HP EliteBook 845 G7 review

A 2020 ultraportable EliteBook whose standout is mobility — at the cost of performance and graphics

The HP EliteBook 845 G7 is a 2020 business laptop at $291, around the business median of $297. With a Ryzen 5 PRO 4450U and 32GB of RAM, its clear strength is mobility (index 95, "high," top quartile) — it is a light, portable machine. The trade-offs are real: no graphics headroom (integrated, best_gpu_score zero) and a "low" performance index of 19.6.

Mobility is genuinely excellent

The mobility index of 95 places in the top quartile of the business category — about 58% above the median of 60. This is a machine built to carry: light, portable, and easy to live with on the move. If your priority is a laptop that travels well, this is where the 845 G7 earns its place.

Performance and graphics are the honest trade-offs

For a portable machine the compromises follow the form factor: graphics register zero against the category median (integrated, no discrete GPU), so gaming and GPU-accelerated work are off the table, and the performance index of 19.6 is "low" (about 53% below median). This is a portable office companion, not a performer.

Moderate depreciation from here

From near $1,300 originally, the 845 G7 has depreciated to $291 at about 8.9% per year, with a projected two-year value near $241 — about a 17% further drop. The decline is steady, consistent with a 2020 machine.

Where it sits among peers

Priced around the category typical: an HP EliteBook 835 G7 ($333) or EliteBook 855 G7 ($326) cost a bit more, while a Lenovo ThinkPad L490 ($271) or Dell Vostro 5568 ($256) come in cheaper. You are paying close to the business median for the mobility.

Bottom line

At $291 this is fairly priced for an ultraportable — the mobility is excellent and 32GB of RAM keeps everyday work comfortable. The compromises are no graphics and "low" performance. A good pick if portability is the priority; pass if you need gaming or CPU muscle.