The HP ProBook 450 G3 is a bestselling 15.6-inch laptop that has been designed to be tough enough to handle the most demanding of professional work environment. It has been praised for its sleek design, its durability and its low temperatures and noise levels. While it has a Full-HD display, one of the big complaints is the low brightness and contrast levels and the matte display offers only average viewing angles. Overall the HP ProBook 450 G3 is a great all-purpose laptop that can be used for business or for light casual gaming.
Pros
- Sturdy build
- Skylake processor
- Windows Pro
- Hardware based encryption
Cons
- No Full-HD display
- No SSD
- Average battery life
Bottom Line
Overall the HP ProBook 450 G3 is a great laptop that offers good hardware and a sturdy build for users constantly on the go.
- Weight: 4.56 lbs
- Processor: Intel Core i7-6500U 2.5GHz
- Display Size: 15.6 inch
- RAM: 8GB DDR3L
- Operating System: Windows 7 Professional
- Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 520
Critic Reviews
- NotebookCheck December 9, 2015
The ProBook 450 G3's assets are found in low temperature development, quiet operating noise, decent input devices, and a good battery life. However, the matte, Full HD screen is a shortcoming. The total bundle is throughout affordable at a price of approximately 640 Euros (~$701). A Windows operating system is not preloaded.
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Full Specifications
| Processor | Intel Core i7-6500U 2.5GHz [View Benchmarks] |
|---|---|
| Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 520 [View Benchmarks] |
| Graphics Type | Integrated |
| Graphics Memory | Shared |
| RAM | 8GB DDR3L |
| Operating System | Microsoft Windows Windows 7 Professional |
| Weight | 4.56 lbs |
| Battery Life | 4.5 hours |
| Hard Drive 1 | 1000 HDD 5400 |
| Display Size | 15.6 inch |
| Display Type | TN |
| Display Resolution | 1366 x 768 |
| Display Technology | Active Matrix TFT Color LCD |
| Connectivity | 2x USB 3.0 | 2x USB 2.0 | HDMI | VGA | Ethernet | WiFi | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| Webcam | Yes |
| Additional Features | SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card |
| Dimension (LxWxH) | 14.88 x 10.41 x 0.98 |
| Warranty | 1 year |