HP ProBook 6470b 14″ Laptop, Intel i5-3230M, 4GB RAM, 500GB HDD Review

HP ProBook 6470b 14″ Laptop

HP Probook 6470b 14-inch laptop



HP ProBook 6470b is a 14-inch laptop with a third generation Intel i5 processor, 4GB memory, 500GB HDD hard drive and Windows 10 Home operating system. As an Amazon Renewed laptop, it is tested and inspected by the Amazon qualified suppliers.

It works and looks like brand new, and also comes with an Amazon Renewed warranty of one year for parts and labor and 90 days for the battery and the accessory parts. Only the box and the accessories can be generic on this Microsoft authorized refurbished product that is in A grade condition.

The Intel i5-3230M mobile processor runs at 2.60GHz speed up to 3.2GHz with the turbo boost function. 4GB DDR3 RAM is not a lot of memory in today’s world but still offers some multitasking power to handle different apps and browsers at the same time. It is nice to have a 500GB of HDD local storage for your different regular and multimedia files. Windows 10 Home operating system comes preinstalled on this machine, with its familiar and brand new features.

HP Probook 6470b weighs 4.48 pounds and measures 9.1 x 13.3 x 1.3 inches, is compact and portable. The 14-inch diagonal screen has the regular high definition for sufficient clarity and contrast. And the dual speakers appear to offer reasonable sound quality. The connectivity options include LAN 10/100/1000, two USB 3.0 ports, a USB 2.0 port, a USB 2.0/eSATA, an older VGA port, a Display Port, an SD Card Reader, and a microphone and audio Jack.

The typical Thermal Design Power- TDP is 35 watts on this dual core processor with a Passmark benchmark score of 3943. It is a mid-range processor with good amount of power and that can handle quite a bit. The entry level Intel HP PROBOOK 6470b Business Laptop Renewed HD 4000 graphics card has a video card benchmark score of 457. And you can only play the basic games at low settings and resolutions. But you’ll be OK with the daily media tasks.

In the box you’ll get the Pro Book laptop, AC power adapter and the instructions manual. At such a low price point you can’t really have high expectations and we think that you’re getting pretty good value for money. It is worth considering if you’re on a tight budget and need a well-functioning laptop that doesn’t cost an arm and a leg. You’re getting a decent reliable laptop with the built-in security in a solid and modern package. You’ll get a replacement or a refund within 90 days of your purchase if it doesn’t work as promised or expected.

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