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 XPS 13 9310 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell XPS 13 9310 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning infinityedge display

compact, lightweight design

powerful intel performance

impressive battery life

fast ssd storage

limited port selection

higher price point

no dedicated graphics

can get quite hot

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP ProBook 640 G2 and Dell XPS 13 9310
75 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
87 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP ProBook 640 G2 vs. Dell XPS 13 9310 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP ProBook 640 G2 Dell XPS 13 9310
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 34 cm x 23.7 cm x 2.7 cm 29.57 cm x 19.87 cm x 1.48 cm
Weight 1.95 kg 1.2 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Aluminum, carbon fibre
Colour - Silver | Platinum silver
DISPLAY HP ProBook 640 G2 Dell XPS 13 9310
Screen Size (Type) 14" 13.4"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Pixel Density (ppi) - 169.3
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% -
Features HD standard-viewing angle (SVA) anti-glare Anti-glare, anti-reflective, Infinity Edge display, Wide Viewing Angle, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, 35 ms response rate, 0.15 mm pixel pitch
PROCESSOR HP ProBook 640 G2 Dell XPS 13 9310
CPU Intel Core i5 (6th Gen) 6200U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7
Max Turbo Speed 2.8 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 3 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY HP ProBook 640 G2 Dell XPS 13 9310
RAM 8 GB 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz / PC4-17000 4267 MHz
Rated Speed 2133 MHz 4267 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
STORAGE HP ProBook 640 G2 Dell XPS 13 9310
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 240 GB SSD 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP ProBook 640 G2 Dell XPS 13 9310
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 520 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Camera - Yes - HD
Resolution - 0.92 Megapixel
Camera Features - IR camera, Windows Hello, RGB camera, 77.7 degrees
Image Sensor Type - CMOS
Video Resolutions - 1280 x 720
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 XPS 13 9310
Wireless - 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller - Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650
BATTERY HP ProBook 640 G2 Dell XPS 13 9310
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 52 Wh
AC ADAPTER HP ProBook 640 G2 Dell XPS 13 9310
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 45 Watt, 20 V, 2.25 A
INPUT HP ProBook 640 G2 Dell XPS 13 9310
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 XPS 13 9310
Interfaces USB-C
USB 3.0
USB 3.0 (charging)
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
DisplayPort
VGA
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 2.0 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)
SOFTWARE HP ProBook 640 G2 Dell XPS 13 9310
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - Multilingual User Interface (MUI)
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial), McAfee (30 days trial), Dell Mobile Connect
MISCELLANEOUS HP ProBook 640 G2 Dell XPS 13 9310
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 -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001 BFR-free, PVC-free, DisplayPort 2.0
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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