HP ProBook 450 G9 Notebook vs. Apple MacBook

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
HP ProBook 450 G9 Notebook
HP ProBook 450 G9 Notebook

Our Rating: 85 %

Apple MacBook
Apple MacBook

Detailed comparison and review of HP ProBook 450 G9 Notebook and Apple MacBook. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

HP ProBook 450 G9 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP ProBook 450 G9 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust aluminum chassis

impressive battery life

comfortable keyboard design

strong processor performance

good security features

average display brightness

no thunderbolt support

limited graphics power

heavier than competitors

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP ProBook 450 G9 Notebook and Apple MacBook
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP ProBook 450 G9 Notebook vs. Apple MacBook Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP ProBook 450 G9 Notebook Apple MacBook
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.94 cm x 23.39 cm x 1.99 cm 32.5 cm x 22.7 cm x 2.8 cm
Weight 1.74 kg 2.4 kg
Colour Natural silver White
DISPLAY HP ProBook 450 G9 Notebook Apple MacBook
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 13.3"
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1280 x 800 (WXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features Full HD ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) anti-glare, narrow bezel bent -
PROCESSOR HP ProBook 450 G9 Notebook Apple MacBook
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U / 1.3 GHz Intel Core Duo 2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz -
Number of Cores 10-core Dual-Core
Cache L3 - 12 MB L2 - 2 MB
Front Side Bus - 667 MHz
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology, Intel Smart Cache Enhanced SpeedStep technology, power-optimized processor system bus, Execute Disable Bit capability
MEMORY HP ProBook 450 G9 Notebook Apple MacBook
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 512 MB
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 2 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR2 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 667 MHz / PC2-5300
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 667 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 200-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE HP ProBook 450 G9 Notebook Apple MacBook
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 60 GB HDD SATA 1.5Gb/s / 5400 rpm
Optical Drive - DVD±RW fixed
Read Speed - 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)
Write Speed - 24x (CD) / 4x (DVD±R)
CD / DVD Rewrite Speed - 10x (CD) / 4x (DVD±RW)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP ProBook 450 G9 Notebook Apple MacBook
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel GMA 950
Memory Allocation Technology - Dynamic Video Memory Technology 3.0
Max Allocated RAM Size - 64 MB
Camera Yes - HD Yes
Resolution - 0.3 Megapixel
Camera Features IR camera, privacy camera -
Video Resolutions 720p 640 x 480
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
COMMUNICATIONS HP ProBook 450 G9 Notebook Apple MacBook
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11b/g, Bluetooth 2.0 EDR
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8111HSH -
Bluetooth Class Class 2 -
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED -
Remote Management Protocol SNMP 2 -
Features Miracast, Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO -
BATTERY HP ProBook 450 G9 Notebook Apple MacBook
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 51.3 Wh 55 Wh
AC ADAPTER HP ProBook 450 G9 Notebook Apple MacBook
Input AC 115/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt -
INPUT HP ProBook 450 G9 Notebook Apple MacBook
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, trackpad
Keyboard Name HP Premium -
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, spill-resistant -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP ProBook 450 G9 Notebook Apple MacBook
Slots - 2 x memory
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (powered)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire)
2 x USB 2.0 4 pin USB Type A
1 x display / video - DVI-Analog/Digital
1 x audio - SPDIF input/line-in - mini-phone 3.5 mm / TOSLINK
1 x audio - SPDIF output/headphones - mini-phone 3.5 mm / TOSLINK
SOFTWARE HP ProBook 450 G9 Notebook Apple MacBook
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence - English Apple MacOS X 10.4
Software Included HP Support Assistant, HP Power Manager, HP Hotkey Support, Microsoft 365 (Trial), HP Secure Erase, HP PC Hardware Diagnostics, HP Notifications, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Fingerprint Sensor, HP Privacy Settings, HP QuickDrop, HP BIOSphere Gen6, HP Wake on WLAN, myHP, Tile, HP Smart Support Drivers & Utilities, Apple QuickTime, Apple Hardware Test, Apple Mac OS X Mail, OmniOutliner, Apple iCal, Apple DVD Player, Apple Address Book, Apple Safari, Apple iChat AV, Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac Test Drive, Apple Dashboard, Apple Spotlight, Apple XCode Developer Tools, iWork (30 days trial), Front Row, Apple iLife '06, Freeverse Big Bang Board Games, plasq Comic Life
MISCELLANEOUS HP ProBook 450 G9 Notebook Apple MacBook
Included Accessories HP 45 Watt Smart USB-C AC Adapter -
Integrated Options Tile module -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip -
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features BIOS Absolute Persistence, HP Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, HP Fast Charge, BIOS Update via Network, MIL-STD-810H tested Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Compliant Standards CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, SABS, CCC, FIPS 140-2 Level 2, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, A-Tick, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, KC, EAC, CIT, UL 1642, low halogen, IEEE 1680, ICCP, RED, BNCI -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 10 °C
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) 0 - 90%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
Technical support - phone consulting - 90 days
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