HP ProBook Fortis 14 G9 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP ProBook Fortis 14 G9 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

efficient performance

good battery life

affordable price point

enhanced security features

average display quality

limited upgrade options

heavier design

noisy under load

Dell Latitude 7430 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell Latitude 7430 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust security features

compact, lightweight design

efficient performance

good battery life

bright, vibrant display

limited graphics power

higher price point

no HDMI port

average speaker quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP ProBook Fortis 14 G9 Notebook and Dell Latitude 7430
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP ProBook Fortis 14 G9 Notebook vs. Dell Latitude 7430 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP ProBook Fortis 14 G9 Notebook Dell Latitude 7430
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.6 cm x 23 cm x 2.19 cm 32.135 cm x 20.869 cm x 1.888 cm
Weight 1.66 kg 1.22 kg
Case Material - Carbon fibre
Colour Jack black Black
DISPLAY HP ProBook Fortis 14 G9 Notebook Dell Latitude 7430
Screen Size (Type) 14" 14"
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) - 157
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Ultra Slim Design, HD standard-viewing angle (SVA) eDP anti-glare, Micro Edge, narrow bezel bent Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, 35 ms response rate, 0.161 mm pixel pitch
PROCESSOR HP ProBook Fortis 14 G9 Notebook Dell Latitude 7430
CPU Intel Celeron N5100 / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U
Max Turbo Speed 2.8 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 10-core
Cache L3 - 4 MB 12 MB
Features Intel Burst Technology Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY HP ProBook Fortis 14 G9 Notebook Dell Latitude 7430
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
STORAGE HP ProBook Fortis 14 G9 Notebook Dell Latitude 7430
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2230 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe), HP Value 256 GB SSD M.2 2230 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe), Class 35
AUDIO & VIDEO HP ProBook Fortis 14 G9 Notebook Dell Latitude 7430
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1920 x 1080 (standard), 640 x 360 (infrared)
Resolution - 2 Megapixel (standard), 0.23 Megapixel (infrared)
Camera Features Privacy shutter Privacy shutter, IR/RGB camera, Temporal Noise Reduction
Image Sensor Type - CMOS
Video Resolutions 720p 1920 x 1080
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3281-CG
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS HP ProBook Fortis 14 G9 Notebook Dell Latitude 7430
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8111HSH-CG -
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY HP ProBook Fortis 14 G9 Notebook Dell Latitude 7430
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 58 Wh
AC ADAPTER HP ProBook Fortis 14 G9 Notebook Dell Latitude 7430
Input AC 90-265 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19.5 V 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT HP ProBook Fortis 14 G9 Notebook Dell Latitude 7430
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, pick resistant, spill-resistant -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP ProBook Fortis 14 G9 Notebook Dell Latitude 7430
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
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (PowerShare)
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE HP ProBook Fortis 14 G9 Notebook Dell Latitude 7430
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 SE - English Windows 10 Pro + Windows 11 Pro Licence - Dutch / English / French / German / Italian
Software Included HP Support Assistant, HP Hotkey Support, HP Client Catalogue (free download), HP Driver Packs, HP PC Hardware Diagnostics, HP MAC Address Manager, HP Notifications, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Classroom Manager, HP Privacy Settings, HP QuickDrop, HP Client Management Script Library (free download), HP Image Assistant Gen5, HP Wake on WLAN, myHP, Touchpoint Customiser for Commercial, HSA Fusion for Commercial, HSA Telemetry for Commercial, HP Easy Clean, HP Smart Support, HP Connect for Microsoft Endpoint Manager, HP Patch Assistant (free download), HP Manageability & Integration Kit Gen4 (free download) Microsoft Office (30 days trial, excludes office licence)
MISCELLANEOUS HP ProBook Fortis 14 G9 Notebook Dell Latitude 7430
Included Accessories HP 45 Watt Smart nPFC AC Adapter USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options - Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, hall sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Discrete 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 BIOS Absolute Persistence, HP Automatic Drive Lock, 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, CIT, low halogen, ICCP, BNCI FIPS 140-2
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
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 -
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