HP ProBook 440 G9 Notebook vs. Apple MacBook Air with Retina display

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
HP ProBook 440 G9 Notebook
HP ProBook 440 G9 Notebook

Our Rating: 75 %

Apple MacBook Air with Retina display
Apple MacBook Air with Retina display

In depth comparison and review of HP ProBook 440 G9 Notebook and Apple MacBook Air with Retina display. 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 ProBook 440 G9 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP ProBook 440 G9 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust security features

solid build quality

comfortable keyboard layout

efficient processor performance

adequate port selection

average display brightness

modest battery life

standard design

limited graphics capability

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP ProBook 440 G9 Notebook and Apple MacBook Air with Retina display
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP ProBook 440 G9 Notebook vs. Apple MacBook Air with Retina display Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP ProBook 440 G9 Notebook Apple MacBook Air with Retina display
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.19 cm x 21.39 cm x 1.99 cm 30.41 cm x 21.24 cm x 1.56 cm
Weight 1.42 kg 1.25 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour Natural silver Space grey | Gold | Silver
DISPLAY HP ProBook 440 G9 Notebook Apple MacBook Air with Retina display
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
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features Full HD ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) eDP anti-glare, narrow bezel bent BFR/PVC-free, Mercury free, beryllium free, arsenic free, Retina display
PROCESSOR HP ProBook 440 G9 Notebook Apple MacBook Air with Retina display
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U / 1.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 3.6 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core Dual-Core
Cache L3 - 12 MB L3 - 4 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology, Intel Smart Cache Intel Turbo Boost Technology
MEMORY HP ProBook 440 G9 Notebook Apple MacBook Air with Retina display
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 ProBook 440 G9 Notebook Apple MacBook Air with Retina display
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD soldered PCIe
AUDIO & VIDEO HP ProBook 440 G9 Notebook Apple MacBook Air with Retina display
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel UHD Graphics 617
Video System Features Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory) -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera FaceTime HD camera
Video Resolutions 720p -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, three microphones
Codec Realtek ALC3247-CG -
COMMUNICATIONS HP ProBook 440 G9 Notebook Apple MacBook Air with Retina display
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2) -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8111HSH -
Bluetooth Class Class 2 -
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.11d, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, IEEE 802.11h, IEEE 802.11e, IEEE 802.11k, IEEE 802.11r, IEEE 802.11v, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6E -
Remote Management Protocol SNMP 2 -
Features Miracast, Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2), CNVi -
BATTERY HP ProBook 440 G9 Notebook Apple MacBook Air with Retina display
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 51.3 Wh 50.3 Wh
Battery Life Up to 13.5 hours Up to 12 hours
Battery Run Time - Web browsing over Wi-Fi: up to 12 hours
Video playback: up to 13 hours
Standby time: up to 30 days
AC ADAPTER HP ProBook 440 G9 Notebook Apple MacBook Air with Retina display
Input AC 115/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 30 Watt
INPUT HP ProBook 440 G9 Notebook Apple MacBook Air with Retina display
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, Force Touch trackpad
Keyboard Name HP Premium -
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, spill-resistant Pressure sensitivity, multi-touch touchpad, Multi-Touch Gesture Recognition, ambient light sensor, force click, Touch ID sensor
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP ProBook 440 G9 Notebook Apple MacBook Air with Retina display
Interfaces USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 2.1 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (powered)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (charging)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone output
SOFTWARE HP ProBook 440 G9 Notebook Apple MacBook Air with Retina display
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home - English Apple macOS Big Sur 11.0
Software Included HP Support Assistant, HP Power Manager, HP Hotkey Support, HP Secure Erase, HP Client Catalogue (free download), HP PC Hardware Diagnostics, HP Notifications, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Privacy Settings, HP QuickDrop, HP Client Management Script Library (free download), HP BIOSphere Gen6, HP Wake on WLAN, myHP, HP Image Assistant Gen5 (free download), HP Smart Support (free download), HP Smart Support, HP Manageability Integration Kit (free download) iTunes, Apple iMovie, Apple Safari, Apple GarageBand, Photo Booth, Apple Time Machine, Apple FaceTime, Apple Preview, Mail, Maps, Photos, Reminders, App Store, Contacts, Stocks, Notes, Calendar, Siri, Messages, Apple iBooks, Apple Keynote, Apple Pages, Apple Numbers, News, Voice Memos, Home
MISCELLANEOUS HP ProBook 440 G9 Notebook Apple MacBook Air with Retina display
Included Accessories HP 45 Watt Smart USB-C AC Adapter USB-C power adapter
Cables Included - USB-C charge cable
Integrated Options HP Tamper Lock -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Apple T2 Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), chassis intrusion sensor -
Features HP Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, HP Fast Charge, BIOS Update via Network, MIL-STD-810H tested T2 Security Chip
Compliant Standards CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, SABS, CCC, FIPS 140-2 Level 2, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, A-Tick, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, KC, CECP, EAC, CIT, SEPA, low halogen, ICCP, Japan PC Green Label, Taiwan Green Mark, Korea Eco-Label -
SAR Value - 0.71 W/kg (body)
Repairability Index - 6.1 (out of 10)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
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 - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
Technical support - phone consulting - 90 days
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