Are the batteries and other accessories from the HP EliteBook 8570w and ZBook 15 compatible with the new
HP ZBook 15 G2?
Although the internal batteries are similar, they are not forward or backward compatible between HP ZBook and
HP EliteBook Mobile Workstations.
The ZBook 15 and the external (travel) batteries from either generation, however, are compatible and can be used on
both generations of 15-inch and 17-inch platforms. The common docking stations used on the HP EliteBook 8570w/
ZBook 15 will work with the HP ZBook 15 and 17 G2 platforms as well.
HP ZBook 17 G2 Mobile Workstation
What is special about the new HP ZBook 17 G2 Mobile Workstation?
The HP ZBook 17 G2 contains the Intel® 4
th
generation refresh processors in both dual core and quad core
2
, professional
NVIDIA® Quadro® graphics with NVIDIA® Optimus® technology and up to 8 GB frame buffer or, newly added this
generation, the choice of AMD FirePro™ graphics with AMD Enduro™ Technology, up to 32 GB memory
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, Thunderbolt™ 2
3
,
and is designed to pass various MIL-STD tests
7
. It can handle up to 3 internal storage devices (up to 3.25 TB), including the
new HP Z Turbo Drive (M.2 PCIe) and has a 17.3-inch diagonal HP DreamColor display
4
option.
How does the HP ZBook 17 G2 compare to the HP ZBook 17?
HP ZBook 17
HP ZBook 17 G2
Dimensions
Depth
272mm/10.7
272mm/10.7
Width
416mm/16.37”
416mm/16.37”
Height (front)
34.0mm/1.33”
34.0mm/1.33”
Height (rear)
40.0mm/1.57”
40.0mm/1.57”
Weight
w/o ODD
3.41kg/7.5lb
3.41kg/7.5lb
Display
8
HD+ (1600x900, AG/SVA)
FHD (1920x1080, AG/WVA)
FHD DreamColor
4
(1920x1080, AG/UWVA)
HD+ (1600x900, AG/SVA)
FHD (1920x1080, AG/WVA)
FHD DreamColor
4
(1920x1080, AG/UWVA)
Chipset
Mobile Intel® QM87
Mobile Intel® QM87
Processor
2
4th generation quad-core Intel® Core™ i7
4th generation dual-core Intel® Core™ i7
and i5 CPUs
4th generation quad-core Intel® Core™ i7
4th generation dual-core Intel® Core™ i7
and i5 CPUs
(refresh)
Graphics
NVIDIA® Quadro® K5100M (8GB GDDR5)
NVIDIA® Quadro® K4100M (4GB GDDR5)
NVIDIA® Quadro® K3100M (4GB GDDR5)
NVIDIA® Quadro® K1100M (2 GB GDDR5)
NVIDIA® Quadro® K5100M (8GB GDDR5)
NVIDIA® Quadro® K4100M (4GB GDDR5)
NVIDIA® Quadro® K3100M (4GB GDDR5)
NVIDIA® Quadro® K2200M (2 GB GDDR5)
NVIDIA® Quadro® K1100M (2 GB GDDR5)
AMD FirePro™ M6100 (2 GB GDDR5)
Memory
9
DDR3L 1600MHz up to 32 GB
DDR3L 1600MHz up to 32 GB
Internal Storage
10
7200 rpm
Up to 750 GB
Up to 1 TB
5400 rpm
Up to 1 TB
Up to 1 TB
SDD
Up to 256 GB
Up to 512 GB
M.2
128 GB (SATA)
32 GB SRT Module
256 GB (PCIe) – HP Z Turbo Drive
32 GB SRT Module
ODD
11
DVD-ROM, DVD R/W, Blu-ray ROM + DVD
R/W, Blu-Ray R/W + DVD R/W
DVD-ROM,
DVD R/W, Blu-ray ROM + DVD
R/W, Blu-Ray R/W + DVD R/W
Battery
8-cell 83 WHr
8-cell long life 75 WHr
Secondary Batteries:
HP ST09 Extended Life
HP BB09 Ultra Extended Life
8-cell 83 WHr
8-cell long life 75 WHr
Secondary Batteries:
HP ST09 Extended Life
HP BB09 Ultra Extended Life
Battery life
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Up to 12 hours
Testing not final
Adapter
Smart AC Adapter (200w/230w)
Smart AC Adapter (200w/230w)
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