HP ProBook 650 G8

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Date Published: 27 Jan 2023

Intel Core i5-1135G7
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)
15.6”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), IPS
256GB SSD
8GB DDR4
1.74 kg (3.8 lbs)

TOTAL SCORE

7.3 Portability Very Good

7.0 Display Very Good

4.4 For Work Average

2.8 For Gaming Mediocre

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Review

HP ProBook 650 G8 in-depth review

The enterprise part of the laptop market is glooming. As the global pandemic continues in 2021 and restrictions around the world are ever so tight, quite a lot of people are working from their homes. In this case, laptops became mandatory. One of HP's strongest series in this spectrum is the ProBook 400s. However, today, we're going to talk about a more uncommon device - the ProBook 650 G8.Instead of the lackluster 14nm Comet Lake-U processors from Intel, HP has decided to get the fresh out of the oven 10nm Tiger Lake chips for their laptop. Maxing out with the Core i7-1165G7 and featuring an option to include the GeForce MX450, this machine aims at productivity. Also, the manufacturer is boasting a slim and light chassis, which surely comes as a strong point in a world huge of notebo[...]

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Pros

Decent spill-resistant keyboard
I/O and upgradability are on point
Optional fingerprint reader and IR face recognition
Great viewing angles and contrast ratio (LGD064C)
Doesn't use PWM for brightness adjustment (LGD064C)
Tiger Lake CPUs on board
Wi-Fi 6 and MicroSD card reader

Cons

No Thunderbolt connectivity
Covers only 51% of sRGB (LGD064C)
Twisty chassis

Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

Despite the unimpressive battery capacity, we saw a good battery life on this notebook. However, there is one thing that is more important to the longevity of the device - its upgradeability.Check out all HP ProBook 650 G8 prices and configurations in our Specs System or read more in our In-Depth review.1. Remove the bottom plate To take the bottom panel away, you need to undo only 5 captive Phillips-head screws. After that, pry the panel with a plastic tool.2. Battery Battery-wise, the laptop features a 45Wh unit.3. Memory and storage What is more important is upg[...]

DISPLAY: 15.6-inch, 1920x1080, IPS

Name
LGD064C

Diagonal
15.6"

Pixel density
141.21 ppi

Brightness
273 cd/m²

sRGB
51%

PWM frequency
No PWM (Flicker-Free)

Panel Type
IPS

Resolution
1920x1080

Becomes "Retina" from
24 inches (62 cm)

Contrast
1180:1

dE Color Checker
6.5 4.2

PWM Rating
10.0: (safe)

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