HP EliteBook 645 G9 vs Apple MacBook Pro 13 M2 2022 Comparison

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HP EliteBook 645 G9

14 inches | January 2022

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Size 8.5

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13.3 inches | June 2022

Speed 4.5

Size 8.5

Display 5.5

Gaming 2.5

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HP EliteBook 645 G9 vs Apple MacBook Pro 13 M2 2022 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing EliteBook 645 G9 and MacBook Pro 13 M2 2022, two laptops from HP and Apple. HP EliteBook 645 G9 was introduced to market in January 2022 and Apple MacBook Pro 13 M2 2022 was launched in June 2022. There is only 5 months difference between EliteBook 645 G9 and MacBook Pro 13 M2 2022 so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

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Here is a brief look at the main features of HP EliteBook 645 G9 and Apple MacBook Pro 13 M2 2022 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

HP EliteBook 645 G9 Key Specs

Launched in January 2022
14.0" TFT VA, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: AMD Ryzen 3 5425U
GPU: Radeon RX Vega 6 (Ryzen 4000)
8GB Ram
321.9 x 213.9 x 19.9 mm (12.67 x 8.42 x 0.78 inches)
Weight: 1.37 kg (3.02 lbs)

Apple MacBook Pro 13 M2 2022 Key Specs

Launched in June 2022
13.3" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Apple M2
GPU: Apple M2 GPU (8-core)
8GB Ram
304.1 x 212.4 x 15.6 mm (11.97 x 8.36 x 0.61 inches)
Weight: 1.4 kg (3.09 lbs)

HP EliteBook 645 G9 was replaced by hp-elitebook-645-g10. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
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hp-elitebook-645-g10 vs Apple MacBook Pro 13 M2 2022

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how EliteBook 645 G9 and MacBook Pro 13 M2 2022 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose HP EliteBook 645 G9 over Apple MacBook Pro 13 M2 2022

Weight	1.37 kg vs 1.40 kg	0.03 kg lighter
Screen-to-Body Ratio	~82.5% vs ~79.4%	Larger screen area ratio
Display Size	14 inches vs 13.3 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Noise Level	32 dB vs 49 dB	Less fan noise
Screen Type	Matte vs Glossy	potentially less reflections on screen
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs No	More RAM Options
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs No	Easily increase the Storage when needed
Bluetooth	v5.3 vs v5	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
HDMI Port	1x HDMI 2.1 vs No	Connect to external monitors directly via HDMI cable
Ethernet RJ45 Port	Yes vs No	Connects to the local network via Ethernet RJ45

Reasons to choose Apple MacBook Pro 13 M2 2022 over HP EliteBook 645 G9

Side Bezel Thickness	8.8 mm vs 10.2 mm	1.4 mm thinner bezels
Screen PPI	227 ppi vs 112 ppi	More pixels per inch
Screen Resolution	2560 x 1600 pixels vs 1366 x 768 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
Max Brightness	500 nits vs 250 nits	Brighter Screen
CPU Fabrication Process	5 nm vs 7 nm	Newer Generation CPU
GPU Fabrication Process	5 nm vs 7 nm	Newer Generation GPU
GPU FLOPS	3 TFLOPS vs 1.23 TFLOPS	Faster RAM Type
RAM Type	LPDDR5 vs DDR4	3D Surround Sound Support
Dolby Atmos Speakers	Yes vs No	Better Sound capture
Number of Microphones	3 vs 2	Connect more device at the same time
Number of USB-C Ports	2x USB 4.0 vs 1x USB 4.0	Support audio, data, power and video all through one single port
Thunderbolt	v3 vs No	Lower Price (*may change depending on config, seller, location, and time)
Avg. MSRP Price	$800-1200 vs $1200-1600

Common Strengths of Apple MacBook Pro 13 M2 2022 and HP EliteBook 645 G9

Launch Dates	January 2022 vs June 2022	Both laptops are recent models
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
USB Power Delivery	Yes vs Yes	Charging via USB port gives flexibility
Wi-Fi Standard	v6E vs v6	Fast and Reliable Wi-Fi Connections
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of Apple MacBook Pro 13 M2 2022 and HP EliteBook 645 G9

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability

HP EliteBook 645 G9 vs Apple MacBook Pro 13 M2 2022: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the HP EliteBook 645 G9 and the Apple MacBook Pro 13 M2 2022.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.37 kg (3.02 lbs)	1.4 kg (3.09 lbs)
Surface Area	689 cm2 (106.7 inches2)	646 cm2 (100.1 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~82.5%	~79.4%
Side Bezel Thickness	~10.2 mm	~8.8 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.10 kg/inch	0.11 kg/inch
	0.22 lbs/inch	0.242 lbs/inch
Colors	Silver	Silver, Gray

Comparison of the HP EliteBook 645 G9 and the Apple MacBook Pro 13 M2 2022 External Dimensions

Weight

EliteBook 645 G9 weighs 1.37 kg (3.02 lbs), whereas the MacBook Pro 13 M2 2022 weighs 1.4 kg (3.09 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. However, it's important to consider that comparing their weights directly may not provide a complete picture since they also have different display sizes.

