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outdated aesthetics

Acer Aspire 3 (A317-52) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Aspire 3 (A317-52) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

ample storage options

decent processor performance

solid build quality

large display

average battery life

heavyweight design

basic graphics

no backlit keyboard

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP ProBook 640 G1 and Acer Aspire 3 (A317-52)
75 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
73 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
69 % - Design
63 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP ProBook 640 G1 vs. Acer Aspire 3 (A317-52) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP ProBook 640 G1 Acer Aspire 3 (A317-52)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 34 cm x 23.7 cm x 2.9 cm 41.95 cm x 28.95 cm x 2.465 cm
Weight 2.13 kg 2.8 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Polycarbonate, ABS plastic
Colour - Shale black
DISPLAY HP ProBook 640 G1 Acer Aspire 3 (A317-52)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - TN 17.3" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 200 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 72% NTSC
Features HD standard-viewing angle (SVA) eDP anti-glare Anti-glare, ComfyView, Slim Design, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, Mercury free, Wide Viewing Angle, 25 ms response rate, 72% NTSC colour gamut
PROCESSOR HP ProBook 640 G1 Acer Aspire 3 (A317-52)
CPU Intel Core i5 (4th Gen) 4300M / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 1005G1 / 1.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.3 GHz 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-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 Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY HP ProBook 640 G1 Acer Aspire 3 (A317-52)
RAM 4 GB 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 12 GB
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 1600 MHz / PC3L-12800 -
Rated Speed 1600 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE HP ProBook 640 G1 Acer Aspire 3 (A317-52)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 120 GB SSD 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 - Samsung
Optical Drive DVD-Writer DVD-Writer - tray
AUDIO & VIDEO HP ProBook 640 G1 Acer Aspire 3 (A317-52)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 4600 Intel UHD Graphics
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 (A317-52)
Wireless Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Wake-on-LAN (WOL)
BATTERY HP ProBook 640 G1 Acer Aspire 3 (A317-52)
Technology Lithium Ion 2-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) - 36 Wh
AC ADAPTER HP ProBook 640 G1 Acer Aspire 3 (A317-52)
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 (A317-52)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Features Spill-resistant, touchpad with gesture support Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad, moisture-resistant
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP ProBook 640 G1 Acer Aspire 3 (A317-52)
Interfaces 3 x USB 3.0
DisplayPort
VGA
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Dock
USB 3.0 (charging)
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE HP ProBook 640 G1 Acer Aspire 3 (A317-52)
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 (A317-52)
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 MU-MIMO technology
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001 -
SAR Value - 0.96 W/kg (body), 0.96 W/kg (limb), 0.96 W/kg (head)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 39D4
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