HP ProBook 470 G8 review
HP ProBook 470 G8 — from 2020, 2.08 kg, performance 42.
Technical specifications
| Type | Business |
| Release year | 2020 |
| Screen | 17.3" · 1920x1080 |
| Processor | Intel Core i5 1135G7 |
| Max. RAM | 64 GB |
| Weight | 2.08 kg |
Performance scores
A 2020 17-inch business laptop with generous memory, but low mobility and no discrete graphics
The HP ProBook 470 G8 is a 2020 17-inch business laptop at $409, above the business median of $297. Its strengths are 64GB of RAM (in the "pro" tier, top quartile) and an 11th-gen Core i5. The trade-offs follow the 17-inch form factor: mobility is "low" at 33, and with integrated graphics only (best_gpu_score zero), there is no gaming or GPU capability. The verdict rates it premium-priced for the class.
Plenty of memory and a large-screen platform
The 64GB of RAM — about 60% above the category median, in the "pro" tier — is the standout, giving comfortable headroom for multitasking and memory-heavy office work. The 17-inch screen and 11th-gen CPU suit a desk-bound productivity role, where the large display and generous RAM are genuine assets.
Low mobility and no graphics — the 17-inch trade-offs
The mobility index of 33 is "low," about 45% below the category median — this is a big, less-portable machine by design. And with integrated graphics only, gaming and GPU-accelerated work are off the table. The value proposition is RAM and screen size, not portability or graphics.
Moderate depreciation from here
From near $1,300 originally, the 470 G8 has depreciated to $409 at about 8.9% per year, with a projected two-year value near $339 — about a 17% further drop. The decline is steady for a 2020 machine.
Where it sits among peers
Priced around the middle of its peer set: a Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G2 ITL ($436) or HP ProBook 455 G9 ($468) cost more, while an HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 ($371) or Dell Latitude 9410 ($367) come in cheaper. For a 17-inch machine with 64GB of RAM the price is in line, though the verdict flags it as premium for the class.
Bottom line
At $409 this is premium-priced for the class, justified only if the 64GB of RAM and 17-inch screen are what you need for desk-bound productivity. The compromises are low mobility (it is large and less portable) and no discrete graphics. A reasonable pick for a stationary large-screen workstation-replacement; not for carrying or gaming.
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graphics performance absent (no data or feature not provided).
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memory capacity is higher than typical business class (+60%) (professional).
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mobility is lower than typical business class (+45%) (low tier).
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🔁 Alternatives
Compromise axis: reliability ↔ price
⚙️ Configuration analysis
Top configuration suits everyday productivity, light photo editing, and esports titles.
🤔 How to choose
Universal advice for any use case.
- Reliability vs price: reliability (median 42.5) ↔ price (median 297.4).
- Weight vs CPU: mobility (median 60) ↔ overall performance (median 41.5).
- Upgradeability vs battery: upgradability (median 62.5) ↔ battery life (median 3.3).
ProBook 470 G8: verdict
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