HP ProBook 470 G5

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Date Published: 13 Aug 2018

Intel Core i5-8250U
Intel UHD Graphics 620
17.3”, HD+ (1600 x 900), TN
256GB SSD
8GB DDR4
2.50 kg (5.5 lbs)

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Review

HP ProBook 470 G5 in-depth review

The manufacturer markets this computer as a professional's best friend, whether it would be used in an office or on the go, providing the option of using a dock as well (it's bought separately). HP also claims that the machine boasts a decent battery life from the 3-Cell 48 Wh unit, located under the bonnet of the laptop. Additionally, the fifth generation of HP ProBook 470 comes in several variants, featuring a Core i5/i7 processor and NVIDIA GeForce 930MX GPU. The one that we are going to check out today is equipped with the Core i5-8250U low-voltage CPU from Intel.The GPU built in the processor allows for a longer battery life, but for more performance-oriented tasks we have GeForce 930MX on-board. This graphics card is not exactly meant to supply a powerhouse, but it will definitel[...]

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Pros

Slim form factor for a 17-inch laptop
Fast and reliable
The lid is easily opened with one hand
Top notch fingerprint reader
Excellent keyboard and touchpad

Cons

Plastic design
Poor contrast and color accuracy (the latter is fixed by our profiles)
Lack of a keyboard backlight

DISPLAY: 17.3-inch, 1600 x 900, TN

Name
BOE BOE0660

Diagonal
17.3"

Pixel density
106.11 ppi

Brightness
216 cd/m²

sRGB
68%

PWM frequency
No PWM (Flicker-Free)

Panel Type
TN

Resolution
1600 x 900

Becomes "Retina" from
33 inches (83 cm)

Contrast
255:1

dE Color Checker
10 2.6

PWM Rating
10.0: (safe)

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