HP ProBook 635 Aero G8 Notebook vs. Apple MacBook Air with Retina display

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In depth comparison and review of HP ProBook 635 Aero G8 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 635 Aero G8 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP ProBook 635 Aero G8 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

powerful processor performance

long battery life

bright display quality

fast ssd storage

higher price point

no dedicated gpu

limited port selection

average speaker quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP ProBook 635 Aero G8 Notebook and Apple MacBook Air with Retina display
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP ProBook 635 Aero G8 Notebook vs. Apple MacBook Air with Retina display Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP ProBook 635 Aero G8 Notebook Apple MacBook Air with Retina display
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.06 cm x 17.78 cm x 1.79 cm 30.41 cm x 21.24 cm x 1.56 cm
Weight 990 g 1.25 kg
Case Material Metal Aluminum
Colour - Space grey | Gold | Silver
DISPLAY HP ProBook 635 Aero G8 Notebook Apple MacBook Air with Retina display
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 13.3" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
Pixel Density (ppi) - 227
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features Anti-glare BFR/PVC-free, Mercury free, beryllium free, arsenic free, Retina display
PROCESSOR HP ProBook 635 Aero G8 Notebook Apple MacBook Air with Retina display
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 5600U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 3.6 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Dual-Core
Cache L3 - 16 MB L3 - 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features - Intel Turbo Boost Technology
MEMORY HP ProBook 635 Aero G8 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 - non-ECC 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 635 Aero G8 Notebook Apple MacBook Air with Retina display
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), HP Value 128 GB SSD soldered PCIe
AUDIO & VIDEO HP ProBook 635 Aero G8 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, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, three microphones
COMMUNICATIONS HP ProBook 635 Aero G8 Notebook Apple MacBook Air with Retina display
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller Realtek RTL8822CE -
Bluetooth Class Class 2 -
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6 -
Features Dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO -
BATTERY HP ProBook 635 Aero G8 Notebook Apple MacBook Air with Retina display
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 53 Wh 50.3 Wh
Battery Life Up to 20 hours 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 635 Aero G8 Notebook Apple MacBook Air with Retina display
Input AC 115/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V, 8 A 30 Watt
INPUT HP ProBook 635 Aero G8 Notebook Apple MacBook Air with Retina display
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, Force Touch trackpad
Keyboard Name HP Premium -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, precision touchpad, glass clickpad, DuraKeys Pressure sensitivity, multi-touch touchpad, Multi-Touch Gesture Recognition, ambient light sensor, force click, Touch ID sensor
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP ProBook 635 Aero G8 Notebook Apple MacBook Air with Retina display
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (charging)
HDMI
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone output
SOFTWARE HP ProBook 635 Aero G8 Notebook Apple MacBook Air with Retina display
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Apple macOS Big Sur 11.0
Software Included HP Support Assistant, HP Power Manager, HP Hotkey Support, Windows Defender, Microsoft 365 (Trial), HP Wireless Button Driver, HP LAN-WLAN Protection, HP Notifications, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Sure Click, HP Fingerprint Sensor, HP BIOSphere Gen5, HP Privacy Settings, HP Sure Sense, HP Sure Admin, HP QuickDrop, HP WorkWell, myHP, Touchpoint Customiser for Commercial, HP Noise Cancellation Software, HP SureRun Gen4, HP Sure Recover Gen4, HP SureStart Gen7 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 635 Aero G8 Notebook Apple MacBook Air with Retina display
Included Accessories HP 45 Watt nPFC USB-C AC Adapter USB-C power adapter
Cables Included - USB-C charge cable
Integrated Options Hall sensor -
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Apple T2 Security Chip, fingerprint reader
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, HP Secure Erase, MIL-STD-810H tested T2 Security Chip
Compliant Standards CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FIPS 140-2 Level 2, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, A-Tick, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, KC, CIT, CP65, low halogen, IEEE 1680, ICCP, RED -
SAR Value - 0.71 W/kg (body)
Repairability Index - 6.1 (out of 10)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
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 - battery - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year
Technical support - phone consulting - 90 days
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