HP ProBook 450 G9 Notebook vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X250

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

Our Rating: 85 %

Side by side comparison and review of HP ProBook 450 G9 Notebook and Lenovo ThinkPad X250. Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

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

Lenovo ThinkPad X250 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X250 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

impressive battery life

compact and portable

good security features

average display quality

limited graphics performance

noisy under load

older processor model

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP ProBook 450 G9 Notebook and Lenovo ThinkPad X250
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
66 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP ProBook 450 G9 Notebook vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X250 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP ProBook 450 G9 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad X250
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.94 cm x 23.39 cm x 1.99 cm 30.48 cm x 20.83 cm x 2.03 cm
Weight 1.74 kg 1.31 kg
Case Material - Glass-fibre reinforced plastic
Colour Natural silver Black
DISPLAY HP ProBook 450 G9 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad X250
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 12.5"
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full 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 X250
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U / 1.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (5th Gen) 5300U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 2.9 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core Dual-Core
Cache L3 - 12 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology, Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY HP ProBook 450 G9 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad X250
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 4 GB (1 x 4 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR3L SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 204-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE HP ProBook 450 G9 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad X250
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 120 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO HP ProBook 450 G9 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad X250
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel HD Graphics 5500
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features IR camera, privacy camera -
Video Resolutions 720p -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3232
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS HP ProBook 450 G9 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad X250
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
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 Lenovo ThinkPad X250
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 51.3 Wh -
AC ADAPTER HP ProBook 450 G9 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad X250
Input AC 115/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 45 Watt
INPUT HP ProBook 450 G9 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad X250
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Name HP Premium -
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, spill-resistant Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP ProBook 450 G9 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad X250
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
VGA
Mini DisplayPort
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.0 (Always On)
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE HP ProBook 450 G9 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad X250
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR))
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 X250
Dockable - Yes
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 Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) 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 Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, ThinkEngine, MIL-STD-810G tested
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 ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, GREENGUARD, ISO 27001
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
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 - 2 years - pick-up and return
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