HP EliteBook 8460p Notebook vs. Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar

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HP EliteBook 8460p Notebook
HP EliteBook 8460p Notebook
Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar
Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of HP EliteBook 8460p 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.

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

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 8460p Notebook and Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 8460p Notebook vs. Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 8460p Notebook Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.8 cm x 23.1 cm x 3.2 cm 30.41 cm x 21.24 cm x 1.49 cm
Weight 2.3 kg 1.37 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour Platinum Silver | Space grey
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 8460p Notebook Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar
Screen Size (Type) 14" 13.3" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
Pixel Density (ppi) - 227
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness - 500 cd/m²
Features HD anti-glare BFR/PVC-free, Mercury free, Wide Colour Gamut, arsenic-free glass, beryllium free, Retina display, True Tone display
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 8460p Notebook Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar
CPU Intel Core i5 (2nd Gen) 2520M / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 1.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.2 GHz 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 3 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel QM67 Express -
Platform Technology Intel vPro Platform -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Turbo Boost Technology
MEMORY HP EliteBook 8460p Notebook Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar
RAM 2 GB (1 x 2 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR3 SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
Speed 1333 MHz / PC3-10600 2133 MHz
Rated Speed 1333 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE HP EliteBook 8460p Notebook Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 320 GB HDD SATA 3Gb/s / 7200 rpm 128 GB SSD soldered
Optical Drive DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM removable -
Disc Labeling Technology LightScribe Technology -
Read Speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD) -
Write Speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD±R) / 6x (DVD±R DL) -
CD / DVD Rewrite Speed 24x (CD) / 6x (DVD-RW) / 8x (DVD+RW) / 5x (DVD-RAM) -
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 8460p Notebook Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 3000 Intel Iris Plus Graphics 645
Memory Allocation Technology Dynamic Video Memory Technology -
Camera Yes Yes - 720p
Camera Features - FaceTime HD camera
Sound Stereo speakers, stereo microphone Stereo speakers, three microphones
Codec IDT 92HD80 -
Compliant Standards SRS Premium Sound, High Definition Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 8460p Notebook Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1 EDR 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Bluetooth Class Class 2 -
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.3ae, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, IEEE 802.3az -
Remote Management Protocol SNMP -
MODEM
Protocols & Specifications ITU V.21, Bell 212A, ITU V.22, ITU V.22bis, ITU V.29, ITU V.32, ITU V.32bis, ITU V.34, ITU V.17, ITU V.23, ITU V.27ter, ITU V.8bis, Bell 103J, ITU V.92, ITU T.30, ITU T.4, ITU V.250, ITU V.251, ITU V.80 -
Max Transfer Rate 56 Kbps -
BATTERY HP EliteBook 8460p Notebook Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Installed Qty 1 -
Max Supported Qty 2 -
Battery Capacity (Size) 62 Wh 58.2 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8.25 hours 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 8460p 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, 18.5 V 61 Watt
INPUT HP EliteBook 8460p Notebook Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar
Type Keyboard, touchpad, pointing stick Keyboard, Force Touch trackpad, Touch Bar
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Volume control, spill-resistant Pressure sensitivity, multi-touch touchpad, Multi-Touch Gesture Recognition, ambient light sensor, force click, Touch ID sensor
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 8460p Notebook Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar
Expansion Bays 1 x Upgrade Bay -
Slots 1 x ExpressCard/54 (1 free) -
Interfaces DisplayPort
VGA
FireWire
Microphone input
Headphone output
Modem
LAN
USB 2.0
USB 2.0/eSATA
Dock
Battery
2 x USB 3.0
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone output
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, MultiMediaCard) -
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 8460p Notebook Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar
Operating System (OS) Microsoft Windows 7 Professional Apple macOS Catalina 10.15
Software Included HP ProtectTools Security Manager, Skype, HP Recovery Manager, HP Support Assistant, HP QuickWeb, HP Power Assistant, HP DayStarter, Microsoft Office 2010 Starter, HP SoftPaq Download Manager (free download), PDF Complete Special Edition (60 days trial), Norton Internet Security 2011 (60 days subscription), HP Connection Manager 4.0 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 8460p Notebook Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories - USB-C power adapter
Cables Included - USB-C charge cable
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader Fingerprint reader
Features Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), HP Disk Sanitizer, HP 3D DriveGuard, HP DuraFinish, Enhanced Pre-Boot Security, HP SpareKey, One-Step Logon, HP File Sanitizer T2 Security Chip
Compliant Standards ACPI, CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, CCC, FCC, RoHS, KCC, WEEE, A-Tick, ICES -
SAR Value - 0.79 W/kg (body)
Repairability Index - 5.5 (out of 10)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 5 °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 - battery - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year
Technical support - phone consulting - 90 days
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