HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook vs. HP EliteBook 745 G6 Notebook

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook
HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook
HP EliteBook 745 G6 Notebook
HP EliteBook 745 G6 Notebook

Our Rating: 75 %

In depth comparison and review of HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook and HP EliteBook 745 G6 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 EliteBook 745 G6 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP EliteBook 745 G6 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust security features

sleek aluminum design

comfortable keyboard layout

strong processor performance

efficient battery life

limited graphics capability

no thunderbolt support

dim display brightness

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook and HP EliteBook 745 G6 Notebook
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook vs. HP EliteBook 745 G6 Notebook Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook HP EliteBook 745 G6 Notebook
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 25.4 cm x 1.89 cm 32.6 cm x 23.43 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 2.06 kg 1.5 kg
Case Material Aluminum Aluminum
Colour Pike silver -
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook HP EliteBook 745 G6 Notebook
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight WLED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 45% NTSC
Features Full HD ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) eDP anti-glare +PSR Full HD anti-glare
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook HP EliteBook 745 G6 Notebook
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8400H / 2.5 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 3700U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 8 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Platform Technology Intel vPro Platform -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 -
MEMORY HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook HP EliteBook 745 G6 Notebook
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook HP EliteBook 745 G6 Notebook
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe), triple-level cell (TLC) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook HP EliteBook 745 G6 Notebook
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 630 AMD Radeon Vega 10
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello IR camera
Video Resolutions - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, 3 multi-array microphone
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio, HP Clear Sound Amp Bang & Olufsen Audio
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook HP EliteBook 745 G6 Notebook
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Intel I219-V
Compliant Standards - IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.11d, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, IEEE 802.11h, IEEE 802.11e, IEEE 802.11k, IEEE 802.3az, IEEE 802.11r, IEEE 802.11v
Remote Management Protocol - SNMP 2
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook HP EliteBook 745 G6 Notebook
Technology 6-cell lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Installed Qty 1 -
Battery Capacity (Size) 64 Wh 50 Wh
Battery Life Up to 16 hours -
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook HP EliteBook 745 G6 Notebook
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 150 Watt, 19.5 V 65 Watt
INPUT HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook HP EliteBook 745 G6 Notebook
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, pointing stick, ClickPad
Keyboard Name HP Premium Collaboration Keyboard HP Premium Collaboration Keyboard
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, ClickPad with gesture support, glass with chemical etched surface, two-finger zoom (pinch), two-way scroll Spill-resistant, multi-touch clickpad, ClickPad with gesture support
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook HP EliteBook 745 G6 Notebook
Interfaces 2 x USB-C 3.1 (supports Thunderbolt)
USB 3.0 (charging)
USB 3.0
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C (charging)
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (charging)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Dock
HDMI
USB 3.1 Gen 1
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook HP EliteBook 745 G6 Notebook
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included HP Recovery Manager, HP Support Assistant, HP ePrint, HP Hotkey Support, HP Velocity, HP Secure Erase, HP Drive Packs (free download), HP Client Catalog, HP BIOS Config Utility, HP JumpStart, HP Noise Cancellation, HP System Software Manager, HP JetAdvantage, HP Wireless Wakeup, HP Workwise (free download), HP BIOSphere Gen4, HP Client Security Suite Gen4, HP Manageability & Integration Kit Gen2 (free download), HP SureStart Gen4, HP Sure Run, HP Sure Recover HP Recovery Manager, HP Support Assistant, HP ePrint, HP Hotkey Support, HP Velocity, HP Secure Erase, HP Drive Packs (free download), HP Client Catalog, HP BIOS Config Utility, HP JumpStart, HP Noise Cancellation, HP System Software Manager, HP LAN-WLAN Protection, HP JetAdvantage, HP BIOSphere Gen4, HP Client Security Suite Gen4, HP Manageability & Integration Kit Gen2 (free download)
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook HP EliteBook 745 G6 Notebook
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options Hood sensor, ambient light sensor Ambient light sensor, hall sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), padlock loop
Features Power-on password, HP DuraKeys, Setup Password, Automatic DriveLock, HP DriveLock, Power On Authentication, Pre-boot Authentication, Master Boot Record Security, BIOS Update via Network Power-on password, Setup Password, Automatic DriveLock, HP DriveLock, Power On Authentication, HP Fast Charge, Pre-boot Authentication, Master Boot Record Security, HP Sure Start Gen 4, HP Wireless Wakeup, BIOS Update via Network
Compliant Standards Low halogen CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, CCC, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, A-Tick, Common Criteria EAL4+, KC, low halogen, ICCP
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) 10 - 90% (non-condensing)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 3 years Limited warranty - parts and labour - 3 years
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