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HP ProBook 640 G4 The 14-inch mainstream business laptop with USB-C docking and optional vPro management
The HP ProBook 640 G4 is the step where ProBook stops being "the more affordable laptop" and becomes a serious candidate for a corporate fleet. A full aluminium chassis and optional vPro management for IT departments — features the entry class does not get. As a refurbished business laptop from ITR Bulgaria, it is a sensible way to equip staff with a higher class of machine without a premium price.
Benefits
Why the HP ProBook 640 G4 is a sensible choice when you want a business class above entry level — without paying a premium price
Mainstream class above entry ProBook 400
ProBook 600 is the middle tier of HP's business portfolio — above the entry 400, below the premium EliteBook 800. You get a more serious chassis and more business features, without the jump to a premium price.
USB-C for one-cable docking
On vPro configurations a single Thunderbolt 3 port appears — connect two monitors, network and power with one cable through a dock. Uncommon for the mainstream class of this generation.
vPro management for IT departments
With a compatible vPro configuration, Intel AMT set up, a network connection and external power, IT can provision, update and maintain the machine remotely, even when it is powered off. That is the difference between a fleet managed from a desk and a fleet that needs floor visits.
Full aluminium chassis
Unlike the aluminium-and-polymer mix of the ProBook 400, the body here is all metal and passes MIL-STD-810G testing. After years of opening and closing, the machine still feels solid in the hand.
2× SO-DIMM up to 32 GB DDR4
Two accessible SO-DIMM slots allow a memory upgrade to 32 GB DDR4 after purchase, running at 2133 MT/s with 7th Gen Core or 2400 MT/s with 8th Gen Core. For a company that buys once and keeps the machines five years, that is real long-term headroom.
48 Wh battery with HP Fast Charge
HP Fast Charge returns about 50% of charge in roughly 30 minutes. Handy for someone moving between offices who grabs a top-up between two meetings instead of waiting for a full cycle.
Full-size RJ45 and a rich port set
Full RJ45 Ethernet, 3× USB-A 3.1 Gen 1, HDMI and a microSD reader. For a consultant whose client office still runs on wired networking, the cable goes in directly — no adapter in the bag.
Optional IR camera for Windows Hello
On certain configurations the 720p camera adds an IR sensor for face sign-in via Windows Hello, plus a physical shutter. For hybrid work, you open the lid and you are in — no password to recall.
Business-grade HP security
On 8th Gen Core variants, HP BIOSphere Gen4, Sure Start Gen4 (BIOS self-recovery) and Client Security Gen4, alongside Sure Click — protection that sits above the consumer class. Optional: fingerprint reader and smart card.
Sensible value as a refurbished laptop
As a used laptop that has passed a technical audit and refurbishment, the HP ProBook 640 G4 gives access to a serious business class at a price that makes equipping staff in volume realistic.
HP ProBook 640 G4: the 14-inch mainstream ProBook with USB-C docking
HP's business portfolio is a ladder with three clear rungs: ProBook 400 is the entry level, ProBook 600 is the mainstream level, and EliteBook 800 is the premium flagship (above them sits the ultra-premium tier — EliteBook x360 1000 and HP Elite Dragonfly). The HP ProBook 640 G4 is the 14-inch representative of that middle rung, and it carries USB-C docking plus something the entry class simply does not have: optional vPro management for corporate IT departments. This is exactly where ProBook stops being "the cheaper choice" and becomes a serious candidate for a company fleet.
To understand why the HP ProBook 640 G4 is the way it is, it helps to look at where the line comes from. HP created ProBook as its more affordable business line — the alternative below EliteBook for companies that want a branded business laptop without a premium budget. Over the years the series moved from plastic to all-metal bodies, and by this generation the 600 line is machined aluminium rather than the aluminium-and-polymer mix of the entry 400. The difference is not cosmetic: metal does not loosen around the hinges after hundreds of openings, it does not creak when carried one-handed, and it holds that sense of solidity years after purchase. For a machine that will pass through more than one employee, that is exactly the kind of build worth having.
