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

Dell G7 (17 7700) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell G7 (17 7700) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high-quality display

robust build quality

adequate cooling system

good speaker quality

heavy and bulky

short battery life

expensive

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP ProBook 640 G5 Notebook and Dell G7 (17 7700)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP ProBook 640 G5 Notebook vs. Dell G7 (17 7700) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP ProBook 640 G5 Notebook Dell G7 (17 7700)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 34 cm x 24 cm x 2.19 cm 39.82 cm x 29 cm x 2.07 cm
Weight 1.95 kg 3.29 kg
Colour Natural silver Mineral black
DISPLAY HP ProBook 640 G5 Notebook Dell G7 (17 7700)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 17.3"
Touchscreen Yes -
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) - 127
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 72% NTSC
Features Full HD eDP Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, 0.1989 mm pixel pitch, 19 ms response rate, 72% NTSC colour gamut
PROCESSOR HP ProBook 640 G5 Notebook Dell G7 (17 7700)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8365U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10750H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache 6 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Intel HM470
Platform Technology Intel vPro Platform -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0, Intel Thermal Velocity Boost
MEMORY HP ProBook 640 G5 Notebook Dell G7 (17 7700)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz / PC4-19200 2933 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 2933 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE HP ProBook 640 G5 Notebook Dell G7 (17 7700)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe), HP Value 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP ProBook 640 G5 Notebook Dell G7 (17 7700)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060
Video Memory - 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - HD Yes - HD
Resolution - 0.92 Megapixel
Camera Features Privacy shutter 74.9 degrees, RGB camera
Image Sensor Type - CMOS
Video Resolutions 720p 1280 x 720
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3281
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio
Audio Features - Nahimic sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS HP ProBook 640 G5 Notebook Dell G7 (17 7700)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AX 22260 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2) Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650 - M.2 2230
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-LM Killer Ethernet E2500v2
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 HP ProBook 640 G5 Notebook Dell G7 (17 7700)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh -
Battery Life Up to 15.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER HP ProBook 640 G5 Notebook Dell G7 (17 7700)
Input (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19.5 V 19.5 V
INPUT HP ProBook 640 G5 Notebook Dell G7 (17 7700)
Type Keyboard, pointing stick, ClickPad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Name HP Advanced -
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch clickpad, gesture function 4 RGB zones
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP ProBook 640 G5 Notebook Dell G7 (17 7700)
Interfaces 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
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (PowerShare)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE HP ProBook 640 G5 Notebook Dell G7 (17 7700)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English / German Windows 10
Software Included 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 HP ProBook 640 G5 Notebook Dell G7 (17 7700)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories HP 45 Watt Smart nPFC AC Adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) and firmware (TPM 2.0), fingerprint reader, smart card reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features 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 ExpressCharge, MU-MIMO technology, Game Shift technology
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
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 - 3 years
Limited warranty - battery - 3 years
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