Is the HP ProBook 440 G4 still worth buying?

Only at a low price and for light office work. The i7-7500U is fine for documents and browsing, but the hard drive and short battery life make it feel dated next to newer laptops.

Can I replace the 500GB hard drive with an SSD?

Yes. The ProBook 440 G4 uses a standard 2.5-inch SATA drive bay, so swapping in a SATA SSD is the single biggest speed upgrade you can make.

How long does the battery actually last?

HP rates it at up to 4.5 hours. Real-world use with Wi-Fi and a normal screen brightness typically lands closer to 3 to 4 hours.

Does it have USB-C or Thunderbolt?

No. The G4 model has USB-A ports, HDMI and Gigabit Ethernet, but no USB-C or Thunderbolt.

Can it run games or video editing software?

Only very light ones. Intel HD Graphics 620 is integrated and shares system memory, so it handles casual and older titles at low settings but not modern games or heavy editing.

What comes in the box?

The laptop, its power adapter and the battery. Check the listing for any extras such as a sleeve or mouse.

Where can I buy the HP ProBook 440 G4 Notebook PC?

2 stores we checked sell it, including bhphotovideo.com, GoodSuite.

HP ProBook 440 G4 Notebook PC

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Our take on the HP ProBook 440 G4 Notebook PC

The HP ProBook 440 G4 is a 14-inch business laptop from HP's 2017 ProBook line, built around a 7th-generation Intel Core i7-7500U with two cores running at 2.5 GHz and boosting to 3.5 GHz. It pairs that CPU with Intel HD Graphics 620 and a 500GB SATA hard drive, and it runs Windows 10. The 4-cell lithium-ion battery is rated for up to 4.5 hours, which is modest by current standards. It is a solid office machine for documents, email and web work, but the hard drive and shared graphics keep it out of heavy creative or gaming use.

Best forOffice and admin work on a budgetStudents who need a durable everyday laptopSmall businesses buying basic work machinesUsers who want a full set of ports, including HDMI and Gigabit Ethernet

Pros

Fast dual-core i7-7500U handles office apps and multitasking well
Full port set: HDMI, USB and Gigabit Ethernet for wired networks
720p HD webcam and Bluetooth/Wi-Fi cover video calls and peripherals
Business-grade ProBook build with a spill-resistant keyboard design
Runs Windows 10 out of the box

Cons

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HP ProBook 440 G4 Notebook PC price history

Lowest price we've seen: $819.00 on Nov 7 at bhphotovideo.com. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 7.

What reviewers say

Owner feedback on the ProBook 440 G4 is mixed. People like the sturdy chassis, the keyboard and the range of ports, but many complain that the hard drive makes the machine feel slow and that battery life is short.

What people mention

Build qualityPraisedOwners describe the chassis as solid and business-like, holding up well to daily carrying.
KeyboardPraisedThe keyboard is widely called comfortable for long typing sessions.
Storage speedCriticisedThe 500GB mechanical drive is the most common complaint, making boot and app loading slow.

Questions and answers

Is the HP ProBook 440 G4 still worth buying?: Only at a low price and for light office work. The i7-7500U is fine for documents and browsing, but the hard drive and short battery life make it feel dated next to newer laptops.
Can I replace the 500GB hard drive with an SSD?: Yes. The ProBook 440 G4 uses a standard 2.5-inch SATA drive bay, so swapping in a SATA SSD is the single biggest speed upgrade you can make.
How long does the battery actually last?: HP rates it at up to 4.5 hours. Real-world use with Wi-Fi and a normal screen brightness typically lands closer to 3 to 4 hours.
Does it have USB-C or Thunderbolt?: No. The G4 model has USB-A ports, HDMI and Gigabit Ethernet, but no USB-C or Thunderbolt.
Can it run games or video editing software?: Only very light ones. Intel HD Graphics 620 is integrated and shares system memory, so it handles casual and older titles at low settings but not modern games or heavy editing.
What comes in the box?: The laptop, its power adapter and the battery. Check the listing for any extras such as a sleeve or mouse.
Where can I buy the HP ProBook 440 G4 Notebook PC?