Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar vs. HP ProBook Fortis 14 G9 Notebook

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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 Fortis 14 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.

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 Fortis 14 G9 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP ProBook Fortis 14 G9 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

efficient performance

good battery life

affordable price point

enhanced security features

average display quality

limited upgrade options

heavier design

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar and HP ProBook Fortis 14 G9 Notebook
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar vs. HP ProBook Fortis 14 G9 Notebook Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar HP ProBook Fortis 14 G9 Notebook
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.41 cm x 21.24 cm x 1.49 cm 33.6 cm x 23 cm x 2.19 cm
Weight 1.37 kg 1.66 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour Silver | Space grey Jack black
DISPLAY Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar HP ProBook Fortis 14 G9 Notebook
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight WLED backlight
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 227 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Brightness 500 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features BFR/PVC-free, Mercury free, Wide Colour Gamut, arsenic-free glass, beryllium free, Retina display, True Tone display Ultra Slim Design, HD standard-viewing angle (SVA) eDP anti-glare, Micro Edge, narrow bezel bent
PROCESSOR Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar HP ProBook Fortis 14 G9 Notebook
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 1.4 GHz Intel Celeron N5100 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 2.8 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache - L3 - 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology Intel Burst Technology
MEMORY Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar HP ProBook Fortis 14 G9 Notebook
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 2133 MHz 2933 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
STORAGE Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar HP ProBook Fortis 14 G9 Notebook
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD soldered 128 GB SSD M.2 2230 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe), HP Value
AUDIO & VIDEO Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar HP ProBook Fortis 14 G9 Notebook
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Plus Graphics 645 Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features FaceTime HD camera Privacy shutter
Video Resolutions - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, three microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
COMMUNICATIONS Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar HP ProBook Fortis 14 G9 Notebook
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8111HSH-CG
Features - Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO
BATTERY Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar HP ProBook Fortis 14 G9 Notebook
Technology Lithium polymer 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 58.2 Wh 42 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 Fortis 14 G9 Notebook
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 90-265 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 61 Watt 45 Watt, 19.5 V
INPUT Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar HP ProBook Fortis 14 G9 Notebook
Type Keyboard, Force Touch trackpad, Touch Bar Keyboard, ClickPad
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Pressure sensitivity, multi-touch touchpad, Multi-Touch Gesture Recognition, ambient light sensor, force click, Touch ID sensor Multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, pick resistant, spill-resistant
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar HP ProBook Fortis 14 G9 Notebook
Interfaces 2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone output
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
SOFTWARE Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar HP ProBook Fortis 14 G9 Notebook
Operating System (OS) Apple macOS Catalina 10.15 Windows 11 SE - 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, Siri, Notification Center, Messages, Dictation, iCloud, Game Center, Apple AirPlay, Apple Font Book, Apple iBooks, Apple Keynote, Apple Pages, Apple Numbers HP Support Assistant, HP Hotkey Support, HP Client Catalogue (free download), HP Driver Packs, HP PC Hardware Diagnostics, HP MAC Address Manager, HP Notifications, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Classroom Manager, HP Privacy Settings, HP QuickDrop, HP Client Management Script Library (free download), HP Image Assistant Gen5, HP Wake on WLAN, myHP, Touchpoint Customiser for Commercial, HSA Fusion for Commercial, HSA Telemetry for Commercial, HP Easy Clean, HP Smart Support, HP Connect for Microsoft Endpoint Manager, HP Patch Assistant (free download), HP Manageability & Integration Kit Gen4 (free download)
MISCELLANEOUS Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar HP ProBook Fortis 14 G9 Notebook
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter HP 45 Watt Smart nPFC AC Adapter
Cables Included USB-C charge cable -
Security Fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type - Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features T2 Security Chip BIOS Absolute Persistence, HP Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, BIOS Update via Network, HP Sure Sense, HP Secure Erase, HP BIOSphere Gen 6, HP Sure Start Gen 7
Compliant Standards - CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FIPS 140-2 Level 2, FCC, A-Tick, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, KC, CIT, low halogen, ICCP, BNCI
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 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
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