Weight Comparison

HP EliteBook 645 G9

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

Apple MacBook Pro 13 M2 2022

Avg: 13.0-13.9"

Thickness Comparison

HP EliteBook 645 G9

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

Apple MacBook Pro 13 M2 2022

Avg: 13.0-13.9"

Another value that we use for comparing the weights of the laptops is the Weight per Inch of Screen, which is calculated by dividing the total weight of the model with its usable diagonal screen size. This value for the HP EliteBook 645 G9 is 0.10 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Apple MacBook Pro 13 M2 2022 is 0.11 kg/inch.Here are some of the best performing laptops in this area:

Microsoft Surface Go 4: 0.05 kg/inch
LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: 0.06 kg/inch
Microsoft Surface Pro 12: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ14 HT7407: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch

HP EliteBook 645 G9 vs Apple MacBook Pro 13 M2 2022: Internals Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	AMD Ryzen 3 5425U AMD Ryzen 5 5625U AMD Ryzen 7 5825U	Apple M2
Base Frequency	2.7 GHz	2.0 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.1 GHz	3.4 GHz
Number of Cores	4	8
Number of Threads	8	8
L3 Cache	8 MB
Integrated GPU	AMD Radeon Vega 6 (Ryzen 4000)	Apple M2 GPU
CPU Fabrication Process	7 nm	5 nm
Geekbench 5 (Single)	1316	1931
Geekbench 5 (Multi)	4738	8996

Above you can see the CPU options and the CineBench and GeekBench test scores for both laptops, which gives an idea about what kind of performance difference you may experience between the HP EliteBook 645 G9 and Apple MacBook Pro 13 M2 2022.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPUs and compare them:

Laptops with: AMD Ryzen 3 5425U

Laptops with: Apple M2

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	AMD Radeon Vega 6 (Ryzen 4000)	Apple M2 GPU
Base Clock Frequency	0 MHz	500 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1500 MHz	1456 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	15 W	15 W
Type	Integrated	Integrated
FLOPS	1,229 GFLOPS	3 TFLOPS
Memory Size	System Shared	System Shared
Memory Type	DDR4	LPDDR5
Memory Bus	System Shared	128 bit
Memory Speed	3.2 Gbps	5.2 Gbps
Shading Units Cores	384	1024
TMUs	24	64
ROPs	8	32

GPU is as critical as the CPU for graphic heavy applications and the table above gives a picture of how the two GPU compares. FLOPS is a measure of a GPU's performance based on the number of floating-point arithmetic calculations that the processor can perform within a second. HP EliteBook 645 G9 has a FLOPS value of whereas the Apple MacBook Pro 13 M2 2022 ' has a FLOPS value of 3 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Apple MacBook Pro 13 M2 2022 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	8GB 16GB 32GB 64GB	8GB 16GB 24GB
Memory Bus	1x8 GB
RAM Clock	3200 MHz	5200 MHz
RAM Type	DDR4	LPDDR5
Upgradable	Yes	No
Max RAM Size	64 GB
Total Slots	2

Both laptops, the EliteBook 645 G9 and the MacBook Pro 13 M2 2022, come with similar RAM capacities of 8 GB, providing comparable performance in memory-intensive tasks.

LOCAL LLM Compatibility Evaluation

This quick guide shows what types of large language models (LLMs) each of these laptops could support, based on their respective hardware specifications. It's meant to help you compare their suitability for running AI models locally.

LLM Category	HP EliteBook 645 G9	Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M2, 2022)
CPU	AMD Ryzen 3 5425U	Apple M2 (NPU)
GPU	AMD Radeon Vega 6 (Ryzen 4000)	Apple GPU (Metal, unified memory)
Memory	8 GB	8 GB
Available for LLM total	~3.5 GB (3.5 GB RAM)	~3.5 GB (3.5 GB RAM)
Small Models (1-3B): Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B Requires ~2 GB memory	✔ Modest Speed fits in your 3.5 GB RAM	✔ Modest Speed fits in your 3.5 GB RAM
Medium Models (7-8B): Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B Requires ~5 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM
Large Models
13-15B Models (e.g., Llama 3 14B, Qwen1.5 14B) Requires ~9 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM
16-24B Models (e.g., Dense 20B Q4 ~15.5GB) Requires ~14 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM
24-30B Models (e.g., Dense 30B Q4) Requires ~18 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM
MoE Models (Mixture-of-Experts) (e.g., Mixtral 8x7B - total ~47B, active ~12-13B) Requires ~24 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM
Extra-Large Models (65B+): Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B Requires ~42 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM

For more detailed LLM evaluation (subcategories, performance ranges, memory breakdown)

HP EliteBook 645 G9|Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M2, 2022)

Note: Optimized (e.g., 4-bit) models may run on limited hardware. Performance depends on runtime and setup.

