HP ProBook 445 G8 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP ProBook 445 G8 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust aluminum chassis

powerful ryzen processors

comfortable keyboard design

good security features

decent battery life

average display quality

no thunderbolt support

limited upgrade options

mediocre speakers

Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning 4k display

powerful intel performance

compact, sleek design

improved keyboard layout

fast ssd storage

limited port selection

no headphone jack

higher price point

average battery life

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP ProBook 445 G8 Notebook and Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
78 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
87 % - Design
82 % - Display
85 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP ProBook 445 G8 Notebook vs. Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP ProBook 445 G8 Notebook Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.19 cm x 21.39 cm x 1.99 cm 29.53 cm x 19.904 cm x 1.595 cm
Weight 1.38 kg 1.27 kg
Case Material Metal Aluminum
Colour Pike silver aluminium Grey
DISPLAY HP ProBook 445 G8 Notebook Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 13.4"
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Pixel Density (ppi) - 169.3
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features Full HD ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) eDP anti-glare, narrow bezel bent Anti-glare, Infinity Edge display, Wide Viewing Angle, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, 35 ms response rate, Low Blue Light technology, 0.15 mm pixel pitch, Eyesafe technology
PROCESSOR HP ProBook 445 G8 Notebook Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 5600U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1260P
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 12-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB 18 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY HP ProBook 445 G8 Notebook Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 5200 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 5200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE HP ProBook 445 G8 Notebook Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe), HP Value 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP ProBook 445 G8 Notebook Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1280 x 720 (standard), 640 x 400 (infrared)
Resolution - 0.92 Megapixel (standard), 0.25 Megapixel (infrared)
Camera Features Privacy shutter IR/RGB camera, 75.8 degrees
Image Sensor Type - CMOS
Video Resolutions 720p 720p
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Two tweeters, two woofers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC1319D
COMMUNICATIONS HP ProBook 445 G8 Notebook Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2) Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
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, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, IEEE 802.11h, IEEE 802.11e, IEEE 802.11k, IEEE 802.11r, IEEE 802.11v -
Remote Management Protocol SNMP 2 -
Features Miracast, Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY HP ProBook 445 G8 Notebook Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 55 Wh
Battery Life Up to 15.75 hours -
AC ADAPTER HP ProBook 445 G8 Notebook Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320
Input AC 115/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19.5 V 60 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V, 3 A
INPUT HP ProBook 445 G8 Notebook Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Name HP Premium -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Volume control, spill-resistant, multi-touch clickpad, ClickPad with gesture support Precision Haptic touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP ProBook 445 G8 Notebook Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320
Interfaces USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (powered)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
2 x USB4 Gen 3 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 2.0 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) -
SOFTWARE HP ProBook 445 G8 Notebook Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Pro - Dutch / English / French / German / Italian
Software Included HP Support Assistant, HP Power Manager, HP Hotkey Support, Windows Defender, HP Secure Erase, HP Wireless Button Driver, HP Client Catalogue (free download), HP Image Assistant (free download), HP PC Hardware Diagnostics, HP Noise Cancellation, HP LAN-WLAN Protection, HP Notifications, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Privacy Settings, HP QuickDrop, HP WorkWell, HP Manageability Integration Kit Gen4 (free dowload), HP Client Management Script Library (free download), Ivanti Management Suite (free download), HP BIOSphere Gen6, myHP, Xerox DocuShare (30 days trial) Microsoft Office (30 days trial, excludes office licence), McAfee Small Business Security (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS HP ProBook 445 G8 Notebook Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320
Included Accessories HP 45 Watt Smart AC Adapter USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features USB port control, HP Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, BIOS Update via Network, MIL-STD-810H tested -
Compliant Standards CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, A-Tick, ICES, KC, CIT, low halogen, ICCP, BNCI -
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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