HP ProBook 650 G4 Notebook vs. Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
HP ProBook 650 G4 Notebook
HP ProBook 650 G4 Notebook
Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of HP ProBook 650 G4 Notebook and Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business. 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.

Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

excellent pixel sense display

sleek aluminum design

improved quad-core performance

comfortable keyboard feel

good battery life

limited port variety

no dedicated graphics

higher price point

average storage options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP ProBook 650 G4 Notebook and Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
81 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP ProBook 650 G4 Notebook vs. Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP ProBook 650 G4 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.7 cm x 25.7 cm x 2.395 cm 30.8 cm x 22.3 cm x 1.45 cm
Weight 2.18 kg 1.272 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour Natural silver Platinum | Matte black
DISPLAY HP ProBook 650 G4 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 13.5"
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
Screen Resolution - 2256 x 1504
Pixel Density (ppi) - 201
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 3:2
Image Brightness - 400 cd/m²
Features - Vivid Color, Corning Gorilla glass 3, Color Calibrated, sRGB Color Space, PixelSense, Dolby Vision IQ
PROCESSOR HP ProBook 650 G4 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
CPU Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7300U / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1245U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.5 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 10-core
Cache 3 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY HP ProBook 650 G4 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
RAM 0 GB 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5X SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 2 -
STORAGE HP ProBook 650 G4 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) - 256 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO HP ProBook 650 G4 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
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 - 720p
Camera Features - Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers Stereo speakers, dual far-field studio microphones
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Output: Omnisonic speakers
COMMUNICATIONS HP ProBook 650 G4 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Wireless - 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-V -
WWAN
Generation WWAN upgradable -
BATTERY HP ProBook 650 G4 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Battery Capacity (Size) - 47.4 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 18 hours
INPUT HP ProBook 650 G4 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Type - Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Microsoft Pen Protocol (MPP), Alcantara material palm rest
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP ProBook 650 G4 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
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
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4) (Type C)
SurfaceConnect
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE HP ProBook 650 G4 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 11 Pro
Software Included - Microsoft 365 Business Standard, Business Premium or Microsoft 365 Apps (30 days trial), Microsoft 365 Apps (requires licence or subscription)
MISCELLANEOUS HP ProBook 650 G4 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories - Power adapter
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) 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 -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year
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