If you're looking for the best HP ZBook deals available right now, then you've come to the right place. Whether you're looking for the wildly powerful, top-of-the-range, new 2-in-1 ZBook x2, the lower-specced but excellent HP ZBook 15 models or anything in between, you’ll find the right ZBook for your needs and budget in this buying guide.
Why get an HP ZBook? Well, with levels of power far superior to most standard laptops, the pro-grade ZBooks combine the graphics and processing capabilities of desktop PCs with the convenience, portability and flexibility of laptops – making them ideal devices for creatives, especially if you're often travelling. They’re stylish too, with a sleek design.
The HP ZBook range also comes with an optional HP DreamColor display, which features out-of-the-box colour calibration, plus sRGB, BT709 and full Adobe RGB coverage. If you’re a professional creative, you want this screen.
Read on for the best HP ZBook deals on offer right now...
HP revealed its wildly powerful ZBook x2 tablet back in late 2017. The hybrid 2-in-1 workstation is a potable powerhouse that takes on Microsoft’s Surface Book 2 and Apple’s Macbook Pro as the professional creatives’s mobile workstation of choice.
It isn’t as sleek as the Surface Book 2, but the ZBook x2 boasts an Intel Core i7 (Kaby Lake) processor with Turbo up to 4.2GHz, backed with up to 32GB of system RAM. The GPU is an Nvidia Quadro M620.
HP is touting it as the most powerful detachable PC ever made. What this means is that you can remove the keyboard and use the screen as a tablet. Using the Wacom EMR stylus you can then sketch on the touchscreen, and use the included Quick Keys, which feature 18 Adobe app shortcuts that makes using Adobe's suite of creative software easier than ever.
Throw in the ZBook x2’s 4K, antiglare touchscreen, and you’re looking at an incredible machine for designers and artists. Just make sure you select the optional 10-bit one-billion color HP DreamColor display.
It's currently only available in the US – but as soon as UK prices become available, you'll see the best ones here.
HP ZBook Studio deals
02. HP ZBook Studio G4 Mobile Workstation
Sleek, light and powerful
CPU: Intel Xeon E3, Intel Core i5 or Intel Core i7 | Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 630, Intel HD Graphics P6302 or Nvidia Quardro M1200 | RAM: 32GB | Screen: 15.6-inch UHD (3,840 x 2,160) | Storage: 256GB – 2TB SSD
Powerful
Fast
Great display
No touchscreen
Short battery life
Can heat up when in use
The HP ZBook Studio G4 Mobile Workstation really shows off what workstations are capable of, bringing huge amounts of power into a sleek and light design that's easy to carry around.
The understated design of the HP ZBook Studio G4 Mobile Workstation is fantastic, and it houses some seriously powerful components that makes it feel smooth and responsive when you're working on it. You can choose from 7th generation Intel Core or Intel Xeon processor options, and it comes with up to 32 GB DDR4 memory and 2 TB of storage with dual HP Z Turbo Drives for super-fast boot up time.
To top it off, the ZBook Studio also features a fantastic 4K screen that will show off your digital art in all its glory – although it isn't touchscreen, like the ZBook x2. Again, make sure your choose the optional HP DreamColor display for the most accurate colours.
03. HP ZBook Studio G3 Mobile Workstation
Another thin and light marvel
CPU: Intel Xeon E3 or Intel Core i7 | Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 530, Intel HD Graphics P530 or Nvidia Quardro M1000M | RAM: Up to 32GB | Screen: 15.6-inch UHD (3,840 x 2,160) | Storage: 256GB – 1TB SSD
Great performance
Very good design
Short battery life
The HP ZBook Studio G3 Mobile Workstation is a slightly older, less powerful, version of the G4 above, but it's still an excellent machine, especially for digital creatives and professionals thanks to the excellent components and build quality. It also means there are some very tempting deals to be had for the HP ZBook Studio G3 Mobile Workstation if you shop around.
HP ZBook 14U and 15U deals
04. HP ZBook 14u G4 Mobile Workstation
Great value ZBook
CPU: Intel Core i5 or i7 | Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 620 | RAM: Up to 32GB | Screen: 14-inch FHD (1,920 x 1,080) | Storage: 500GB – 1TB HDD/SSD
Good value
Portable
Bulky compared to other ZBooks
Battery life isn't great
If you're looking for a great value ZBook, then the HP ZBook 14u G4 Mobile Workstation is well worth considering. It doesn't have the cutting edge components, or thin and light designs as some of the other ZBooks, but it costs a lot less as well. This makes it an excellent choice if you want a powerful mobile workstation without breaking the bank.
05. HP ZBook 15u G4 Mobile Workstation
Another well priced ZBook
CPU: Intel Core i5 or i7 | Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 620 or AMD FirePro W4190M | RAM: Up to 32GB | Screen: 15.6-inch FHD (1,920 x 1,080) | Storage: 500GB – 1TB HDD/SSD
Cheaper than other ZBooks
Decent power
Not as powerful as other ZBooks
Bulky design
The HP ZBook 15u G4 Mobile Workstation is another good value ZBook which costs a lot less than its more powerful (and more stylishly designed) brethren. If you don't mind a bit of compromise when it comes to power and design, then you'll like the HP ZBook 15u G4 Mobile Workstation a lot, and it still has the chops to handle demanding creative applications, and with the 15.6-inch screen doing an excellent job of displaying your work.