The platform offers 8th Gen Intel Core (Kaby Lake-R) with integrated UHD 620 graphics and 7th Gen configurations with HD 620. This is a class for real office work — a browser full of tabs, email, documents, ERP and CRM systems, video calls — not video editing or 3D. Around the processor, HP added the infrastructure that matters in daily use: 2× SO-DIMM slots for memory up to 32 GB DDR4 (2133 MT/s with 7th Gen Core or 2400 MT/s with 8th Gen Core) (upgradeable after purchase, not soldered), an M.2 NVMe SSD, a 48 Wh battery with HP Fast Charge for about 50% in half an hour, and a port set with USB-C carrying DisplayPort and power, a full-size RJ45, 3× USB-A Gen 1 and HDMI. USB-C works with a compatible dock. At a desk that means one dock and one cable; in the field, wired networking with no adapter.
The familiar floppy-shaped “Save” icon depicts an object with a specific creator. In 1981 Sony released the 3.5-inch floppy — a rigid plastic cassette with a sliding metal shutter, refined in collaboration with HP and established as the world standard for decades. The medium itself is long gone: the NVMe drive in an HP ProBook 640 G4 holds as much as hundreds of thousands of floppies. But the little square's portrait lives on in many programs to this day — a rare case of a device outliving itself as an icon.
Who is this model for? Above all, IT departments that equip staff in volume and rely on remote management through vPro — there the machine is provisioned and maintained centrally. It also fits someone at a fixed workspace who docks to two monitors every day and undocks once for a meeting; and standard office work where you want a higher class than an entry laptop, but without a premium bill. On configurations with the IR camera, hybrid work gets easier — you sign in by face, and the shutter keeps the camera covered when you are not using it.
The main trade-off is clear, and it is fair to state it: the HP ProBook 640 G4 is mainstream, not premium. Bang & Olufsen audio, the thinnest body and the fullest HP Wolf Security suite stay reserved for the EliteBook 800 — here the speakers are DTS Studio Sound, and the chassis is a bit thicker (around 1.69 kg, 20.95 mm without touch or 21.95 mm with touch). If the priority is minimum weight and premium audio, the HP EliteBook 840 G5 is the more logical choice; if you want the TrackPoint and ThinkShield philosophy, the Lenovo ThinkPad L480 is the same-class alternative, while the Dell Latitude 5490 is the 14-inch mainstream of this generation without a Thunderbolt option — like the 640 G4, which also relies on USB-C docking. As a refurbished business laptop, the ProBook 640 G4 has concrete advantages on the refurbished market: good serviceability (accessible SO-DIMM slots, a replaceable M.2 SSD), long-running BIOS support from HP, and wide corporate deployment that keeps spare parts and chargers easy to find. That is how used laptops from this series become a practical branded business laptop with a warranty — a no-surprises choice for companies that want certainty rather than adventures.
Who it suits
Scenarios where the HP ProBook 640 G4 makes the most sense
Corporate IT departments using vPro
An IT admin preparing 30 machines for new hires, provisioning and updating them remotely through vPro — from a desk, without walking the floors. Mainstream cost across the fleet, corporate management on top.
Desk-based work with docking needs
An employee at a fixed workspace who connects the laptop to a compatible USB-C dock every morning — two monitors and a keyboard — and undocks it with one motion for the midday meeting. Stationary productivity with mobility on demand.
Standard office work, a step up in class
An accountant or office worker who keeps dozens of tabs, Excel and accounting software open all day and wants an aluminium body and a full port set — but without the EliteBook bill. The middle rung, exactly.
Hybrid work with face sign-in
Someone splitting time between office and home who, on an IR-camera configuration, signs in through Windows Hello while the shutter keeps the camera closed between meetings. A quick login in the morning, peace of mind about privacy through the day.
Model highlights
14″ 16:9 display: HD/FHD, up to 700 nits with Sure View
Options from HD to FHD IPS, with an anti-glare finish on the non-touch variants. On the higher configurations, FHD at 220 nits, and optionally an integrated non-touch Sure View privacy panel at 700 nits that blocks side viewing at the press of a button.
Intel Core 7th/8th Gen + HD/UHD 620
An 8th Gen Intel Core platform with integrated UHD 620 graphics, with 7th Gen SKUs using HD 620. vPro options on the i5-8350U and i7-8650U for corporate management.
USB-C docking + full RJ45
USB-C Gen 1 with DisplayPort 1.2 and power delivery for one-cable docking through a compatible dock, plus full-size RJ45 Ethernet, 3× USB-A 3.1 and HDMI 1.4b. Optional: smart card reader and micro-SIM for 4G LTE.
2× SO-DIMM up to 32 GB DDR4
Two accessible memory slots, upgradeable to 32 GB DDR4-2400 after purchase — uncommon next to parts of the entry competition with soldered RAM. M.2 NVMe SSD with capacity up to 1 TB.
