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outdated aesthetics

Lenovo ThinkPad T470 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T470 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

long battery life

good security features

solid performance

heavier than competitors

average display quality

limited graphics capability

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP ProBook 640 G1 and Lenovo ThinkPad T470
75 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
73 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
81 % - Design
63 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP ProBook 640 G1 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T470 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP ProBook 640 G1 Lenovo ThinkPad T470
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 34 cm x 23.7 cm x 2.9 cm 33.66 cm x 23.25 cm x 1.995 cm
Weight 2.13 kg 1.63 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS -
Colour - Black
DISPLAY HP ProBook 640 G1 Lenovo ThinkPad T470
Screen Size (Type) 14" - TN 14" - 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 -
Image Brightness 200 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Features HD standard-viewing angle (SVA) eDP anti-glare -
PROCESSOR HP ProBook 640 G1 Lenovo ThinkPad T470
CPU Intel Core i5 (4th Gen) 4300M / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (7th Gen)
Max Turbo Speed 3.3 GHz -
Number of Cores Dual-Core -
Cache 3 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY HP ProBook 640 G1 Lenovo ThinkPad T470
RAM 4 GB 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 1600 MHz / PC3L-12800 -
Rated Speed 1600 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin DIMM 288-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
STORAGE HP ProBook 640 G1 Lenovo ThinkPad T470
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 120 GB SSD 240 GB
Optical Drive DVD-Writer -
AUDIO & VIDEO HP ProBook 640 G1 Lenovo ThinkPad T470
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 4600 Intel HD Graphics 620
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Low light enhancement -
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Microphone
Codec IDT 92HD91 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, DTS SOUND+ Dolby Audio Premium
COMMUNICATIONS HP ProBook 640 G1 Lenovo ThinkPad T470
Wireless Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY HP ProBook 640 G1 Lenovo ThinkPad T470
Technology Lithium Ion -
Battery Life With Included Additional Battery - Up to 18 hours
AC ADAPTER HP ProBook 640 G1 Lenovo ThinkPad T470
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
INPUT HP ProBook 640 G1 Lenovo ThinkPad T470
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard
Features Spill-resistant, touchpad with gesture support -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP ProBook 640 G1 Lenovo ThinkPad T470
Interfaces 3 x USB 3.0
DisplayPort
VGA
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Dock
USB 3.0 (charging)
3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
Thunderbolt 3
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (SDXC UHS Card)
SOFTWARE HP ProBook 640 G1 Lenovo ThinkPad T470
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 10 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS HP ProBook 640 G1 Lenovo ThinkPad T470
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) 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 -
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001 ISO 9001, ISO 14001, MIL-STD 810G, BS 8887, ISO 45001, ISO 8887
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 3 years
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