HP EliteBook 745 G6 review
HP EliteBook 745 G6 — from 2019, 1.48 kg, performance 27.
Technical specifications
| Type | Business |
| Release year | 2019 |
| Screen | 14" · 1920x1080 |
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 3500U |
| Max. RAM | 32 GB |
| Weight | 1.48 kg |
Performance scores
A 2019 EliteBook 745 G6 with a Ryzen 5 and no real standout strength
The HP EliteBook 745 G6 (2019) pairs an AMD Ryzen 5 3500U with 32 GB of RAM and lands at $281, in line with the business-class median of about $297. It is an honest office machine with no standout strength: reliability is low at 27, the overall performance index is 26.96 against a median near 41, and there is no discrete GPU. The pricing is fair for the class, but no single metric leads the peers.
A balanced Ryzen 5 office config
The Ryzen 5 3500U is a capable Zen+ quad-core processor that handles everyday office multitasking comfortably, and 32 GB of RAM is sufficient for that workload. There is no metric on which this laptop clearly leads its class — it is workmanlike rather than standout, and the fair pricing reflects that.
Reliability and graphics show the age
The weak spot by level is graphics performance (integrated only — no gaming or GPU-accelerated creative work), but reliability (27) and overall performance (26.96) are both below the category median, which reflects a 2019 platform ageing. This is a workable office machine, not a powerhouse.
Depreciation tracking the class
From a base near $1300, the laptop has depreciated to $281 at roughly 8.5% per year, with a projected value around $235 in two years — a typical curve for a 2019 AMD business model.
ThinkPad alternatives bracket it
Slightly pricier options include the Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 ($319) and ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 ($302); cheaper alternatives include the Lenovo ThinkPad E495 ($253) and Dell Latitude 5300 ($256), which offer similar business-class hardware for somewhat less.
Bottom line
The EliteBook 745 G6 is a fair but unremarkable pick for stationary office work — email, documents, browsing — where the Ryzen 5 and 32 GB of RAM are the main draws. Buyers who need GPU power, stronger overall performance, or higher reliability can find better peers at similar prices.
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⭐ What stands out
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graphics performance absent (no data or feature not provided).
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reliability is lower than typical business class (+36.5%) (low tier).
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overall performance is lower than typical business class (+35%) (low tier).
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🔁 Alternatives
Compromise axis: reliability ↔ price
⚙️ 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).
EliteBook 745 G6: verdict
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