With an anti-peeper screen and ample horsepower, the HP EliteBook 745 G5 can be a powerhouse for mid-level-management business types.
This notebook's screen is matte and not glossy, which may not look as good compared to the glossier screens but is much better for keeping your eyesight intact in the long run, since it doesn't reflect as much glare back at your retinas. Moreover, it has an anti-peeper capability built in, which makes it difficult for people who are not right in front of the computer to see what is shown there -- perfect for those who do confidential business in not-so-secretive environments. The screen is not touch-sensitive, though.
There is a downside to this kind of screen, which is a bit dim when not at full-blast brightness. This may affect the battery life, not so impressive to begin with.
Mediocre battery life is what can be described here. On typical use of Microsoft Office document work, constant web browsing & YouTube video watching, it will last around 6-8 hours in general.
Precise control of the on-screen cursor is something very important for mid-level-management staff who normally need to conjure up a lot of presentations and Word documents. And the very smooth, spill-resistant membrane technology (perfect for clumsy coffee lovers), and easy-to-operate touchpad with two very big buttons, provides just that kind of control.
The nice clicky, solid keyboard keys, with a delete key at the far top right, is just how many typists prefer.
To further the security even more, the computer comes with a fingerprint reader that's linked to the HP Power-On authentication system, making the system very secure at preventing unintended users from accessing the notebook.
Using the Ryzen APU was a good strategic move, as it offers much better graphical performance than anything Intel has to currently offer.
Since those in management need to keep their cool in front of their peers or customers, the all-metal exterior build of this computer emits a professionally ambient yet stylish feel.
The machine's frontal speaker also has enough oomph and is bassy enough for music enjoyment.
This notebook is a great alternative for those who need to handle a lot of confidential documents and don't want to break the bank.
SPECS
CPU: Ryzen 7 2700U 2.2GHz
Graphics: Radeon RX Vega 10 Graphics
RAM: 8GB DDR4-2400
Screen: 14-inch 1,920 x 1,080 resolution IPS
Storage: 256GB PCIe NVMe SSD
Ports: 1 x docking connector, 1 x Ethernet, 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1, 1 x HDMI 2.0, 1 x USB Type-C (charging), headphone/mic combo jack, smart-card reader, mobile SIM slot
Connectivity: 802.11ac (2x2) Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2
Camera: 720p
Weight: 1.61kg
Size: 326 x 234 x 17.9mm (W x D x H)
Battery: 3-cell lithium-ion 50Wh
Price: approximately 25,000 baht