48 Wh battery + HP Fast Charge
A three-cell 48 Wh battery with HP Fast Charge — about 50% of charge in 30 minutes with the supplied adapter. Useful for frequent moves between offices and workspaces.
HP Sure View 700 nits (option)
On certain configurations, an integrated privacy panel at 700 nits that visually blocks the screen from side viewing. Toggled with a button — no external filter to clip on.
HP security and manageability
On 8th Gen Core variants, HP BIOSphere Gen4, Sure Start Gen4 and Client Security Gen4, alongside Sure Click and TPM 2.0. Optional fingerprint reader and smart card. Security above the consumer class, support for a company environment.
A logical pick as a refurbished laptop
Mainstream ProBook 600 with good serviceability (accessible SO-DIMM slots, a replaceable SSD), long-running BIOS support from HP and wide corporate deployment. That makes used laptops from this series a dependable choice after refurbishment.
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Refurbished by ITR Bulgaria: what value do you get?
Buying a refurbished business-class laptop makes the strongest sense when the device has gone through a standardised internal refurbishment process and arrives with a real warranty. That is how used laptops become refurbished laptops — a practical, predictable and professional alternative to new entry-level machines, or a far more sensible purchase than new premium equivalents.
- ✓ Technical audit and cosmetic assessment of the device according to an internal standard
- ✓ Refurbishment, cleaning, quality improvement and configuration to standard for repeat business use
- ✓ Use of original software and a prepared configuration appropriate to the model
- ✓ Packaging, real warranty and ongoing support for the model from ITR Bulgaria
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Where does the HP ProBook 640 G4 fit in the series? ▼
The HP ProBook 640 G4 belongs to the ProBook 600 series — HP's mainstream business tier. Above it sits the premium line HP EliteBook 800 (with Bang & Olufsen audio, a thinner chassis and the fuller Wolf Security suite), and higher still, the ultra-premium tier with the EliteBook x360 1000 and HP Elite Dragonfly. Below the ProBook 600 is the entry line ProBook 400, with a plainer build and fewer business features. That mainstream position is why the ProBook 600 competes directly with the Dell Latitude 5000 and the Lenovo ThinkPad L series.
Within the 600 series of this generation there are three size variants: HP ProBook 630 G4 (13.3″, more compact), HP ProBook 640 G4 (14″, the balanced standard) and HP ProBook 650 G4 (15.6″, with a numeric keypad).
The series continued with the HP ProBook 640 G5, then the HP ProBook 640 G7 and the HP ProBook 640 G8 (HP skipped the G6 number for this line). The G4 generation remains widely available, thanks to the long corporate lifecycle of the ProBook 600.
The HP ProBook 640 G4 is not ideal if… ▼
- You need powerful discrete graphics for heavy video editing, 3D or CAD — the HP ProBook 640 G4 comes with Intel HD/UHD 620 and an optional Radeon RX 540 with 2 GB GDDR5. For that, look at the HP ZBook series.
- You want premium audio and minimum weight — Bang & Olufsen speakers and the thinner chassis are reserved for the premium class. The direct step up is the HP EliteBook 840 G5 (from 1.48 kg without touch).
- You rely on Thunderbolt 3 — the HP ProBook 640 G4 supports USB-C docking, but not Thunderbolt. Choose a model with explicitly confirmed Thunderbolt support for the peripherals you need.
- You want a 15.6-inch screen or a numeric keypad — the HP ProBook 650 G4 is the direct 15-inch version from the same generation.
- You want a newer processor platform — the HP ProBook 640 G4 has variants with 7th and 8th Gen Core. The following 640 G5 stays with 8th Gen Core, while the 640 G7 uses 10th Gen and the 640 G8 11th Gen.
- You need a guaranteed specific configuration (a particular processor, RAM, SSD, Sure View panel, IR camera or 4G LTE module) — configurations vary significantly.
Choosing the right size and form factor ▼
13.3-inch class (HP ProBook 630 G4): more compact for frequent moves. Trade-off: less screen working space.
14-inch class (HP ProBook 640 G4): the balanced standard. Enough screen area for documents, spreadsheets and video calls, at around 1.69 kg — comfortable to carry daily.
15.6-inch class (HP ProBook 650 G4): more screen area and a numeric keypad — suited to desk-based work, for people who key in a lot of numbers.
