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15.6" mobile workstation supporting up to 8 external monitors · Quad-core Intel Core i7 CPU · AMD FirePro 2GB graphics · Fast NVMe SSD |
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Core Features |
Screen | 15.6" FHD 1920x1080 resolution |
Weight | 5.8 lbs |
CPU | Intel Core i7-6700HQ 2.6-3.5 GHz |
CPU type | Quad Core with Hyper-Threading |
Memory | 8GB - 64GB (built to order) |
SSD | 256GB - 5TB (built to order) |
Dimensions | 1.0" (H) x 15.2" (W) x 10.4" (D) |
Battery life | Up to 15.75 hours |
Graphics | AMD FirePro W5170M 2GB |
Warranty | 3 years worldwide onsite |
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Build-to-Order Customization Options |
Features | Standard | Upgrade |
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Memory | 8GB DDR4-2133 | 12GB - 64GB DDR4 |
System Drive (SSD) | 256GB NVMe PCIe SSD: HP Z Turbo Drive G2 | 1TB NVMe PCIe SSD + 4TB SATA SSD |
Wireless Networking | Dual Band Wireless-AC Wi-Fi + Bluetooth | 4G LTE wireless broadband |
External Monitors | HDMI, VGA, 2 × Thunderbolt 3 | 8X DisplayPort / DVI / HDMI |
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Features
A mobile workstation with extraordinary desktop multi-monitor power
Power-user desktop replacement with industry-best external monitor support
Enjoy extraordinary desktop multi-monitor power, fast workstation performance and class-leading battery life. This HP ZBook 15 G3 mobile workstation edition is a power-user desktop replacement, with an unprecedented combination of standard features and options:
- Intel Core i7-6700HQ quad-core processor
- Fast NVMe PCI Express SSD, up to 4X the speed of conventional SATA SSDs
- Optional dual SSDs with total 5TB capacity
- Up to 64GB DDR4 memory (4 DIMM slots)
- Optional 4G LTE mobile broadband
- Standard HP Client Security: fingerprint reader, Smart Card reader and TPM
- Up to 15.75 hours battery life
- Mobility: 5.8 lbs and 1.0" thick
- AMD FirePro graphics and dual Thunderbolt 3 ports
- Up to 8 external monitors via a simple two-cable connection (Thunderbolt 3 + USB 3.0)
Now in its third generation, HP ZBook 15 G3 is 27% thinner and 7% lighter than the previous generation, while offering a faster SSD, double the maximum memory and easier multi-monitor connectivity thanks to Thunderbolt 3 and a dedicated AMD FirePro workstation graphics controller.
Drive up to eight external monitors
AMD FirePro EyeFinity graphics combined with Thunderbolt 3 enable this laptop to drive up to six external monitors at FHD (1920×1080) resolution via a single Thunderbolt 3 cable. Add a USB dock to drive two more monitors for eight total external monitors, plus the laptop LCD.
Digital Tigers offers unique Thunderbolt 3 and USB multi-monitor adapters and docks tested and certified for this laptop. In addition, we offer complete packages with Zenview multi-screen displays, such as Zenview Atlas 24 IPS Thin shown above. Configure a complete package with display by clicking the tab "Customize Complete Setup: Add Multi-Screen Monitor."
Here's what's possible for external monitors with adapters and docks, using only one or two cables connected to the laptop:
- 8 × FHD or WUXGA (1920x1200) resolution (Thunderbolt 3 + USB 3.0)
- 6 × FHD or WUXGA resolution (Thunderbolt 3)
- 6 × QHD (2560x1440) resolution (Thunderbolt 3 + USB 3.0)
- 4 × QHD resolution (Thunderbolt 3)
- 3 × 4K UHD (3840x2160) resolution (Thunderbolt 3 + USB 3.0)
- 2 × 4K UHD resolution (Thunderbolt 3)
Easy multi-monitor connectivity via Thunderbolt 3
Drive up to six external monitors via a single Thunderbolt 3 cable! This special edition HP ZBook 15 G3 makes it possible, thanks to an AMD FirePro dedicated graphics controller with six-monitor AMD EyeFinity technology.
