HP ZBook Studio 16 G10 review – finally, capable thin and light mobile workstation
HP describes the ZBook Studio G10 as a mobile workstation which is a bold claim given the stylish thin body. This machine kind of reminds us of a MacBook Pro laptop and it even can be ordered in some regions with a Z Command Keyboard that replicates a Mac layout. So, with this optional feature, Apple users should have less trouble when switching to this Windows-based laptop.
The hardware options look suitable for a workstation. You can choose among Intel Raptor Lake H and HX CPUs and there is a plethora of GPU variants including professional RTX Ada Generation video cards. We can also spot two gaming GPUs and the most powerful one is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080. All that is fitted in a slim and light chassis so at least on paper, this is a serious challenge for the cooling.
The display department is no joke – the base model is a 16:10 1200p IPS panel, and there are two 2400p variants – one is a standard WLED display, while the other is an OLED touchscreen model. At first glance, the HP ZBook Studio 16 G10 has all the needed ingredients for a workstation – powerful CPU and GPU options, high-res display choices, and many useful features. The other things that we are about to check right now are also important – this includes cooler performance, temperatures under load, build quality, and display capabilities. Let’s go!
You can check the prices and configurations in our Specs System: https://laptopmedia.com/series/hp-zbook-studio-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
- GPU
- NVIDIA RTX A1000 (Laptop) #198 in Top GPUs NVIDIA RTX 4000 Ada Generation (Laptop) #15 in Top GPUs NVIDIA RTX 3000 Ada Generation (Laptop) #32 in Top GPUs NVIDIA RTX 3000 Ada Generation (60W) #85 in Top GPUs NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation (Laptop) #118 in Top GPUs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 (Laptop) #7 in Top GPUs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 (Laptop) #35 in Top GPUs Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU) #246 in Top GPUs
- HDD/SSD
- up to 4000GB SSD
- M.2 Slot
- 1x 2280 PCIe NVMe 4.0 x4 See photo
- RAM
- up to 64GB
- OS
- Windows 11 Pro, DOS, Windows 11 Home
- Battery
- 86Wh, 6-cell, 83Wh, 6-cell
- Body material
- Aluminum
- Dimensions
- 356 x 242 x 18 - 19 mm (14.02" x 9.53" x 0.71")
- Weight
- 1.78 kg (3.9 lbs)
- Ports and connectivity
- 1x USB Type-A
- 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), Sleep and Charge
- 1x USB Type-C
- 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort
- 2x USB Type-C
- 4.0, Thunderbolt 4, Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort
- Card reader
- microSD (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)
- Ethernet LAN
- Wi-Fi
- 802.11ax
- Bluetooth
- 5.3
- Audio jack
- 3.5mm Combo Jack
- Features
- Fingerprint reader
- optional
- Web camera
- HD
- Backlit keyboard
- optional
- Microphone
- 2x Top Facing Digital Array Microphones
- Speakers
- 2x Tweeters + 2x Quad Woofers, audio by Bang & Olufsen
- Optical drive
- Security Lock slot
- Nano Security Lock
All HP ZBook Studio G10 configurations
Drivers
All drivers and utilities for this notebook can be found here: https://support.hp.com/us-en/drivers/selfservice/hp-zbook-studio-16-inch-g10-mobile-workstation-pc/2101656405/model/2101656421?sku=62V88EA
What’s in the box?
Inside the notebook’s box, you’ll find a 200W power adapter, as well as some manual. The non-RTX laptops come with a 150W adapter, and the most powerful devices are bundled with a 230W charger.