Apple MacBook Pro vs. HP ProBook 640 G5 Notebook

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Apple MacBook Pro
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In depth comparison and review of Apple MacBook Pro and HP ProBook 640 G5 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.

HP ProBook 640 G5 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP ProBook 640 G5 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

efficient performance

good security features

comfortable keyboard

decent battery life

average display quality

heavier than competitors

limited graphics performance

no thunderbolt support

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Apple MacBook Pro and HP ProBook 640 G5 Notebook
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Apple MacBook Pro vs. HP ProBook 640 G5 Notebook Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple MacBook Pro HP ProBook 640 G5 Notebook
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.7 cm x 24.3 cm x 2.6 cm 34 cm x 24 cm x 2.19 cm
Weight 2.5 kg 1.95 kg
Colour - Natural silver
DISPLAY Apple MacBook Pro HP ProBook 640 G5 Notebook
Screen Size (Type) 15.4" 14" - IPS
Touchscreen - Yes
LCD Backlight Technology - WLED backlight
Screen Resolution 1440 x 900 (WXGA+) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features - Full HD eDP
PROCESSOR Apple MacBook Pro HP ProBook 640 G5 Notebook
CPU Intel Core Duo 2 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8365U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache L2 - 2 MB 6 MB
Front Side Bus 667 MHz -
64-bit Computing - Yes
Platform Technology - Intel vPro Platform
Features Enhanced SpeedStep technology, power-optimized processor system bus, Execute Disable Bit capability Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Apple MacBook Pro HP ProBook 640 G5 Notebook
RAM 512 MB 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 2 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR2 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 667 MHz / PC2-5300 2400 MHz / PC4-19200
Rated Speed 667 MHz 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 200-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE Apple MacBook Pro HP ProBook 640 G5 Notebook
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 80 GB HDD SATA 1.5Gb/s / 5400 rpm 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe), HP Value
Optical Drive DVD±RW fixed -
Read Speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD) -
Write Speed 24x (CD) / 4x (DVD±R) -
CD / DVD Rewrite Speed 10x (CD) / 4x (DVD±RW) -
AUDIO & VIDEO Apple MacBook Pro HP ProBook 640 G5 Notebook
Graphics Processor (GPU) PCI Express x16 - ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Video Memory 128 MB GDDR3 SDRAM -
Camera Yes Yes - HD
Resolution 0.3 Megapixel -
Camera Features - Privacy shutter
Video Resolutions 640 x 480 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Apple MacBook Pro HP ProBook 640 G5 Notebook
Wireless 802.11b/g, Bluetooth 2.0 EDR 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller - Intel Wireless-AX 22260 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2)
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Intel I219-LM
Bluetooth Class - Class 2
Compliant Standards - IEEE 802.3ab, 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
Features - Dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO
BATTERY Apple MacBook Pro HP ProBook 640 G5 Notebook
Technology Lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 60 Wh 48 Wh
Battery Life Up to 4.5 hours Up to 15.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Apple MacBook Pro HP ProBook 640 G5 Notebook
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) (50/60 Hz)
Output - 45 Watt, 19.5 V
INPUT Apple MacBook Pro HP ProBook 640 G5 Notebook
Type Keyboard, trackpad Keyboard, pointing stick, ClickPad
Keyboard Name - HP Advanced
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch clickpad, gesture function
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Apple MacBook Pro HP ProBook 640 G5 Notebook
Slots 1 x ExpressCard/34 (1 free)
2 x memory (1 free)
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Interfaces 1 x display / video - DVI-Analog/Digital
1 x audio - SPDIF input/line-in - mini-phone 3.5 mm / TOSLINK
1 x audio - SPDIF output/headphones - mini-phone 3.5 mm / TOSLINK
1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire)
2 x USB 2.0 4 pin USB Type A
1 x network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (charging)
HDMI
LAN
VGA
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Apple MacBook Pro HP ProBook 640 G5 Notebook
Operating System (OS) Apple MacOS X 10.4 Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English / German
Software Included Drivers & Utilities, Apple QuickTime, Apple Mac OS X Mail, OmniOutliner, FileMaker Pro (Trial), Apple iCal, Apple DVD Player, Apple Address Book, Apple Safari, Apple iChat AV, Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac Test Drive, Apple Dashboard, Apple Spotlight, Apple XCode Developer Tools, Front Row, Photo Booth, Apple iLife '06, plasq Comic Life, iWork '06 (30 days trial) HP Support Assistant, HP Hotkey Support, Windows Defender, HP Secure Erase, HP Client Catalog, HP BIOS Config Utility, HP Image Assistant, HP JumpStart, HP Noise Cancellation, HP System Software Manager, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Manageability & Integration Kit Gen3 (free download), HP BIOSphere Gen5, HP Client Security Suite Gen5, HP Cloud Recovery
MISCELLANEOUS Apple MacBook Pro HP ProBook 640 G5 Notebook
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories - HP 45 Watt Smart nPFC AC Adapter
Cables Included DVI-VGA adapter -
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor -
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) and firmware (TPM 2.0), fingerprint reader, smart card reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), keyboard light Power-on password, Intel Active Management Technology (iAMT), HP DuraKeys, fingerprint-resistant coating, Setup Password, HP Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, Power On Authentication, HP Fast Charge, Pre-boot Authentication, Master Boot Record Security, BIOS Update via Network
Compliant Standards - CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, A-Tick, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, KC, CIT, low halogen, ICCP, RED
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 10 °C 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating 0 - 90% 10 - 90% (non-condensing)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year
Technical support - phone consulting - 90 days
Limited warranty - parts and labour - 3 years
Limited warranty - battery - 3 years
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