Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar vs. HP ProBook 650 G8 Notebook

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar
Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar and HP ProBook 650 G8 Notebook. 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.

Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

retina display clarity

high build quality

powerful processing capabilities

innovative touch bar feature

excellent sound system

higher price point

limited port variety

no upgradable memory

non-standard keyboard layout

HP ProBook 650 G8 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP ProBook 650 G8 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust security features

solid build quality

powerful intel processors

comfortable keyboard layout

good connectivity options

average battery life

heavier than competitors

no 4k display option

limited graphics performance

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar and HP ProBook 650 G8 Notebook
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
78 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar vs. HP ProBook 650 G8 Notebook Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar HP ProBook 650 G8 Notebook
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.41 cm x 21.24 cm x 1.49 cm 35.94 cm x 23.39 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.37 kg 1.74 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour Silver | Space grey -
DISPLAY Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar HP ProBook 650 G8 Notebook
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight WLED backlight
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 227 -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Brightness 500 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features BFR/PVC-free, Mercury free, Wide Colour Gamut, arsenic-free glass, beryllium free, Retina display, True Tone display Anti-glare, narrow-bezel design
PROCESSOR Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar HP ProBook 650 G8 Notebook
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 1.4 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache - 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar HP ProBook 650 G8 Notebook
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (2 x 4 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 2133 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar HP ProBook 650 G8 Notebook
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD soldered 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar HP ProBook 650 G8 Notebook
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Plus Graphics 645 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features FaceTime HD camera -
Video Resolutions - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, three microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
COMMUNICATIONS Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar HP ProBook 650 G8 Notebook
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar HP ProBook 650 G8 Notebook
Technology Lithium polymer 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 58.2 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours -
Battery Run Time Web browsing over Wi-Fi: up to 10 hours
Video playback: up to 10 hours
Standby time: up to 30 days
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AC ADAPTER Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar HP ProBook 650 G8 Notebook
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 61 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar HP ProBook 650 G8 Notebook
Type Keyboard, Force Touch trackpad, Touch Bar Keyboard, ClickPad
Keyboard Name - HP Premium
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Pressure sensitivity, multi-touch touchpad, Multi-Touch Gesture Recognition, ambient light sensor, force click, Touch ID sensor Spill-resistant, multi-touch clickpad, gesture function
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar HP ProBook 650 G8 Notebook
Interfaces 2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone output
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (charging)
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
SOFTWARE Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar HP ProBook 650 G8 Notebook
Operating System (OS) Apple macOS Catalina 10.15 Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included Drivers & Utilities, Apple QuickTime, Apple iTunes, Apple Mac OS X Mail, Apple Mac OS X Chess, Apple iMovie, Apple DVD Player, Apple Safari, Apple GarageBand, Apple Dashboard, Photo Booth, Apple Time Machine, Apple Mac App Store, Apple FaceTime, Apple Automator, Apple Launchpad, Apple Mission Control, Apple Preview, Apple Calculator, Apple Dictionary, Apple Image Capture, Apple Stickies, Apple TextEdit, Apple System Preferences, Maps, Reminders, Contacts, Notes, Calendar, Apple AirDrop, Siri, Notification Center, Messages, Dictation, iCloud, Game Center, Apple AirPlay, Apple Font Book, Apple iBooks, Apple Keynote, Apple Pages, Apple Numbers HP Support Assistant, HP Power Manager, HP Hotkey Support, HP Client Catalog, HP Driver Packs, HP BIOS Config Utility, HP Image Assistant, HP System Software Manager, HP Notifications, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Manageability Integration Kit Gen3, HP Privacy Settings, HP WorkWell, myHP, Touchpoint Customiser for Commercial, HSA Fusion for Commercial, HSA Telemetry for Commercial, HP Noise Cancellation Software
MISCELLANEOUS Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar HP ProBook 650 G8 Notebook
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter HP 65W Smart AC Adapter
Cables Included USB-C charge cable -
Security Fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features T2 Security Chip DriveLock, BIOS Absolute Persistence, HP Automatic Drive Lock, Power On Authentication, Pre-boot Authentication, Master Boot Record Security, BIOS Update via Network, HP Sure Click, HP BIOSphere Gen 5, HP Sure Sense, HP Secure Erase, HP Client Security Manager Gen 6, HP Sure Start Gen 6, HP Sure Run Gen 3, HP Sure Recover Gen 3, HP Sure Admin, HP Pro Security Edition
Compliant Standards - Common Criteria EAL4+, low halogen
SAR Value 0.79 W/kg (body) -
Repairability Index 5.5 (out of 10) 7.8 (out of 10)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 10 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 0 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year
Technical support - phone consulting - 90 days
Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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