HP EliteBook 845 G7 Notebook vs. Dell Vostro 5481

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of HP EliteBook 845 G7 Notebook and Dell Vostro 5481. 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

Dell Vostro 5481 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell Vostro 5481 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

compact lightweight design

affordable price point

solid build quality

decent keyboard comfort

adequate performance levels

average battery life

limited graphics power

no thunderbolt support

modest display brightness

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 845 G7 Notebook and Dell Vostro 5481
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
73 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 845 G7 Notebook vs. Dell Vostro 5481 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 845 G7 Notebook Dell Vostro 5481
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.36 cm x 21.47 cm x 1.79 cm 32.49 cm x 23.2 cm x 1.82 cm
Weight 1.33 kg 1.55 kg
Colour - Silver
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 845 G7 Notebook Dell Vostro 5481
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) - 157
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features Full HD ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) eDP anti-glare Anti-glare, ±80° horizontal viewing angle, ±80° vertical viewing angle
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 845 G7 Notebook Dell Vostro 5481
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 4650U / 2.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 8 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features - Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY HP EliteBook 845 G7 Notebook Dell Vostro 5481
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE HP EliteBook 845 G7 Notebook Dell Vostro 5481
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe), HP Value 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 845 G7 Notebook Dell Vostro 5481
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics Intel UHD Graphics 620
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1280 x 720
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello, HP Privacy 720p HD movie recording
Image Sensor Type - CMOS
Video Resolutions 720p 1280 x 720
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, 3 multi-array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3204
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio MaxxAudio Pro
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 845 G7 Notebook Dell Vostro 5481
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3165
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8111
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 Dell Vostro 5481
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 53 Wh 42 Wh
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 845 G7 Notebook Dell Vostro 5481
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 45 Watt, 19.5 V, 2.31 A
INPUT HP EliteBook 845 G7 Notebook Dell Vostro 5481
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Name HP Premium Collaboration Keyboard -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch clickpad, multi-gesture clickpad Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 845 G7 Notebook Dell Vostro 5481
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 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 2.0
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 845 G7 Notebook Dell Vostro 5481
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - Multilingual User Interface (MUI)
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial), McAfee (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 845 G7 Notebook Dell Vostro 5481
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor, hall sensor -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot Noble Wedge 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, HP Fast Charge, Pre-boot Authentication, BIOS Update via Network, MIL-STD-810H tested -
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 -
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 - 80% (non-condensing)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 3 years Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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