Digital Tigers unleashes this power with our Thunderbolt 3 adapter below in tandem with dual 3-port DisplayPort hubs. Everything is plug and play: no driver required, and no impact on CPU performance. The internal laptop screen is also available as an optional independent monitor, driven by Intel HD graphics, or can be disabled with the lid closed.
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SideCar T3D2: Thunderbolt 3 to dual DisplayPort adapter
This adapter plugs into a Thunderbolt 3 port and provides two DisplayPort 1.2 ports, each supporting up to 4K UHD (3840×2160) resolution @60Hz. Each downstream port also supports a DisplayPort MST hub (see right).
An alternative Thunderbolt 3 to dual HDMI adapter is also available. DVI adapter dongles are optional.
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SideCar DD3: 3-port DisplayPort hub
This hub breaks out three DispayPort ports from a single DisplayPort 1.2 port. Each of the three downstream ports supports up to 1920×1200 resolution @60Hz. Alternatively, using only two ports enables up to QHD (2560×1440) or WQXGA (2560×1600) resolution @60Hz.
An alternative 4-port HDMI hub is also available, supporting four HDMI monitors up to FHD (1920×1080) resolution. In addition, optional HDMI and DVI adapter dongles are available for the DisplayPort hub.
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Triple-monitor USB 3.0 dock
With our amazing USB 3.0 dock, you can connect up to three monitors plus five USB devices, Gigabit Ethernet, a headset and speakers — all with a single USB 3.0 connection!
What's more, this dock can be combined with Thunderbolt 3 connectivity to support a total of eight (or nine) external monitors. Six monitors are connected via Thunderbolt 3, and two or three monitors are connected via this dock. The internal laptop screen is also available as an optional independent monitor, or can be disabled with the lid closed.
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USB, Ethernet, headset, speaker ports
- Front: 3 × USB 3.0; headset (combo mic/headphones)
- Rear: 2 × USB 2.0; Gigabit Ethernet, audio line out (speakers)
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Supported monitor output modes and maximum resolution
- 1 × 4K UHD (3840×2160) resolution via DisplayPort
- 2 × QHD (2560×1440) resolution via DisplayPort + HDMI
- 3 × WUXGA (1920×1200) or FHD (1920×1080) resolution via DisplayPort + dual HDMI
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Outstanding professional performance
Accelerated workflows: The latest 6th Gen Intel Core i7-6700HQ Quad Core processor provides the power to
extract maximum performance from the demanding professional software you rely on to do your job.
Professional graphics: From rendering to complex modeling, you'll notice superior performance over a
consumer graphics card with AMD FirePro graphics featuring 2GB GDDR5. The FirePro graphics controller is also able to drive six external monitors directly via Thunderbolt 3, without taxing the CPU with less efficient USB adapters.
Ultra-fast, large SSDs: Your large and complex projects will be driven by the latest ultra-fast, reliable solid state drives (SSDs) — your choice of up to 1TB PCIe SSD, plus up to 4TB SATA SSD option. Digital Tigers offers dual PCIe + SATA SSD build options and also features the latest NVMe PCI Express SSDs from Samsung and Intel, with speeds up to 6X the performance of SATA SSDs.
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Ultra-fast PCI Express NVMe SSD
This HP ZBook model is equipped standard with an ultra-fast PCI Express NVMe SSD, known as HP Z Turbo Drive G2. This SSD uses the much faster PCI Express (PCIe) 3.0 x4 bus, which is 4000 MB/s, much faster than the 600 MB/s SATA bus used by conventional SSDs.
What's more, the G2 version of the drive uses the new NVMe interface, which exploits the faster PCIe bus through a more efficient I/O protocol, enabling many more I/O operations per second and throughput approaching the theoretical limit of the PCIe bus.
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Optional NVMe SSD upgrades
New PCI Express NVMe SSDs from Samsung and Intel provide upgrade options for higher capacity and performance.
- Affordable Intel 600p SSDs are available in capacities up to 1TB and offer read performance up to 3X the speed of SATA SSDs.
- Higher performance Samsung 960 EVO SSDs deliver up to 3200 MB/s read and 1800 MB/s write performance.
