HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook vs. HP ProBook 640 G5 Notebook

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HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook
HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook

In depth comparison and review of HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook and HP ProBook 640 G5 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 ProBook 640 G5 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP ProBook 640 G5 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

efficient performance

good security features

comfortable keyboard

decent battery life

average display quality

heavier than competitors

limited graphics performance

no thunderbolt support

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook and HP ProBook 640 G5 Notebook
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook vs. HP ProBook 640 G5 Notebook Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook HP ProBook 640 G5 Notebook
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 25.4 cm x 1.89 cm 34 cm x 24 cm x 2.19 cm
Weight 2.06 kg 1.95 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour Pike silver Natural silver
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook HP ProBook 640 G5 Notebook
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 14" - IPS
Touchscreen - Yes
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight WLED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
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 eDP
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook HP ProBook 640 G5 Notebook
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8400H / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8365U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 8 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Platform Technology Intel vPro Platform Intel vPro Platform
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook HP ProBook 640 G5 Notebook
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 2400 MHz / PC4-19200
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 2400 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 ProBook 640 G5 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 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe), HP Value
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook HP ProBook 640 G5 Notebook
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 630 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello Privacy shutter
Video Resolutions - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio, HP Clear Sound Amp -
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook HP ProBook 640 G5 Notebook
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 Intel Wireless-AX 22260 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2)
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Intel I219-LM
Bluetooth Class - Class 2
Compliant Standards - IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.11d, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, IEEE 802.11h, IEEE 802.11e, IEEE 802.11k, IEEE 802.11r, IEEE 802.11v
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO
BATTERY HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook HP ProBook 640 G5 Notebook
Technology 6-cell lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Installed Qty 1 -
Battery Capacity (Size) 64 Wh 48 Wh
Battery Life Up to 16 hours Up to 15.5 hours
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook HP ProBook 640 G5 Notebook
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) (50/60 Hz)
Output 150 Watt, 19.5 V 45 Watt, 19.5 V
INPUT HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook HP ProBook 640 G5 Notebook
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, pointing stick, ClickPad
Keyboard Name HP Premium Collaboration Keyboard HP Advanced
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, gesture function
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook HP ProBook 640 G5 Notebook
Interfaces 2 x USB-C 3.1 (supports Thunderbolt)
USB 3.0 (charging)
USB 3.0
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (charging)
HDMI
LAN
VGA
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook HP ProBook 640 G5 Notebook
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English / German
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 Support Assistant, HP Hotkey Support, Windows Defender, HP Secure Erase, HP Client Catalog, HP BIOS Config Utility, HP Image Assistant, HP JumpStart, HP Noise Cancellation, HP System Software Manager, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Manageability & Integration Kit Gen3 (free download), HP BIOSphere Gen5, HP Client Security Suite Gen5, HP Cloud Recovery
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook HP ProBook 640 G5 Notebook
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter HP 45 Watt Smart nPFC AC Adapter
Integrated Options Hood sensor, ambient light sensor -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) and firmware (TPM 2.0), fingerprint reader, smart card reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
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, Intel Active Management Technology (iAMT), HP DuraKeys, fingerprint-resistant coating, Setup Password, HP Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, Power On Authentication, HP Fast Charge, Pre-boot Authentication, Master Boot Record Security, BIOS Update via Network
Compliant Standards Low halogen CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, A-Tick, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, KC, CIT, low halogen, ICCP, RED
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
Limited warranty - battery - 3 years
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