📌 Model Types: Dense 30B Q4 models typically require around 19–22 GB of total VRAM, so they run best on systems with ≥24 GB VRAM. MoE models like Mixtral 8x7B (≈47B total parameters, usually ≈23–26 GB in 4-bit) also need high memory because all experts must be loaded, even though only a few are active per token. They reduce compute cost per token (similar to a ~12–13B dense model), but not memory usage, so they are not practical on 14–16 GB systems.

🚀 Modern NPU (Neural Processing Unit): Modern processors like AMD Ryzen AI and Intel Core Ultra feature NPU and unified memory architecture. NPUs provide modest performance gains (0-30% faster) with better power efficiency compared to iGPU-only execution. Real-world tests show ~3-10 tok/s range on 13B models with 32GB RAM (varies by runtime, quantization, and context), comparable to iGPU but more power-efficient. Note: These figures are examples from various NPU systems; actual performance depends on your specific hardware configuration.

Understanding Performance Categories

The performance descriptions use general categories because actual speed varies greatly based on your specific hardware, model optimization, context length, and runtime software.

Performance Level	Typical Range	User Experience
Runs Smoothly (High-end dGPU)	50+ tok/s	Real-time response. Feels instant, like ChatGPT.
Runs Well (Mid-range dGPU)	20-50 tok/s	Good interactive performance. Slight delay, but usable.
Modest Speed (iGPU/NPU/CPU)	5-20 tok/s	Usable for tasks that don't need instant responses. Noticeable typing delay.
Borderline / Slow (Limited hardware)	2-5 tok/s	Slow-Very slow. Patience required. Better for batch processing.
Not Practical	<2 tok/s	Too slow for regular use. May cause system hangs or instability.

💡 Tip: Your actual results may be higher or lower than these ranges. Test with your specific hardware to know for sure!

⚠️ Note: Performance categorization is based on VRAM capacity and RAM fallback status. GPU type (memory bandwidth, compute power) can also affect actual performance. Currently, we prioritize whether the model fits in VRAM or requires RAM fallback for classification. We may refine this categorization in future updates based on more detailed benchmarks.

BATTERY

BATTERY	42.7 Wh 51.3 Wh	58.2 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Po	Li-Po
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	Yes	No
USB Power Delivery	Yes	Yes
Charging Port Position	Left	Left
Charge Power	45 / 65 W	67 W
Cable Length	1 meters

On the other hand, the MacBook Pro 13 M2 2022 features a higher battery capacity of 58 Wh, delivering longer usage time compared to the EliteBook 645 G9's 43 Wh.

Battery Comparison

HP EliteBook 645 G9

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

Apple MacBook Pro 13 M2 2022

Avg: 13.0-13.9"

STORAGE
The MacBook Pro 13 M2 2022 offers a larger max storage capacity of 2 TB, providing more room for storing files and data compared to the EliteBook 645 G9's storage capacity of 1 TB.

Storage Options	128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB
Upgradable	Yes	No
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	Custom

If your budget allows, we recommend opting for the largest possible disk size, considering the potential increase in storage capacity needs in the future. However, please keep in mind the question 'What will the laptop be used for?' when making this decision. Of course, you can later upgrade the hard disk capacity by getting a larger disk. However, if your laptop has only one disk slot, it may not be as straightforward as a RAM upgrade, where you simply add or replace a module, as moving or cloning files to a new disk may be necessary.

HP EliteBook 645 G9 vs Apple MacBook Pro 13 M2 2022: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the HP EliteBook 645 G9 and Apple MacBook Pro 13 M2 2022 since its is the component that you interact the most and significantly impact the experience.

Screen Area and Dimensions

Now let's look at the comparison of the actual display areas of both laptops below, keeping the bezels around the screens out of the equation. EliteBook 645 G9 has a display size of 14.0".On the other hand, MacBook Pro 13 M2 2022 has a smaller 13.3" display.The total usable screen area of the EliteBook 645 G9 is 568cm² / 88inch² whereas the MacBook Pro 13 M2 2022's total usable screen area is 513cm² / 80inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the MacBook Pro 13 M2 2022 features a higher pixel density with 227 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

HP EliteBook 645 G9

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

Apple MacBook Pro 13 M2 2022

Avg: 13.0-13.9"

Refresh Rate
Both EliteBook 645 G9 and MacBook Pro 13 M2 2022 offer the same refresh rate of 60 Hz.

