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

Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 2 (21A7) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 2 (21A7) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

powerful processor performance

comfortable keyboard layout

ample connectivity options

efficient thermal management

heavier than competitors

average battery life

premium price point

limited display brightness

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP ProBook 640 G5 Notebook and Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 2 (21A7)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP ProBook 640 G5 Notebook vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 2 (21A7) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP ProBook 640 G5 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 2 (21A7)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 34 cm x 24 cm x 2.19 cm 36.65 cm x 25 cm x 2.27 cm
Weight 1.95 kg 2.07 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Natural silver Black
DISPLAY HP ProBook 640 G5 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 2 (21A7)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 15.6" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes -
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Full HD eDP Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR HP ProBook 640 G5 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 2 (21A7)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8365U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 6 MB 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset - Intel WM590
Platform Technology Intel vPro Platform -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY HP ProBook 640 G5 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 2 (21A7)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (1 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 2400 MHz / PC4-19200 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE HP ProBook 640 G5 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 2 (21A7)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe), HP Value 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
RAID Level - RAID 0, RAID 1
AUDIO & VIDEO HP ProBook 640 G5 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 2 (21A7)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 / Intel UHD Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 2 external monitor(s)
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features Privacy shutter Privacy shutter, IR camera, fixed focus
Video Resolutions 720p -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS HP ProBook 640 G5 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 2 (21A7)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AX 22260 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2) Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
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 Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - 4G upgradable
BATTERY HP ProBook 640 G5 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 2 (21A7)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 68 Wh
Battery Life Up to 15.5 hours Up to 10.6 hours
AC ADAPTER HP ProBook 640 G5 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 2 (21A7)
Input (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19.5 V 135 Watt
INPUT HP ProBook 640 G5 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 2 (21A7)
Type Keyboard, pointing stick, ClickPad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Name HP Advanced -
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch clickpad, gesture function Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP ProBook 640 G5 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 2 (21A7)
Slots - 2 x M.2 Card (0 free)
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
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE HP ProBook 640 G5 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 2 (21A7)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English / German Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
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 Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 2 (21A7)
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 Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader
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 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 Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS
Compliant Standards CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, A-Tick, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, KC, CIT, low halogen, ICCP, RED RoHS, TCG Certified
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 3 years
Limited warranty - battery - 3 years
Base warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Base warranty - battery - 1 year
Extended warranty - 3 years - on-site
Other Comparisons with HP ProBook 640 G5 Notebook
Other Comparisons with Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 2 (21A7)
Other Popular Laptop Comparisons
Other projects: