HP ProBook 650 G8 review
HP ProBook 650 G8 — from 2020, 1.75 kg, performance 65.
Technical specifications
| Type | Business |
| Release year | 2020 |
| Screen | 15.6" · 1920x1080 |
| Processor | Intel Core i3 1115G4 , Intel Core i5 1135G7 , Intel Core i5 1145G7 , Intel Core i7 1165G7 , Intel Core i7 1185G7 |
| Graphics | GeForce MX450 2GB |
| Max. RAM | 64 GB |
| Weight | 1.75 kg |
| Battery | 45 Wh |
Performance scores
A 2020 ProBook 650 G8 with an MX450 and 64 GB of RAM — a strong all-round business config
The HP ProBook 650 G8 (2020) pairs an 11th-gen Intel Core i3 1115G4 with a GeForce MX450 (2 GB) and 64 GB of RAM, landing at $360 — slightly above the business-class median of about $297. The standout is the MX450, which lifts the graphics score to 44.73 (mainstream level), and overall performance lands mid-tier at 64.7 against a median near 41. The honest trade-off is mobility (50 versus a median of 60).
The MX450 unlocks casual gaming and creative work
The MX450 is an entry-level discrete GPU, but it transforms what this laptop can do for a business machine: capability data confirms recommended-level play for Overwatch, GTA V (around 140 fps), and Far Cry 5 (around 34 fps), and minimum-level fit for Adobe Photoshop. The 64 GB of RAM and mid-tier overall performance (64.7) round out a genuinely competitive config against much pricier business peers.
Mobility is the honest weak spot
The weak spot by level is mobility (50 against a median of 60), which reflects a 15-inch chassis that is heavier and less battery-efficient than the category norm. This is a machine to keep at a desk, not to carry all day — and the i3 1115G4 is a basic dual-core part, so sustained CPU-heavy work will feel slower than the strong overall performance index suggests.
Depreciation tracking the class
From a base near $1300, the laptop has depreciated to $360 at roughly 8.9% per year, with a projected value around $299 in two years — a typical curve for a 2020 business model.
Pricier and cheaper peers bracket it
Slightly pricier options include the HP ProBook 450 G8 ($410) and Dell Vostro 15 5510 ($403); cheaper alternatives include the HP EliteBook 840 G8 ($309) and HP EliteBook 850 G8 ($321), both of which offer similar business-class hardware for somewhat less.
Bottom line
The ProBook 650 G8 is a strong all-round pick for a buyer who wants a desktop-replacement business machine with enough GPU headroom for casual gaming and light creative work without paying for a workstation. Mobility and the i3 CPU are honest constraints — buyers who travel or run sustained CPU-heavy workloads should look at lighter or more powerful siblings.
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graphics performance is higher than typical business class (+200%) (mainstream tier).
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memory capacity is higher than typical business class (+60%) (professional).
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overall performance is higher than typical business class (+56%) (mid).
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Compromise axis: reliability ↔ price
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⚙️ 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 650 G8: verdict
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