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outdated aesthetics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 630 G8 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP ProBook 630 G8 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust security features

solid build quality

comfortable keyboard

good battery life

efficient performance

average display quality

limited graphics power

no thunderbolt support

heavier than competitors

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP ProBook 640 G1 and HP ProBook 630 G8 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 630 G8 Notebook Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP ProBook 640 G1 HP ProBook 630 G8 Notebook
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 34 cm x 23.7 cm x 2.9 cm 30.69 cm x 20.84 cm x 1.59 cm
Weight 2.13 kg 1.28 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS -
Colour - Pike silver aluminium
DISPLAY HP ProBook 640 G1 HP ProBook 630 G8 Notebook
Screen Size (Type) 14" - TN 13.3"
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
PROCESSOR HP ProBook 640 G1 HP ProBook 630 G8 Notebook
CPU Intel Core i5 (4th Gen) 4300M / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1145G7
Max Turbo Speed 3.3 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 3 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Platform Technology - Intel vPro Platform
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY HP ProBook 640 G1 HP ProBook 630 G8 Notebook
RAM 4 GB 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 64 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 630 G8 Notebook
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 120 GB SSD 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe), HP Value
Optical Drive DVD-Writer -
AUDIO & VIDEO HP ProBook 640 G1 HP ProBook 630 G8 Notebook
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 4600 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features Low light enhancement -
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 630 G8 Notebook
Wireless Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2)
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Bluetooth Class - Class 2
Compliant Standards - IEEE 802.11d, IEEE 802.11i, IEEE 802.11h, IEEE 802.11e, IEEE 802.11k, IEEE 802.11r, IEEE 802.11v
Features - Dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO, CNVi
BATTERY HP ProBook 640 G1 HP ProBook 630 G8 Notebook
Technology Lithium Ion 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) - 45 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 12.75 hours
AC ADAPTER HP ProBook 640 G1 HP ProBook 630 G8 Notebook
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 115/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 45 Watt, 19.5 V
INPUT HP ProBook 640 G1 HP ProBook 630 G8 Notebook
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, ClickPad
Keyboard Name - HP Premium
Features Spill-resistant, touchpad with gesture support Spill-resistant, ClickPad with gesture support
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP ProBook 640 G1 HP ProBook 630 G8 Notebook
Interfaces 3 x USB 3.0
DisplayPort
VGA
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Dock
USB 3.0 (charging)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE HP ProBook 640 G1 HP ProBook 630 G8 Notebook
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - HP Support Assistant, HP Power Manager, HP Hotkey Support, HP Wireless Button Driver, HP BIOS Configuration Utility (free download), HP Drive Packs (free download), HP Client Catalogue (free download), HP Image Assistant, HP LAN-WLAN Protection, HP Notifications, HP System Software Manager (free download), HP Connection Optimizer, HP Manageability & Integration Kit Gen3 (free download), HP Privacy Settings, HP Client Management Script Library (free download), myHP, Touchpoint Customiser for Commercial, HSA Fusion for Commercial, HSA Telemetry for Commercial, HP Noise Cancellation Software, HP Smart Support (free download)
MISCELLANEOUS HP ProBook 640 G1 HP ProBook 630 G8 Notebook
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter HP 45 Watt Smart nPFC AC Adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
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 Power-on password, USB port control, Setup Password, BIOS Absolute Persistence, Power On Authentication, Pre-Boot Security, HP Sure Click, HP BIOSphere Gen 5, HP Sure Sense, HP Secure Erase, HP Sure Start Gen 6, HP Sure Admin, HP Sure Run Gen 4, HP Client Security Manager Gen 7, HP Sure Recover Gen 4, NVMe Driverlock, BIOS update over Wi-Fi
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001 CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, A-Tick, KC, CIT, ICCP, BNCI
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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