What you need to know
- HP announced the ProBook 445 G7 and ProBook 455 G7 laptops.
- The laptops run on AMD Ryzen 4000 series processors.
- Both laptops are expected in late April.
HP announced two new laptops today, the HP ProBook 445 G7 and the HP ProBook 455 G7. Both laptops run on AMD Ryzen 4000 series processors and are the first HP commercial products to use processors from that series. The devices include several security features, including HP Sure Start, HP Sure Sense, and a self-healing BIOS. Both devices should be available in late April 2020.
You can get either laptop with a four-,six-, or eight-core mobile processor depending on your power demands. The laptops support HP Fast Charge and can recharge up to 50 percent battery in thirty minutes.
HP highlights several aspects of the laptop that make it a good choice for business customers. Both laptops have a 180-degree hinge that allows the screen to lay flat. They also each passed 19 MIL-STG 810G tests for durability.
| Category | HP ProBook 445 G7 |
|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro |
| Display | 14" anti-glare LED (options up to 400 nits) |
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 3 4300 APU AMD Ryzen 5 4500U AMD Ryzen 7 4700 APU |
| Graphics | Integraded AMD Radeon Graphics |
| Memory | Up to 16GB DDR4-3200SDRAM |
| Storage | Up to 512GB PCIe NVMe M.1 SSD 128GB M.1 SATA SSD TLC 1TB 5400 rpm SATA 500GB 7200 rpm SATA |
| Connectivity | Intel AX200 Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5 combo Intel Wireless AC 9260 802.11 b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi and Blutooth 5 combo Realtek RTL8822CE 802.11b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5 combo |
| Ports | 2x USB 3.1 Gen 1 USB 3.1 Type-C Gen 1 USB 2.2 Stereo headphone/microphone combo RJ045 HDMI 1.4 AC power |
| Security | HP DriveLock HP Sure Click HP BIOSphere Gen 5 HP Client Security Gen 5 HP Sure Sense |
| Battery | 45Wh |
| Dimensions | 12.76" (32.42 cm)x9.36" (23.77 cm)x0.71"(1.79 cm) |
| Weight | Starting at 3.53 lbs (1.6 kg) |
| Price | Not listed |
The ProBook 455 G7 has nearly identical specs. The main difference is the display size.
| Category | HP ProBook 455 G7 |
|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro |
| Display | 15.6" anti-glare WLED (options up to 400 nits) |
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 3 4300 APU AMD Ryzen 5 4500U AMD Ryzen 7 4700 APU |
| Graphics | Integraded AMD Radeon Graphics |
| Memory | Up to 16GB DDR4-3200SDRAM |
| Storage | Up to 512GB PCIe NVMe M.1 SSD 128GB M.1 SATA SSD TLC 1TB 5400 rpm SATA 500GB 7200 rpm SATA |
| Connectivity | Intel AX200 Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5 combo Intel Wireless AC 9260 802.11 b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi and Blutooth 5 combo Realtek RTL8822CE 802.11b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5 combo |
| Ports | 2x USB 3.1 Gen 1 USB 3.1 Type-C Gen 1 USB 2.2 Stereo headphone/microphone combo RJ045 HDMI 1.4 AC power |
| Security | HP DriveLock HP Sure Click HP BIOSphere Gen 5 HP Client Security Gen 5 HP Sure Sense |
| Battery | 45Wh |
| Dimensions | 14.37" (36.49 cm)x10.11" (25.69 cm)x0.75"(1.89 cm) |
| Weight | Starting at 4.41 lbs (2 kg) |
| Price | Not listed |
HP has not shared pricing details about the ProBook 445 G7 or ProBook 455 G7 at this time.