06. HP ZBook 15u G3 Mobile Workstation
Showing its age, but still a great choice
CPU: Intel Core i5 or i7 | Graphics: Intel HD 5500 Graphics or AMD FirePro W4190M | RAM: Up to 32GB | Screen: 15.6-inch FHD (1,920 x 1,080) | Storage: 128GB – 1TB HDD/SSD
Cheaper than other ZBooks
Decent battery life
Older components
Not brilliant colour accuracy
If you want to save a bit of extra money, then you may want to consider the older HP ZBook 15u G3 Mobile Workstation. It's still got plenty of power, but it uses older components which aren't quite as quick as the ones found in more modern ZBooks. The display also doesn't compare as well as other ZBooks when it comes to colour accuracy, so if that is important to you, you may want to consider buying an optional HP DreamColor display to use with this device.
HP ZBook 15 and 17 deals
07. HP ZBook 15 G3 Mobile Workstation
A powerful performer
CPU: Intel Xeon E3, Intel Core i5 or Intel Core i7 | Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 530, Intel HD graphics P530, Intel Iris Pro Graphics P580, AMD FirePro W5170M, NVIDIA Quadro M1000M or NVIDIA Quadro M2000M | RAM: Up to 64GB | Screen: 15.6-inch FHD (1,920 x 1,080) | Storage: 256GB – 1TB HDD/SSD
Plenty of ports
Good performance
Display is a little dim
Can get noisy when in use
The HP ZBook 15 G3 Mobile Workstation is a mobile workstation that puts performance above all else. That means that it can be quite expensive, but there's still some brilliant deals to be had, especially as it's now not the latest model on the market. You still get plenty of excellent features, and this is a laptop that will handle creative software with ease.
08. HP ZBook 15 G4 Mobile Workstation
A recent refresh
CPU: Intel Xeon E3, Intel Core i5 or Intel Core i7 | Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 630, Intel HD graphics P630, AMD RadeonPro WX 4150, NVIDIA Quadro M1200 or NVIDIA Quadro M2200 | RAM: Up to 64GB | Screen: 15.6-inch FHD (1,920 x 1,080) | Storage: 256GB – 1TB HDD/SSD
Amazing display
Great performance
Bulky design
Battery life is once again an issue
The HP ZBook 15 G4 Mobile Workstation is the newest version of the ZBook 15, and it boasts upgraded components that make it a more powerful workstation than its predecessor. This does mean that it costs a lot more, though it's still not as expensive as the stylish HP ZBook x2 or ZBook Studio range. This is a great mid-range ZBook, then for people who want performance, but don't care too much about thin and stylish designs.
09. HP ZBook 17 G4 Mobile Workstation
Big screen ZBook
CPU: Intel Xeon E3, Intel Core i5 or Intel Core i7 | Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 630, Intel HD graphics P6302, AMD RadeonPro WX 4170, NVIDIA Quadro P3000, NVIDIA Quadro P4000 or NVIDIA Quadro P5000 | RAM: Up to 64GB | Screen: 17.3-inch FHD (1,920 x 1,080) or UHD (3,840 x 2,160) | Storage: 256GB – 1TB HDD/SSD
Amazing performance
Brilliant (and large) screen
Bulky design
Can get expensive
The HP ZBook 17 G4 Mobile Workstation combines cutting edge components with a gorgeous 17-inch display, making this an incredibly accomplished mobile workstation for creative professionals. The performance is nothing short of spectacular, though you will be paying a price premium for such a powerful machine. For many people, that cost will be well worth it.
10. HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation
Older, but still a big beast
CPU: Intel Xeon E3, Intel Core i5 or Intel Core i7 | Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 530, Intel HD graphics P530, Intel Iris Pro Graphics P580, AMD FirePro W6150M, NNVIDIA Quadro M1000M, NVIDIA Quadro M2000M, NVIDIA Quadro M3000M, NVIDIA Quadro M4000M or NVIDIA Quadro M5000M | RAM: Up to 64GB | Screen: 17.3-inch FHD (1,920 x 1,080) or UHD (3,840 x 2,160) | Storage: 256GB – 1TB HDD/SSD
Very powerful
Lots of storage, memory and expansion options
Large and heavy
Older components
While the HP ZBook 17 G4 Mobile Workstation is a fantastic machine, there's no getting away from the fact that it's also very expensive. If you don't mind a slightly older model, then the HP ZBook 17 G3 Mobile Workstation is a fantastic alternative. It still has a huge 17-inch display, that can come in 4K resolution, and although the components it uses are a little older than the G4 model, it's still a formidable machine when it comes to performance.
Matt has been a technology journalist for over 15 years, writing for publications such as T3, MacFormat and Creative Bloq. He's a managing editor of TechRadar, Creative Bloq's sister site, where he can be found writing about and reviewing laptops, computers, monitors and more. He often writes for Creative Bloq, helping creatives find their perfect laptop or PC.
