Testseek.com have collected 56 expert reviews of the HP Z1 All-in-One and the average rating is 81%. Scroll down and see all reviews for HP Z1 All-in-One.
June 2012
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The editors liked
Bright
27-inch LED IPS display
Solid performance for content creation
Clean professional chassis
No bloatware
Equivalent performance to a minitower workstation
Extremely quiet
Even during graphics-intensive tasks
Uses the same IPS panel that's found in HP's 27-inch DreamColor display
All the components are user replaceable
Brilliant
Huge screen. All in one form factor Workstation. Has 802.11 a/b/g/n 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi. DisplayPort in/out port. Expandable all-in-one chassis. SSDs. Articulated hinge. VESA mountable. Blu-ray burner.
Sleek design
Professional-grade components
Easy-to-access internals for an all-in-one
Quiet operation
Very powerful
Bright and beautiful screen
High performance
Easy to upgrade
The editors didn't like
Last generation Bluetooth
Fewer USB 3.0 ports than some similar desktop models
Can install only one 3.5-inch or two 2.5-inch hard drives
Graphics upgrades would be limited to what would be available for an MXM module
Bottom Line
The HP Z1 workstation desktop is in a new category
The all-in-one professional workstation. It's powerful
Easy to service
And has a beautiful 27-inch screen. If you know you need a workstation and are space constrained
The Z1 should be at
Rear ports are difficult to reach
No touchscreen option
Inconvenient port placement
No touchscreen capability
Poor placement of back ports Share & EnjoyShareTweet Author
Ron Duncan
By way of comparison
A 2010vintage 12core Apple Mac Pro with a 30in. Dell monitor drew 133.5W when idling and a massive 379.2W running the Cinebench 11.5 CPU test
Published: 2014-05-16, Author: Jon , review by: tomshardware.com
The HP Z1 is a unique all-in-one system that, despite its otherwise-limiting form factor, is fast enough to replace a pedestal-based workstation. You could even say that the sleek-looking platform is misleading. Rather than packing mobile-oriented parts t...
HP manufactures powerful workstations designed for all professional workflows. The Z1 encompasses the best middle ground of HP’s entire line into an all-in-one solution, with its powerful hardware options, brilliant display, and a striking design. If H...
Bright, 27-inch LED IPS display, Solid performance for content creation, Clean professional chassis, No bloatware
Last generation Bluetooth, Fewer USB 3.0 ports than some similar desktop models
There’s a lot to like about an all-in-one workstation. AIOs save space and reduce clutter in your work area. They’re also easier to move around – just pick it up and you’re ready to go. But maintaining and upgrading an AIO can be difficult, particularl...
Abstract: While consumers know HP for its substantial market share in the world of desktops and notebooks, perhaps more important to HP's bottom line is the company's server and workstation business. While we all know what servers do there might be some confus...
Abstract: Take a personal tour of the HP Z1 workstation with Curt Moreno. The HP Z1 is the world's first all-in-one workstation with a 27" (diagonal) display that snaps open to let you swap out parts and make upgrades. No tools required. (Sponsored by the HP ...
This computer is a fabulous choice for an office in need of massive displays and Windows 7 (or Windows 8 later this year). You’ve got a perfectly solid build, HP has made the entire structure out of high-end components, and you’ll be able to modify th...
Abstract: Perks Our Z1 came with CyberLink YouCam, an HD webcam! The ability to take a video of your computer is really handy. The webcam itself is nicely tucked away above the screen, with a tiny light to indicate function and recording. Troubleshooting is cle...
Published: 2012-07-18, Author: Charles , review by: zdnet.com
By way of comparison, a 2010vintage 12core Apple Mac Pro with a 30in. Dell monitor drew 133.5W when idling and a massive 379.2W running the Cinebench 11.5 CPU test, In use, the Z1 is impressively silent, despite the presence of fans for the CPU (2), GPU a
HP's Z1 Workstation is a well-designed, powerful and upgradable all-in-one PC suitable for a range of professional power users. A range of models are available on HP's website, from entry level to high end, and although not without its flaws, it's well wo...
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Published: 2012-07-07, Author: Art , review by: cadalyst.com
Abstract: The HP Z1 is a desktop workstation that provides familiar capabilities in an unfamiliar package: Its stunning display houses the entire system. Plug in the power cord, insert the USB dongle for the wireless keyboard and mouse, and you are ready to...
