HP 470 G8

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Date Published: 28 Feb 2025

Intel Core i5-1135G7
NVIDIA GeForce MX450
17.3”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), IPS
512GB SSD
8GB RAM
2.08 kg (4.6 lbs)

TOTAL SCORE

8.2 Portability Excellent

7.0 Display Very Good

4.6 For Work Average

4.0 For Gaming Average

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Specs

CPU
Intel Core i5-1135G7

Display
17.3”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), IPS

HDD/SSD
512GB SSD

M.2 Slot
1x 2280 M.2 NVMe slot See photo

RAM
8GB RAM

OS
No OS

Body Material
Plastic / Polycarbonate

Dimensions
400.7 x 257.8 x 19.9 mm (15.78" x 10.15" x 0.78")

Weight
2.08 kg (4.6 lbs)

Ports and connectivity

2x USB Type-A
3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)

1x USB Type-C
3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)

HDMI
1.4

Card Reader

Ethernet LAN

Wi-Fi
802.11ax

Bluetooth
5.0

Audio jack
3.5mm Combo Jack

Features

Fingerprint reader
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Web camera
HD

Backlit keyboard

Microphone
Dual Array Microphone

Speakers
Dual Speakers

Security Lock slot

Portability

HP 470 G8

15.78" x 10.15" x 0.78" Dimensions

2.08 kg (4.6 lbs) Weight

Average 17.3-inch laptop

2.86 kg (6.3 lbs) +37% Weight

Review

HP 470 G8 in-depth review

The 470 has always been the weird kid in HP's family. The main reason for this is that it looks like a budget device, but it actually doesn't come cheap. Also, the naming scheme is a bit confusing - it is often mixed with the ProBook 400 series.Looking at the past, we have our expectations pretty honest. The 470 G7 didn't boast the best build quality out there, but we were surprised by the display quality. Its performance was also decent. However, the 470 G8 brings the big guns in the ULV CPU world. Yes, we are talking about the Tiger Lake-U processors, which are absolute beasts both in computational and graphics performance.We are pretty sure that the new unit will offer a better gaming experience than the older one, even though the latter featured a dedicated GPU. We won't make [...]

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Pros

2x SODIMM, 1x M.2 PCIe x4, 1x 2.5-inch SATA (optional)
Optional fingerprint reader
95% sRGB coverage and accurate color representation with our Gaming and Web design profile (LP173WF5-SPB4 (LGD063F))
No PWM (LP173WF5-SPB4 (LGD063F))
Thin and light

Cons

Plastic build with mediocre quality
No SD card reader
USB Type-C without DisplayPort output

Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

All budget-oriented devices have a major disadvantage - their build quality. However, they often come with decent upgrade options, as you can see with the HP 470 G8.Check out all HP 470 G8 prices and configurations in our Specs System or read more in our In-Depth review.1. Remove the bottom plate To take this laptop apart, you will need to remove the two rubber feet. Then, undo all 10 Phillips-head screws. After that, you have to pry the bottom panel with a plastic tool. Start from the front by slightly lifting the base.2. Battery Here, you will see a rather small 41Wh ba[...]