HP EliteBook 720 G1 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP EliteBook 720 G1 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

durable build quality

efficient performance

portable design

adequate connectivity options

competitive price point

average display quality

limited storage capacity

basic graphics

no touchscreen option

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 720 G1 and HP ProBook 455 G4 Notebook
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 720 G1 vs. HP ProBook 455 G4 Notebook Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 720 G1 HP ProBook 455 G4 Notebook
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31 cm x 21.53 cm x 2.1 cm 38.2 cm x 26.3 cm x 2.44 cm
Weight 1.33 kg 2.08 kg
Case Material Magnesium-aluminum alloy Brushed aluminium
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 720 G1 HP ProBook 455 G4 Notebook
Screen Size (Type) 12.5" - TN 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Features HD standard-viewing angle (SVA) eDP anti-glare -
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 720 G1 HP ProBook 455 G4 Notebook
CPU Intel Core i5 (4th Gen) 4300U / 1.9 GHz AMD A10 9600P / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.9 GHz -
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 3 MB 2 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY HP EliteBook 720 G1 HP ProBook 455 G4 Notebook
RAM 4 GB 0 GB
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 1600 MHz / PC3L-12800 -
Rated Speed 1600 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots - 2
STORAGE HP EliteBook 720 G1 HP ProBook 455 G4 Notebook
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 500 GB HDD SATA 3Gb/s -
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 720 G1 HP ProBook 455 G4 Notebook
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 4400 AMD Radeon R6
Camera Yes - 1280 x 720 -
Sound Stereo speakers, stereo microphone Stereo speakers
Codec IDT 92HD91 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, DTS Studio Sound -
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 720 G1 HP ProBook 455 G4 Notebook
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 -
Wireless Controller PCI Express Half Mini Card -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Compliant Standards - IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3az
Remote Management Protocol - SNMP 2
Features - Wake-on-LAN (WOL)
BATTERY HP EliteBook 720 G1 HP ProBook 455 G4 Notebook
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity (Size) 46 Wh -
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 720 G1 HP ProBook 455 G4 Notebook
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 45 Watt -
INPUT HP EliteBook 720 G1 HP ProBook 455 G4 Notebook
Type Keyboard, touchpad, pointing stick -
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Volume control, spill-resistant -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 720 G1 HP ProBook 455 G4 Notebook
Interfaces 3 x USB 3.0
DisplayPort
VGA
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Dock
USB 3.0
2 x USB 2.0
HDMI
VGA
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 720 G1 HP ProBook 455 G4 Notebook
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) No operating system
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 720 G1 HP ProBook 455 G4 Notebook
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features HP Disk Sanitizer, HP 3D DriveGuard, HP DuraFinish, HP DuraKeys, HP SpareKey, soft-touch surface, HP DisplaySafe, HP BIOS Protection, HP SureStart, SecureBoot, HP DriveLock, Hybrid Boot, Master Record Security, Measured Boot, Power On Authentication, HP Roaming Alert, 1 USB 3.0 charging port HP 3D DriveGuard, HP BIOS Protection, SecureBoot, HP Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, Hybrid Boot, Master Record Security, Measured Boot, Power On Authentication, Pre-Boot Security
Compliant Standards CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, ISO 9001, GOST, SABS, ISO 14001, CCC, FCC, A-Tick, ICES, KC, ISO 27001, CIT CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, A-Tick, ICES, KC, CIT
ENERGY STAR Certified 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 - 2 years - pick-up and return -
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