HP ProBook 445 G7 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP ProBook 445 G7 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust aluminum chassis

powerful Ryzen processors

comfortable keyboard design

affordable price point

good battery life

dim display brightness

no Thunderbolt support

limited color accuracy

average speaker quality

HP ProBook 650 G1 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP ProBook 650 G1 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

durable build quality

effective security features

comfortable keyboard layout

adequate port selection

reasonable base price

average battery life

heavier design

outdated processor

mediocre display quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP ProBook 445 G7 Notebook and HP ProBook 650 G1
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
69 % - Design
66 % - Display
45 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP ProBook 445 G7 Notebook vs. HP ProBook 650 G1 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP ProBook 445 G7 Notebook HP ProBook 650 G1
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.42 cm x 23.77 cm x 1.79 cm 37.8 cm x 25.7 cm x 2.9 cm
Weight 1.6 kg 2.32 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Pike silver aluminium -
DISPLAY HP ProBook 445 G7 Notebook HP ProBook 650 G1
Screen Size (Type) 14" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features Anti-glare -
PROCESSOR HP ProBook 445 G7 Notebook HP ProBook 650 G1
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 4500U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (4th Gen) 4310M / 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Dual-Core
Cache L3 - 8 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Intel QM87
Platform Technology - Intel vPro Platform
Features - Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY HP ProBook 445 G7 Notebook HP ProBook 650 G1
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR3L SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 1600 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 204-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE HP ProBook 445 G7 Notebook HP ProBook 650 G1
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), triple-level cell (TLC), HP Value 120 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO HP ProBook 445 G7 Notebook HP ProBook 650 G1
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics Intel HD Graphics 4600
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1280 x 720
Camera Features Privacy shutter -
Video Resolutions 720p -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Codec - IDT 92HD91
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, DTS SOUND+
COMMUNICATIONS HP ProBook 445 G7 Notebook HP ProBook 650 G1
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 -
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Bluetooth Class Class 2 -
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED -
Features Miracast, dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO -
BATTERY HP ProBook 445 G7 Notebook HP ProBook 650 G1
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh -
Battery Life Up to 15.25 hours -
AC ADAPTER HP ProBook 445 G7 Notebook HP ProBook 650 G1
Input AC 115/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19.5 V, 11 A -
INPUT HP ProBook 445 G7 Notebook HP ProBook 650 G1
Type Mouse, keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Name HP Premium -
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch clickpad, gesture function Volume control, spill-resistant, touchpad with gesture support
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP ProBook 445 G7 Notebook HP ProBook 650 G1
Expansion Bays - 1 x Upgrade Bay
Interfaces USB 2.0 (powered)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
LAN
HDMI
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
5 x USB 3.0
DisplayPort
VGA
Microphone input
Headphone output
LAN
Dock
Serial
Modem
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE HP ProBook 445 G7 Notebook HP ProBook 650 G1
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR))
Software Included HP Support Assistant, HP Hotkey Support, Windows Defender, HP Client Catalog, HP BIOS Config Utility, HP Image Assistant, HP JumpStart, HP Noise Cancellation, HP System Software Manager, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Sure Click, HP Fingerprint Sensor, HP BIOSphere Gen5, HP Client Security Manager Gen5, HP Sure Sense, HP SureStart Gen5 -
MISCELLANEOUS HP ProBook 445 G7 Notebook HP ProBook 650 G1
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories HP USB Optical Travel Mouse, HP 65 Watt Smart nPFC AC Adapter, HP Prelude Pro 15.6 backpack Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington 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, BIOS Absolute Persistence, Power On Authentication, HP Fast Charge, Pre-boot Authentication, Master Boot Record Security, Secure Erase, BIOS Update via Network Power-on password, HP Disk Sanitizer, HP 3D DriveGuard, Intel Active Management Technology (iAMT), Enhanced Pre-Boot Security, HP SpareKey, HP File Sanitizer, HP BIOS Protection, BIOS Absolute Persistence, HP SureStart, HP Drive Encryption, SecureBoot, HP Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, Hybrid Boot, Master Record Security, Measured Boot, Power On Authentication, Pre-Boot Security, 1 USB 3.0 charging port
Compliant Standards CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, A-Tick, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, KC, CIT, ICCP, RED, IEEE 1680.1 ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) 10 - 90% (non-condensing)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
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