HP ProBook 470 G4 review
HP ProBook 470 G4 — from 2016, 2.65 kg, performance 24.
Technical specifications
| Type | Business |
| Release year | 2016 |
| Screen | 17.3" · 1920x1080 |
| Processor | Intel Core i5 7200U |
| Graphics | GeForce 930MX 2GB |
| Max. RAM | 32 GB |
| Weight | 2.65 kg |
Performance scores
A 2016 ProBook 470 G4 with an entry-level 930MX and very low mobility
The HP ProBook 470 G4 (2016) pairs a 7th-gen Intel Core i5 7200U with a GeForce 930MX (2 GB) and 32 GB of RAM, landing at $297 — in line with the business-class median. The 930MX is an entry-level dGPU whose score of 9.64 sits above the category median because most business laptops have integrated graphics only. The honest weak spot is mobility (10, very low), reflecting the heavy 17-inch chassis.
An entry-level dGPU in a large 17-inch form factor
The 930MX is a modest dGPU, but it is more capable than integrated graphics alone: capability data confirms minimum-level play for GTA V, Sims 4, and Valorant. For everyday media and undemanding titles this is workable; for modern AAA or GPU-accelerated creative work, it is too weak. The 17-inch screen is the main reason to consider this machine if desk space for a large display matters.
Mobility is the honest ceiling
The weak spot by level is mobility (10 against a median of 60), which reflects a heavy 17-inch chassis that is genuinely impractical to carry. Reliability at 12 is also very low, which reflects a 2016 platform well into its later life. This is a machine to keep at a desk, not to travel with.
Depreciation tracking the class
From a base near $1300, the laptop has depreciated to $297 at roughly 7.2% per year, with a projected value around $256 in two years — a typical curve for a 2016 budget business model with a dGPU.
Pricier and cheaper peers bracket it
Slightly pricier options include the HP ProBook 440 G9 ($317) and Dell Latitude 5320 ($333); cheaper alternatives include the Dell Vostro 5568 ($256) and HP ProBook 650 G3 ($282), which offer similar vintage business hardware for somewhat less.
Bottom line
The ProBook 470 G4 is a fair pick only for a buyer who specifically wants a 17-inch desktop-replacement with an entry-level dGPU at this price, and who does not need mobility or long-term reliability. For almost any other use case, peers at similar prices with smaller chassis and newer platforms are the better spend.
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⭐ What stands out
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graphics performance is higher than typical business class (+151%) (office tier).
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mobility is lower than typical business class (+83.3%) (low tier).
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reliability is lower than typical business class (+71.8%) (low tier).
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Compromise axis: reliability ↔ price
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⚙️ Configuration analysis
Top configuration is built for office apps, web browsing, and basic daily tasks.
🤔 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 G4: verdict
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