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outdated aesthetics

Dell XPS 15 7590 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell XPS 15 7590 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning 4k display

powerful core performance

sleek aluminum design

good battery life

thunderbolt 3 support

heavier than competitors

no full-size usb

expensive base model

loud under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP ProBook 640 G1 and Dell XPS 15 7590
75 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
73 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
83 % - Design
82 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP ProBook 640 G1 vs. Dell XPS 15 7590 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP ProBook 640 G1 Dell XPS 15 7590
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 34 cm x 23.7 cm x 2.9 cm 35.7 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.7 cm
Weight 2.13 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS -
Colour - Silver | Platinum silver
DISPLAY HP ProBook 640 G1 Dell XPS 15 7590
Screen Size (Type) 14" - TN 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight WLED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 200 cd/m² 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC
Features HD standard-viewing angle (SVA) eDP anti-glare Anti-glare, Infinity Edge display, 35 ms response rate, ±89° horizontal viewing angle, ±89° vertical viewing angle, 0.18 mm pixel pitch, 72% NTSC colour gamut
PROCESSOR HP ProBook 640 G1 Dell XPS 15 7590
CPU Intel Core i5 (4th Gen) 4300M / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (9th Gen) 9300H / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.3 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 3 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel CM246
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY HP ProBook 640 G1 Dell XPS 15 7590
RAM 4 GB 8 GB (2 x 4 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 1600 MHz / PC3L-12800 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 1600 MHz 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE HP ProBook 640 G1 Dell XPS 15 7590
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 120 GB SSD 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
Optical Drive DVD-Writer -
AUDIO & VIDEO HP ProBook 640 G1 Dell XPS 15 7590
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 4600 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1280 x 720 (standard), 340 x 340 (infrared)
Resolution - 0.92 Megapixel
Camera Features Low light enhancement IR camera, Windows Hello, 78 degrees
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720
Frame Rate 30 frames per second 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec IDT 92HD91 Realtek ALC3266-CG
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, DTS SOUND+ High Definition Audio
Audio Features - MaxxAudio Pro
COMMUNICATIONS HP ProBook 640 G1 Dell XPS 15 7590
Wireless Wi-Fi Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2/ax
Wireless Controller - Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650x - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
BATTERY HP ProBook 640 G1 Dell XPS 15 7590
Technology Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 56 Wh
AC ADAPTER HP ProBook 640 G1 Dell XPS 15 7590
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 130 Watt, 19.5 V, 6.67 A
INPUT HP ProBook 640 G1 Dell XPS 15 7590
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Spill-resistant, touchpad with gesture support -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP ProBook 640 G1 Dell XPS 15 7590
Interfaces 3 x USB 3.0
DisplayPort
VGA
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Dock
USB 3.0 (charging)
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (PowerShare)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE HP ProBook 640 G1 Dell XPS 15 7590
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - Multilingual User Interface (MUI)
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial), McAfee (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS HP ProBook 640 G1 Dell XPS 15 7590
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Noble Wedge security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password -
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001 BFR-free, PVC-free
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
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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