HP ProBook 650 G4 Notebook vs. ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
HP ProBook 650 G4 Notebook
HP ProBook 650 G4 Notebook
ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)
ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)

Our Rating: 72 %

In depth comparison and review of HP ProBook 650 G4 Notebook and ASUS R521JA (EJ974T). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

ASUS R521JA (EJ974T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS R521JA (EJ974T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

lightweight design

decent battery life

adequate performance

average display quality

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

basic graphics card

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP ProBook 650 G4 Notebook and ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)
78 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP ProBook 650 G4 Notebook vs. ASUS R521JA (EJ974T) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP ProBook 650 G4 Notebook ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.7 cm x 25.7 cm x 2.395 cm 36 cm x 23.5 cm x 2.29 cm
Weight 2.18 kg 1.9 kg
Colour Natural silver Transparent silver
DISPLAY HP ProBook 650 G4 Notebook ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
Screen Resolution - 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
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features - Anti-glare, 83% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR HP ProBook 650 G4 Notebook ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)
CPU Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7300U / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G1 / 1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.5 GHz 3.6 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 3 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 -
MEMORY HP ProBook 650 G4 Notebook ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)
RAM 0 GB 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 2 -
STORAGE HP ProBook 650 G4 Notebook ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) - 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP ProBook 650 G4 Notebook ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 620 Intel UHD Graphics
Camera - Yes - VGA
Sound Stereo speakers Speaker, microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
Audio Features - Output: ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS HP ProBook 650 G4 Notebook ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)
Wireless - 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-V -
Features - Single stream (1x1)
WWAN
Generation WWAN upgradable -
BATTERY HP ProBook 650 G4 Notebook ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)
Technology - 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 32 Wh
AC ADAPTER HP ProBook 650 G4 Notebook ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT HP ProBook 650 G4 Notebook ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)
Type - Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Features - Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP ProBook 650 G4 Notebook ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)
Interfaces USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (charging)
HDMI
LAN
Serial
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE HP ProBook 650 G4 Notebook ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS HP ProBook 650 G4 Notebook ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories - Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features DriveLock, HP Automatic Drive Lock, Power On Authentication, HP Fast Charge, Pre-boot Authentication, Master Boot Record Security, HP Sure Start Gen 4, HP Wireless Wakeup, BIOS Update via Network -
Compliant Standards RoHS, WEEE -
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