HP ZBook Studio G8 Mobile Workstation vs. HP Zbook 15 G2

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HP ZBook Studio G8 Mobile Workstation
HP ZBook Studio G8 Mobile Workstation

Our Rating: 85 %

Detailed comparison and review of HP ZBook Studio G8 Mobile Workstation and HP Zbook 15 G2. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

HP ZBook Studio G8 Mobile Workstation Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP ZBook Studio G8 Mobile Workstation based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful intel processors

vivid dreamcolor display

compact, sleek design

thunderbolt 4 support

high-quality audio system

expensive price point

limited battery life

no numeric keypad

heavier than competitors

HP Zbook 15 G2 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP Zbook 15 G2 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

powerful quad-core processor

upgradeable memory options

high-resolution display

good connectivity options

heavy and bulky

older model

noisy under load

mediocre battery life

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP ZBook Studio G8 Mobile Workstation and HP Zbook 15 G2
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
72 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP ZBook Studio G8 Mobile Workstation vs. HP Zbook 15 G2 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP ZBook Studio G8 Mobile Workstation HP Zbook 15 G2
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.4 cm x 23.46 cm x 1.785 cm 38.15 cm x 25.7 cm x 3.55 cm
Weight 1.79 kg 2.78 kg
Case Material Magnesium alloy, plastic, anodised aluminium, metal Aluminum, magnesium alloy
Colour Turbo silver -
DISPLAY HP ZBook Studio G8 Mobile Workstation HP Zbook 15 G2
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB -
Features Ultra Slim Design, narrow-bezel design, Low Power, Full HD ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) eDP anti-glare +PSR2 -
PROCESSOR HP ZBook Studio G8 Mobile Workstation HP Zbook 15 G2
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (4th Gen) 4710MQ / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 3.5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 24 MB L3 - 6 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Chipset Intel WM590 -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY HP ZBook Studio G8 Mobile Workstation HP Zbook 15 G2
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR3L SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 204-pin
Slots Qty - 4
STORAGE HP ZBook Studio G8 Mobile Workstation HP Zbook 15 G2
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe), triple-level cell (TLC) 256 GB SSD
Optical Drive - DVD-Writer
AUDIO & VIDEO HP ZBook Studio G8 Mobile Workstation HP Zbook 15 G2
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA RTX A2000 / Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA Quadro K2100M
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello, Temporal Noise Reduction Low light enhancement
Video Resolutions 720p 1280 x 720
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Four speakers, HP World Facing Microphone / dual-array digital microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio, DTS Studio Sound, DTS SOUND+
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS HP ZBook Studio G8 Mobile Workstation HP Zbook 15 G2
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2) -
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Bluetooth Class Class 2 -
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.11d, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, IEEE 802.11h, IEEE 802.11e, IEEE 802.11k, IEEE 802.11r, IEEE 802.11v -
Features Dual stream (2x2), CNVi -
BATTERY HP ZBook Studio G8 Mobile Workstation HP Zbook 15 G2
Technology 6-cell lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 83 Wh -
Battery Life Up to 9.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER HP ZBook Studio G8 Mobile Workstation HP Zbook 15 G2
Input AC 115/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 150 Watt, 19.5 V -
INPUT HP ZBook Studio G8 Mobile Workstation HP Zbook 15 G2
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, touchpad, pointing stick
Keyboard Name HP Premium Quiet Keyboard -
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Volume control, spill-resistant, multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, glass clickpad, image sensor, DuraKeys Volume control, spill-resistant, touchpad with gesture support
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP ZBook Studio G8 Mobile Workstation HP Zbook 15 G2
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1 (charging)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery, Sleep & Charge)
HDMI
VGA
DisplayPort
Thunderbolt 2
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Battery
Dock
LAN
2 x USB 3.0
USB 2.0
USB 3.0 (charging)
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card, SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE HP ZBook Studio G8 Mobile Workstation HP Zbook 15 G2
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence - English Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
Software Included Bing Toolbar, HP Hotkey Support, HP Device Access Manager, HP Noise Cancellation, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Client Security Manager Gen5, HP Performance Advisor (free download), HP BIOSphere Gen6, HP ZCentral Remote Boost (free download), HP Smart Support (free download), HP Manageability Integration Kit (free download) -
MISCELLANEOUS HP ZBook Studio G8 Mobile Workstation HP Zbook 15 G2
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Tile module -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Power On Authentication, HP Fast Charge, Pre-boot Authentication, Master Boot Record Security, 150° maximum hinge open angle Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
Compliant Standards RoHS, WEEE, low halogen ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, ISO 27001
Repairability Index 8.2 (out of 10) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
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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