•  Date Published: 30 Sep 2021
    • Intel Core i5-1135G7
    • Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)
    • 15.6”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), IPS
    • 256GB SSD
    • 8GB DDR4, 3200 MHz
    • 1.74 kg (3.8 lbs)
    5.2
    TOTAL SCORE
    7.3 Portability Very Good
    7.0 Display Very Good
    4.9 For Work Average
    2.9 For Gaming Mediocre

    Specs

    • HDD/SSD
    • 256GB SSD
    • RAM
    • 8GB DDR4, 3200 MHz
    • OS
    • Windows 10 Pro
    • Body Material
    • Plastic / Polycarbonate, Aluminum
    • Dimensions
    • 359.4 x 236.7 x 19.8 mm (14.15" x 9.32" x 0.78")
    • Weight
    • 1.74 kg (3.8 lbs)
    • Ports and connectivity
    • 3x USB Type-A
    • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
    • 1x USB Type-C
    • 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps)
    • HDMI
    • 1.4b
    • Card Reader
    • MicroSD
    • Wi-Fi
    • 802.11ax
    • Bluetooth
    • 5.0
    • Audio jack
    • 3.5 Combo Jack
    • Features
    • Fingerprint reader
    • Web camera
    • Backlit keyboard
    • Microphone
    • Speakers
    • Optical drive

    Portability

    HP ProBook 450 G8
    14.15" x 9.32" x 0.78" Dimensions
    1.74 kg (3.8 lbs) Weight
    Average 15.6-inch laptop
    2.03 kg (4.5 lbs) +17% Weight

    Review

    HP ProBook 450 G8 in-depth review

    Once again, HP is trying to create one of the best and arguably affordable business notebooks on the market. The manufacturer has built itself a reputation with their ProBook 400 series of notebooks, as they have always been stable and long-lasting.However, there was always one thing that bugged us about them. They were paired with U-series processors that just didn't have the performance. Either they were limited by their architecture, or by the manufacturer itself, in order to provide a quiet experience. Thankfully, this changed when Intel released their Tiger Lake processors. And HP was bold enough to put one inside of their ProBook 450 G8.Once again, though, we were puzzled by the display choices. If you take a deep dive into HP's official specifications, you will see that the[...]

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    Pros

    • Great spill-resistant keyboard
    • Decent performance and good battery life
    • The display doesn't flicker at any brightness level (LGD064C)
    • Wide I/O and on point upgradeability
    • Optional IR face recognition and fingerprint reader

    Cons

    • Covers only 53% of sRGB (LGD064C)
    • The touchpad on our unit failed to register some clicks (might not be an issue with other units)

    Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

    While there are some minor visual changes to this device, it is still the typical ProBook on the inside (which is good).Check out all HP ProBook 450 G8 prices and configurations in our Specs System or read more in our In-Depth review.1. Remove the bottom plate Thankfully, there are only 5 Phillips-head screws you need to undo before you can pry the bottom panel away from the chassis. Moreover, three of them are captive.2. Battery, memory, and storage For this laptop, HP supplies a 45Wh battery pack. On the bright side, there are two RAM SODIMM slots, that can fit up to 32[...]

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