HP ProBook 455 G7 Notebook vs. Apple MacBook Air with Retina display

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Apple MacBook Air with Retina display
Apple MacBook Air with Retina display

In depth comparison and review of HP ProBook 455 G7 Notebook and Apple MacBook Air with Retina display. 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 455 G7 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP ProBook 455 G7 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

strong amd performance

durable aluminum chassis

comfortable keyboard design

excellent enterprise security

affordable price point

average display brightness

limited port selection

no thunderbolt support

modest battery life

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP ProBook 455 G7 Notebook and Apple MacBook Air with Retina display
75 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP ProBook 455 G7 Notebook vs. Apple MacBook Air with Retina display Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP ProBook 455 G7 Notebook Apple MacBook Air with Retina display
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.49 cm x 25.69 cm x 1.89 cm 30.41 cm x 21.24 cm x 1.56 cm
Weight 2 kg 1.25 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour Pike silver aluminium Space grey | Gold | Silver
DISPLAY HP ProBook 455 G7 Notebook Apple MacBook Air with Retina display
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 13.3" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
Pixel Density (ppi) - 227
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:10
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features Anti-glare BFR/PVC-free, Mercury free, beryllium free, arsenic free, Retina display
PROCESSOR HP ProBook 455 G7 Notebook Apple MacBook Air with Retina display
CPU AMD Ryzen 3 4300U / 2.7 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 3.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache L3 - 4 MB L3 - 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features - Intel Turbo Boost Technology
MEMORY HP ProBook 455 G7 Notebook Apple MacBook Air with Retina display
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 2133 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE HP ProBook 455 G7 Notebook Apple MacBook Air with Retina display
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe), HP Value 128 GB SSD soldered PCIe
AUDIO & VIDEO HP ProBook 455 G7 Notebook Apple MacBook Air with Retina display
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics Intel UHD Graphics 617
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features Privacy shutter FaceTime HD camera
Video Resolutions 720p -
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, three microphones
COMMUNICATIONS HP ProBook 455 G7 Notebook Apple MacBook Air with Retina display
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Miracast, dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO -
BATTERY HP ProBook 455 G7 Notebook Apple MacBook Air with Retina display
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 50.3 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 12 hours
Battery Run Time - Web browsing over Wi-Fi: up to 12 hours
Video playback: up to 13 hours
Standby time: up to 30 days
AC ADAPTER HP ProBook 455 G7 Notebook Apple MacBook Air with Retina display
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 30 Watt
INPUT HP ProBook 455 G7 Notebook Apple MacBook Air with Retina display
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, Force Touch trackpad
Keyboard Name HP Premium -
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Volume control, spill-resistant, multi-touch clickpad, ClickPad with gesture support Pressure sensitivity, multi-touch touchpad, Multi-Touch Gesture Recognition, ambient light sensor, force click, Touch ID sensor
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP ProBook 455 G7 Notebook Apple MacBook Air with Retina display
Interfaces USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 2.0 (powered)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone output
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE HP ProBook 455 G7 Notebook Apple MacBook Air with Retina display
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition National Academic - English Apple macOS Big Sur 11.0
Software Included - iTunes, Apple iMovie, Apple Safari, Apple GarageBand, Photo Booth, Apple Time Machine, Apple FaceTime, Apple Preview, Mail, Maps, Photos, Reminders, App Store, Contacts, Stocks, Notes, Calendar, Siri, Messages, Apple iBooks, Apple Keynote, Apple Pages, Apple Numbers, News, Voice Memos, Home
MISCELLANEOUS HP ProBook 455 G7 Notebook Apple MacBook Air with Retina display
Included Accessories HP 45 Watt Smart nPFC AC Adapter USB-C power adapter
Cables Included - USB-C charge cable
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, smart card reader Apple T2 Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Power-on password, Setup Password, Automatic DriveLock, HP DriveLock, Power On Authentication, Pre-boot Authentication, Master Boot Record Security, BIOS Update via Network T2 Security Chip
Compliant Standards CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, A-Tick, ICES, KC, CIT, low halogen, ICCP -
SAR Value - 0.71 W/kg (body)
Repairability Index - 6.1 (out of 10)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 10 °C
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) 0 - 90% (non-condensing)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
Technical support - phone consulting - 90 days
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