•  Date Published: 06 Aug 2021
    • AMD Ryzen 7 3700U
    • AMD Radeon RX Vega 10
    • 14.0”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), IPS
    • 512GB SSD
    • 16GB DDR4, 2666 MHz
    • 1.53 kg (3.4 lbs)

    Specs

    • HDD/SSD
    • 512GB SSD
    • RAM
    • 16GB DDR4, 2666 MHz
    • OS
    • Windows 10 Pro
    • Dimensions
    • 326 x 234.3 x 17.9 mm (12.83" x 9.22" x 0.70")
    • Weight
    • 1.53 kg (3.4 lbs)
    • Ports and connectivity
    • 1x USB Type-C
    • 1x USB Type-A
    • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
    • 1x USB Type-A
    • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), Sleep and Charge
    • HDMI
    • 2.0
    • Ethernet LAN
    • 10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s
    • Wi-Fi
    • 802.11ac
    • Bluetooth
    • 5.0
    • Audio jack
    • 3.5 mm combo
    • Docking Connector
    • SIM Card Slot
    • Smartcard Slot
    • Features
    • Web camera
    • HD
    • Microphone
    • 3 Multi Array Microphones
    • Speakers
    • 2 Speakers, Bang & Olufsen
    • Optical drive
    • Security Lock slot

    Portability

    HP EliteBook 745 G6
    12.83" x 9.22" x 0.70" Dimensions
    1.53 kg (3.4 lbs) Weight
    Average 14.0-inch laptop
    1.47 kg (3.2 lbs) -4% Weight

    Review

    HP EliteBook 745 G6 in-depth review

    HP's EliteBook series offer full-fledged business notebooks. Ultimately, all of them offer security features and dock-connectivity support. Today's laptop is a true member of this family. It is the EliteBook 745 G6 and it comes with a particularly interesting processor choice.HP has chosen the Red company for this device's hardware. Thus, the customers receive the up to the AMD Ryzen 7 3700U. However, there is a tiny little caveat - we are talking about the PRO version of the processor. Essentially, it is the same CPU as the non-PRO model, but it offers quite a security boost. Thanks to the proprietory AMD GuardMI technology, which features a "co-processor) inside every PRO-labeled AMD CPU. It encrypts (and decrypts) your memory, to defend against cold boot attacks, gives the lapto[...]

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    Pros

    • Cool performance under heavy load
    • Comfortable and quiet keyboard paired with a great touchpad
    • Rich I/O with dock support, and optional LTE and Smart card connectivity
    • Good battery life
    • Its Full HD IPS panel has comfortable viewing angles and good contrast ratio (LG LP140WFA-SPD3)
    • Lacks PWM for brightness adjustment (LG LP140WFA-SPD3)
    • Supports 32GB of DDR4 memory in dual-channel mode and M.2 SATA/PCIe x4 drives

    Cons

    • No Thunderbolt port
    • Covers only 50% of sRGB (LG LP140WFA-SPD3)

    Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

    Let's see how did HP build their notebook around AMD chipset. Is its cooing good enough, and can you upgrade its internals?Check out all HP EliteBook 745 G6 prices and configurations in our Specs System or read more in our In-Depth review.1. Remove the bottom plate There are 8 Phillips-head screws separating you from the insides of this machine. Thankfully, they stay attached to the bottom panel after you unscrew them, so the chance to lose them is minimal. After that, you need to pry the panel with a plastic tool, or preferably a guitar pick. Keep in mind we found it easier if [...]

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