HP ZBook Power G10 review – quiet workstation with gaming capabilities
The price category of the HP ZBook Power G10 is described as “affordable” by the manufacturer. Interestingly, the configuration in front of us is pricey, just like the HP ZBook Studio 16 G10. However, the latter is a great workstation that surprises us positively and now it’s time to see if the HP ZBook Power G10 is able to do the same.
Here, we have a bit different approach in terms of design and features compared to the Zbook Studio sibling. The panel is a more conventional unit with a 16:9 aspect ratio and a 15.6-inch size. The device is a bit thicker and heavier, but instead of two huge front-firing speakers around the keyboard, we can see a board with a NumPad which can be a dealbreaker for some people.
We have no complaints regarding the specs of the machine – you can choose among many Raptor Lake-H or HX CPU options and professional NVIDIA video cards. There are three Full HD display variants (one of them is a touchscreen unit) and one QHD panel for people who prefer crisper images and larger desktop space for work.
At least on paper, the device looks like a real powerhouse but since it’s branded as a workstation the performance under sustained heavy loads is very important. Let’s inspect the notebook closely and see if it’s worthy enough for professionals.
You can check the prices and configurations in our Specs System: https://laptopmedia.com/series/hp-zbook-power-g10/
Contents
- Specs, Drivers, What’s in the box
- Design and construction
- Display quality, Health impact (PWM), Sound
- Buy our profiles
- Performance: CPU, GPU, Gaming Tests
- [eBook Guide + Tools] How to MAX OUT your Laptop
- Temperatures and comfort, Battery Life
- Disassembly, Upgrade options, and Maintenance
- Storage performance
- Verdict
Specs, Drivers, What’s in the box
- HDD/SSD
- up to 4000GB SSD
- M.2 Slot
- 2x 2280 PCIe NVMe 4.0 x4 See photo
- RAM
- up to 64GB
- OS
- Windows 11 Pro, DOS, Windows 11 Home
- Battery
- 83Wh, 6-cell
- Body material
- Aluminum
- Dimensions
- 359.41 x 233.93 x 22.86 mm (14.15" x 9.21" x 0.90")
- Weight
- 2.00 kg (4.4 lbs)
- Ports and connectivity
- 2x USB Type-A
- 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
- 1x USB Type-A
- 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), Sleep and Charge
- 1x USB Type-C
- 4.0, Thunderbolt 4, Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort
- HDMI
- 2.1
- Card reader
- Ethernet LAN
- 10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s
- Wi-Fi
- 802.11ax
- Bluetooth
- 5.2
- Audio jack
- 3.5mm Combo Jack
- Features
- Fingerprint reader
- optional
- Web camera
- 5MP IR auto tracking camera
- Backlit keyboard
- optional
- Microphone
- Dual Array Digital Microphones
- Speakers
- 2x Stereo Speakers, HP Audio
- Optical drive
- Security Lock slot
- Nano Security Lock
All HP ZBook Power G10 configurations
Drivers
All drivers and utilities for this notebook can be found here: https://support.hp.com/in-en/drivers/selfservice/hp-zbook-power-15.6-inch-g10-mobile-workstation-pc/2101596020
What’s in the box?
The package contains a 150W power adapter and the mandatory paperwork. You can find a 200W or 230W adapter in the box of the most powerful configurations.