•  Date Published: 07 Jul 2022
  • Intel Core i5-1245U
  • Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)
  • 15.6”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), IPS
  • 256GB SSD
  • 16GB DDR4
  • 1.74 kg (3.8 lbs)
5.6
Average
quality
7.3 Portability Very Good
7.0 Display Very Good
6.1 For Work Good
3.1 For Gaming Mediocre

Specs

  • HDD/SSD
  • 256GB SSD
  • M.2 Slot
  • 1x 2280 M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 + 1x 2230 M.2 PCIe  See photo
  • RAM
  • 16GB DDR4
  • OS
  • Windows 11 Pro
  • Body Material
  • Aluminum
  • Dimensions
  • 359.4 x 233.9 x 19.9 mm (14.15" x 9.21" x 0.78")
  • Weight
  • 1.74 kg (3.8 lbs)
  • Ports and connectivity
  • 2x USB Type-A
  • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
  • 1x USB Type-A
  • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), Sleep and Charge
  • 1x USB Type-C
  • 4.0, Thunderbolt 4, Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort
  • HDMI
  • 2.0
  • Card Reader
  • Nano SIM
  • Ethernet LAN
  • Wi-Fi
  • 802.11ax
  • Bluetooth
  • 5.2
  • Audio jack
  • 3.5mm Combo Jack
  • Features
  • Fingerprint reader
  • Web camera
  • HD / FHD / IR
  • Backlit keyboard
  • Microphone
  • Dual Array Microphones
  • Speakers
  • Dual Stereo Speakers
  • Optical drive
  • Security Lock slot
  • Kensington Lock

Portability

HP EliteBook 650 G9
14.15" x 9.21" x 0.78" Dimensions
1.74 kg (3.8 lbs) Weight
Average 15.6-inch laptop
2.07 kg (4.6 lbs) +19% Weight

Review

HP EliteBook 650 G9 in-depth review

HP's EliteBook brand is a far more recognizable business notebook among the high profile user. It is very reliable and feels really premium. Now, the EliteBook 650 G9, which we have with us today, is something that feels a bit in the gray zone.Ever since HP makes the business 600 series, it has been calling it a ProBook. However, in 2022, it transferred the model to the more premium EliteBook family. We are yet to see if the laptop belongs to the ProBook, or can really be considered as an EliteBook.Looking at the specs sheet, we get positive notes. You can find the machine with 15W or 28W Alder Lake processors. You can even configure it with a dedicated graphics card, which would be the NVIDIA GeForce MX570.According to HP, this laptop can still be found with a 768p TN display[...]

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Pros

  • Pretty affordable
  • Great upgradeability
  • Thunderbolt 4 connector + wide I/O
  • Optional fingerprint reader and IR face recognition
  • No PWM (LG LGD071E)
  • Quiet under extreme load
  • Optional LTE support

Cons

  • Only 51% sRGB coverage (LG LGD071E)
  • No SD card slot

Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

The EliteBook 650 G9 is basically a fancy ProBook 450 G9. This makes it pretty good on upgradeability with two RAM slots and two storage ports.Check out all HP EliteBook 650 G9 prices and configurations in our Specs System, or read more in our In-Depth review.1. Remove the bottom plate To open this notebook, you need to undo a total of 5 Phillips-head screws. Three of them are captive and will remain attached to the bottom panel. After that, take a plastic tool and pry the panel, starting around the hinge gaps.2. Remove the battery Our configuration is equipped with a 42.[...]

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