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HP Refurbished

HP NE5-31687 ZBook 15 G3 laptop Core i7-6700HQ 2.6GHz 16GB DDR3L 512GB SSD 15.6" FHD Windows 10 refurbished

SKU CH-HE8G-C6P5F MPN NE5-31687

A 15.6-inch FHD business laptop with a Core i7-6700HQ, 16GB DDR3L memory and a 512GB SSD, running Windows 10

  • Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core i7
  • Memory size16 GB
  • SSD storage512
  • Display resolution1920 × 1080
  • Processor modelIntel Core i7-6700HQ
  • Powerful multitasking with Intel Core i7-6700HQ 2.6GHz processor
  • Smooth workloads backed by 16GB DDR3L 1600 memory
  • Fast boot and load times from 512GB solid-state storage
  • Sharp detail on 15.6" 1920 x 1080 FHD display
  • Professional Windows 10 environment ready for business use

Refurbished mobile workstation

The HP ZBook 15 G3 is a refurbished business laptop built around an Intel Core i7-6700HQ processor running at 2.6GHz. It ships with 16GB of DDR3L 1600 memory and a 512GB solid-state drive. The 15.6-inch non-touch panel delivers a 1920 x 1080 FHD resolution. Windows 10 comes pre-installed for immediate deployment.

Thermals and power profile

Integrated graphics keep heat output modest during typical office workloads such as document editing, web browsing and video conferencing. The cooling system runs quietly under these conditions, and power draw remains low enough for all-day battery use on a single charge. Fan noise only becomes noticeable when the quad-core CPU is sustained at full load for extended periods.

Upgrade context

This unit replaces older dual-core business notebooks that struggle with modern multitasking and 1080p content. The jump is worthwhile when moving from a mechanical hard drive to the 512GB SSD or when 16GB of memory is required for virtual machines and large spreadsheets. It is not suited for buyers who need discrete graphics acceleration or a touchscreen interface.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Standard Laptops & Notebooks, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $524.99
Cheaper than about 57% of the 32,549 comparable items (median $599.99).
Screen size 15.6 in (39.6 cm)
Higher than about 60% of the 32,085 comparable items (median 15.2 in).
Memory size 16 GB
Typical for this category: the median of 30,127 items is 16 GB.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameHP
Model nameZBook 15 G3
Product colorGray
Product typeWork / Business
Recommended useBusiness
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core i7
Processor modelIntel Core i7-6700HQ
Memory
Memory size16 GB
RAM type and speedDDR3L 1600
Storage
SSD storage512
Hard driveNo
Optical driveNo
Display
Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
Display resolution1920 × 1080
Touch inputNon-Touch Screen
Display formatFHD
Graphics
Graphics typeIntegrated Card
Audio & video
SoundIntegrated Sound card
SpeakersInternal Speakers
Size & build
Shipping weight4.54 kg
Package size483 × 406 × 102 mm
In the box
Included itemsLaptop, Battery, AC Adaptor
Software
Operating systemWindows 10

Questions about this item

How do I install the DDR3L 1600 memory modules in the ZBook 15 G3, and which step do people often get wrong?

Open the bottom service door, align the notch on each SO-DIMM with the slot key, insert at an angle, then press down firmly until both retention clips click; the step most often missed is pressing evenly on both ends so the clips engage fully.

What maintenance or replacement will the 512 GB SSD and internal battery need later?

The SSD has no moving parts and requires no scheduled service; the internal lithium-ion battery will gradually lose capacity and should be replaced when runtime no longer meets your needs.

Which limit appears first on the Core i7-6700HQ under sustained heavy workloads?

The processor reaches its thermal ceiling and reduces clock speeds to stay within its power envelope, so performance drops before memory or storage bandwidth becomes a bottleneck.

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