Design and Build

The HP ProBook 450 G6 is a laptop with a 15.6-inch screen. The laptop carries an aluminum and plastic chassis that are around 19mm thick and weighing 2kg. It is found in Silver color and comes with a backlit keyboard and the option of a touchscreen. Many users noticed that it is way sturdier than the Dell Latitude 5501 but still, there have been complaints about it being bulkier than the Dell model.

• Aluminum and plastic chassis, 19mm thick
• Backlit keyboard
• Optional touchscreen
• No 2-in-1 design
• No stylus support

HP ProBook 450 G6 Display

The ProBook 450 G6 sports a 15.6-inch FHD IPS display (1920x1080, 60Hz) that offers 250 nits of brightness and ~141 pixels per inch. It also covers the 45% NTSC color gamut. That the screen is darker than the Lenovo ThinkPad L15 has been immediately pointed out by users. The main feedback is that the display is not very bright but it is still suitable for the work. They are quick to note the low brightness of the screen..

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

Performance and Software

The ProBook 450 G6 is powered by Intel Core i7-8565U (4-core, 4.6GHz) processor with Intel UHD Graphics 620. In addition, it sports 16GB of DDR4 RAM and runs on Windows 10 Pro. The laptop assists with the handling of productivity-related tasks but it is not as fast as the Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2. The users agree on the device's efficiency but commented that it has fewer graphics capabilities.

• Intel Core i7-8565U, 4-core
• Intel UHD Graphics 620
• 16GB DDR4 RAM
• Windows 10 Pro
• No discrete GPU

The i7-8565U supports business apps, with Windows 10 Pro enabling security features, but it’s less powerful than 11th Gen Intel CPUs.

Storage and Ports

The ProBook 450 G6 includes 512GB 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 slower USB-C speeds compared to Dell Latitude 5501.

• 512GB 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 450 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 decent but note shorter duration than Lenovo ThinkPad L15.

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

Connectivity

The ProBook 450 G6 supports Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Bluetooth 5.0, and optional 4G LTE. It includes a 720p webcam and dual speakers. Connectivity is adequate but lacks Wi-Fi 6, unlike Dell Latitude 5501. 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

First seen with the i7-8565U, 16GB, 512GB for only $1,099, the ProBook 450 G6 was sold by HP and all the significant retailers from April 2019. Upgrades to 4G LTE cost You $150 and more than that were higher models reaching $1,399. Not being produced in 2021, the laptops are now available in refurbished condition for $400–$600. The users found it affordable and at the same time, they considered it weak in the face of the Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2.