HP 445 G6 review
HP 445 G6 — from 2019, 1.48 kg, performance 27.
Technical specifications
| Type | Ultrabook |
| Release year | 2019 |
| Screen | 14" · 1920x1080 |
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 3500U |
| Max. RAM | 32 GB |
| Weight | 1.48 kg |
Performance scores
HP 445 G6 — a balanced Ryzen budget ultrabook with honest floors
The 2019 HP 445 G6 is a 14-inch business-leaning consumer machine with a Ryzen 5 3500U and 32 GB of RAM. At $321 it sits below the ultrabook-class median of $373, and the verdict calls it a budget-friendly pick. The profile has no standout strength (top strength reads null) — graphics 0, reliability 27 against a 51 median, CPU 37.9 against a 59.8 median — a balanced-but-modest configuration throughout.
The Zen+ quad-core bargain formula
The Ryzen 5 3500U brought four Zen+ cores with SMT and integrated Vega 8 graphics to the budget tier — a strong value proposition in 2019. With 32 GB of RAM aboard, the practical envelope is comfortable office multitasking and light development. The CPU score of 37.9 (−37% versus class median) places it below the class midpoint: adequate throughput, not snappy single-thread speed.
Honest floors on both axes
Graphics reads 0 — the integrated Vega is treated as non-discrete by the scoring, so gaming ambitions should stay modest despite the Vega's real-but-basic capability. Reliability at 27 (−47% versus class) is the bigger caveat: budget-tier HP plastics of this generation age visibly, and used units carry hinge and coating wear. Neither floor is fatal at this price; both should be inspected in person.
Price trajectory
From roughly $1,400 new to $321 today at 8.5% per year, projecting to $269 in two years (16.2% lower). A standard commodity curve for the tier — no residual-value surprises in either direction.
Where it sits against peers
Pricier neighbors are the HP ENVY m7-n109dx ($345) and Lenovo V14 G2 ($357); cheaper options are the HP 14-cm0970nd ($276) and Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15API ($303). The 445 G6's balance of Ryzen cores plus 32 GB is competitive in this band — most peers offer either a newer CPU with less RAM or more chassis with older silicon.
Bottom line
A budget-friendly, balanced pick for office and study duty: enough cores, enough RAM, acceptable build. No axis excels, and the reliability reading warrants a hands-on check. Within its band it is one of the more sensible all-rounders; buyers wanting a standout strength — graphics, build or battery — should look elsewhere.
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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 ultrabook class (+47.1%) (low tier).
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CPU performance is lower than typical ultrabook class (+36.6%) (office tier).
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🔁 Alternatives
Compromise axis: build quality ↔ overall performance
⚙️ 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 51) ↔ price (median 373.2).
- Weight vs CPU: mobility (median 64) ↔ overall performance (median 41.7).
- Upgradeability vs battery: upgradability (median 50) ↔ battery life (median 4.4).
445 G6: verdict
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