HP ProBook Fortis 14 G10 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP ProBook Fortis 14 G10 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

rugged build quality

efficient performance

good battery life

affordable pricing

decent connectivity options

average display quality

modest storage capacity

basic graphics

heavier design

Dell XPS 17 9700 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell XPS 17 9700 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning 4k display

powerful performance setup

premium build quality

excellent battery life

spacious trackpad

heavier than competitors

expensive base model

no full-size usb

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP ProBook Fortis 14 G10 Notebook and Dell XPS 17 9700
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP ProBook Fortis 14 G10 Notebook vs. Dell XPS 17 9700 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP ProBook Fortis 14 G10 Notebook Dell XPS 17 9700
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.6 cm x 23 cm x 2.19 cm 37.448 cm x 24.808 cm x 1.315 cm
Weight 1.69 kg 2.53 kg
Colour - Platinum silver
DISPLAY HP ProBook Fortis 14 G10 Notebook Dell XPS 17 9700
Screen Size (Type) 14" 17"
Touchscreen - Yes
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 3840 x 2400 (WQUXGA)
Pixel Density (ppi) - 266
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% Adobe RGB
Features Ultra Slim Design, HD standard-viewing angle (SVA) eDP anti-glare, Micro Edge, narrow-bezel design Anti-reflective, anti-smudge, Infinity Edge display, Wide Viewing Angle, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, 35 ms response rate, HDR 400 compatible, Corning Gorilla glass 6, Eyesafe technology, 0.0954 mm pixel pitch
PROCESSOR HP ProBook Fortis 14 G10 Notebook Dell XPS 17 9700
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1230U / 1 GHz Intel Core i9 (10th Gen) 10885H / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 5.3 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core 8-core
Cache L3 - 12 MB 16 MB
Chipset - Mobile Intel WM490
Features - Intel Smart Cache, Intel Thermal Velocity Boost
MEMORY HP ProBook Fortis 14 G10 Notebook Dell XPS 17 9700
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 8 GB 64 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 4266 MHz 2933 MHz
Rated Speed 4266 MHz 2933 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE HP ProBook Fortis 14 G10 Notebook Dell XPS 17 9700
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2230 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), HP Value 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP ProBook Fortis 14 G10 Notebook Dell XPS 17 9700
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060
Video Memory - 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1280 x 720 (standard), 576 x 360 (infrared)
Resolution - 0.9 Megapixel (standard), 0.2 Megapixel (infrared)
Camera Features HP Privacy IR camera, Windows Hello, 78.5 degrees
Image Sensor Type - CMOS
Video Resolutions 720p 1280 x 720
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Four speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC711-CG
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS HP ProBook Fortis 14 G10 Notebook Dell XPS 17 9700
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2) -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8111HSH-CG -
Bluetooth Class Class 2 -
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.11d, IEEE 802.11i, IEEE 802.11h, IEEE 802.11e, IEEE 802.11k, IEEE 802.11r, IEEE 802.11v, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6E -
Remote Management Protocol SNMP 2 -
Features Miracast, Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY HP ProBook Fortis 14 G10 Notebook Dell XPS 17 9700
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 6-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 97 Wh
Battery Life Up to 9.75 hours -
AC ADAPTER HP ProBook Fortis 14 G10 Notebook Dell XPS 17 9700
Input AC 90-265 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19.5 V, 8 A 5 / 20 V
INPUT HP ProBook Fortis 14 G10 Notebook Dell XPS 17 9700
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, pick resistant -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP ProBook Fortis 14 G10 Notebook Dell XPS 17 9700
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
4 x USB-C 3.2 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)
SOFTWARE HP ProBook Fortis 14 G10 Notebook Dell XPS 17 9700
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition National Academic (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro National Academic) + Windows 11 Pro National Academic Licence - English Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
Software Included HP Support Assistant, HP Power Manager, HP Hotkey Support, HP Drive Packs (free download), HP Client Catalogue (free download), HP Image Assistant (free download), HP PC Hardware Diagnostics, HP MAC Address Manager, HP Notifications, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Privacy Settings, HP QuickDrop, HP Client Management Script Library (free download), myHP, Touchpoint Customiser for Commercial, HSA Fusion for Commercial, HSA Telemetry for Commercial, HP Smart Support (free download), HP Manageability Integration Kit (free download), HP Quick Touch -
MISCELLANEOUS HP ProBook Fortis 14 G10 Notebook Dell XPS 17 9700
Included Accessories HP 45 Watt Smart nPFC AC Adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot Noble Wedge security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Automatic DriveLock, BIOS Absolute Persistence, HP DriveLock, BIOS Update via Network, HP Sure Sense, HP Secure Erase, HP BIOSphere Gen 6, HP Sure Start Gen 7 ExpressCharge
Compliant Standards CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FIPS 140-2 Level 2, FCC, A-Tick, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, KC, EAC, CIT, RCM, ICCP, BNCI BFR-free, PVC-free
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) 10 - 90% (non-condensing)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
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