Construction: the HP ProBook 640 G4 has an all-aluminium body (unlike the aluminium-and-polymer mix of the entry ProBook 400), 20.95 mm thick without touch or 21.95 mm with touch, and passes MIL-STD-810G testing for daily business use.
Alternative models ▼
Within HP:
HP ProBook 650 G4 — the 15.6-inch version from the same generation, with a numeric keypad. Suited to desk-based work and people who key in a lot of numbers. Trade-off: larger and heavier to carry daily.
HP ProBook 640 G5 — the next generation in the same line. A more recent platform, otherwise a close positioning. A sensible pick if you want a newer processor in the same mainstream role.
HP EliteBook 840 G5 — the step up into the premium class. Bang & Olufsen audio, a thinner chassis, a fuller HP Wolf Security suite. Trade-off: a higher price; the HP ProBook 640 G4 covers the same office use at a more accessible level.
HP ProBook 440 G5 — the entry class below the HP ProBook 600. More affordable, but with an aluminium-and-polymer body and without some of the 600 series' business features.
Cross-brand alternatives (14″, mainstream business class, Intel 8th Gen):
Dell Latitude 5490 — the 14-inch mainstream Dell of this generation. A genuine competitor: both it and the HP ProBook 640 G4 support USB-C docking, without Thunderbolt 3.
Lenovo ThinkPad L480 — the mainstream Lenovo ThinkPad class with the classic TrackPoint and ThinkShield security. The HP ProBook 640 G4 leans on vPro management and an all-aluminium body; the Lenovo ThinkPad L480 leans on the Lenovo ThinkPad keyboard and TrackPoint navigation. A different flavour, a similar class.
Note: do not compare the HP ProBook 640 G4 directly with the HP EliteBook x360 1040 G5 or HP Elite Dragonfly — they belong to the ultra-premium tier with a different audience and form factor.
Refurbished by ITR Bulgaria: what value do you get? ▼
The HP ProBook 640 G4 is a model where refurbishment by ITR Bulgaria starts from a good base. Serviceability is practical: the SO-DIMM memory slots are accessible and the M.2 NVMe SSD is replaceable — the technical audit and preparation run predictably, without fighting glued assembly.
Add to that the wide corporate deployment of the ProBook 600 series — original chargers, batteries and docks are easy to find on the market even years after the model launched. HP supports the line with long-running BIOS and driver updates. After refurbishment, the model is prepared for repeat business use and arrives with a real warranty and support from ITR Bulgaria — a practical used laptop with predictable support for a long time.
Frequently asked questions ▼
Is the HP ProBook 640 G4 a good choice as a used laptop?
Yes — especially for companies equipping staff in volume. The ProBook 600 is a mainstream business class with an all-aluminium chassis, vPro management and good serviceability, and HP supports the line for a long time with drivers and BIOS. As a refurbished laptop it gives access to a serious business class at a price where equipping staff in volume is realistic.
What is the difference between the HP ProBook 640 G4 and the HP EliteBook 840 G5?
They sit on different tiers. The ProBook 600 is mainstream; the EliteBook 800 is premium. The HP EliteBook 840 G5 brings Bang & Olufsen audio, a thinner and lighter chassis, and a fuller HP Wolf Security suite. The HP ProBook 640 G4 covers the same office use — browser, documents, video calls — at a more accessible level, with the same aluminium body, but with USB-C docking and no Thunderbolt 3.
Does the HP ProBook 640 G4 have Thunderbolt 3?
No. HP explicitly states USB-C support without Thunderbolt for this platform. One-cable docking is possible through a compatible USB-C dock. Check the compatibility of the dock, the power supply and the monitors before buying.
What is the difference between the HP ProBook 640 G4 and the HP ProBook 650 G4?
Size and keyboard. The HP ProBook 640 G4 is 14-inch and easier to carry; the HP ProBook 650 G4 is 15.6-inch with a numeric keypad, better suited to desk-based work and people who key in a lot of numbers. The platform and business features are from the same generation.
What configurations does the HP ProBook 640 G4 come in?
The model comes with Intel Core i5 or i7 processors from the 7th and 8th generations (some with vPro), RAM up to 32 GB DDR4-2400 across 2× SO-DIMM, and an M.2 NVMe SSD up to 1 TB. On certain units these may be available: an FHD display at 220 nits or an integrated Sure View 700 nits privacy panel, an IR camera for Windows Hello, a fingerprint reader, a smart card reader or a 4G LTE module. It is worth checking the specific unit.