HP EliteBook 650 G9 Notebook vs. Apple MacBook

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
HP EliteBook 650 G9 Notebook
HP EliteBook 650 G9 Notebook

Our Rating: 85 %

Apple MacBook
Apple MacBook

In depth comparison and review of HP EliteBook 650 G9 Notebook and Apple MacBook. 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 650 G9 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP EliteBook 650 G9 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust security features

solid build quality

comfortable keyboard

good battery life

bright display

relatively expensive

average graphics performance

heavier design

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 650 G9 Notebook and Apple MacBook
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 650 G9 Notebook vs. Apple MacBook Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 650 G9 Notebook Apple MacBook
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.94 cm x 23.39 cm x 1.99 cm 32.5 cm x 22.7 cm x 2.8 cm
Weight 1.74 kg 2.4 kg
Colour - White
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 650 G9 Notebook Apple MacBook
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 13.3"
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1280 x 800 (WXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features Full HD ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) eDP anti-glare, narrow-bezel design -
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 650 G9 Notebook Apple MacBook
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U / 1.3 GHz Intel Core Duo 2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz -
Number of Cores 10-core Dual-Core
Cache L3 - 12 MB L2 - 2 MB
Front Side Bus - 667 MHz
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology, Intel Smart Cache Enhanced SpeedStep technology, power-optimized processor system bus, Execute Disable Bit capability
MEMORY HP EliteBook 650 G9 Notebook Apple MacBook
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 512 MB
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 2 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR2 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 667 MHz / PC2-5300
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 667 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 200-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE HP EliteBook 650 G9 Notebook Apple MacBook
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 60 GB HDD SATA 1.5Gb/s / 5400 rpm
Optical Drive - DVD±RW fixed
Read Speed - 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)
Write Speed - 24x (CD) / 4x (DVD±R)
CD / DVD Rewrite Speed - 10x (CD) / 4x (DVD±RW)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 650 G9 Notebook Apple MacBook
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel GMA 950
Memory Allocation Technology - Dynamic Video Memory Technology 3.0
Max Allocated RAM Size - 64 MB
Camera Yes - HD Yes
Resolution - 0.3 Megapixel
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera, Temporal Noise Reduction -
Video Resolutions 720p 640 x 480
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3247-CG -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 650 G9 Notebook Apple MacBook
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11b/g, Bluetooth 2.0 EDR
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2) -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-V -
Bluetooth Class Class 2 -
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.1Q, 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 802.3az, IEEE 802.11r, IEEE 802.11v -
Remote Management Protocol SNMP 2 -
Features Miracast, Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2), CNVi -
BATTERY HP EliteBook 650 G9 Notebook Apple MacBook
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 51.3 Wh 55 Wh
Battery Life Up to 13 hours -
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 650 G9 Notebook Apple MacBook
Input AC 115/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19.5 V -
INPUT HP EliteBook 650 G9 Notebook Apple MacBook
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, trackpad
Keyboard Name HP Premium -
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Volume control, multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, spill-resistant -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 650 G9 Notebook Apple MacBook
Slots - 2 x memory
Interfaces USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 2.1b Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (powered)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1
1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire)
2 x USB 2.0 4 pin USB Type A
1 x display / video - DVI-Analog/Digital
1 x audio - SPDIF input/line-in - mini-phone 3.5 mm / TOSLINK
1 x audio - SPDIF output/headphones - mini-phone 3.5 mm / TOSLINK
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 650 G9 Notebook Apple MacBook
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence - English Apple MacOS X 10.4
Software Included HP Support Assistant, HP Power Manager, HP Hotkey Support, HP Secure Erase, HP Client Catalogue (free download), HP Image Assistant (free download), HP Notifications, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Privacy Settings, HP Sure Admin, HP QuickDrop, HP Manageability Integration Kit Gen4 (free dowload), HP Client Management Script Library (free download), HP BIOSphere Gen6, HP Wake on WLAN, myHP, HP Client Security Manager Gen7, HP Smart Support (free download), HP Quick Touch Drivers & Utilities, Apple QuickTime, Apple Hardware Test, Apple Mac OS X Mail, OmniOutliner, Apple iCal, Apple DVD Player, Apple Address Book, Apple Safari, Apple iChat AV, Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac Test Drive, Apple Dashboard, Apple Spotlight, Apple XCode Developer Tools, iWork (30 days trial), Front Row, Apple iLife '06, Freeverse Big Bang Board Games, plasq Comic Life
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 650 G9 Notebook Apple MacBook
Included Accessories HP 45W Smart AC Adapter -
Integrated Options HP Tamper Lock -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader -
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), chassis intrusion sensor -
Features BIOS Absolute Persistence, HP Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, HP Fast Charge, BIOS Update via Network, MIL-STD-810H tested, Secured-core PC enabled Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Compliant Standards CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GS, SABS, CCC, FIPS 140-2 Level 2, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, A-Tick, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, KC, CECP, EAC, CIT, low halogen, ICCP, RED, IEEE 1680.1, BNCI -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 10 °C
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) 0 - 90%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year
Technical support - phone consulting - 90 days
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