Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar vs. HP ProBook 650 G1

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar
Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar and HP ProBook 650 G1. 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.

Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

retina display clarity

high build quality

powerful processing capabilities

innovative touch bar feature

excellent sound system

higher price point

limited port variety

no upgradable memory

non-standard keyboard layout

HP ProBook 650 G1 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP ProBook 650 G1 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

durable build quality

effective security features

comfortable keyboard layout

adequate port selection

reasonable base price

average battery life

heavier design

outdated processor

mediocre display quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar and HP ProBook 650 G1
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
69 % - Design
66 % - Display
45 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar vs. HP ProBook 650 G1 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar HP ProBook 650 G1
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.41 cm x 21.24 cm x 1.49 cm 37.8 cm x 25.7 cm x 2.9 cm
Weight 1.37 kg 2.32 kg
Case Material Aluminum Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Silver | Space grey -
DISPLAY Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar HP ProBook 650 G1
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 227 -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness 500 cd/m² -
Features BFR/PVC-free, Mercury free, Wide Colour Gamut, arsenic-free glass, beryllium free, Retina display, True Tone display -
PROCESSOR Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar HP ProBook 650 G1
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 1.4 GHz Intel Core i5 (4th Gen) 4310M / 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache - 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Intel QM87
Platform Technology - Intel vPro Platform
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar HP ProBook 650 G1
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM DDR3L SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz 1600 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 204-pin
Slots Qty - 2
STORAGE Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar HP ProBook 650 G1
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD soldered 120 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar HP ProBook 650 G1
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Plus Graphics 645 Intel HD Graphics 4600
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1280 x 720
Camera Features FaceTime HD camera -
Sound Stereo speakers, three microphones Stereo speakers, two microphones
Codec - IDT 92HD91
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, DTS SOUND+
COMMUNICATIONS Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar HP ProBook 650 G1
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 -
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar HP ProBook 650 G1
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 58.2 Wh -
Battery Life Up to 10 hours -
Battery Run Time Web browsing over Wi-Fi: up to 10 hours
Video playback: up to 10 hours
Standby time: up to 30 days
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AC ADAPTER Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar HP ProBook 650 G1
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 61 Watt -
INPUT Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar HP ProBook 650 G1
Type Keyboard, Force Touch trackpad, Touch Bar Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Pressure sensitivity, multi-touch touchpad, Multi-Touch Gesture Recognition, ambient light sensor, force click, Touch ID sensor Volume control, spill-resistant, touchpad with gesture support
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar HP ProBook 650 G1
Expansion Bays - 1 x Upgrade Bay
Interfaces 2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone output
5 x USB 3.0
DisplayPort
VGA
Microphone input
Headphone output
LAN
Dock
Serial
Modem
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar HP ProBook 650 G1
Operating System (OS) Apple macOS Catalina 10.15 Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR))
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, Siri, Notification Center, Messages, Dictation, iCloud, Game Center, Apple AirPlay, Apple Font Book, Apple iBooks, Apple Keynote, Apple Pages, Apple Numbers -
MISCELLANEOUS Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar HP ProBook 650 G1
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Cables Included USB-C charge cable -
Security Fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features T2 Security Chip Power-on password, HP Disk Sanitizer, HP 3D DriveGuard, Intel Active Management Technology (iAMT), Enhanced Pre-Boot Security, HP SpareKey, HP File Sanitizer, HP BIOS Protection, BIOS Absolute Persistence, HP SureStart, HP Drive Encryption, SecureBoot, HP Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, Hybrid Boot, Master Record Security, Measured Boot, Power On Authentication, Pre-Boot Security, 1 USB 3.0 charging port
Compliant Standards - ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001
SAR Value 0.79 W/kg (body) -
Repairability Index 5.5 (out of 10) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 10 °C 5 °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 - 2 years - pick-up and return
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