HP Pavilion 14vsHP ProBook 450 G9

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HP Pavilion 14
Pavilion 14

Quick Stats

The HP Pavilion 14 delivers lightning-fast performance with its Intel Core i5 processor and speedy SSD storage.
The HP Pavilion 14 boasts a sturdy and slim aluminium body with high-quality hinges and display.
The HP Pavilion 14's display offers vibrant colors, smooth performance, and minimal reflections.
The HP Pavilion 14 boasts a powerful feature set with Intel Core i5 processor and 16GB of RAM.
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HP ProBook 450 G9
ProBook 450 G9

Quick Stats

The HP ProBook 450 G9 delivers good performance with a comfortable temperature and quiet operation.
The HP ProBook 450 G9 boasts a durable, lightweight all-aluminum chassis with sturdy build quality.
The HP ProBook 450 G9's full HD IPS display is bright, but lacks color accuracy and sRGB gamut coverage.
The HP ProBook 450 G9 features a spill-resistant keyboard, fingerprint reader, and upgradeable RAM and storage options.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
HP Pavilion 14
Winner
#542
HP ProBook 450 G9
#547
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
HP Pavilion 14
#508
HP ProBook 450 G9
#71
Winner
Display
HP Pavilion 14
#840
Winner
HP ProBook 450 G9
#856
Performance
HP Pavilion 14
#326
HP ProBook 450 G9
#134
Winner
Build
HP Pavilion 14
#234
Winner
HP ProBook 450 G9
#624
Features
HP Pavilion 14
#394
Winner
HP ProBook 450 G9
#752

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
HP HP Pavilion 14
HP HP ProBook 450 G9
up to 64GB
up to 64GB
up to 2000GB SSD
up to 4000GB SSD
Intel Core i7-1255U
Intel Core i7-1280P
NVIDIA GeForce MX450 (GDDR5, 25W)
NVIDIA GeForce MX570
1x M.2 NVMe slot See photo
1x 2280 M.2 PCIe + 1x 2230 M.2 PCIe See photo

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

HP Pavilion 14

Strengths

The design is an aluminium body or at least aluminium coated, which feels sturdy and slim. It's also lightweight, weighing around 1.4 kg.
The 14 inch full HD LED IPS display has amazing viewing angles, is anti-glare, and can play 4k videos without any problem.
The hinges are high quality and sturdy, making it easy to open the laptop with both hands.
The Intel Core i5 11th gen processor with 16 GB of RAM and a 512 GB SSD storage provides fast boot times and smooth performance for daily tasks.
The laptop can edit videos well, including 1080p videos, although editing 4k videos may be challenging.
The keyboard has shortcut function keys, is backlit, and has two brightness levels, making it convenient to use in dark environments.
The trackpad is of good quality, accurate, and has its own HP gesture controls, making navigation easy.
The laptop has a fingerprint sensor, a 720p webcam, dual array microphones, and built-in stereo speakers, making video calling and audio playback possible.

Weaknesses

No specific cons listed for this device

HP ProBook 450 G9

Strengths

The laptop's all-aluminum chassis is lightweight, stopping the scales at 1.79 kilograms.
The structural Integrity of the laptop is on par with some Flex from the lid and a sturdy base.
Typing on the keyboard is great thanks to the Long Key travel and clicky feedback.
The display is good for General use, but it's not suitable for Creator work
The battery pack lasts for 12 hours and 13 minutes of web browsing or 8 hours and 28 minutes of video playback
The HP ProBook 450 G9 offers two Sodom slots and two m point two slots for Ram and storage upgrades respectively, making it future-proof

Weaknesses

The speakers are a bit too quiet even at max volume.
There are deviations across the entire frequency range of the speakers.
The laptop doesn't show the best performance in Cinebench scores compared to other business laptops with the same processor
The integrated Iris GPU is not as powerful as some other business laptops, and the mx-570 handles itself similarly.
The display only covers 51% of the srgb color gamut, making it unsuitable for Creator work.
The laptop's cooling system, while quiet and cool, doesn't allow the GPU to reach its peak performance.
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HP Pavilion 14

The HP Pavilion 14 is an excellent choice for students, offering versatility in its capabilities. Its sleek aluminum body is both sturdy and lightweight, weighing just 1.4 kg. The 14-inch Full HD LED IPS display boasts impressive viewing angles and anti-glare properties, making it ideal for watching videos and movies. With an Intel Core i5 processor, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD, this laptop is perfect for daily tasks, multitasking, and even basic video editing.

HP ProBook 450 G9

The HP ProBook 450 G9 is the larger sibling of the popular ProBook 440 G9, offering a 15.6-inch display in an all-aluminum chassis that's lightweight and durable. We take a closer look at this business laptop to see if it matches its smaller counterpart in terms of performance, battery life, and overall usability. With a range of port options, including USB Type-C and HDMI, and a comfortable keyboard with backlighting, the ProBook 450 G9 promises to be a solid companion for professionals on-the-go.

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