HP ProBook 640 G2 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP ProBook 640 G2 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

durable build quality

efficient performance

good security features

solid keyboard design

reasonable price point

average display quality

limited graphics power

heavier than competitors

mediocre battery life

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP ProBook 455 G4 Notebook and HP ProBook 640 G2
75 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP ProBook 455 G4 Notebook vs. HP ProBook 640 G2 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP ProBook 455 G4 Notebook HP ProBook 640 G2
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38.2 cm x 26.3 cm x 2.44 cm 34 cm x 23.7 cm x 2.7 cm
Weight 2.08 kg 1.95 kg
Case Material Brushed aluminium Polycarbonate ABS
DISPLAY HP ProBook 455 G4 Notebook HP ProBook 640 G2
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14"
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution - 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness - 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45%
Features - HD standard-viewing angle (SVA) anti-glare
PROCESSOR HP ProBook 455 G4 Notebook HP ProBook 640 G2
CPU AMD A10 9600P / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i5 (6th Gen) 6200U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 2.8 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 2 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features - Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY HP ProBook 455 G4 Notebook HP ProBook 640 G2
RAM 0 GB 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2133 MHz / PC4-17000
Rated Speed - 2133 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 2 -
STORAGE HP ProBook 455 G4 Notebook HP ProBook 640 G2
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) - 240 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO HP ProBook 455 G4 Notebook HP ProBook 640 G2
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon R6 Intel HD Graphics 520
Sound Stereo speakers Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, DTS SOUND+
COMMUNICATIONS HP ProBook 455 G4 Notebook HP ProBook 640 G2
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3az -
Remote Management Protocol SNMP 2 -
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL) -
BATTERY HP ProBook 455 G4 Notebook HP ProBook 640 G2
Technology - Lithium Ion
AC ADAPTER HP ProBook 455 G4 Notebook HP ProBook 640 G2
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
INPUT HP ProBook 455 G4 Notebook HP ProBook 640 G2
Type - Keyboard, touchpad, pointing stick
Features - Volume control, spill-resistant, touchpad with gesture support
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP ProBook 455 G4 Notebook HP ProBook 640 G2
Interfaces USB 3.0
2 x USB 2.0
HDMI
VGA
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C
USB-C
USB 3.0
USB 3.0 (charging)
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
DisplayPort
VGA
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE HP ProBook 455 G4 Notebook HP ProBook 640 G2
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR))
MISCELLANEOUS HP ProBook 455 G4 Notebook HP ProBook 640 G2
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories - Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features HP 3D DriveGuard, HP BIOS Protection, SecureBoot, HP Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, Hybrid Boot, Master Record Security, Measured Boot, Power On Authentication, Pre-Boot Security -
Compliant Standards CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, A-Tick, ICES, KC, CIT ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
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