HP ProBook 450 G6 review
HP ProBook 450 G6 — from 2018, 2 kg, performance 31.
Technical specifications
| Type | Business |
| Release year | 2018 |
| Screen | 15.6" · 1920x1080 |
| Processor | Intel Core i5 8265U |
| Graphics | GeForce MX130 2GB |
| Max. RAM | 32 GB |
| Weight | 2 kg |
Performance scores
A 2018 ProBook with an entry-level MX130 dGPU and low mobility
The HP ProBook 450 G6 (2018) pairs an 8th-gen Intel Core i5 8265U with a GeForce MX130 (2 GB) and 32 GB of RAM, landing at $217 — below the business-class median of about $297. The MX130 is an entry-level dGPU whose score of 12.12 sits above the category median because most business laptops have integrated graphics only. The honest weak spot is mobility (32 versus a median of 60).
An entry-level dGPU for everyday graphics
The MX130 is a modest discrete GPU, but it is more capable than integrated graphics alone: capability data confirms minimum-level play for Overwatch and GTA V (around 140 fps), though Far Cry 5 is unplayable at minimum settings. For everyday media and undemanding older titles this is workable; for modern AAA or GPU-accelerated creative work, it is too weak.
Mobility is the honest ceiling
The weak spot by level is mobility (32 against a median of 60), which reflects a 15-inch chassis that is heavier than the category norm. Reliability at 26 is also below the median, which reflects a 2018 platform ageing. This is a machine to keep at a desk, not to carry all day.
Depreciation tracking the class
From a base near $1300, the laptop has depreciated to $217 at roughly 8% per year, with a projected value around $184 in two years — a typical curve for a 2018 budget business model with a dGPU.
Pricier and cheaper peers bracket it
Slightly pricier options include the Dell Latitude 3500 ($234) and Dell Latitude 5590 ($241); cheaper alternatives include the HP ProBook 440 G6 ($191) and HP 250 G7 ($185), both of which offer similar business-class hardware (without the dGPU) for somewhat less.
Bottom line
The ProBook 450 G6 is worth the asking price for a buyer who specifically wants an entry-level dGPU at this price point for everyday media and older titles, and who does not need mobility. For modern games, serious creative work, or travel, peers at similar prices (with or without a dGPU) are better suited to the task.
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⭐ What stands out
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graphics performance is higher than typical business class (+200%) (office tier).
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mobility is lower than typical business class (+46.7%) (low tier).
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reliability is lower than typical business class (+38.8%) (low tier).
below class average
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Compromise axis: reliability ↔ price
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⚙️ 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).
ProBook 450 G6: verdict
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