Design and Build

The HP 440 G6 ProBook is a sleek 14-inch business laptop featuring an 18mm slim profile, a durable full-aluminum chassis, and a weight of approximately 1.6kg. Available in a stylish Silver finish, it offers options like a backlit keyboard and touchscreen functionality. While many users appreciate its professional design and portability, some note it feels slightly heavier compared to competitors like the Lenovo ThinkPad E14.

• Aluminum and plastic chassis, 18mm thick
• Backlit keyboard
• Optional touchscreen
• No 2-in-1 design
• No stylus support

HP ProBook 440 G6 Display

To be specific, the ProBook 440 G6 has a 14-inch FHD IPS display (1920x1080, 60Hz) with 250 nits brightness and ~157 PPI which delivers 45% NTSC colour gamut support. The display is described as alright but is said to be dimmer than the Dell Latitude 5401 one. Most users think this is suitable for work but point out that the brightness is a little low.

• FHD IPS (1920x1080, 60Hz)
• 250 nits brightness
• 45% NTSC
• No touchscreen standard
• No 4K option

Performance and Software

Using the Intel Core i5-8265U (4-core, 3.9GHz) equipped with Intel UHD Graphics 620, the ProBook 440 G6 runs 8GB DDR4 RAM and Windows 10 Pro. Under a basic workload, this laptop can function well but it will definitely be slower than the Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2. Its reliability is appreciated by users but they also point out that performance may not be as expected.

• Intel Core i5-8265U, 4-core
• Intel UHD Graphics 620
• 8GB DDR4 RAM
• Windows 10 Pro
• No discrete GPU

The i5-8265U supports productivity apps, with Windows 10 Pro enabling security features, but it’s less powerful than 11th Gen Intel CPUs.

Storage and Ports

The ProBook 440 G6 includes 256GB NVMe SSD, two USB-A, one USB-C, HDMI 1.4, RJ-45, 3.5mm audio, and an SD card reader. It supports external displays via HDMI. Users appreciate port variety but note limited storage compared to Dell Latitude 5401.

• 256GB NVMe SSD
• 2 USB-A, 1 USB-C, HDMI 1.4, RJ-45, 3.5mm audio, SD card
• External display support
• No Thunderbolt
• Ethernet included

Battery and Charging

The ProBook 440 G6 offers a 45Wh battery with up to 13 hours of battery life (light use). It supports 65W USB-C charging (0–80% in ~1.5 hours). Real-world use yields 8–10 hours. Users find battery life adequate but note shorter duration than Lenovo ThinkPad E14.

• 45Wh battery
• Up to 13h (light use)
• 65W USB-C charging
• 8–10h real-world
• No wireless charging

Connectivity

The ProBook 440 G6 supports Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Bluetooth 5.0, and optional 4G LTE. It includes a 720p webcam and dual speakers. Connectivity is basic but lacks Wi-Fi 6, unlike Dell Latitude 5401. Users appreciate Ethernet but note dated Wi-Fi.

• Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Bluetooth 5.0
• Optional 4G LTE
• 720p webcam
• Dual speakers
• No Wi-Fi 6

Pricing and Availability

The laptop was launched in April 2019 under the ingredient name of ProBook 440 G6 for $899 (i5-8265U, 8GB, 256GB). The machine was available at HP and major retailers. The ones that came equipped with 4G LTE technology were tagged with a higher cost of $150 from the standard, and there were higher-end models, the price of which rose to a maximum of $1,099. Being shut down in 2021, the device is currently at the refurbish stage with prices ranging from $300 to $500. The users find it cost-effective, but while it is viewed as less powerful than Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2, it is still sufficiently capable of meeting the users’ needs.