HP EliteBook 630 G9 Notebook vs. Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar

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Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar
Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of HP EliteBook 630 G9 Notebook and Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar. 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.

HP EliteBook 630 G9 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP EliteBook 630 G9 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust security features

lightweight and portable

strong build quality

fast charging support

efficient processor

average display brightness

limited graphics performance

no HDMI port

higher price point

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

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 630 G9 Notebook and Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar
85 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 630 G9 Notebook vs. Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 630 G9 Notebook Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.69 cm x 20.84 cm x 1.59 cm 30.41 cm x 21.24 cm x 1.49 cm
Weight 1.28 kg 1.37 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour - Silver | Space grey
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 630 G9 Notebook Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 13.3" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
Pixel Density (ppi) - 227
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features Full HD ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) eDP anti-glare, narrow bezel bent BFR/PVC-free, Mercury free, Wide Colour Gamut, arsenic-free glass, beryllium free, Retina display, True Tone display
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 630 G9 Notebook Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U / 1.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 1.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 12 MB -
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology Intel Turbo Boost Technology
MEMORY HP EliteBook 630 G9 Notebook Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC LPDDR3 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 2133 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE HP EliteBook 630 G9 Notebook Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe), triple-level cell (TLC) 128 GB SSD soldered
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 630 G9 Notebook Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel Iris Plus Graphics 645
Video System Features Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory) -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera, Temporal Noise Reduction FaceTime HD camera
Video Resolutions 720p -
Sound Dual stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, three microphones
Codec Realtek ALC3247-CG -
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 630 G9 Notebook Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2) -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-V -
Bluetooth Class Class 2 -
Compliant Standards Wi-Fi CERTIFIED -
Remote Management Protocol SNMP 2 -
Features Miracast, dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO, CNVi -
BATTERY HP EliteBook 630 G9 Notebook Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 42.75 Wh 58.2 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11.25 hours 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
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 630 G9 Notebook Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar
Input AC 115/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19.5 V, 8 A 61 Watt
INPUT HP EliteBook 630 G9 Notebook Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, Force Touch trackpad, Touch Bar
Keyboard Name HP Premium -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, spill-resistant Pressure sensitivity, multi-touch touchpad, Multi-Touch Gesture Recognition, ambient light sensor, force click, Touch ID sensor
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 630 G9 Notebook Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Power Delivery)
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone output
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 630 G9 Notebook Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro - English Apple macOS Catalina 10.15
Software Included HP Support Assistant, HP Power Manager, HP Hotkey Support, HP Secure Erase, HP Drive Packs (free download), HP Client Catalogue (free download), HP MAC Address Manager, HP Notifications, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Sure Click, HP Privacy Settings, HP Cloud Recovery, HP Sure Sense, HP Sure Admin, HP QuickDrop, HP Client Management Script Library (free download), HP BIOSphere Gen6, HP Wake on WLAN, myHP, Touchpoint Customiser for Commercial, HP Image Assistant Gen5 (free download), HP Client Security Manager Gen7, HP SureStart Gen7, HP Smart Support (free download), HP Quick Touch, HP Connect for Microsoft Endpoint Manager, HP Patch Assistant (free download), HP SureRun Gen5, HP Sure Recover Gen5, HP Manageability & Integration Kit Gen4 (free download) 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
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 630 G9 Notebook Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar
Included Accessories HP 45W Smart AC Adapter USB-C power adapter
Cables Included - USB-C charge cable
Bundled with HP Wolf Pro Security Edition (1 year) -
Integrated Options HP Tamper Lock -
Security 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), chassis intrusion sensor -
Features Automatic DriveLock, HP DriveLock, HP Fast Charge, BIOS Update via Network, MIL-STD-810H tested, Secured-core PC capable T2 Security Chip
Compliant Standards CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, GS, SABS, CCC, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, A-Tick, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, KC, CIT, low halogen, ICCP, BNCI -
SAR Value - 0.79 W/kg (body)
Repairability Index - 5.5 (out of 10)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 10 °C
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) 0 - 90% (non-condensing)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year
Technical support - phone consulting - 90 days
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