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outdated aesthetics

HP ProBook 445 G9 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP ProBook 445 G9 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

efficient amd processor

robust security features

lightweight design

affordable price point

fast charging support

average display quality

limited graphics performance

no thunderbolt support

mediocre speaker output

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP ProBook 640 G1 and HP ProBook 445 G9 Notebook
75 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
73 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP ProBook 640 G1 vs. HP ProBook 445 G9 Notebook Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP ProBook 640 G1 HP ProBook 445 G9 Notebook
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 34 cm x 23.7 cm x 2.9 cm 32.19 cm x 21.39 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2.13 kg 1.38 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS -
DISPLAY HP ProBook 640 G1 HP ProBook 445 G9 Notebook
Screen Size (Type) 14" - TN 14" - 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 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features HD standard-viewing angle (SVA) eDP anti-glare Full HD ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) eDP anti-glare, narrow bezel bent
PROCESSOR HP ProBook 640 G1 HP ProBook 445 G9 Notebook
CPU Intel Core i5 (4th Gen) 4300M / 2.6 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 5625U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.3 GHz 4.3 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 6-core
Cache 3 MB L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY HP ProBook 640 G1 HP ProBook 445 G9 Notebook
RAM 4 GB 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 1600 MHz / PC3L-12800 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 1600 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE HP ProBook 640 G1 HP ProBook 445 G9 Notebook
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 120 GB SSD 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
Optical Drive DVD-Writer -
AUDIO & VIDEO HP ProBook 640 G1 HP ProBook 445 G9 Notebook
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 4600 AMD Radeon Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features Low light enhancement IR camera, privacy camera
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 720p
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec IDT 92HD91 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, DTS SOUND+ -
COMMUNICATIONS HP ProBook 640 G1 HP ProBook 445 G9 Notebook
Wireless Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller - Realtek RTL8852BE - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2)
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8111HSH
Bluetooth Class - Class 2
Compliant Standards - IEEE 802.1D, IEEE 802.11i, IEEE 802.11h, IEEE 802.11e, IEEE 802.11k, IEEE 802.11w, IEEE 802.11r, IEEE 802.11u, IEEE 802.11v, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6
Features - Miracast, dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO
BATTERY HP ProBook 640 G1 HP ProBook 445 G9 Notebook
Technology Lithium Ion 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) - 51.3 Wh
AC ADAPTER HP ProBook 640 G1 HP ProBook 445 G9 Notebook
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 115/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 45 Watt, 19.5 V, 8 A
INPUT HP ProBook 640 G1 HP ProBook 445 G9 Notebook
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, ClickPad
Keyboard Name - HP Premium
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Spill-resistant, touchpad with gesture support Multi-touch clickpad, ClickPad with gesture support, gesture function, spill-resistant
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP ProBook 640 G1 HP ProBook 445 G9 Notebook
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) (Power Delivery)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE HP ProBook 640 G1 HP ProBook 445 G9 Notebook
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 10 Pro (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence - English
Software Included - HP Support Assistant, HP Power Manager, HP Hotkey Support, HP Secure Erase, HP Drive Packs (free download), HP Client Catalogue (free download), HP PC Hardware Diagnostics, HP Manageability & Integration Kit (free download), HP Notifications, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Sure Click, HP Privacy Settings, HP Sure Admin, HP QuickDrop, HP Client Management Script Library (free download), HP BIOSphere Gen6, HP Wake on WLAN, myHP, Touchpoint Customiser for Commercial, HSA Fusion for Commercial, HSA Telemetry for Commercial, HP Image Assistant Gen5 (free download), HP SureStart Gen7, HP Smart Support, HP Connect for Microsoft Endpoint Manager, HP Patch Assistant (free download), HP Sure Sense Gen2
MISCELLANEOUS HP ProBook 640 G1 HP ProBook 445 G9 Notebook
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter HP 45 Watt Smart AC Adapter
Integrated Options - HP Tamper Lock
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington nano 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 USB port control, BIOS Absolute Persistence, HP Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, BIOS Update via Network, HP Sure Click, HP Sure Sense, HP Secure Erase, HP Sure Admin, Secured-core PC capable, HP BIOSphere Gen 6
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001 CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, SABS, CCC, FIPS 140-2 Level 2, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, A-Tick, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, KC, EAC, CIT, CP65, low halogen, IEEE 1680, ICCP, RED
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 Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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