphics		Intel UHD Graphics 630 (Core processors) Intel UHD Graphics P630 (Xeon processors) NVIDIA Quadro P1000 4GB GDDR5
Expansion Slots		1 x UHS-II SD card reader
Display		15.6" FHD IPS eDP anti-glare LED backlit 15.6" 4K UHD IPS eDP anti-glare LED backlit 15.6" FHD IPS LED-backlit (Sure View) 15.6" 4K UHD Dreamcolor IPS anti-glare LED-backlit
Ports and Connectors		2 x USB 3.0 1 x HDMI 2.0 1 x Headphone/Mic combo 2 x USB Type-C Thunderbolt 3
Input Device		HP Collaboration Keyboard - Full-size, spill-resistant keyboard with drain and durakeys, clickpad with image sensor
Camera		HP Privacy HD IR Camera (720p), supports Windows Hello
Audio		Bang and Olufsen dual stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Power		64Wh, Lithium-ion prismatic 4-cell 95.6Wh, Lithium-ion polymer 150W slim amsart external AC power adapter
Dimensions (W x D x H)		14.17" x 9.65" x 0.74"
Weight		4.54+ lbs
Price (Starting)		$1299

The HP ZBook Studio x360 will be available in May/June with a starting price of $1299.

HP ZBook x2 G4 Detachable Workstation

In the detachable workstation space, HP has released what they say is their most powerful detachable PC made to ‘unleash the power of Adobe Creative Cloud’. HP worked at this goal by using the latest 8^th Gen Intel quad-core “U” series processors with frequencies boosting up to 4.2 GHz. It uses an (optional) 14-inch 4K UHD DreamColor touch panel able to display 1 billion colors. In addition, HP includes the ZBook x2 pen, supporting 4000 pressure points.

The ZBook x2 is a 2-in-1 detachable, giving users have the flexibility of the Bluetooth keyboard so one can switch from laptop to tablet just by separating the two devices. The ‘tablet’ portion includes customizable HP Quick Keys, providing 18 shortcuts for Adobe applications. On the sides of the tablet is where all the ports and connectors are found. The left side contains the headphone/microphone combo jack, while the right side has the power connector, HDMI (1.4), USB 3.0 (w/charging capability), two USB 3.1 Type-C Thunderbolt 3 ports, as well as a smart card/SD media card reader. The keyboard is backlit with function key controls and has an extra-large click pad with a physical on/off button. Outside of those details, there isn’t much flashy about the machined aluminum and die-cast magnesium body, except that it should be lighter, but this is a workstation and really isn’t meant to be the center of attention in that respect.

Hardware wise the ZBook H2 G4 adds three 8^th Gen Intel processors, either an i5-8250U or an i7-8550U, and the flagship i7-8650U with turbo speeds to 4.2 GHz. Also available are two dual-core 7^th Gen Intel processors for those who may not need the horsepower of the latest Intel quad-cores. The maximum memory capacity here is double any other HP detachable with up to 32 GB DDR4-2133, as the device is aimed at Adobe professionals.

The graphics side of the house has uses either the integrated GPU or an NVIDIA Quadro M620 with 2 GB GDDR5 as the single discrete option. Panel options are either a 14” 4K UHD IPS panel without touch to a 4K UHD DreamColor panel with touch capabilities. Audio duties are handled by Bang & Olufsen dual stereo speakers while inputs are handled by a dual array digital microphone. It also includes two webcams, the first a 720p HP webcam and the second, also 720p webcam with IR that is world facing and should support Windows Hello.

Network connectivity is handled by an Intel 8265 Dual Band 802.11ac 2x2 device supporting Bluetooth 4.2. There is an optional mobile networking controller in the HP hs3110 HSPA+ mobile broadband module.

