Apple MacBook Pro vs. HP ProBook 650 G8 Notebook

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In depth comparison and review of Apple MacBook Pro 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.

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Apple MacBook Pro vs. HP ProBook 650 G8 Notebook Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple MacBook Pro HP ProBook 650 G8 Notebook
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.7 cm x 24.3 cm x 2.6 cm 35.94 cm x 23.39 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2.5 kg 1.74 kg
DISPLAY Apple MacBook Pro HP ProBook 650 G8 Notebook
Screen Size (Type) 15.4" 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology - WLED backlight
Screen Resolution 1440 x 900 (WXGA+) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features - Anti-glare, narrow-bezel design
PROCESSOR Apple MacBook Pro HP ProBook 650 G8 Notebook
CPU Intel Core Duo 2 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache L2 - 2 MB 8 MB
Front Side Bus 667 MHz -
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features Enhanced SpeedStep technology, power-optimized processor system bus, Execute Disable Bit capability Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Apple MacBook Pro HP ProBook 650 G8 Notebook
RAM 512 MB 8 GB (2 x 4 GB)
Max RAM Supported 2 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR2 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 667 MHz / PC2-5300 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 667 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 200-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE Apple MacBook Pro HP ProBook 650 G8 Notebook
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 80 GB HDD SATA 1.5Gb/s / 5400 rpm 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
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 650 G8 Notebook
Graphics Processor (GPU) PCI Express x16 - ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 128 MB GDDR3 SDRAM -
Camera Yes Yes - HD
Resolution 0.3 Megapixel -
Video Resolutions 640 x 480 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
COMMUNICATIONS Apple MacBook Pro HP ProBook 650 G8 Notebook
Wireless 802.11b/g, Bluetooth 2.0 EDR Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Apple MacBook Pro HP ProBook 650 G8 Notebook
Technology Lithium polymer 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 60 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life Up to 4.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Apple MacBook Pro HP ProBook 650 G8 Notebook
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output - 65 Watt
INPUT Apple MacBook Pro HP ProBook 650 G8 Notebook
Type Keyboard, trackpad Keyboard, ClickPad
Keyboard Name - HP Premium
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch clickpad, gesture function
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Apple MacBook Pro HP ProBook 650 G8 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 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 HP ProBook 650 G8 Notebook
Operating System (OS) Apple MacOS X 10.4 Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
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 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 HP ProBook 650 G8 Notebook
Included Accessories - HP 65W Smart AC Adapter
Cables Included DVI-VGA adapter -
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor -
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)
Features Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), keyboard light 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
Repairability Index - 7.8 (out of 10)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 10 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 0 - 90% -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year
Technical support - phone consulting - 90 days
Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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