HP 15.6″ ZBook 15 G6 Mobile Workstation

Thin at 1.0″ and weighing 5.7 pounds, the 15.6″ ZBook 15 G6 Mobile Workstation from HP has been designed to thrive with heavy workloads from rendering, engineering, and simulation. It is powered by a 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7-9750H Six-Core processor which allows you to run multiple applications simultaneously. If you need more power, the system can be overclocked to 4.5 GHz using Intel Turbo Boost 2.0 technology. The 16GB of 2666 MHz DDR4 RAM helps to ensure smooth multitasking and also allows the computer to quickly access frequently used files and programs. The current memory configuration is 1 x 16GB, which can be upgraded to 128GB by using a 32GB memory module in each of the four 260-pin SO-DIMM slots.

The 15.6″ display features a Full HD 1920 x 1080 screen resolution, an anti-glare finish, LED-backlighting, an ambient light sensor, a 16:9 aspect ratio, a contrast ratio of 600:1, a refresh rate of 60 Hz, a brightness of 400 cd/m², coverage for 72% of the sRGB gamut, 142 ppi, and viewing angles of 85/85/85/85°. The dedicated NVIDIA Quadro T1000 graphics card has 4GB of discrete GDDR5 video memory and delivers a sharp, clear picture. You’ll also be able to output video to an external display using the system’s HDMI 2.0b and dual Thunderbolt 3 ports, the latter of which supports DisplayPort 1.4.

For storage of your files, this ZBook 15 G6 is equipped with a 512GB NVMe PCIe M.2 SSD. If you’d like to expand the internal storage, there is one additional M.2 2280 slot for a SATA or PCIe SSD, plus a 2.5″ / 7mm SATA drive bay. If you want to add external storage, optical drives, memory card readers, and more, the ZBook 15 G6 offers two 40 Gb/s Thunderbolt 3 ports that also support 10 Gb/s USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C. There are also two 5 Gb/s USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A ports and one USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A charging port. Gigabit Ethernet and Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) are also built-in for wired and wireless networking, and Bluetooth 5.0 technology will also allow you to connect additional compatible peripherals.

So that content from memory cards may be accessed, a built-in SD/SDHC/SDXC card reader supports UHS-II flash media and lets users download content from their digital camera. Other integrated features include a 1080p IR webcam for face authentication with Windows Hello, dual-array digital mics, a third world-facing mic, stereo speakers with Bang & Olufsen HD audio, and a Smart Card reader.

The ZBook 15 G6 includes a 150W Slim Smart AC adapter, a power cord, and an HP Long Life 4-cell / 90Wh lithium-ion polymer battery that can operate for up to 17.75 hours before recharging is required. The installed operating system is Windows 10 Pro (64-bit) and protection is provided by a limited 3-year parts & labor warranty.

General Features

Thunderbolt 3

Thunderbolt 3 is a hardware interface that utilizes the reversible USB Type-C connector. Doubling the speed of its predecessor, Thunderbolt 3 features a maximum bi-directional throughput of 40 Gb/s when used with compatible devices. The connector also transmits data via USB 3.1 Gen 2 at up to 10 Gb/s, and dual-bandwidth DisplayPort 1.3 allows you to simultaneously connect two 4K displays or one 5K display. Additionally, you can daisy chain up to six devices from a single Thunderbolt 3 port.

Multi-Display Support with the HP Thunderbolt Dock G2

The HP Thunderbolt Dock G2 has a Thunderbolt 3, VGA, two DisplayPort, and a USB Type-C port. When used together with the HP ZBook 15 configuration with hybrid graphics, a maximum of five independent displays are supported, or three UHD displays. These five displays include the internal panel, an external display connected to the system’s HDMI port, and three external displays connected to HP Thunderbolt Dock G2’s Thunderbolt 3, VGA, or DisplayPort ports. When used together with the HP ZBook 15 configuration with Intel integrated graphics, a maximum of 3 independent displays are supported. Any three-display combination of the system panel, system ports, and ZBook Dock ports may be used.

Multi-Display Support without the HP Thunderbolt Dock G2

An HP ZBook 15 with hybrid graphics and without the use of HP Thunderbolt Dock G2 supports a maximum of four independent displays. These four displays are the internal panel plus three external displays connected to HDMI and two Thunderbolt 3 ports. An HP ZBook 15 configuration with Intel integrated graphics supports a maximum of three independent displays. These three displays are connected to HDMI and two Thunderbolt 3 ports.

Up to 128GB RAM

This ZBook 15 G6 has 16GB of 2666 MHz DDR4 memory in a 1 x 16GB configuration. When all four 260-pin SO-DIMM slots are used, the ZBook 15 G6 supports up to 128GB of RAM, or 32GB per slot.

Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)

The system features Intel Dual Band Wi-Fi 6 AX200 (2×2), which is compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Wi-Fi so that users may access network connectivity using wireless technology.

Bluetooth 5.0

Additional compatible peripherals, such as mice, keyboards, headsets, and more may be paired using Bluetooth 5.0 technology

Windows 10 Professional (64-bit)

Start Menu

After its hiatus in Windows 8, the Start Menu has returned. Utilizing a combination of the traditional menu system and Windows 8’s Live Tiles, the improved Start Menu gives you more information at a glance, showing notification information alongside your applications and other pinned items.

Cortana

Microsoft’s digital personal assistant, Cortana can answer your questions with information gleaned from both your device and the internet at large. You can type or even talk with her, if your system has a microphone. Using her Notebook, Cortana keeps track of your needs and wants, and she learns over time to improve her information gathering skills.

Microsoft Edge

After nearly 20 years, Microsoft has finally replaced its Internet Explorer web browser. With Microsoft Edge, users can write directly on web pages and share notes with friends and colleagues. It also improves the online reading experience by adding a distraction-free mode and read-it-later functionality. Edge also has built-in Cortana integration; you can have her help you find a restaurant, make a reservation, and pull up directions without leaving your browser.

Windows Store

For Windows 10, Microsoft has unified the Windows Store. Now, apps for PCs, tablets, and phones will all be accessible from one place. And with support for Universal Apps, one version of an app can work across all your compatible devices automatically.

Windows Continuum

Windows 10 was designed for a variety of screen sizes and input styles, and with its Continuum feature, it automatically adapts to fit your needs. A Windows 10 tablet on its own requires a touch-centric approach, but attaching a mouse and keyboard will shift everything to a more traditional interface. You can even attach an external monitor to your Windows 10 phone for a near-desktop experience. But it’s not just the operating system; Windows Universal Apps take advantage of Continuum as well.

Xbox on Windows 10

Gaming is a big focus of Windows 10. Xbox integration allows for PC players to match up against Xbox One players on supported games, and if you have an Xbox One, you can even stream compatible titles to your PC. Native support for recording with the new Game DVR feature makes it easy to capture and share your gameplay. The new DirectX12 takes better advantage of multi-core processors, giving games a performance boost, even on older hardware. Windows 10 also features native support for virtual reality headsets, such as the Oculus Rift.

Windows 10 Pro

The Pro version of Windows 10 includes all of the features of Windows 10 Home plus many designed specifically for business users, including Hyper-V virtualization, BitLocker disk encryption, and remote desktop access. Devices will also be able to join domains and the Azure Active Directory, and they can even access a specialized version of the Windows Store featuring custom, company-specific applications.

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