HP ProBook 640 G2 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP ProBook 640 G2 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

durable build quality

efficient performance

good security features

solid keyboard design

reasonable price point

average display quality

limited graphics power

heavier than competitors

mediocre battery life

Dell Latitude 7430 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell Latitude 7430 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust security features

compact, lightweight design

efficient performance

good battery life

bright, vibrant display

limited graphics power

higher price point

no HDMI port

average speaker quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP ProBook 640 G2 and Dell Latitude 7430
75 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP ProBook 640 G2 vs. Dell Latitude 7430 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP ProBook 640 G2 Dell Latitude 7430
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 34 cm x 23.7 cm x 2.7 cm 32.135 cm x 20.869 cm x 1.888 cm
Weight 1.95 kg 1.22 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Carbon fibre
Colour - Black
DISPLAY HP ProBook 640 G2 Dell Latitude 7430
Screen Size (Type) 14" 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) - 157
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% 45% NTSC
Features HD standard-viewing angle (SVA) anti-glare Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, 35 ms response rate, 0.161 mm pixel pitch
PROCESSOR HP ProBook 640 G2 Dell Latitude 7430
CPU Intel Core i5 (6th Gen) 6200U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U
Max Turbo Speed 2.8 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 10-core
Cache 3 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY HP ProBook 640 G2 Dell Latitude 7430
RAM 8 GB 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz / PC4-17000 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2133 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
STORAGE HP ProBook 640 G2 Dell Latitude 7430
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 240 GB SSD 256 GB SSD M.2 2230 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe), Class 35
AUDIO & VIDEO HP ProBook 640 G2 Dell Latitude 7430
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 520 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Camera - Yes - 1920 x 1080 (standard), 640 x 360 (infrared)
Resolution - 2 Megapixel (standard), 0.23 Megapixel (infrared)
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, IR/RGB camera, Temporal Noise Reduction
Image Sensor Type - CMOS
Video Resolutions - 1920 x 1080
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3281-CG
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, DTS SOUND+ High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS HP ProBook 640 G2 Dell Latitude 7430
Wireless - Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY HP ProBook 640 G2 Dell Latitude 7430
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 58 Wh
AC ADAPTER HP ProBook 640 G2 Dell Latitude 7430
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT HP ProBook 640 G2 Dell Latitude 7430
Type Keyboard, touchpad, pointing stick Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Volume control, spill-resistant, touchpad with gesture support -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP ProBook 640 G2 Dell Latitude 7430
Interfaces USB-C
USB 3.0
USB 3.0 (charging)
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
DisplayPort
VGA
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (PowerShare)
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE HP ProBook 640 G2 Dell Latitude 7430
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 10 Pro + Windows 11 Pro Licence - Dutch / English / French / German / Italian
Software Included - Microsoft Office (30 days trial, excludes office licence)
MISCELLANEOUS HP ProBook 640 G2 Dell Latitude 7430
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options - Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, hall sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) 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 - ExpressCharge
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001 FIPS 140-2
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
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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