HP ProBook 445 G8 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP ProBook 445 G8 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust aluminum chassis

powerful ryzen processors

comfortable keyboard design

good security features

decent battery life

average display quality

no thunderbolt support

limited upgrade options

mediocre speakers

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

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP ProBook 445 G8 Notebook and HP ProBook Fortis 14 G10 Notebook
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
78 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP ProBook 445 G8 Notebook vs. HP ProBook Fortis 14 G10 Notebook Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP ProBook 445 G8 Notebook HP ProBook Fortis 14 G10 Notebook
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.19 cm x 21.39 cm x 1.99 cm 33.6 cm x 23 cm x 2.19 cm
Weight 1.38 kg 1.69 kg
Case Material Metal -
Colour Pike silver aluminium -
DISPLAY HP ProBook 445 G8 Notebook HP ProBook Fortis 14 G10 Notebook
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 14"
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight WLED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Full HD ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) eDP anti-glare, narrow bezel bent Ultra Slim Design, HD standard-viewing angle (SVA) eDP anti-glare, Micro Edge, narrow-bezel design
PROCESSOR HP ProBook 445 G8 Notebook HP ProBook Fortis 14 G10 Notebook
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 5600U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1230U / 1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 10-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB L3 - 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
MEMORY HP ProBook 445 G8 Notebook HP ProBook Fortis 14 G10 Notebook
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 8 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 4266 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 4266 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE HP ProBook 445 G8 Notebook HP ProBook Fortis 14 G10 Notebook
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe), HP Value 256 GB SSD M.2 2230 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), HP Value
AUDIO & VIDEO HP ProBook 445 G8 Notebook HP ProBook Fortis 14 G10 Notebook
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Camera Yes - HD Yes - HD
Camera Features Privacy shutter HP Privacy
Video Resolutions 720p 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS HP ProBook 445 G8 Notebook HP ProBook Fortis 14 G10 Notebook
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2) Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2)
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8111HSH-CG
Bluetooth Class Class 2 Class 2
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.11d, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, IEEE 802.11h, IEEE 802.11e, IEEE 802.11k, IEEE 802.11r, IEEE 802.11v 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 SNMP 2
Features Miracast, Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO Miracast, Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY HP ProBook 445 G8 Notebook HP ProBook Fortis 14 G10 Notebook
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 42 Wh
Battery Life Up to 15.75 hours Up to 9.75 hours
AC ADAPTER HP ProBook 445 G8 Notebook HP ProBook Fortis 14 G10 Notebook
Input AC 115/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 90-265 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19.5 V 45 Watt, 19.5 V, 8 A
INPUT HP ProBook 445 G8 Notebook HP ProBook Fortis 14 G10 Notebook
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, ClickPad
Keyboard Name HP Premium -
Features Volume control, spill-resistant, multi-touch clickpad, ClickPad with gesture support Spill-resistant, multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, pick resistant
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP ProBook 445 G8 Notebook HP ProBook Fortis 14 G10 Notebook
Interfaces USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (powered)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
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
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) -
SOFTWARE HP ProBook 445 G8 Notebook HP ProBook Fortis 14 G10 Notebook
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English 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
Software Included HP Support Assistant, HP Power Manager, HP Hotkey Support, Windows Defender, HP Secure Erase, HP Wireless Button Driver, HP Client Catalogue (free download), HP Image Assistant (free download), HP PC Hardware Diagnostics, HP Noise Cancellation, HP LAN-WLAN Protection, HP Notifications, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Privacy Settings, HP QuickDrop, HP WorkWell, HP Manageability Integration Kit Gen4 (free dowload), HP Client Management Script Library (free download), Ivanti Management Suite (free download), HP BIOSphere Gen6, myHP, Xerox DocuShare (30 days trial) 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 445 G8 Notebook HP ProBook Fortis 14 G10 Notebook
Included Accessories HP 45 Watt Smart AC Adapter HP 45 Watt Smart nPFC AC Adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features USB port control, HP Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, BIOS Update via Network, MIL-STD-810H tested 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
Compliant Standards CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, A-Tick, ICES, KC, CIT, low halogen, ICCP, BNCI 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
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes 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 - parts and labour - 1 year
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
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