HP ZBook Studio x2
Type		Detachable Workstation
Processors		i7-7500U (2C / 4T - 3.5 GHz Turbo) i7-7600U (2C / 4T - 3.9 GHz Turbo) i5-8250U (4C / 8T - 3.4 GHz Turbo) i7-8550U (4C / 8T - 4.0 GHz Turbo) i7-8650U (4C / 8T - 4.2 GHz Turbo)
Displays		14-inch 3840x2160 non-touch 14-inch 3840x2160 Dreamcolor touch
Maximum Memory		32 GB DDR4-2133
Network Connectivity		Intel 8265 Dual Band Wireles, 2x2, Bluetooth 4.2 Optional HP hs3110 HSPA+ Intel Mobile Broadband Module
Internal Storage	SSD	128 GB M.2 SATA 512 GB M.2 SATA FIPS 512 GB PCIe NCMe M.2 SED 256 GB - 2 TB PCIe NVMe M.2 256 GB - 512 GB HP ZTurbo Drive PCIe NVMe
	HDD	N/A
Graphics		Intel HD Graphics 620 (7th Gen CPUs) Intel UHD Graphics 620 (8th Gen CPUs) NVIDIA Quadro M620 2GB GDDR5
Ports and Connectors		1 x Headphone/microphone combo 1 x Power connector 1 x HDMI (1.4) 1 x USB 3.0 (supports charging) 2 x USB 3.1 Type-C TB3 / DP 1.2
Input Device		Backlit Keyboard w/function control HP ZBook x2 pen
Camera		720p HP webcam, 720p webcam with IR (Front-facing) 8 MP (world facing)
Audio		Bang & Olufsen dual stereo speakers, dual digital array microphone
Power		65W AC Power adapter 90W AC Power adapter 70wh Lithium-Ion Polymer (Up to 10 hours)
Dimensions		Tablet Mode: 0.53" x 14.35" x 8.94" Laptop Mode: 0.75" x 14.35" x 8.94"
Weight		Tablet Mode: 3.64 lbs Laptop Mode: 4.78 lbs
Price (Starting)		$1799

The ZBook x2 is available now and starts at $1799.

HP ZBook G5 Workstations

HP also introduced its new generation of mobile workstations, starting with Intel's latest six-core Coffee Lake-H CPUs. The new ZBook 15v G5, ZBook 15 G5, and ZBook 17 G5 notebooks are are all-new machines to the ZBook lineup, aiming to offer more storage, better graphics, and according to HP, a better user experience.

HP’s new ZBook G5 workstations are powered by Intel’s Coffee Lake-H processors in their Core i5/i7 and Xeon incarnations as well as Intel’s 300-series PCH that support a number of potential improvements, such as USB 3.1 Gen 2 connectivity, 802.11ac Wave 2 Wi-Fi with up to 1.73 Gbps speeds and so on. The new motherboards naturally required HP to use new chassis for its latest ZBook workstations, so the new laptops also feature a different look when compared to predecessors.

The new breed of ZBook notebooks continue to feature HP’s security advantages, such as multi-factor authentication (up to three factors), the Sure View privacy screen coverage (on select models), encryption for storage devices, and webcams with a shutter, on top of existing security capabilities. In addition, the latest workstations will also offer Thunderbolt 3 (this time enabled by Intel’s Titan Ridge controller and therefore supporting DisplayPort 1.3/1.4 streams), optional 4G/LTE mobile connectivity, fast charge, Bang & Olufsen-branded speakers and other things you come to expect from HP’s Z premium computers.

As usual, HP will offer dozens of different pre-built 2018 ZBook configurations and even more will be possible when customers build-to-order their PCs. In a bid to make our overview a bit more compact, we are going to discuss only the basics about its new mobile workstations. If you want to check out all the optional specs in detail, scroll down for the complete table.

The HP ZBook 15v G5: Affordable Mobile Workstation with Six-Core CPUs

The HP ZBook 15v G5 will be the company’s most affordable and lightest 15.6-inch workstation — it will start at $949 and will weigh 2.14 kilograms (4.72 pounds). HP positions the ZBook 15v G5 for students and startups that require workstation-grade machines with optional discrete GPUs certified by suppliers of professional software.

