HP EliteBook 640 G9 review

A 2022 EliteBook with an entry dedicated GPU, 64GB of RAM, and no serious weak spot

The HP EliteBook 640 G9 is a 2022 business laptop at $410, above the business median of $297. It pairs an entry-level Core i3-1215U with a GeForce MX570 discrete GPU and 64GB of RAM. The graphics score (15.17) sits above the category median, reliability is "mid" at 65, and the verdict finds no top weakness — a balanced, capable machine for everyday graphics and dev work.

A real discrete GPU for everyday graphics and media

The MX570 gives a graphics score of 15.17 — about 295% above the business median, placing above the median in the category. It is an entry-level dedicated GPU rather than a gaming powerhouse, but it clears the bars that matter: Overwatch and GTA V at minimum, plus Visual Studio Code for development work. With 64GB of RAM behind it, the machine has comfortable headroom for multitasking and creative tools.

No serious weak spot, balanced across the board

The verdict finds no top weakness. Reliability at 65 is "mid" (about 53% above the category median), and the 64GB of RAM is firmly in the "pro" tier. The i3-1215U is a budget processor, so heavily CPU-bound workloads will not be its strength, but nothing registers as a genuine weak spot for everyday use.

A modern depreciation curve

From near $1,300 originally, the 640 G9 has depreciated to $410 at about 10% per year, with a projected two-year value near $332 — about a 19% further drop. As a 2022 machine it still has a moderate decline ahead, typical for recent hardware.

Where it sits among peers

Priced below similar business laptops: an HP ProBook 450 G9 ($455) or Dell Latitude 5430 ($434) cost more, while a Dell Latitude 3510 ($378) or HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 ($371) come in cheaper. For the discrete GPU and 64GB of RAM, the price is competitive within the business tier.

Bottom line

At $410 this is fairly priced for the class — a 2022 business laptop with a real (if entry-level) dedicated GPU, 64GB of RAM, and no serious weak spot. It suits everyday graphics, media, and dev work; the only caveat is the budget-tier CPU for heavy compute. A balanced pick for a buyer who wants discrete graphics in a business shell.