HP ProBook 430 G7 Notebook vs. Dell Inspiron 3505

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
HP ProBook 430 G7 Notebook
HP ProBook 430 G7 Notebook

Our Rating: 72 %

Side by side comparison and review of HP ProBook 430 G7 Notebook and Dell Inspiron 3505. Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

HP ProBook 430 G7 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP ProBook 430 G7 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

compact and lightweight

strong build quality

good battery life

decent performance specs

affordable price point

average display quality

limited graphics power

no thunderbolt support

modest storage capacity

Dell Inspiron 3505 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell Inspiron 3505 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

decent battery life

sufficient connectivity options

includes numeric keypad

average display quality

modest graphics performance

slower HDD base model

limited upgradeability

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP ProBook 430 G7 Notebook and Dell Inspiron 3505
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery
71 % - Design
65 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP ProBook 430 G7 Notebook vs. Dell Inspiron 3505 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP ProBook 430 G7 Notebook Dell Inspiron 3505
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.85 cm x 23.1 cm x 1.8 cm 36.396 cm x 24.9 cm x 1.989 cm
Weight 1.49 kg 1.83 kg
Colour Pike silver aluminium Black accent
DISPLAY HP ProBook 430 G7 Notebook Dell Inspiron 3505
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) - 141
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, ±80° horizontal viewing angle, ±80° vertical viewing angle, Narrow Border Display, 35 ms response rate, 0.18 mm pixel pitch
PROCESSOR HP ProBook 430 G7 Notebook Dell Inspiron 3505
CPU Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 10110U / 2.1 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 3500U / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 3.7 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 4 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology -
MEMORY HP ProBook 430 G7 Notebook Dell Inspiron 3505
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE HP ProBook 430 G7 Notebook Dell Inspiron 3505
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2280 SATA 6Gb/s - triple-level cell (TLC) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP ProBook 430 G7 Notebook Dell Inspiron 3505
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 AMD Radeon Vega 8
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Camera Yes - HD Yes - HD
Resolution - 0.92 Megapixel
Camera Features - 78.6 degrees, RGB camera
Image Sensor Type - CMOS
Video Resolutions 720p 1280 x 720
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3204
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio
Audio Features - MaxxAudio Pro
COMMUNICATIONS HP ProBook 430 G7 Notebook Dell Inspiron 3505
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller - M.2 2230
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 10/100 Ethernet
BATTERY HP ProBook 430 G7 Notebook Dell Inspiron 3505
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 42 Wh
Battery Life Up to 15.25 hours -
AC ADAPTER HP ProBook 430 G7 Notebook Dell Inspiron 3505
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19.5 V 45 Watt, 19.5 V, 2.31 A
INPUT HP ProBook 430 G7 Notebook Dell Inspiron 3505
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Name HP Premium -
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch clickpad, ClickPad with gesture support -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP ProBook 430 G7 Notebook Dell Inspiron 3505
Interfaces USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (powered)
LAN
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE HP ProBook 430 G7 Notebook Dell Inspiron 3505
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
Software Included - Dell Mobile Connect
MISCELLANEOUS HP ProBook 430 G7 Notebook Dell Inspiron 3505
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip -
Security Slot Type Kensington 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, Setup Password, Automatic DriveLock, HP DriveLock, Power On Authentication, HP Fast Charge, Pre-boot Authentication, Master Boot Record Security, BIOS Update via Network -
Compliant Standards 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 - parts and labour - 1 year -
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