HP ProBook 640 G1 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP ProBook 640 G1 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

durable build quality

efficient business features

good keyboard layout

decent processor performance

affordable price point

average battery life

heavier design

limited graphics capability

outdated aesthetics

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP ProBook 640 G1 and Acer Aspire 3 (A315-32)
75 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
73 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP ProBook 640 G1 vs. Acer Aspire 3 (A315-32) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP ProBook 640 G1 Acer Aspire 3 (A315-32)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 34 cm x 23.7 cm x 2.9 cm 38.16 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.095 cm
Weight 2.13 kg 2.1 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Polycarbonate, ABS plastic
Colour - Oxidant red
DISPLAY HP ProBook 640 G1 Acer Aspire 3 (A315-32)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - TN 15.6" - TN
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 200 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Features HD standard-viewing angle (SVA) eDP anti-glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR HP ProBook 640 G1 Acer Aspire 3 (A315-32)
CPU Intel Core i5 (4th Gen) 4300M / 2.6 GHz Intel Pentium Silver N5000 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.3 GHz 2.7 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 3 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Intel Burst Technology
MEMORY HP ProBook 640 G1 Acer Aspire 3 (A315-32)
RAM 4 GB 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 1600 MHz / PC3L-12800 -
Rated Speed 1600 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
STORAGE HP ProBook 640 G1 Acer Aspire 3 (A315-32)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 120 GB SSD 128 GB SSD - SK Hynix
Secondary Storage - 1 TB HDD SATA / 5400 rpm - HGST
Optical Drive DVD-Writer -
AUDIO & VIDEO HP ProBook 640 G1 Acer Aspire 3 (A315-32)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 4600 Intel UHD Graphics 605
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - VGA
Resolution - 0.3 Megapixel
Camera Features Low light enhancement -
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec IDT 92HD91 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, DTS SOUND+ -
COMMUNICATIONS HP ProBook 640 G1 Acer Aspire 3 (A315-32)
Wireless Wi-Fi Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY HP ProBook 640 G1 Acer Aspire 3 (A315-32)
Technology Lithium Ion 2-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) - 4810 mAh
Battery Life - Up to 6.5 hours
AC ADAPTER HP ProBook 640 G1 Acer Aspire 3 (A315-32)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 45 Watt, 19 V
INPUT HP ProBook 640 G1 Acer Aspire 3 (A315-32)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Features Spill-resistant, touchpad with gesture support -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP ProBook 640 G1 Acer Aspire 3 (A315-32)
Interfaces 3 x USB 3.0
DisplayPort
VGA
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Dock
USB 3.0 (charging)
HDMI
USB 3.0
2 x USB 2.0
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE HP ProBook 640 G1 Acer Aspire 3 (A315-32)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS HP ProBook 640 G1 Acer Aspire 3 (A315-32)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip -
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password -
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001 -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return -
Model Number - P71F
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