HP EliteBook 720 G2 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP EliteBook 720 G2 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

portable design

efficient performance

solid security features

decent battery life

average display quality

limited storage capacity

no high-end graphics

higher price point

HP ProBook 455 G7 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP ProBook 455 G7 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

strong amd performance

durable aluminum chassis

comfortable keyboard design

excellent enterprise security

affordable price point

average display brightness

limited port selection

no thunderbolt support

modest battery life

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 720 G2 and HP ProBook 455 G7 Notebook
74 % - Design
75 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
75 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 720 G2 vs. HP ProBook 455 G7 Notebook Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 720 G2 HP ProBook 455 G7 Notebook
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31 cm x 21.5 cm x 2.1 cm 36.49 cm x 25.69 cm x 1.89 cm
Weight 1.34 kg 2 kg
Case Material Magnesium-aluminum alloy -
Colour - Pike silver aluminium
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 720 G2 HP ProBook 455 G7 Notebook
Screen Size (Type) 12.5" - TN 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight WLED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness - 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features HD standard-viewing angle (SVA) eDP anti-glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 720 G2 HP ProBook 455 G7 Notebook
CPU Intel Core i5 (5th Gen) 5200U / 2.2 GHz AMD Ryzen 3 4300U / 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.7 GHz 3.7 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 3 MB L3 - 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 -
MEMORY HP EliteBook 720 G2 HP ProBook 455 G7 Notebook
RAM 8 GB 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 1600 MHz / PC3L-12800 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 1600 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE HP EliteBook 720 G2 HP ProBook 455 G7 Notebook
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 500 GB HDD SATA 3Gb/s 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe), HP Value
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 720 G2 HP ProBook 455 G7 Notebook
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 5500 AMD Radeon Graphics
Camera Yes - 1280 x 720 Yes - HD
Camera Features - Privacy shutter
Video Resolutions - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, stereo microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Codec ALC3228 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, DTS Studio Sound -
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 720 G2 HP ProBook 455 G7 Notebook
Wireless Bluetooth, Wi-Fi Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Miracast, dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO
BATTERY HP EliteBook 720 G2 HP ProBook 455 G7 Notebook
Technology Lithium polymer 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) - 45 Wh
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 720 G2 HP ProBook 455 G7 Notebook
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 45 Watt
INPUT HP EliteBook 720 G2 HP ProBook 455 G7 Notebook
Type Keyboard, touchpad, pointing stick Keyboard, ClickPad
Keyboard Name - HP Premium
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Volume control, spill-resistant Volume control, spill-resistant, multi-touch clickpad, ClickPad with gesture support
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 720 G2 HP ProBook 455 G7 Notebook
Interfaces 3 x USB 3.0
DisplayPort
VGA
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Dock
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 2.0 (powered)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 720 G2 HP ProBook 455 G7 Notebook
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition National Academic - English
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 720 G2 HP ProBook 455 G7 Notebook
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter HP 45 Watt Smart nPFC AC Adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, smart card reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features HP Disk Sanitizer, HP 3D DriveGuard, HP DuraFinish, HP DuraKeys, HP SpareKey, HP DisplaySafe, HP BIOS Protection, HP SureStart, HP DriveLock, Hybrid Boot, Master Record Security, Measured Boot, Power On Authentication, HP Roaming Alert, 1 USB 3.0 charging port Power-on password, Setup Password, Automatic DriveLock, HP DriveLock, Power On Authentication, Pre-boot Authentication, Master Boot Record Security, BIOS Update via Network
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001 CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, A-Tick, ICES, KC, CIT, low halogen, ICCP
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 10 - 90% (non-condensing)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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