HP ProBook 450 G9 Notebook vs. Microsoft Surface Laptop SE

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 Microsoft Surface Laptop SE. 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 SE Review

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

affordable price

lightweight design

integrated with windows 11

good battery life

simple user interface

limited storage capacity

basic display quality

minimal connectivity options

lower performance levels

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP ProBook 450 G9 Notebook and Microsoft Surface Laptop SE
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
72 % - Design
64 % - Display
45 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP ProBook 450 G9 Notebook vs. Microsoft Surface Laptop SE Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP ProBook 450 G9 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop SE
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.94 cm x 23.39 cm x 1.99 cm 28.37 cm x 19.305 cm x 1.758 cm
Weight 1.74 kg 1.1124 kg
Case Material - Plastic
Colour Natural silver Glacier
DISPLAY HP ProBook 450 G9 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop SE
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 11.6"
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) - 135
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 -
PROCESSOR HP ProBook 450 G9 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop SE
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U / 1.3 GHz Intel Celeron N4020 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 2.8 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core Dual-Core
Cache L3 - 12 MB 4 MB
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology, Intel Smart Cache Intel Burst Technology
MEMORY HP ProBook 450 G9 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop SE
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 4 GB
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR4 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 SE
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 64 GB eMMC
AUDIO & VIDEO HP ProBook 450 G9 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop SE
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel UHD Graphics 600
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Resolution - 1 Megapixel (front)
Camera Features IR camera, privacy camera 30 frames per second
Video Resolutions 720p -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
COMMUNICATIONS HP ProBook 450 G9 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop SE
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
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 Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY HP ProBook 450 G9 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop SE
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity (Size) 51.3 Wh -
Battery Life - Up to 16 hours
AC ADAPTER HP ProBook 450 G9 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop SE
Input AC 115/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 45 Watt -
INPUT HP ProBook 450 G9 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop SE
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, touchpad
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 Microsoft Surface Laptop SE
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-C
USB
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE HP ProBook 450 G9 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop SE
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence - English Windows 11 SE
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 for Education (requires licence or subscription)
MISCELLANEOUS HP ProBook 450 G9 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop SE
Included Accessories HP 45 Watt Smart USB-C AC Adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Tile module Hall sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot Kensington nano 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 Bulk packaging
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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