The ZBook 15v will use Intel’s Core i5/i7 or Xeon E-2176M processors with four or six cores and up to 12 MB of cache. The workstation will be outfitted with up to 32 GB of DDR4-2666 memory with or without ECC. On the storage side of things, the laptop will feature up to 4 TB capacity comprising of a 2 TB M.2 PCIe SSD, and a 2 TB HDD/SSHD.

Depending on exact model, the HP ZBook 15v will come with an FHD or a UHD anti-glare display featuring a 220-nits/250-nits or a 340-nits brightness, respectively. As for graphics, select ZBook 15v SKUs will be equipped with NVIDIA Quadro P600 GPUs, whereas the most affordable variants will rely on Intel’s UHD 630/UHD P630 integrated graphics.

Connectivity capabilities of the HP ZBook 15v will include 2×2 802.11ac Wave 2 Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, GbE, USB 3.0 Type-A, Thunderbolt 3, HDMI 2.0, an UHS-II SD card reader, and a TRRS connector for audio.

Since the HP ZBook 15v is primarily a workhorse, it is not supposed to be very portable and lightweight. The machine is 2.54 cm thick (1 inch) and weighs 2.14 kilograms when equipped with a 52 Wh Li-ion battery. The weight will get higher if an optional 70 Wh battery pack is installed instead, but this will increase its autonomous life on one charge to 10 hours.

Gallery: HP ZBook 15v G5

The HP ZBook 15 G5: 4K DreamColor LCD Meets 6 TB of Storage

The HP ZBook 15 G5 continues traditions of the Z-series by offering what HP claims are premium performance and exclusive features. Meanwhile, in addition to being fast, the ZBook 15 G5 is also pretty strong as it was designed to pass various MIL-STD-810G tests for drops, humidity, dust, etc.

One of the key features of the ZBook 15 G5 is the DreamColor 15.6-inch display, featuring a 4K resolution and 600-nits brightness, which will be available on select configurations. Since this is a DreamColor-branded LCD, it covers 100% of the sRGB color space, which will please professionals who need this color gamut. Other display panel options will include various LCDs featuring FHD or UHD resolutions.

The ZBook 15 G5 will be based on Intel’s Core i5/i7 or Xeon E-2176M/E2186M processors with four or six cores accompanied by up to 64 GB of DDR4-2667 ECC or non-ECC memory. The 15.6-inch workstation will support various graphics options, such as AMD’s Radeon Pro WX 4150 with 4 GB GDDR5, NVIDIA’s Quadro P1000 4 GB GDDR5, or NVIDIA’s Quadro P2000 4 GB GDDR5. Meanwhile, basic configurations will rely on Intel’s UHD 630/UHD P630 integrated GPUs.

To cool down the 45W Coffee Lake-H CPUs and discrete graphics chips, the ZBook 15 G5 uses HP’s new cooling system that is claimed to be 30% more efficient than its predecessor. The manufacturer says that it can do the job while staying quiet even if the laptop is processing demanding workloads, a claim that has to be put to the test. In any case, a more efficient thermal solution will enable the ZBook 15 G5 to run the CPU at increased frequencies longer (and possibly hit the Thermal Velocity Boost clocks), which will bump up responsiveness of the system in general.

Storage capabilities of the ZBook 15 G5 workstation will comprise of two M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 slots for a couple of 2 TB NVMe SSDs as well as a 2.5-inch bay for an HDD/SSHD. In total, the ZBook 15 G5 can support up to 6 TB of storage using existing drives.

Moving on to I/O features. Connectivity capabilities of the ZBook 15 G5 include 2×2 802.11ac Wave 2 Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, GbE, USB 3.0 Type-A, Thunderbolt 3, HDMI 2.0, an UHD-II SD card reader, a smart card reader, an optional 4G modem, a TRRS audio jack, and so on.

