A few months ago, I reviewed the Intel version of the HP EliteBook 840 and was impressed by its sleek, all-metal design. The HP EliteBook 845 G7 has a similar chassis but comes with an upgraded processor.
Design, Build and keyboard
HP EliteBook 845 G7 flaunts a thin and stylish design, this laptops exhibit outstanding build quality, and all-metal construction is not only durable but also visually attractive. I adore the silver appearance of the laptop; it exudes sleekness and a premium feel. Furthermore, there’s a shutter switch located atop the lid, enhancing security and privacy by deactivating the webcam. When it comes to portability, weighs 2.93 pounds, which is quite impressive, particularly for business users who frequently travel.
You’ll have two slots for the RAM sticks, enabling easy upgrades. Additionally, the SSD slot and Wi-Fi card are user-upgradable, which is excellent news. Equipped with Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.0, the HP EliteBook 845 G7 laptop is well-prepared for future connectivity needs.
HP EliteBook 845 G7 have a Kensington lock port, two USB-A ports, a 3.5mm audio jack, and a smart card reader on the left side. The right side, you’ll find the nano SIM card slot, where you can insert your LTE SIM if you opt for the LTE connectivity. You also have an HDMI port for display output and, finally, the power port.
HP EliteBok keyboard a standout offering satisfying key travel, tactile feedback, and a multi-stage backlight that makes working in dark or dimly lit environments easier. The programmable F11 key is especially noteworthy, as it can be customized to launch applications, websites, files, or folders, providing a high level of personalization that I particularly appreciate.
Regarding the touchpad, the HP EliteBook 845 G7 boasts a precision touchpad crafted from glass, ensuring high responsiveness. Two-finger scrolling operates smoothly and all gestures function as expected. HP has done an excellent job with the touchpad. Moreover, the 845 G7 includes a trackpoint, which is remarkably responsive and ideal for navigating through the operating system.
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One standout feature of the HP EliteBook 845 G7 is its display comes with a 14-inch Full HD display boasting a resolution of 1920×1080 and a 16:9 aspect ratio. This aspect ratio is perfect for media consumption, such as watching Netflix, Amazon, or YouTube, as there won’t be any black bars on the top and bottom of the screen as you might encounter with a 16:10 aspect ratio.
The display itself is exceptionally crisp and bright. It’s a 400-nit low-power display, and I measured its brightness at 377nits, which is quite impressive. The matte display is a bonus feature, it reduces glare and reflections. Furthermore, the color gamut coverage is excellent for content creators working with applications like Lightroom, Photoshop, or video editing software, this certainly meet their needs.
The HP EliteBook 845 G7 features two top-firing speaker grilles, which I personally prefer over the more common bottom-facing speakers found in laptops. The top-firing speakers deliver better sound quality as they project sound towards the user, resulting in improved sound projection. The volume on the laptop is decent, capable of filling up a room nicely. Moreover, there’s a hint of bass, and the mids sound quite good. The HP EliteBook 845 webcam offers a resolution of 720p at 30 frames per second, which is decent. However, the camera does have a shutter switch, offering additional privacy and security.
Performance
| PCMARK 10 | 4840 |
| GEEKBENCH 5.1 (Single Core) | 1132 |
| GEEKBENCH 5.1 (Multi-Core) | 4942 |
| CINEBENCH R20 | 2487 |
| CINEBENCH R15 | 1372 cb | 72.78 fps |
| 3DMARK Time Spy | 1125 |
| 3DMARK Fire Strike | 3102 |
Ryzen 7 processor particularly in productivity tasks such as Microsoft Office, email, and web browsing everything runs smoothly and efficiently. Furthermore, the HP EliteBook 845 G7 laptop is surprisingly capable of gaming, despite not being specifically designed as a dedicated gaming machine. While its primary focus is on meeting business needs, it still provides a very satisfactory gaming experience. For gaming, it’s certainly up to the task, delivers playable FPS, as evidenced by the numbers in various popular gaming titles.
I was highly impressed by it, Typically, other laptops with a similar thin and light design tend to experience thermal throttling fairly quickly, meaning they reduce their clock speeds to prevent overheating. However, the EliteBook 845 G7 laptop maintained good clock speeds for quite a while even as the temperature rose. It took a significant amount of time before it began to thermal throttle. This indicates that the thermal management on this laptop is exceptionally well-executed.
As for surface temperatures, it never became excessively hot or uncomfortable. The cooling system did an excellent job of keeping temperatures under control. When it comes to the fan, it kicks in under heavy loads, and you can certainly notice its presence. However, it’s not excessively loud, which is a positive aspect. Under heavy load, the fan noise is noticeable but not to a bothersome extent. The cooling system of EliteBook 845 G7 laptop is well-designed and effectively manages temperatures.
Battery Life
The HP EliteBook 845 G7 delivered outstanding performance in terms of battery life, clocking in at 12 hours and 15 minutes during my continuous web surfing test over Wi-Fi at 150 nits of brightness. This translates to all-day battery life, which is excellent. The extended battery performance can be credited to the 53-watt-hour battery capacity and the efficiency of the AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 4750U processor. Additionally low-power display plays a role in the impressive battery performance.
Conclusion
How HP EliteBook 845 G7 with the AMD Ryzen 7 Pro?
AMD Ryzen 7 Pro delivers excellent performance while maintaining impressive battery life. Thermal performance is also outstanding, with minimal throttling even under heavy workloads. Not only HP EliteBook 845 G7 perfect for productivity tasks, but it’s also surprisingly capable of handling gaming. The keyboard is top-notch, providing a comfortable typing experience, all-metal design adds a premium and durable feel to the laptop. The 14-inch matte display is fantastic, boasts a low-power 400nit display, and even though I measured it at 377nits, it’s still remarkably bright and suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. Considering all these features, the HP EliteBook 845 G7 is a great value at around $1600. While it may not be the cheapest option, it’s important to remember that this is an EliteBook – a premium high-end laptop tailored for businesses.