HP EliteBook 845 G7 Notebook vs. Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar

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Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar
Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of HP EliteBook 845 G7 Notebook and Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar. 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 845 G7 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP EliteBook 845 G7 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

strong aluminum chassis

impressive battery life

powerful ryzen processors

bright full-hd display

excellent keyboard comfort

limited graphics performance

no 4k display option

fewer port selections

higher price point

Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

retina display clarity

high build quality

powerful processing capabilities

innovative touch bar feature

excellent sound system

higher price point

limited port variety

no upgradable memory

non-standard keyboard layout

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Difference between HP EliteBook 845 G7 Notebook and Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 845 G7 Notebook vs. Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 845 G7 Notebook Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.36 cm x 21.47 cm x 1.79 cm 30.41 cm x 21.24 cm x 1.49 cm
Weight 1.33 kg 1.37 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour - Silver | Space grey
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 845 G7 Notebook Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 13.3" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
Pixel Density (ppi) - 227
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features Full HD ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) eDP anti-glare BFR/PVC-free, Mercury free, Wide Colour Gamut, arsenic-free glass, beryllium free, Retina display, True Tone display
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 845 G7 Notebook Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 4650U / 2.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 1.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 8 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features - Intel Turbo Boost Technology
MEMORY HP EliteBook 845 G7 Notebook Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC LPDDR3 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 2133 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE HP EliteBook 845 G7 Notebook Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe), HP Value 128 GB SSD soldered
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 845 G7 Notebook Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics Intel Iris Plus Graphics 645
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello, HP Privacy FaceTime HD camera
Video Resolutions 720p -
Sound Stereo speakers, 3 multi-array microphone Stereo speakers, three microphones
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 845 G7 Notebook Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 -
Bluetooth Class Class 2 -
Compliant Standards 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 Miracast, dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO -
WWAN
Generation 4G -
Technology DC-HSPA+, LTE Advanced -
Controller Intel XMM 7360 - M.2 3042 -
Max Transfer Rate 450 Mbps -
BATTERY HP EliteBook 845 G7 Notebook Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 53 Wh 58.2 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 10 hours
Battery Run Time - Web browsing over Wi-Fi: up to 10 hours
Video playback: up to 10 hours
Standby time: up to 30 days
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 845 G7 Notebook Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 61 Watt
INPUT HP EliteBook 845 G7 Notebook Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, Force Touch trackpad, Touch Bar
Keyboard Name HP Premium Collaboration Keyboard -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch clickpad, multi-gesture clickpad Pressure sensitivity, multi-touch touchpad, Multi-Touch Gesture Recognition, ambient light sensor, force click, Touch ID sensor
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 845 G7 Notebook Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar
Slots 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free) -
Interfaces 2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (Alternate Mode)
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (charging)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone output
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 845 G7 Notebook Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Apple macOS Catalina 10.15
Software Included - Drivers & Utilities, Apple QuickTime, Apple iTunes, Apple Mac OS X Mail, Apple Mac OS X Chess, Apple iMovie, Apple DVD Player, Apple Safari, Apple GarageBand, Apple Dashboard, Photo Booth, Apple Time Machine, Apple Mac App Store, Apple FaceTime, Apple Automator, Apple Launchpad, Apple Mission Control, Apple Preview, Apple Calculator, Apple Dictionary, Apple Image Capture, Apple Stickies, Apple TextEdit, Apple System Preferences, Maps, Reminders, Contacts, Notes, Calendar, Apple AirDrop, Siri, Notification Center, Messages, Dictation, iCloud, Game Center, Apple AirPlay, Apple Font Book, Apple iBooks, Apple Keynote, Apple Pages, Apple Numbers
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 845 G7 Notebook Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter
Cables Included - USB-C charge cable
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor, hall sensor -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Power-on password, HP DuraKeys, Setup Password, Automatic DriveLock, HP DriveLock, Power On Authentication, HP Fast Charge, Pre-boot Authentication, BIOS Update via Network, MIL-STD-810H tested T2 Security Chip
Navigation Receiver GPS/A-GPS -
Compliant Standards CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FIPS 140-2 Level 2, FCC, A-Tick, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, KC, CIT, low halogen, ICCP, RED -
SAR Value - 0.79 W/kg (body)
Repairability Index - 5.5 (out of 10)
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% (non-condensing)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 3 years Limited warranty - 1 year
Technical support - phone consulting - 90 days
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