HP · 2024
HP ZBook Power 16 G11
Core Ultra 9 185H, RTX 3000 Ada
HP's entry mobile workstation: Meteor Lake Ultra 9 185H, RTX 3000 Ada, two SO-DIMM slots and an Ubuntu 22.04 cert on this exact SKU.
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- Best for programming creative work AI and data work
- Linux: minor fixes
Scorecard
Mean of six category scores, 0 to 10. Compiled from public sources. How we rate.
Strongest on speed and build, with no category below average.
- Battery 5/10
- Display 6/10
- Build 7/10
- Keyboard 7/10
- Speed 8/10
- Value 6/10
Worth knowing
Stands out
- Bright 400-nit screen, readable in sunlight
- RAM upgradeable to 64 GB
- MIL-STD-810 durability testing
Watch for
- NVIDIA needs the proprietary driver on Linux
Linux
Works · Best on ubuntu LTS. Confidence: medium · How we score
Linux compatibility, per distro
- Ubuntu LTS Minor setup
- Wi-Fi : works
- Bluetooth : works
- Fingerprint : broken
- Webcam : works
- Audio : needs tweak
- Suspend : needs tweak
5 stack. 5; standard Ubuntu images can stumble until updated.
Ubuntu certified: ZBook Power 16 G11 (Ultra 9 185H, RTX 3000 Ada) →Show full report
3000 Ada via the OEM kernel 6.5 stack. Meteor Lake floor is kernel 6.8 mainline or the OEM 6.5; standard Ubuntu images can stumble until updated. RTX 3000 Ada runs the proprietary NVIDIA driver with PRIME render-offload, same pattern as the Firefly 14 G11 but with more VRAM. UVC webcam, no IPU6. Audio amp wants a sof and UCM profile. Fingerprint reader has no libfprint driver on HP business class. Two SO-DIMM slots take DDR5 to 64GB, the entry-workstation upside.
- Fedora Minor setup
- Wi-Fi : works
- Bluetooth : works
- Fingerprint : broken
- Webcam : works
- Audio : needs tweak
- Suspend : needs tweak
Fedora 40 plus RPM Fusion akmod-nvidia for the RTX 3000 Ada. Two SO-DIMM slots and an Ubuntu cert make this the cheapest ISV-class entry on the list.
See the broader picture in the Linux compatibility hub, the full compatibility matrix, and the buying guides.
Specs
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H |
|---|---|
| GPU | NVIDIA RTX 3000 Ada Laptop (8GB) |
| RAM | 32 GB, upgradeable to 64 GB |
| Storage | 1 TB |
| Screen | 16" 1920x1200 @ 60Hz, 400 nitsbright enough for sunlight |
| Weight | 2.12 kgaverage weight |
| Battery | 83 Wh, around 6 h real-world |
Common questions
- Does the HP ZBook Power 16 G11 (Core Ultra 9 185H, RTX 3000 Ada) work with Linux?
- Mostly: it runs after one or two known fixes (checked on Ubuntu LTS, Fedora). Ubuntu 22.04 LTS certified by HP on the Ultra 9 185H with RTX 3000 Ada via the OEM kernel 6.5 stack.
- What does the HP ZBook Power 16 G11 (Core Ultra 9 185H, RTX 3000 Ada) cost?
- RRP is about 2099 USD (2299 EUR in the EU); street price is often lower.
- Is the HP ZBook Power 16 G11 (Core Ultra 9 185H, RTX 3000 Ada) good for programming?
- For programming we score it 6/10 on value and 8/10 on performance.
- How heavy is the HP ZBook Power 16 G11 (Core Ultra 9 185H, RTX 3000 Ada)?
- 2.12 kg (4.67 lb). That's heavy for a daily commute.
- What's the battery life like?
- A 83 Wh pack, around 6 hours real-world mixed use. We score battery 5/10.
- Can I upgrade the RAM or storage?
- RAM is on SODIMM slots, so you can swap it later. Storage starts at 1024 GB on this configuration.
Ready to buy the HP ZBook Power 16 G11 (Core Ultra 9 185H, RTX 3000 Ada)?
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from € 2.299 $2,099 RRP
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As an Amazon Associate (US, NL, DE, UK programs), qualifying purchases via this link may earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. Other markets not yet enrolled. How we make money. Verified 2026-05-20.
