Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display vs. HP 470 G9 Notebook

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Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display
Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display

In depth comparison and review of Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display and HP 470 G9 Notebook. Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

HP 470 G9 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP 470 G9 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust aluminum design

powerful processor options

bright full-hd display

ample connectivity ports

competitive pricing

average battery life

heavier than competitors

no thunderbolt support

basic graphics card

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display and HP 470 G9 Notebook
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display vs. HP 470 G9 Notebook Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display HP 470 G9 Notebook
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.4 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.8 cm 40.07 cm x 25.78 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.57 kg 2.08 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour - Asteroid silver
DISPLAY Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display HP 470 G9 Notebook
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 17.3" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight WLED backlight
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 72% NTSC
Features - Slim Design, Full HD ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) eDP anti-glare, narrow-bezel design
PROCESSOR Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display HP 470 G9 Notebook
CPU Intel Core i5 (4th Gen) 2.4 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U / 1.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.9 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 10-core
Cache L3 - 3 MB L3 - 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Turbo Boost Technology
MEMORY Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display HP 470 G9 Notebook
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (1 x 16 GB (non customer accessible / upgradeable))
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 1600 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display HP 470 G9 Notebook
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe), HP Value
AUDIO & VIDEO Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display HP 470 G9 Notebook
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes Yes - HD
Camera Features - Temporal Noise Reduction
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Dual stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3247
COMMUNICATIONS Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display HP 470 G9 Notebook
Wireless Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller - Realtek RTL8852BE - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2)
Bluetooth Class - Class 2
Compliant Standards - Wi-Fi CERTIFIED
Features - Dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO
BATTERY Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display HP 470 G9 Notebook
Technology Lithium polymer 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 71.8 Wh 41 Wh
Battery Life Up to 9 hours Up to 7.12 hours
AC ADAPTER Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display HP 470 G9 Notebook
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 115/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 60 Watt 45 Watt, 19.5 V, 8 A
INPUT Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display HP 470 G9 Notebook
Type Keyboard, trackpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, ambient light sensor Multi-touch touchpad, gesture function, image sensor
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display HP 470 G9 Notebook
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.0
2 x Thunderbolt 2
HDMI
Headphone output
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Memory Card Reader Yes (SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display HP 470 G9 Notebook
Operating System (OS) Apple macOS Catalina 10.15 Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included Drivers & Utilities, Apple QuickTime, Apple iTunes, Apple Mac OS X Mail, Apple Mac OS X Chess, Apple iMovie, Apple DVD Player, Apple Safari, Apple GarageBand, Apple Dashboard, Photo Booth, Apple Time Machine, Apple Mac App Store, Apple FaceTime, Apple Automator, Apple Launchpad, Apple Mission Control, Apple Preview, Apple Calculator, Apple Dictionary, Apple Image Capture, Apple Stickies, Apple TextEdit, Apple System Preferences, Maps, Reminders, Contacts, Notes, Calendar, Apple AirDrop, Notification Center, Messages, Dictation, iCloud, Game Center, Apple AirPlay, Apple Font Book, Apple iBooks, Apple Keynote, Apple Pages, Apple Numbers HP Support Assistant, HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI, Dropbox, HP Audio Switch, HP PC Hardware Diagnostics, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Privacy Settings, ExpressVPN (30 days trial), HP QuickDrop, HP Smart App, myHP, Touchpoint Customiser for Commercial, LastPass password manager (30 days trial), HP Smart Health (free download), McAfee Security (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display HP 470 G9 Notebook
Included Accessories Power adapter HP 45W Smart AC Adapter
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Compliant Standards - UL, BSMI, CCC, FIPS 140-2 Level 2, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, low halogen
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 10 °C 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating 0 - 90% (non-condensing) 10 - 90% (non-condensing)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year
Technical support - phone consulting - 90 days
Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
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