When it comes to portability, the ZBook 15 G5 is actually slightly bulkier and heavier than the ZBook 15v: it weighs 2.6 kilograms with a 90-Wh battery pack and it is 2.6 cm (1 inch) thick. Keeping in mind that we are dealing with a workstation featuring a dGPU and plenty of storage, such dimensions are not surprising.

Gallery: HP ZBook 15 G5

The HP ZBook 17 G5: Six-Core CPU, NVIDIA Quadro P5200, Blu-Ray Drive

The number of 17-inch mobile workstations has somewhat dropped in the recent years, but HP is one of a few companies who keep selling notebooks in this form-factor. The ZBook 17 G5 will be HP’s highest-performing laptop this year, offering high-performance discrete GPU, plenty of storage, and an optical disk drive. The system is positioned for content creators whose appetites for performance are rising every year (think development of 4K video games, VR content, etc.).

The top-of-the-range HP ZBook will come with a 17-inch DreamColor 4K display covering 100% of the Adobe RGB color space and featuring an integrated calibration system. HP also intends to offer a variety of FHD and UHD display panels with its 17-inch ZBook G5, including SKUs with touch support. Interestingly, there is even a 1600×900 option, but it is doubtful it is going to be popular on a high-end workstation in 2018.

Just like its smaller brethren, the new 17-inch ZBook from HP will be powered by Intel’s Core i5/i7 or Xeon E-2176M/E2186M CPUs with four or six cores. The manufacturer plans to offer a plethora of discrete GPU options with the new workstations, including AMD’s Radeon Pro WX4170 4 GB or a series of NVIDIA Quadro GPUs up to a P5200 16 GB model. Basic setups will still be able to rely on Intel’s UHD 630/UHD P630 integrated graphics. To ensure cool and quiet operation, the new ZBook 17 also features a revamped thermal solution boasting with a 20% higher efficiency when compared to the previous-gen cooler for HP’s 17-inch workstations. As noted above, improved cooling is designed to ensure that CPUs operate at higher frequencies for longer periods and thus offer better responsiveness in certain cases.

Memory sub-system of the ZBook 17 G5 will feature four SO-DIMM slots supporting up to 64 GB of DDR4-2667 ECC or non-ECC DRAM. As for storage, the system can accommodate multiple M.2 SSD modules and a 2.5-inch SSD/HDDs for a total of 10 TB. The ZBook 17 G5 even has a Blu-ray reader/DVD writer for those who would like to watch BD movies or burn a project on a disc.

I/O capabilities of the 17-inch ZBook mimic those of its 15-inch brother. The laptop features 2×2 802.11ac Wave 2 Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, GbE, USB 3.0 Type-A, Thunderbolt 3, HDMI 2.0, an UHD-II SD card reader, a smart card reader, an optional 4G modem, a TRRS audio jack, and so on.

For a big and powerful mobile workstation, the HP ZBook 17 G5 is actually pretty light and compact. The computer features a z-height of 3.3 cm (1.3 inches) and weighs 3.2 kilograms (7 lbs) when equipped with a 96-Wh battery. In fact, there are 15.6-inchers that weight more than that. Meanwhile, performance of the beefier ZBook 17 G5 is comparable to a modern desktop.

Gallery: HP ZBook 17 G5

HP plans to start shipments of its new ZBook G5 workstations in May-June timeframe. Exact pre-built configurations will be disclosed when HP starts actual sales. At present, HP only shares starting price of the new ZBook 15v, which is $949.