- Industry-best Samsung 960 PRO SSDs deliver the fastest performance and capacities up to 2TB.
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Ports & Slots
Note: Thunderbolt 3 ports also operate as 10 Gb/s USB-C ports (USB 3.1 Type C).
Thunderbolt 3 is based on the DisplayPort 1.2 specification and can support up to 2 streams (8 lanes) of DisplayPort 1.2 video bandwidth, as well as 100W power. This bandwidth capable of supporting the following display modes on a single cable connection:
- 2 × 4K UHD displays (3840×2160 resolution @60Hz)
- 4 × WQXGA displays (2560×1600 resolution @60Hz) or QHD/WQHD displays (2560×1440 resolution @60Hz)
- 6 × WUXGA displays (1920×1200 resolution @60Hz) or FHD displays (1920×1080 resolution @60Hz)
However, the number of external displays is also limited by the graphics controller. This laptop has an AMD FirePro graphics controller that can drive up to six external displays, when the internal laptop screen is either disabled or switched to the Intel graphics controller (hybrid graphics mode).
This system has two Thunderbolt 3 ports for cabling convenience when attaching two DisplayPort 1.2 displays, such as two 4K UHD monitors. However, the system has a single Thunderbolt controller serving the two ports, so total bandwidth remains 40 Gb/s and 2 streams (8 lanes) of DisplayPort 1.2 video bandwidth.
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Operating System
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Windows 10 Pro 64-bit [Add $50.00 USD] |
Memory
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8GB DDR4-2133 (1 x 8GB SODIMM)
16GB DDR4-2133 (2 x 8GB SODIMM) [Add $119.00 USD]
24GB DDR4-2133 (3 x 8GB SODIMM) [Add $238.00 USD]
32GB DDR4-2133 (4 x 8GB SODIMM) [Add $357.00 USD]
32GB DDR4-2133 (2 x 16GB SODIMM) [Add $469.00 USD]
64GB DDR4-2133 (4 x 16GB SODIMM) [Add $935.00 USD] |
Hard Drive or Solid State Drive (SSD)
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256GB ultra-fast NVMe SSD: HP Z Turbo Drive, M.2 PCI Express 3.0 x4 interface (AHCI)
500GB NVMe PCIe M.2 SSD: Samsung 970 EVO Plus, 3500 MB/s read, 3200 MB/s write, 480K/550K IOPS, 5-year warranty [Add $249.00 USD]
1TB NVMe PCIe M.2 SSD: Samsung 970 EVO Plus, 3500 MB/s read, 3300 MB/s write, 600K/550K IOPS, 5-year warranty [Add $399.00 USD] |
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No 2.5-inch secondary drive
1TB SATA SSD: Samsung 850 EVO, 540 MB/s read, 520 MB/s write, 98K IOPS, 5-year warranty [Add $475.00 USD]
2TB SATA SSD: Samsung 850 EVO, 540 MB/s read, 520 MB/s write, 98K IOPS, 5-year warranty [Add $949.00 USD]
4TB SATA SSD: Samsung 850 EVO, 540 MB/s read, 520 MB/s write, 98K IOPS, 5-year warranty [Add $1,999.00 USD] |
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No M.2 secondary NVMe SSD
500GB NVMe PCIe M.2 SSD: Samsung 970 EVO Plus, 3500 MB/s read, 3200 MB/s write, 480K/550K IOPS, 5-year warranty [Add $199.00 USD]
1TB NVMe PCIe M.2 SSD: Samsung 970 EVO Plus, 3500 MB/s read, 3300 MB/s write, 600K/550K IOPS, 5-year warranty [Add $355.00 USD] |
Single-Monitor Adapters and Adapter Cables
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No HDMI adapter / adapter cable
6ft USB-C to HDMI adapter cable; up to 4K UHD resolution @ 60Hz; for Thunderbolt port or USB-C port with DP Alt Mode [Add $22.00 USD]
USB-C to HDMI adapter; up to 4K UHD resolution @ 60Hz; for Thunderbolt port or USB-C port with DP Alt Mode [Add $22.00 USD] |
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No DisplayPort adapter / adapter cable
6ft USB-C to DisplayPort adapter cable; up to 4K UHD resolution @ 60Hz; for Thunderbolt port or USB-C port with DP Alt Mode [Add $22.00 USD]
6ft USB-C to DisplayPort 1.4 adapter cable; up to 8K@60Hz, 4K@120Hz; for Thunderbolt or USB-C port with DP Alt Mode / DP 1.4 [Add $28.00 USD] |
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No multiport adapter |
Multi-Monitor Adapters, MST Hubs and Docks
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No MST hub
Dual HDMI USB-C MST hub: dual HDMI 4K @60Hz; DisplayPort 1.4 over USB-C (DP Alt Mode) [Add $75.00 USD] |
