HP ProBook 650 G4 Notebook vs. ASUS X515EA (BQ959W)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
HP ProBook 650 G4 Notebook
HP ProBook 650 G4 Notebook
ASUS X515EA (BQ959W)
ASUS X515EA (BQ959W)

Our Rating: 72 %

In depth comparison and review of HP ProBook 650 G4 Notebook and ASUS X515EA (BQ959W). 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 X515EA (BQ959W) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS X515EA (BQ959W) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price point

lightweight design

solid state drive included

decent battery life

full hd display

average processor speed

limited graphics performance

no backlit keyboard

fewer usb ports

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP ProBook 650 G4 Notebook and ASUS X515EA (BQ959W)
74 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP ProBook 650 G4 Notebook vs. ASUS X515EA (BQ959W) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP ProBook 650 G4 Notebook ASUS X515EA (BQ959W)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.7 cm x 25.7 cm x 2.395 cm 36 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2.18 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material - Plastic
Colour Natural silver Transparent silver (LCD cover), transparent silver (top), slate grey (bottom)
DISPLAY HP ProBook 650 G4 Notebook ASUS X515EA (BQ959W)
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 - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features - Anti-glare, IPS-level, 83% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR HP ProBook 650 G4 Notebook ASUS X515EA (BQ959W)
CPU Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7300U / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.5 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 3 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY HP ProBook 650 G4 Notebook ASUS X515EA (BQ959W)
RAM 0 GB 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 2 -
STORAGE HP ProBook 650 G4 Notebook ASUS X515EA (BQ959W)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) - 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP ProBook 650 G4 Notebook ASUS X515EA (BQ959W)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 620 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera - Yes - VGA
Sound Stereo speakers Speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS HP ProBook 650 G4 Notebook ASUS X515EA (BQ959W)
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 X515EA (BQ959W)
Technology - 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 37 Wh
AC ADAPTER HP ProBook 650 G4 Notebook ASUS X515EA (BQ959W)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT HP ProBook 650 G4 Notebook ASUS X515EA (BQ959W)
Type - Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Features - Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP ProBook 650 G4 Notebook ASUS X515EA (BQ959W)
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
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE HP ProBook 650 G4 Notebook ASUS X515EA (BQ959W)
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS HP ProBook 650 G4 Notebook ASUS X515EA (BQ959W)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories - Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) solution
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) 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 -
Repairability Index - 6.2 (out of 10)
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