General Specifications of the HP ZBook G5 Mobile Workstations
		ZBook 15v G5	ZBook 15 G5	ZBook 17 G5
LCD	Diagonal	15.6"		17"
	Resolution/ Brightness	1920×1080 \| 220 nits 1920×1080 \| 250 nits 3840×2160 \| 340 nits	1920×1080 \| 220 nits 1920×1080 \| 400 nits 1920×1080 \| 650 nits 3840×2160 \| 400 nits 3840×2160 \| 600 nits	1600×900 \| 220 nits 1920×1080 \| 300 nits 3840×2160 \| 400 nits
	Touch Option	Yes	Yes	Yes
CPU		Core i5-8300H (4C/8T) Core i5-8400H (4C/8T) Core i7-8750H (6C/12T) Core i7-8850H (6C/12T) Xeon E-2176M (6C/12T)	Core i5-8300H (4C/8T) Core i5-8400H (4C/8T) Core i7-8750H (6C/12T) Core i7-8850H (6C/12T) Xeon E-2176M (6C/12T) Xeon E-2186M (6C/12T)
Graphics	Integrated	HD Graphics 630 (24 EUs) HD Graphics P630 (24 EUs)
	Discrete	Quadro P600	Quadro P1000 4 GB Quadro P2000 4 GB Radeon Pro WX 4150	Quadro P1000 4 GB Quadro P2000 4 GB Quadro P3200 6 GB Quadro P4200 8 GB Quadro P5200 16 GB Radeon Pro WX 4170
RAM		32 GB DDR4-2667 2 SO-DIMM slots ECC/non-ECC	64 GB DDR4-2667 4 SO-DIMM slots ECC/non-ECC	64 GB DDR4-2667 4 SO-DIMM slots ECC/non-ECC
Storage	SSD	256 GB - 1 TB SATA 256 GB - 2 TB M.2 NVMe 256-512 GB M.2 SATA SED 256-512 GB M.2 NVMe SED	256 GB - 1 TB SATA 256 GB - 2 TB M.2 NVMe 256 - 512 M.2 NVMe SED 256 GB M.2 SATA SED 512 GB M.2 SATA FIPS-140-2 SED
	HDD/SSHD	2 TB HDD 5400 RPM 500 GB/1 TB HDD 7200 RPM 500 GB SED 7200 RPM 500GB FIPS-2 SED 7200 RPM 500 - 2 TB SSHD
	ODD	-	-	Blu-ray player DVD-Writer
	Total Capacity	4 TB	6 TB	10 TB
Wireless	Wi-Fi	Intel Wireless-AC 9560 802.11ac (2x2) Wi-Fi with or without vPro
	Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.0
	NFC	-	Optional
	Modem	-	HP lt4132 LTE/HSPA or Intel XMM 7360 LTE-A
USB	3.1	1 × TB 3	2 × TB 3
	3.0	3 × Type-A
	2.0	-
Thunderbolt		1 × TB 3 (data, DP 1.3) Titan Ridge controller	2 × TB 3 (data, DP 1.3 displays) Titan Ridge controller
Display Outputs		1 × HDMI 2.0 1 × TB3 with DP 1.3	1 × HDMI 2.0 2 × TB3 with DP 1.3
Gigabit Ethernet		Intel I219-LM GbE
Card Reader		SD Card Reader with UHD-II support
Smart Card Reader		-	Yes
Webcam		720p camera with shutter or 720p + IR camera with shutter
Fingerprint Sensor		Yes
Other I/O		Microphone, stereo speakers, audio jack
Battery		52 Wh or 70 Wh	90 Wh	96 Wh
Dimensions	Width	36.5 cm \| 14.37 inch	37.6 cm \| 14.8 inch	41.4 cm\| 16.4 inch
	Depth	25.65 cm \| 10.1 inch	26.4 \| 10.4 inch	28.8 cm \| 11.3 inch
	Thickness	2.54 cm \| 1 inch	2.6 cm \| 1 inch	3.3 cm \| 1.3 inch
Weight		2.14 kilograms \| 4.72 lbs	2.6 kilograms \| 5.79 lbs	3.2 kilograms \| 7 lbs
Price		Starting at $949	?	?

HP DreamColor Z27x G2 Display

HP's new professional monitor is the DreamColor Z27x G2 Studio Display. The new LCD features automatic calibration techmp;pgu and supports the key color spaces used in DCC today. In addition, the DreamColor Z27x G2 has all modern inputs and even a KVM keyboard connection, ensuring compatibility with various systems and easy switching between connected PCs.