Brightness
The MacBook Pro 13 M2 2022 offers a higher maximum brightness of 500 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

HP EliteBook 645 G9

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

Apple MacBook Pro 13 M2 2022

Avg: 13.0-13.9"

HP EliteBook 645 G9 vs Apple MacBook Pro 13 M2 2022 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
EliteBook 645 G9 features a more advanced Wi-Fi standard v6E, providing faster and more reliable wireless connections compared to MacBook Pro 13 M2 2022 (v6).

Below, you'll find a Wi-Fi Versions Table, along with their release dates and speeds, to provide a brief overview of its development.

Wi-Fi Versions and Speeds

Standard	Speed	Release Date	Network	Frequency Bands (GHz)
Wi-Fi 7	up to 40 Gbps (5 GB/s)	2023	802.11be	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6E	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2020	802.11ax	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2019	802.11ax	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 5	up to 6.93 Gbps (866.25 MB/s)	2014	802.11ac	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 4	up to 600 Mbps (75 MB/s)	2009	802.11n	2.4, 5

* Please note that the provided transfer rates are maximum theoretical values, and real-life performance may vary based on environmental factors.

USB
EliteBook 645 G9 is equipped with 3x USB 3.2 USB-A ports. MacBook Pro 13 M2 2022 does not have USB-A ports.
Both EliteBook 645 G9 and MacBook Pro 13 M2 2022 have USB Type-C ports. EliteBook 645 G9 has 1x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports, while MacBook Pro 13 M2 2022 has 2x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports.

Below, you'll find a table of USB ports, along with their release dates and speeds.
To mitigate the confusion caused by generation names, the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) suggests using marketing names like USB 5Gbps, USB 10Gbps, and so forth, based on their respective transfer rates.

USB Type and Speeds

USB Type	Version	Speed	Date	Other Features/Explanations
USB4	Gen 4 (2.0)	80 Gbps	2022	Also known as USB 80Gbps
USB4	Gen 3×2	40 Gbps	2019	Also known as USB 40Gbps
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2x2	20 Gbps	2019	Double the data transfer rates of Gen 2
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.1
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.0
USB 3.1	3.1 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2013	Faster data transfer rates
USB 3.0	3.1 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2010	SuperSpeed USB, improved data transfer rates
USB 2.0	2.0	480 Mbps	2000	High-speed data transfer
USB 1.0	1.0	1.5 Mbps	1996	Original USB standard

Thunderbolt
MacBook Pro 13 M2 2022 is equipped with Thunderbolt 3 port. EliteBook 645 G9 does not have Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
EliteBook 645 G9 features an HDMI port (1x HDMI 2.1) for connecting to external monitors. MacBook Pro 13 M2 2022 does not have an HDMI port.

Below, you'll find a comparison table detailing different HDMI versions, including their bandwidth, color depth, maximum resolution, and release dates. This information can be helpful in understanding the capabilities of each HDMI version and choosing the most suitable one for your needs.

HDMI Comparison Table

HDMI Version	Maximum Resolution	Bandwidth (Gbps)	Color Depth (bits)	Release Date
HDMI 2.1-2.1b	7680 x 4320 *(8K)* @ 60p 3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 120p	48.0	48	2017
HDMI 2.0-2.0b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 60p	18.0	48	2013
HDMI 1.4-1.4b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 30p	10.2	48	2009
HDMI 1.3-1.3a	2560 x 1440 @ 60p	10.2	48	2006
HDMI 1.0-1.2a	1920 x 1200 @ 60p	4.95	24	2002

* Please note that the provided resolution values represent the maximum supported resolution, and actual display quality may depend on other factors such as source content and connected devices.

SD Card Reader
Neither EliteBook 645 G9 nor MacBook Pro 13 M2 2022 has an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both EliteBook 645 G9 and MacBook Pro 13 M2 2022 are equipped with a 3.5mm Audio Jack, providing seamless connection to headphones and speakers.

To summarize the connectivity and ports details, please refer to the table below to see them listed.

Connectivity and Ports
WiFi Standard (latest: v7)	v6E	v6
Bluetooth (latest: v6.2)	v5.3	v5
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	3x USB 3.2	No
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	1x USB 4.0	2x USB 4.0
Thunderbolt (latest: 5)	No	Thunderbolt 3
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.1	No
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	Optional	Yes
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	Yes	No
SD CardReader	No	No
Proprietary Charging Port	Yes	No