HP ProBook 450 G9 Notebook vs. Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business

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

Our Rating: 85 %

Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of HP ProBook 450 G9 Notebook and Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business. 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

Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

excellent pixel sense display

sleek aluminum design

improved quad-core performance

comfortable keyboard feel

good battery life

limited port variety

no dedicated graphics

higher price point

average storage options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP ProBook 450 G9 Notebook and Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
81 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP ProBook 450 G9 Notebook vs. Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP ProBook 450 G9 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
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 1.272 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour Natural silver Platinum | Matte black
DISPLAY HP ProBook 450 G9 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
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 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features Full HD ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) anti-glare, narrow bezel bent Vivid Color, Corning Gorilla glass 3, Color Calibrated, sRGB Color Space, PixelSense, Dolby Vision IQ
PROCESSOR HP ProBook 450 G9 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U / 1.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1245U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core 10-core
Cache L3 - 12 MB 12 MB
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology, Intel Smart Cache Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY HP ProBook 450 G9 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC LPDDR5X 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 5 for Business
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO HP ProBook 450 G9 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features IR camera, privacy camera Windows Hello
Video Resolutions 720p -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual far-field studio microphones
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Output: Omnisonic speakers
COMMUNICATIONS HP ProBook 450 G9 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
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 -
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 5 for Business
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity (Size) 51.3 Wh 47.4 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 18 hours
AC ADAPTER HP ProBook 450 G9 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Input AC 115/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 45 Watt -
INPUT HP ProBook 450 G9 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Name HP Premium -
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, spill-resistant Microsoft Pen Protocol (MPP), Alcantara material palm rest
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP ProBook 450 G9 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
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
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4) (Type C)
SurfaceConnect
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1
SOFTWARE HP ProBook 450 G9 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence - English Windows 11 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 Business Standard, Business Premium or Microsoft 365 Apps (30 days trial), Microsoft 365 Apps (requires licence or subscription)
MISCELLANEOUS HP ProBook 450 G9 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
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 -
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
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