Get the best performance wherever you go
If you are the kind of user that brings desktop workstations to a stand-still, then what system do you need for the road? How does an NVIDIA RTX ADA Generation 5000 sound? Or a 13th generation Intel Core i9? 128 GB of memory, 12 TB of storage, and a 4K OLED display round out the features of this mobile monster.
Why would you need this much power slung over your shoulder? If you are a person who needs this level of performance, then you know it already. For the rest of us, here are some of the important points to consider.
The HP ZBook Fury G10 has a dedicated number pad
8K video, special effects, and 3D rendering chew up GPU, CPU, memory, and storage. In addition, either the DreamColor or OLED 4K display is a must-have feature.
Machine learning may not need a beautiful DreamColor display (you’ll want it anyway), however, you will need the maximum configuration for everything else. A fully loaded ZBook Fury is a solid, mobile, data science workstation for ML and DL workloads.
Engineering simulations often demand as much from a workstation as machine learning. Depending on your domain and specific applications, you might step back from the absolute maximum configuration. Test your workflows before trimming the specs for the ZBook Fury.
And whichever domain is your specialty, running multiple demanding tasks in parallel is normal. This fact alone makes me appreciate the 128 GB capacity.
8K video, special effects, and 3D rendering chew up GPU, CPU, memory, and storage. In addition, either the DreamColor or OLED 4K display is a must-have feature.
Machine learning may not need a beautiful DreamColor display (you’ll want it anyway), however, you will need the maximum configuration for everything else. A fully loaded ZBook Fury is a solid, mobile, data science workstation for ML and DL workloads.
Engineering simulations often demand as much from a workstation as machine learning. Depending on your domain and specific applications, you might step back from the absolute maximum configuration. Test your workflows before trimming the specs for the ZBook Fury.
And whichever domain is your specialty, running multiple demanding tasks in parallel is normal. This fact alone makes me appreciate the 128 GB capacity.
In addition to the power and capacity outlined above, this ZBook Fury delivers several features that when combined, are unique to this workstation.
The ability to upgrade components: I have never needed this feature because I tend to select the maximum configuration from the start. Upgradability strikes me a great feature for the IT manager who doesn’t believe the engineers and the creatives the first time when they provide their workstation specifications.
Security in software and hardware: ZBooks have a range of software and hardware security features. Displays that keep prying eyes from your work can be critical for certain travelers. Also, the Fury offers physical security with the tamper-detection for the back-panel. The list of protective features for ZBooks is very long.
When you need to upgrade, just open the back cover of the ZBook Fury G10
Quick Look at the Specs
Here is a table with the minimum spec, maximum spec, and the spec of the test system.
| Minimum | Maximum | Tested | |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | Intel® UHD Graphics, or, the minimum discrete GPU : NVIDIA RTX A1000 GPU (6 GB) | NVIDIA RTX 5000 Ada Generation (16 GB) | NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation (8 GB) |
| CPU | Core i5-13600HX | Core i9-13950HX | Core i7-13850HX |
| Memory | 16 GB 4800 MHz | 128 GB DDR5-5600 non-ECC SODIMM | 16 GB, 4800 MHz |
| Storage | 512 GB SSD | 12 TB SSD | 512 GB SSD |
| Display | Non-touch, 16-inch, 1920x1200 display | WQUXGA (3840 x 2400), OLED, 400 nits, touch
or a WQUXGA (3840 x 2400), 120 Hz, IPS, anti-glare, 500 nits, non-touch | Non-touch, 16-inch, 1920x1200 display |
The maximum configuration is a dream machine. The minimum configuration is useless. The version tested doesn’t meet the needs of a typical ZBook Fury customer. On the test system, every specification was well below that which I would personally select. Honestly, the test system specifications need an upgrade in all 5 categories.
As mentioned above, you can upgrade the Fury configuration making it possible to correct two of the deficiencies in the test unit (memory and storage).
Max display options include:
WQUXGA (3840 x 2400), OLED, touch, BrightView, eDP + PSR, microedge, Low Blue Light, 400 nits, 100% DCI-P3; 16" diagonal, and
WQUXGA (3840 x 2400) DreamColor display, 120 Hz, IPS, anti-glare, eDP + PSR, micro-edge, 500 nits, 100% DCI-P3.
It is very, very hard to imagine that one of the two displays is not worth the additional cost to you. Either one is a much better option than the 1920x1200 display.
This workstation is loaded with every connector you might need while traveling
Weight & Connectivity
The ZBook Fury G10 weighs at least 2.4 kg / 5.3 lb. The test unit alone weighs 2.55 kg, and with the power supply the test unit weighs nearly 3.3 kg.
One advantage of a ZBook Fury is the built-in connectivity. In the office or home office, a Thunderbolt docking station solves the connectivity problem. When travelling, however, the ZBook Fury provides a connector for every possible need.
A Final Perspective
There is more to the ZBook Fury G10 16 than meets the eye, what with the upgradability and security features. But that which does meet the eye is impressive. The performance of the maximum configuration is second to none.
This mobile workstation serves creatives, engineers, and data scientists well.
The ZBook Fury G10 16 is not light. invest in a good roll-bag.
