HP EliteBook 820 G2 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP EliteBook 820 G2 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

compact and portable

solid build quality

good keyboard feel

adequate performance level

decent battery life

average display quality

limited upgrade options

no high-end graphics

higher price segment

HP ProBook 445 G6 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP ProBook 445 G6 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust security features

affordable price point

solid build quality

efficient AMD processor

comfortable keyboard

average display quality

limited storage capacity

no thunderbolt support

mediocre battery life

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 820 G2 and HP ProBook 445 G6 Notebook
69 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
73 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
71 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 820 G2 vs. HP ProBook 445 G6 Notebook Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 820 G2 HP ProBook 445 G6 Notebook
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31 cm x 21.53 cm x 2.1 cm 32.42 cm x 23.77 cm x 1.8 cm
Weight 1.36 kg 1.6 kg
Case Material Aluminum, magnesium alloy -
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 820 G2 HP ProBook 445 G6 Notebook
Screen Size (Type) 12.5" - TN 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 200 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 67% sRGB
Features - HD standard-viewing angle (SVA) eDP anti-glare
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 820 G2 HP ProBook 445 G6 Notebook
CPU Intel Core i5 (5th Gen) 5300U / 2.3 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 2500U / 2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.9 GHz 3.6 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 3 MB L3 - 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 -
MEMORY HP EliteBook 820 G2 HP ProBook 445 G6 Notebook
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 1600 MHz / PC3L-12800 2400 MHz / PC4-19200
Rated Speed 1600 MHz 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE HP EliteBook 820 G2 HP ProBook 445 G6 Notebook
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe), triple-level cell (TLC), HP Value
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 820 G2 HP ProBook 445 G6 Notebook
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 5500 AMD Radeon Vega 8
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features 720p HD movie recording, low light enhancement -
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 720p
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Codec ALC3228 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, DTS Studio Sound -
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 820 G2 HP ProBook 445 G6 Notebook
Wireless Bluetooth, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8111HSH-CG
Compliant Standards - IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i
Features - Miracast
BATTERY HP EliteBook 820 G2 HP ProBook 445 G6 Notebook
Technology Lithium polymer 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) - 45 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 11.5 hours
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 820 G2 HP ProBook 445 G6 Notebook
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 45 Watt, 19.5 V
INPUT HP EliteBook 820 G2 HP ProBook 445 G6 Notebook
Type Keyboard, touchpad, pointing stick Keyboard, ClickPad
Keyboard Name - HP Premium
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Volume control, spill-resistant Spill-resistant, multi-touch clickpad, ClickPad with gesture support
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 820 G2 HP ProBook 445 G6 Notebook
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.0
DisplayPort
VGA
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Dock
USB 3.0 (charging)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 2.0 (charging)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 820 G2 HP ProBook 445 G6 Notebook
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - HP Support Assistant, Windows Defender, HP Secure Erase, HP Drive Packs (free download), HP Client Catalog, HP BIOS Config Utility, HP 3D DriveGuard, HP Noise Cancellation, HP System Software Manager, HP LAN-WLAN Protection, HP Wireless Wakeup, HP Connection Optimizer, HP BIOSphere Gen4, HP Client Security Suite Gen4, HP Host Based MAC Address Manager, HP Manageability & Integration Kit Gen3 (free download)
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 820 G2 HP ProBook 445 G6 Notebook
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options - Accelerometer, hall sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint 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), padlock loop
Features Easy access door, HP 3D DriveGuard, HP DuraFinish, HP DuraKeys, HP SpareKey, soft-touch surface, HP DisplaySafe, HP BIOS Protection, HP SureStart, HP Drive Encryption, SecureBoot, HP Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, Hybrid Boot, Master Record Security, Measured Boot, Power On Authentication, Pre-Boot Security, HP Roaming Alert, Intel My WiFi Technology BIOS Absolute Persistence, HP Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, Power On Authentication, Pre-boot Authentication, Master Boot Record Security
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001 CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, A-Tick, ICES, KC, CIT, ICCP
ENERGY STAR Certified - 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 - 2 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
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