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No dock / port replicator
No dock / port replicator
Universal USB 3.0 dock: HDMI x 2 or DVI x 2; USB3 x 2; USB2 x 4; Gigabit LAN; mic; earphone ports [Add $149.00 USD]
Triple-Monitor USB 3.0 Dock with DisplayPort, 2x HDMI, 3x USB3, 2x USB2, Gigabit LAN, headset, audio out [Add $175.00 USD]
HP USB 3.0 Port Replicator with DisplayPort, HDMI, dual DVI, USB3 x 2; USB2 x 4, Gigabit LAN, audio [Add $199.00 USD] |
Networking
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No 4G LTE wireless broadband
4G LTE wireless broadband for Verizon, ATT, Sprint, T-Mobile: LTE/EV-DO/HSPA+ WWAN [Add $249.00 USD] |
Customize Your Windows Experience
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No UltraView Desktop Manager software utilities |
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Do not optimize Windows for business use, privacy, performance, stability and control
Remove games / consumer apps, enhance privacy, install ad-blockers, boost system resources, take control of Windows Update
Optimize Windows for Business Use, Privacy, Performance, Stability and Control
Digital Tigers now offers the option of a customized Windows experience, reflecting what we believe are the priorities of most business users. This optimization is far more important for Windows 10 than for prior Microsoft operating systems.
Optimize for Business Use: Remove Microsoft bloatware (games/consumer apps)
Windows 10 comes with dozens of consumer games and apps that do nothing for business users. We remove Candy Crush Saga, Xbox, Zune Music, Windows Phone, Bing News and much more, while providing a record of what's been uninstalled and how to reinstall any apps you want back. The removals streamline your desktop and Apps / Programs menus and promote a more professional desktop experience.
Privacy: Block Microsoft telemetry, disable Cortana, install ad-blockers, block Start menu ads
By default, Microsoft monitors your configuration and your activity on your computer and sends updates to its servers multiple times an hour, a practice known as telemetry, as part of its product feedback process. This monitoring includes your web browsing history using Microsoft browsers. We block most such monitoring. You can change this preference later if you prefer.
We also disable Cortana, the digital assistant component, reverting the search box to "Search Windows." This removes the conflation of desktop and web search inherent to Cortana, and stops the comprehensive tracking that Cortana conducts and sends to Microsoft (Cortana's Notebook). For Windows 10 Pro, disabling Cortana is handled via Group Policy. For Windows 10 Home, we add a Windows Registry key to disable it. You can reenable Cortana later if you prefer.
We install Chrome and Firefox web browsers, along with Adblock Plus and uBlock Origin ad blockers. The ad blockers improve your web browsing experience while speeding up page-load times and bolstering privacy and security. We set Chrome as the default browser, based on its popularity; you can change this preference.
We install VLC media player and make it the default media player, bypassing the tracking and ads inherent in Windows 10 Movies & TV. You can install any preferred media player and make it your default.
We also turn off Start menu ads ("suggestions," Windows Store apps you never downloaded, appearing as tiles in your Start menu) and targeted ads from third-party apps ("Let my apps use my advertising ID"). You can reverse these settings later if you prefer.
Performance: More system resources, faster browsing, fewer background processes
We change Windows Registry settings to allocate more system resources for graphical, user and desktop objects, doubling the number of application windows and financial trading indicators that can be displayed. These changes reduce the frequency of out-of-memory errors when there is available physical memory, and they reduce the probability that you will be prevented from opening new windows.
