HP ProBook 450 G9 Notebook vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L530

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

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of HP ProBook 450 G9 Notebook and Lenovo ThinkPad L530. 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 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 Lenovo ThinkPad L530
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP ProBook 450 G9 Notebook vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L530 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP ProBook 450 G9 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L530
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.94 cm x 23.39 cm x 1.99 cm 38 cm x 24.7 cm x 3.34 cm
Weight 1.74 kg 2.58 kg
Case Material - ABS plastic
Colour Natural silver -
DISPLAY HP ProBook 450 G9 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L530
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features Full HD ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) anti-glare, narrow bezel bent Anti-glare
PROCESSOR HP ProBook 450 G9 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L530
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U / 1.3 GHz Intel Core i3 (3rd Gen) 3110M / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz -
Number of Cores 10-core Dual-Core
Cache L3 - 12 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel HM76 Express
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology, Intel Smart Cache Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY HP ProBook 450 G9 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L530
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 4 GB (1 x 4 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 8 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR3 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 1
STORAGE HP ProBook 450 G9 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L530
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 320 GB HDD SATA 3Gb/s / 5400 rpm
Optical Drive - DVD-Writer fixed - tray
AUDIO & VIDEO HP ProBook 450 G9 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L530
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel HD Graphics 4000
Camera Yes - HD -
Camera Features IR camera, privacy camera -
Video Resolutions 720p -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3202
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Advanced Audio v2
COMMUNICATIONS HP ProBook 450 G9 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L530
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 PCI Express Mini Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8111HSH Realtek RTL8111F
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 -
WWAN
Generation - 3G upgradable
BATTERY HP ProBook 450 G9 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L530
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 6-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 51.3 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 7.5 hours
AC ADAPTER HP ProBook 450 G9 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L530
Input AC 115/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT HP ProBook 450 G9 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L530
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Name HP Premium -
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, spill-resistant Volume control, spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP ProBook 450 G9 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L530
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
USB 3.0
2 x USB 2.0
PoweredUSB 2.0
VGA
Mini DisplayPort
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE HP ProBook 450 G9 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L530
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence - English Windows 8 64-bit Edition
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 -
MISCELLANEOUS HP ProBook 450 G9 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L530
Included Accessories HP 45 Watt Smart USB-C AC Adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Tile module -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) 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), administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, ThinkVantage Active Protection System
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 RoHS, GREENGUARD
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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