HP ProBook 645 G1 Notebook vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N9)

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HP ProBook 645 G1 Notebook
HP ProBook 645 G1 Notebook

Detailed comparison and review of HP ProBook 645 G1 Notebook and Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N9). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N9) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N9) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

good security features

decent battery life

solid performance

average display quality

heavier design

no thunderbolt support

limited graphics power

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Difference between HP ProBook 645 G1 Notebook and Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N9)
76 % - Design
64 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP ProBook 645 G1 Notebook vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N9) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP ProBook 645 G1 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N9)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 34 cm x 23.7 cm x 2.9 cm 32.9 cm x 24.2 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2 kg 1.75 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS
Colour - Black
DISPLAY HP ProBook 645 G1 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N9)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1600 x 900 (HD+) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Features HD+ anti-glare Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR HP ProBook 645 G1 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N9)
CPU AMD A4 4300M / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3 GHz 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 1 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset AMD A76M FCH -
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY HP ProBook 645 G1 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N9)
RAM 4 GB 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 1600 MHz / PC3-12800 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 1600 MHz 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE HP ProBook 645 G1 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N9)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD SATA 6Gb/s 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe) - Toshiba
Optical Drive DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM fixed - tray -
AUDIO & VIDEO HP ProBook 645 G1 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N9)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon HD 7420G Intel UHD Graphics 620
Camera Yes Yes - 720p
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec IDT 92HD91 Conexant CX11880
Compliant Standards DTS SOUND+ High Definition Audio, Dolby Advanced Audio
COMMUNICATIONS HP ProBook 645 G1 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N9)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller - Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 9260 - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek R8111GUS
Bluetooth Class Class 2 -
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.11, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3x, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, IEEE 802.3az -
Remote Management Protocol SNMP 2 -
BATTERY HP ProBook 645 G1 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N9)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 55 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 13 hours
AC ADAPTER HP ProBook 645 G1 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N9)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 18.5 V 65 Watt
INPUT HP ProBook 645 G1 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N9)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Features Scrolling wheels (2-way), spill-resistant, touchpad with gesture support Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP ProBook 645 G1 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N9)
Expansion Bays 1 x Upgrade Bay -
Interfaces 4 x USB 3.0
DisplayPort
VGA
Microphone input
Headphone output
LAN
Dock
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 2.0
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE HP ProBook 645 G1 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N9)
Operating System (OS) Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 8 Pro) + Windows 8 Pro Licence - English / Finnish / Swedish Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
Software Included Cyberlink PowerDVD, CyberLink Power2Go, Adobe Flash Player, HP Recovery Disc Creator, Skype, HP Recovery Manager, HP Support Assistant, HP Connection Manager, HP ePrint, CyberLink YouCam BE, HP Exclusive, HP PageLift -
MISCELLANEOUS HP ProBook 645 G1 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N9)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader 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 Power-on password, charging via USB, HP 3D DriveGuard, HP SpareKey, HP File Sanitizer, HP BIOS Protection, SecureBoot Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards ACPI, CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, A-Tick, ICES, KC RoHS
SAR Value - 0.47 W/kg (body), 0.47 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold EPEAT Silver
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year -
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