HP 470 G7 review
The HP HP 470 G7 ranks as the #765 laptops globally, achieving a LibraScore of 63. Across all metrics, this product stands out most for its #464-ranked features among 429 laptops. Consider the Dell Inspiron 15 3505 or Dell Inspiron 15 3501, which offer higher scores while staying in the same price range.
Is it Worth it?
The HP 470 G7 is a decent laptop with excellent display and performance, thanks to its 10th gen I7-10510U CPU and 16GB RAM. However, it's let down by poor build quality, cheap materials, and a bulky design that makes it more suited for desktop replacement. Upgrading the device can be a hassle due to its poorly designed interior. While it's not bad value for money, there are better options available in the market with similar features and price tags. Overall, it's an average laptop that just scrapes by as a viable option for those who need a large screen.
Build
The HP 470 G7's build quality is disappointing. The entire chassis is made of plastic, with no premium features in sight. The materials used are cheap and lackluster, making the laptop feel flimsy. The lid scratched easily during our testing, and it buckled under little pressure. The size of the laptop is also a drawback, making it unwieldy and heavy. While its large 17.3-inch display is a redeeming quality, the overall build quality feels like a compromise. The laptop's design makes it more suitable as a desktop replacement rather than a portable device. For a laptop with such a spacious interior, it's surprising that HP didn't prioritize a better build quality or add some more USB ports. You may find HP ZBook Fury 17 G7 a better fit, thanks to its superior build.
Display
The display on the HP 470 G7 is one of its standout features. The 17.3-inch panel boasts excellent viewing angles, decent brightness levels, and good color coverage. This makes it ideal for multimedia tasks like video streaming or productivity work. The screen's size also allows for comfortable multitasking and typing. While not particularly remarkable in terms of resolution or refresh rate, the display is a solid choice for those who prioritize screen real estate. However, it's worth noting that the display's quality could be improved with more vibrant colors and higher contrast ratios, which might make it stand out from other laptops in its class. If you’re after a better display, HP 17 could be the ideal option.
Performance
The HP 470 G7's performance is a mixed bag. On the plus side, the laptop comes with a shiny new 10th-gen Intel Core i5-1020U CPU and 16GB of memory, making it well-suited for medium to heavy application usage. The combination of these specs provides a polished experience for power users. In terms of graphics, the integrated Intel UHD Graphics 620 is decent, but the AMD Radeon 530 GPU feels like a relic from the past and struggles with graphically intensive games. Overall, while the laptop's performance is good, it's not exceptional, and those who need more grunt may find themselves wanting. HP EliteBook x360 1040 G7 might be a smarter choice, offering an upgraded performance.
Battery and Charging
The HP 470 G7's battery life is somewhat average, lasting around six to seven hours for general usage. However, it drops to three to four hours when using the laptop on max performance settings. The battery capacity has actually decreased from the previous model, despite the larger size of the laptop. Fast charging with a 65W AC power adapter is available, but it's still a drawback in an era where USB-C charging is becoming the norm.
Connectivity
The HP 470 G7's connectivity options are somewhat limited, with no USB-C port in sight. Despite the usual array of ports (Ethernet, HDMI, etc.), the absence of modern standards like USB-C and faster Wi-Fi speeds feels like a missed opportunity in this otherwise solid business laptop. You might want to check out HP ENVY 17, featuring an upgraded connectivity for a superior experience.
Features
The HP 470 G7 features a 17.3-inch IPS display with good brightness levels and color coverage, powered by a 10th gen Intel Core i7-10510U CPU. It has 16GB RAM, dual channel memory slots, and a 2.5 inch SATA drive bay for upgrades. Take a look at HP 17 - its improved features sets a new standard.
Support and Maintenance
The HP 470 G7's support and maintenance are mediocre. Upgrading the device is a pain, requiring multiple steps to access the internal components. The materials used are cheap, with the lid prone to scratching and buckling under pressure. The battery life, while decent for general usage, is average at best. A bigger battery would have been appreciated given the laptop's size.
Pros
1. Large display: This is the main reason why people would buy the 470 g7 so thank goodness it's good great for video streaming or productivity excellent viewing angles color coverage and decent brightness on this large 17.3 inch panel
2. Decent performance: The combination of a shiny new 10th gen I 710 510 u CPU, 16 gigabytes of memory, and a fast M to drive gives power users a polished laptop for medium to heavy application usage
3. Upgrade options: The g7 is flexible when it comes to upgrade ability with a 2.5 inch SATA drive bay m dot 2 m vm e drive support and dual channel memory twin slots
4. Good performance under battery power: HP engineers have rotted the CPU more so under battery power only to squeeze every ounce of performance
Cons
1. Poor build quality: The chassis on the 470 is made entirely of plastic with no premium feature, this wouldn't be too bad but the fitting materials and the opportune of the lid scratched easily when we had it and buckled under little pressure
2. Big and heavy: The majority of people will expect the 470 g7 to be big in dimensions and heavy but don't expect to move the g7 at all, it's not at all portable due to its ungainly proportions
3. No USB type-c port: It's a small nitpicking point but nowadays I would expect a USB type-c port with something price like the 470 g7
4. Average battery life: The free cell 41 what our battery is average for general usage at six to seven hours, considering the size of the laptop I would have expected a bigger battery and therefore longer battery life
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