HP ProBook 450 G9 Notebook vs. Microsoft Surface Laptop 3

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

Our Rating: 85 %

Microsoft Surface Laptop 3
Microsoft Surface Laptop 3

Our Rating: 75 %

Side by side comparison and review of HP ProBook 450 G9 Notebook and Microsoft Surface Laptop 3. 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

Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

responsive touchscreen display

stylish aluminum design

fast charging support

solid performance benchmarks

limited port selection

no dedicated graphics

higher price point

average battery life

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP ProBook 450 G9 Notebook and Microsoft Surface Laptop 3
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP ProBook 450 G9 Notebook vs. Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP ProBook 450 G9 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop 3
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.94 cm x 23.39 cm x 1.99 cm 30.8 cm x 22.3 cm x 1.45 cm
Weight 1.74 kg 1.265 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour Natural silver Platinum
DISPLAY HP ProBook 450 G9 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop 3
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 13.5"
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2256 x 1504
Pixel Density (ppi) - 201
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 3:2
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features Full HD ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) anti-glare, narrow bezel bent PixelSense
PROCESSOR HP ProBook 450 G9 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop 3
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U / 1.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G7 / 1.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 3.7 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 12 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology, Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY HP ProBook 450 G9 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop 3
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE HP ProBook 450 G9 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop 3
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD M.2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP ProBook 450 G9 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop 3
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel Iris Plus Graphics
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features IR camera, privacy camera Windows Hello
Video Resolutions 720p -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards - Dolby Audio Premium
COMMUNICATIONS HP ProBook 450 G9 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop 3
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8111HSH -
Bluetooth Class Class 2 -
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Bluetooth 5.0, IEEE 802.11ax
Remote Management Protocol SNMP 2 -
Features Miracast, Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO -
BATTERY HP ProBook 450 G9 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop 3
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity (Size) 51.3 Wh -
Battery Life - Up to 11.5 hours
AC ADAPTER HP ProBook 450 G9 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop 3
Input AC 115/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 45 Watt -
INPUT HP ProBook 450 G9 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop 3
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, trackpad
Keyboard Name HP Premium -
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, spill-resistant Multi-gesture trackpad, Alcantara material palm rest
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP ProBook 450 G9 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop 3
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
USB-C
Headphone output
SurfaceConnect
SOFTWARE HP ProBook 450 G9 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop 3
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence - English Windows 10 Pro
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 Microsoft 365 (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS HP ProBook 450 G9 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop 3
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories HP 45 Watt Smart USB-C AC Adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Tile module Ambient light sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip 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 -
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 -
SAR Value - 0.308 W/kg (body)
ENERGY STAR Certified 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 - 1 year
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