HP ZBook 14u G4 (14-Inch, 2017)

Thin and light for a mobile workstation ; Solid build quality and MIL-SPEC 810g testing ; More than adequate connectivity ; Good audio quality

Underpowered for professional applications ; Display is only average ; Keyboard and touchpad don’t stand out

HP has made a machine that’s a perfect fit for a distinct class of users — those who need something that’s thin and light, but also want workstation-grade reliability and durability. For those people, the ZBook 14u G4 is an excellent choice.

Lightweight and portable; Better performance than most business laptops ; Thick, bulky design; Limited ISV certifications and workstation applications; Adequate but shorter battery life ; The HP ZBook 14u G4 is a value-priced workstation, offering...

Thick, bulky design; Limited ISV certifications and workstation applications; Adequate but shorter battery life ; The HP ZBook 14u G4 is a value-priced workstation, offering reliability and workplace-safe construction, but without the top-tier...

The HP ZBook 14u G4 is a value-priced workstation, offering reliability and workplace-safe construction, but without the top-tier performance most workstations offer.

build quality of the case ; comfortable input devices ; low system noise ; a lot of ports, including a VGA port and a full-sized DisplayPort output ; battery life

really outdated AMD GPU ; CPU is too slow for a mobile workstation ; poor TN display ; no Thunderbolt 3 port ; inadequate AC adapter

HP achieves exactly what we expect with the ZBook 14u: All the essentials and the security features of the classic ZBook series put together in a lower-priced package. The hardware inside the device is made up of a mixture of consumer and workstation...

Sturdy military-grade build quality ; Plenty of ports and slots ; Good security features ; ISV certification for workstation-class apps ; Mobile broadband option

Disappointing GPU performance ; Comparatively bulky