HP ProBook 445 G6

[fatanraja]

Hi everyone, I'm looking for my second HP laptop I saved about $350 over 13 years, and I'll tell you about a brief experience I had with HP, and if you recommend I buy another one. My first laptop was an old HP from around 2016. It had a Celeron dual-core processor, 4GB of RAM, and 64GB of eMMC storage. It was very basic. I installed Ubuntu on it, and it served me well for a while. I'm now thinking of buying an HP Probook 445 G6. It has an AMD Ryzen 5 3500U, 8GB of DDR4 RAM, a 256GB NVMe M.2 SSD, an FHD IPS screen, one USB-C port with DP and PD, a backlit keyboard, a fingerprint sensor, an original charger, and is in very good overall condition. What do you guys say? I want something for programming in Linux.

[M_Salman]

Hi @fatanraja,

The HP ProBook 445 G6 you are considering is a significant upgrade over your previous laptop. The specifications of the ProBook 445 G6, including an AMD Ryzen 5 3500U processor, 8GB of DDR4 RAM, and a 256GB NVMe SSD, offer much better performance compared to your old HP laptop.

Key Improvements:

1. Processor: The AMD Ryzen 5 3500U is a quad-core processor that provides better multitasking capabilities and performance, which should be a noticeable improvement from the Celeron dual-core processor in your previous laptop.
2. RAM: With 8GB of DDR4 RAM, this laptop can handle more demanding applications and multitasking with ease compared to the 4GB RAM in your old setup.
3. Storage: The 256GB NVMe SSD offers faster read/write speeds, ensuring quicker boot times and application loading compared to the 64GB eMMC storage.
   
   

Recommendation:

Given the significant performance improvements in the HP ProBook 445 G6, it would likely serve your needs well if you require a laptop for general computing tasks such as browsing, office applications, and moderate multitasking. However, ensure that this model fits within your budget after accounting for your savings.