We install Chrome and Firefox web browsers, which have faster performance and also enable you to isolate demanding web applications in one browser while you use another browser for general use. Adblock Plus and uBlock Origin speed up web browsing by removing ads, which are often resource-intensive.
We disable the ability of most preinstalled apps to run in the background (Privacy > Background Apps setting), and we turn off non-essential items running at startup.
Blocking Microsoft telemetry and other tracking prevents occasional spikes in CPU, drive and network utilization, avoiding interference with your actual applications.
Stability and Control: Take control of Windows Update
We believe best practice for Windows Update calls for timely security updates and deferred feature updates. Timely security updates are important to protect the system from newly discovered vulnerabilities. Deferred feature updates are important because major new revisions to Windows 10 can cause system instability and application compatibility issues when first released.
Windows 10 Pro (highly recommended) enables us to set Windows feature updates to release on the slower Semi-Annual Channel, and then we use Group Policy to add an extra 180-day delay beyond this slower distribution channel. Without these configuration settings, Windows 10 Pro users would receive updates much closer to their first release. Unfortunately we can do none of these optimizations for Windows 10 Home, and so Windows 10 Home users get new feature updates immediately, with some risk of problems.
We also make changes to Windows to put you in control of when you install updates and when you restart your computer. With Windows 10, Microsoft has become very aggressive with updates, forcing computers to download updates and even forcing system reboots, disregarding alternative customer priorities. There is usually an opportunity to defer a number of hours, but after this modest concession, the system takes control and executes an update and reboot, which normally cannot be stopped. For Windows 10 Pro customers, we make changes to keep you in control of when updates are installed and when you reboot your computer. Certainly security updates are timely and important, but so is control of your time and your workspace, so we give that control back to you.
If you prefer to disable these controls or to get faster Windows feature updates, we can undo these preferences before or after purchase.
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Standard Windows 10 Start menu, with a tiled workspace promoting apps preinstalled by Microsoft
Windows 7-style Start menu, with nested Programs menu and extensive customization options |
Digital Tigers will never install any software on your computer for commercial inducement or without clear disclosure, a compelling benefit to you, and your consent
- Digital Tigers will never install any software on your computer for commercial inducement or without clear disclosure, a compelling benefit to you, and your consent
- Digital Tigers will never sell your personal info or monetize anything about you to anyone
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Productivity Software
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No office suite software
LibreOffice free office suite (open source): includes word processor, spreadsheet, presentation, drawing, database, math
Microsoft 365 Personal (1-year subscription): Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Publisher, Access, OneNote [Add $99.00 USD]
Microsoft Office Home and Student 2021: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, OneNote [Add $175.00 USD]
Microsoft Office Home and Business 2021: Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, OneNote [Add $295.00 USD]
Microsoft Office Professional 2021: Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, Access, OneNote [Add $475.00 USD]
Microsoft Office Standard 2010: Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, OneNote [Add $299.00 USD] |
Accessories: Speakers
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Internal laptop speakers only
Dual Sonic USB-powered compact stereo speakers; 2.9in high, fits under monitor; volume control [Add $25.00 USD]
Bose Companion 2 Series III premium stereo speakers; compact 3.1in width; executive style; AC power [Add $159.00 USD] |
Warranty and Support
