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outdated aesthetics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 9500 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell XPS 15 9500 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning 4k display

powerful performance

sleek aluminum design

impressive battery life

good port selection

high base price

no full-size usb

heavier than competitors

limited serviceability

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP ProBook 640 G1 and Dell XPS 15 9500
75 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
73 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
86 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP ProBook 640 G1 vs. Dell XPS 15 9500 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP ProBook 640 G1 Dell XPS 15 9500
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 34 cm x 23.7 cm x 2.9 cm 34.44 cm x 23.03 cm x 1.8 cm
Weight 2.13 kg 2.05 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS -
Colour - Platinum silver with black carbon fibre
DISPLAY HP ProBook 640 G1 Dell XPS 15 9500
Screen Size (Type) 14" - TN 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Pixel Density (ppi) - 145
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 200 cd/m² 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features HD standard-viewing angle (SVA) eDP anti-glare Anti-glare, Infinity Edge display, Wide Viewing Angle, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, 35 ms response rate, 0.18 mm pixel pitch, Corning Gorilla glass 6
PROCESSOR HP ProBook 640 G1 Dell XPS 15 9500
CPU Intel Core i5 (4th Gen) 4300M / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10750H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.3 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 6-core
Cache 3 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset - Mobile Intel WM490
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache, Intel Thermal Velocity Boost
MEMORY HP ProBook 640 G1 Dell XPS 15 9500
RAM 4 GB 8 GB (2 x 4 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 1600 MHz / PC3L-12800 2933 MHz
Rated Speed 1600 MHz 2933 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 9500
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 120 GB SSD 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
Optical Drive DVD-Writer -
AUDIO & VIDEO HP ProBook 640 G1 Dell XPS 15 9500
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 4600 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1280 x 720 (standard), 576 x 360 (infrared)
Resolution - 0.9 Megapixel (standard), 0.2 Megapixel (infrared)
Camera Features Low light enhancement IR camera, Windows Hello, 78.3 degrees
Image Sensor Type - CMOS
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 ALC3281-CG
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, DTS SOUND+ High Definition Audio
Audio Features - MaxxAudio Pro
COMMUNICATIONS HP ProBook 640 G1 Dell XPS 15 9500
Wireless Wi-Fi Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
BATTERY HP ProBook 640 G1 Dell XPS 15 9500
Technology Lithium Ion 6-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 86 Wh
AC ADAPTER HP ProBook 640 G1 Dell XPS 15 9500
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
INPUT HP ProBook 640 G1 Dell XPS 15 9500
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Spill-resistant, touchpad with gesture support -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP ProBook 640 G1 Dell XPS 15 9500
Slots - 2 x M.2 Card (1 free)
Interfaces 3 x USB 3.0
DisplayPort
VGA
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Dock
USB 3.0 (charging)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (DC-In combo)
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (DC-In combo, Power Delivery)
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 9500
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
Software Included - Dell Mobile Connect
MISCELLANEOUS HP ProBook 640 G1 Dell XPS 15 9500
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options - Lid-open sensor
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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