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 9380 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell XPS 13 9380 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning ultrasharp display

compact lightweight design

strong overall performance

good battery life

improved webcam placement

limited port selection

no dedicated GPU

higher price point

limited upgradeability

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP ProBook 640 G2 and Dell XPS 13 9380
75 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
83 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP ProBook 640 G2 vs. Dell XPS 13 9380 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP ProBook 640 G2 Dell XPS 13 9380
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 34 cm x 23.7 cm x 2.7 cm 30.176 cm x 19.924 cm x 1.163 cm
Weight 1.95 kg 1.27 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Aluminum, carbon fibre composite
Colour - Platinum silver | Silver
DISPLAY HP ProBook 640 G2 Dell XPS 13 9380
Screen Size (Type) 14" 13.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) - 166
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% -
Features HD standard-viewing angle (SVA) anti-glare Anti-glare, Infinity Edge display, Wide Viewing Angle, ±80° horizontal viewing angle, ±80° vertical viewing angle, 30 ms response rate, 0.153 mm pixel pitch
PROCESSOR HP ProBook 640 G2 Dell XPS 13 9380
CPU Intel Core i5 (6th Gen) 6200U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8565U / 1.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.8 GHz 4.6 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 Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY HP ProBook 640 G2 Dell XPS 13 9380
RAM 8 GB 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz / PC4-17000 2133 MHz
Rated Speed 2133 MHz 2133 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
STORAGE HP ProBook 640 G2 Dell XPS 13 9380
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 240 GB SSD 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP ProBook 640 G2 Dell XPS 13 9380
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 520 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Camera - Yes - HD
Resolution - 0.9 Megapixel
Camera Features - Fixed focus
Image Sensor Type - CMOS
Video Resolutions - 1280 x 720
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, quad array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3271-CG
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, DTS SOUND+ High Definition Audio
Audio Features - MaxxAudio Pro
COMMUNICATIONS HP ProBook 640 G2 Dell XPS 13 9380
Wireless - Bluetooth 4.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2
Wireless Controller - Killer Wireless-AC 1435
BATTERY HP ProBook 640 G2 Dell XPS 13 9380
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 52 Wh
AC ADAPTER HP ProBook 640 G2 Dell XPS 13 9380
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT HP ProBook 640 G2 Dell XPS 13 9380
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 9380
Interfaces USB-C
USB 3.0
USB 3.0 (charging)
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
DisplayPort
VGA
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.2 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 9380
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial), McAfee (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS HP ProBook 640 G2 Dell XPS 13 9380
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) 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 - Battery life Indicator
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001 -
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 - 1 year
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