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3-year (3-3-3) HP limited warranty and service: parts, labor and on-site repair (most countries) |
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24/7 HP Elite Premium Worldwide Telephone Support, 24x7x365 (USA: 866-625-1175) |
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No Digital Tigers support
1-Year Digital Tigers Expert Telephone / Email Support with Remote Diagnostics, Remote Control [Add $99.00 USD]
2-Year Digital Tigers Expert Telephone / Email Support with Remote Diagnostics, Remote Control [Add $199.00 USD]
3-Year Digital Tigers Expert Telephone / Email Support with Remote Diagnostics, Remote Control [Add $299.00 USD] |
Multi-Monitor Adapters and Docks for Adding External Monitors to Laptop
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No DisplayPort ports
1 DisplayPort 1.2 port (USB-C to DisplayPort adapter), up to 4K 3840x2160 resolution @60Hz [Add $30.00 USD]
2 DisplayPort 1.2 ports (2x USB-C to DisplayPort adapters), each up to 4K 3840x2160 resolution @60Hz [Add $60.00 USD]
4 DisplayPort ports (SideCar T3D2 adapter + SideCar DD3 hub): 1x 4K UHD port, 3x 1920x1200 ports [Add $284.00 USD]
6 DisplayPort ports (SideCar T3D2 adapter + 2 SideCar DD3 hubs), each up to 1920x1200 resolution [Add $433.00 USD]
8 DisplayPort ports (SideCar T3D2 adapter + 2 SideCar DD3 hubs + SideCar Dual DisplayPort USB3 dock) [Add $575.00 USD]
1 DisplayPort configuration
- USB-C to DisplayPort adapter connects to the Thunderbolt 3 port on laptop and provides DisplayPort 1.2 port, supporting up to 4K UHD resolution (3840x2160 @60Hz)
2 DisplayPort configuration
- Two USB-C to DisplayPort adapters connect to the two Thunderbolt 3 ports on laptop and provide two DisplayPort 1.2 ports, each supporting up to 4K UHD resolution (3840x2160 @60Hz)
4 DisplayPort configuration
- USB-C to DisplayPort adapter connects to a Thunderbolt 3 port on laptop and hosts a SideCar DD3 hub
- Hub provides three DisplayPort ports, each up to 1920×1200 resolution
- Second USB-C to DisplayPort adapter connects to remaining Thunderbolt 3 port and supports up to 4K UHD resolution (3840x2160 @60Hz)
6 DisplayPort configuration
- Two USB-C to DisplayPort adapters connect to two Thunderbolt 3 port on laptop and host two SideCar DD3 hubs, which together provide six DisplayPort ports, each up to 1920×1200 resolution
8 DisplayPort configuration
- Two USB-C to DisplayPort adapters connect to two Thunderbolt 3 port on laptop and host two SideCar DD3 hubs, which together provide six DisplayPort ports, each up to 1920×1200 resolution
- Dual DisplayPort USB3 dock connects to USB 3.0 port on laptop and supports up to 4K 3840x2160 (30Hz) resolution on the primary DisplayPort port and up to 2560x1600 (60Hz) on the secondary DisplayPort port
- Dock also offers 5×USB 3.0 ports (1 charging), Gigabit LAN port, headset jack, audio line-out and microphone jacks
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No DVI ports
2 DVI ports via DisplayPort-to-DVI adapters (add to 2 DisplayPort 1.2 ports option) [Add $30.00 USD]
3 DVI ports via 6ft HDMI-to-DVI adapter cables (add to 3 HDMI ports option) [Add $39.00 USD]
4 DVI ports via DisplayPort-to-DVI adapters (add to 4 DisplayPort 1.2 ports option) [Add $60.00 USD]
6 DVI ports via DisplayPort-to-DVI adapters (add to 6 DisplayPort ports option) [Add $90.00 USD]
8 DVI ports via DisplayPort-to-DVI adapters (add to 8 DisplayPort ports option) [Add $120.00 USD] |
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1 HDMI 1.4 port
3 HDMI ports (laptop HDMI port + Thunderbolt 3 to dual HDMI adapter), each up to 4K 3840x2160 resolution @30Hz [Add $149.00 USD] |
Accessories
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No carrying case
No carrying case
No carrying case
HP Business Top Load Case (up to 15.6-inch laptop) [Add $40.00 USD] |
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No spare AC adapter
Standard AC adapter (USA plug)
Standard AC adapter (non-USA plug: UK, Australia, Euro CEE 7/7 Schuko or Switzerland) [Add $15.00 USD]
Additional HP 150W Smart AC Adapter (USA plug, slim design), for up to 15.6in laptop [Add $139.00 USD] |
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No input accessory
Logitech MX Anywhere 2S Mobile Mouse: compact premium wireless laser mouse with hyper-fast scroll wheel [Add $69.00 USD] |
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