The HP DreamColor Z27x G2 display is based on a 27-inch 8-bit + FRC IPS panel featuring a 2560×1440 resolution, 250 nits brightness*, a 1500:1 typical static contrast ratio, a 10.2 ms response time, a 60 Hz refresh rate, and 178°/178° viewing angles. The monitor comes with a LED backlighting rated for 30,000 hours minimum lamp life to half brightness, and an anti-glare coating for added accuracy when working with color-critical content.

The DreamColor Z27x G2 LCD covers 98% of the DCI-P3, 99% of the Adobe RGB, and 100% of the sRGB color spaces. The Adobe RGB is crucial for photographers and designers working on materials for print media, whereas the sRGB and the DCI-P3 are used for web and multimedia content creation. The DCI-P3 was originally developed as a standard for the American digital cinema industry, but monitors normally support consumer version of the color gamut (with its different white point and gamma) that is also supported by the latest hardware from Apple as well as growing number of other CE manufacturers. The rather limited brightness of the DreamColor Z27x G2 practically excludes its usage for post-production work (since most modern titles need to support HDR), but people who need the DCI-P3 to design software for Apple, or modern smartphones/tablets, will find the new LCD quite useful.

To ensure that the monitor always displays colors correctly, the new 27-inch professional LCD from HP features a built-in pop-up sensor that calibrates it on demand or on a regular schedule. In addition, the LCD supports external calibration devices, such as the X-Rite i1Display Pro, the Colorimetry Research CR-100/CR-250, the Konica Minolta CA-310, and others.

Moving on to I/O of the monitor. Connectivity is another strong feature of the DreamColor Z27x G2: it has five inputs (two DisplayPort 1.2, two HDMI 1.4, and one DP 1.2 over USB-C), an integrated hub supporting multiple USB 3.0 Type-A ports, and a GbE header for remote management. To simplify switching between devices connected to the display, the LCD supports a KVM keyboard connection. All the ports are located on the backside of the monitor and face downwards, which is common, but which is not particularly comfortable if you need to attach a mobile PC to the monitor every day. Meanwhile, the device also only supports 15 W USB-C power delivery, so it cannot charge mobile PCs.

The DreamColor Z27x G2 LCD comes in a stylish black chassis made of thick plastic. The display has a stand with height, tilt, and swivel adjustments. It can also be detached, opening up VESA 100mm mounting holes.

HP’s DreamColor Z27x G2 display will be available in the coming weeks starting at $1,999. The monitor is covered by a three-year limited warranty.

Specifications of the HP DreamColor Z27x G2 Display
Panel		27" 8-bit + FRC IPS
Resolution		2560 × 1440
Refresh Rate		60 Hz
Response Time		10.2 ms gray-to-gray
Brightness		Normal: 250 cd/m² Peak: ? cd/m²
Static Contrast		Typical: 1500:1 Minimum: 1000:1
Viewing Angles		178°/178° horizontal/vertical
Color Saturation		100% sRGB/REC 709 99% Adobe RGB 98% DCI-P3 Rec.2020 is supported by a color profile
Display Colors		1.07 billion
Pixel Pitch		0.2331 mm²
Pixel Density		109 PPI
Anti-Glare Coating		Yes
Inputs		2 × DP 1.2 2 × HDMI 2.0 1 × USB-C (DP 1.2)
USB Hub		2 × USB Type-A (DreamColor) 4 × USB Type-A 1 × USB Type-B upstream 1 × USB Type-C upstream
Audio		3.5-mm mini jack
Mechanical Design		Chassis Colors: Black Tilt: -5°~+20° Swivel: -45°~+45° Height Adjustment: 81-201 mm VESA Wall Mounting: 100×100mm
Power Consumption	Idle	0.5 W
	Typical	65 W
	Active	160 W

*Professional displays are calibrated in a bid to offer uniform brightness across their surface. Usually, this means that their peak luminance goes down, but the “extra” headroom in luminance is then “used” for panel aging compensation.