HP ProBook 450 G5 review

A budget 2017 business laptop with a capable quad-core CPU but no graphics and low mobility

The HP ProBook 450 G5 is a 2017 business laptop at $219, below the business median of $297. Its standout on paper is the 8th-gen Core i5-8250U — a proper quad-core for office work — paired with 32GB of RAM. But it has no axis above the category median: graphics register zero (integrated), reliability is low at 24, and mobility is also low at 34.

No strength clears the business field

This ProBook has no top strength by the metrics. Graphics are absent against a category median of 3.84 (integrated, no discrete GPU), reliability at 24 is "low" (about 43% below median), and the mobility index of 34 is also "low" (about 43% below the median of 60) — it is not a particularly light or portable machine.

Gaming is out, but the CPU is decent for office work

The one thing the numbers understate is the processor: the i5-8250U is a 4-core 8th-gen chip that handles everyday productivity comfortably. The real constraints are elsewhere — no graphics headroom for gaming or GPU work, and a "low" reliability outlook for an 8-year-old chassis.

Moderate depreciation from here

From near $1,300 originally, the 450 G5 has fallen to $219 at about 7.6% per year, with a projected two-year value near $187 — roughly a 15% further drop. The decline is steady rather than steep.

Where it sits among peers

Priced below similar business laptops: a Dell Vostro 5471 ($243) or HP ProBook 440 G5 ($243) cost more, while an HP ProBook 440 G6 ($191) or Lenovo ThinkPad L480 ($192) come in a bit cheaper. It sits in the budget-to-typical band of the business tier.

Bottom line

At $219 this is a budget-friendly pick for office productivity — the quad-core CPU and 32GB of RAM handle everyday work. The compromises are no graphics for gaming, low mobility, and a "low" reliability rating. Reasonable value if you want a cheap work machine and can accept the longevity question.