HP EliteBook 8570p vs. Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display

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Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display
Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display

Side by side comparison and review of HP EliteBook 8570p and Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display. Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

HP EliteBook 8570p Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP EliteBook 8570p based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

durable build quality

efficient performance

good connectivity options

comfortable keyboard

reasonable price point

heavier design

average battery life

dated aesthetics

standard resolution display

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 8570p and Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display
72 % - Design
66 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 8570p vs. Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 8570p Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.4 cm x 25.1 cm x 3.4 cm 31.4 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.8 cm
Weight 2.71 kg 1.57 kg
Case Material Aluminum, magnesium alloy Aluminum
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 8570p Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 13.3" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1600 x 900 (HD+) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Features HD+ wide-viewing angle (WVA) anti-glare -
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 8570p Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display
CPU Intel Core i5 (3rd Gen) 3320M / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (4th Gen) 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.3 GHz 2.9 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 3 MB L3 - 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel QM77 Express -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY HP EliteBook 8570p Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display
RAM 4 GB 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR3 SDRAM DDR3L SDRAM
Speed 1600 MHz 1600 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
STORAGE HP EliteBook 8570p Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 128 GB SSD
Optical Drive DVD-Writer removable - tray -
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 8570p Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 4000 Intel Iris Graphics
Camera Yes Yes
Video Resolutions - 1280 x 720
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Codec IDT 92HD87 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
Audio Features SRS Premium Sound Pro -
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 8570p Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display
Wireless - Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
BATTERY HP EliteBook 8570p Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Max Supported Qty 2 -
Battery Capacity (Size) - 71.8 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 9 hours
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 8570p Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 60 Watt
INPUT HP EliteBook 8570p Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display
Type Keyboard, touchpad, pointing stick Keyboard, trackpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Spill-resistant, touchpad with gesture support Multi-touch touchpad, ambient light sensor
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 8570p Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display
Expansion Bays 1 x Upgrade Bay -
Slots 1 x ExpressCard/54 (1 free) -
Interfaces VGA
DisplayPort
Microphone input
Headphone output
LAN
FireWire
2 x USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.0
USB 2.0/eSATA
Serial
Battery
Dock
2 x USB 3.0
2 x Thunderbolt 2
HDMI
Headphone output
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, MMCplus, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 8570p Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Apple macOS Catalina 10.15
Software Included - 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, Notification Center, Messages, Dictation, iCloud, Game Center, Apple AirPlay, Apple Font Book, Apple iBooks, Apple Keynote, Apple Pages, Apple Numbers
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 8570p Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip -
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features HP Disk Sanitizer, HP 3D DriveGuard, HP DuraFinish, Enhanced Pre-Boot Security, HP SpareKey, HP Night Light, HP File Sanitizer, HP DisplaySafe -
Compliant Standards ACPI, CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, ISO 9001, GOST, SABS, ISO 14001, CCC, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, A-Tick, ICES, KC, ISO 27001 -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 10 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 0 - 90% (non-condensing)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year
Technical support - phone consulting - 90 days
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