HP ProBook 445 G8 vs. Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021): Full specs comparison

We have comprehensively compared the specifications for the HP ProBook 445 G8 and Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021) models. The report includes detailed information regarding both models' CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.

HP ProBook 445 G8 Pros

Reasons that HP ProBook 445 G8 is better than Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021).

About 35% lighter

HP ProBook 445 G8 weighed 3.03 pounds, 35% lighter than the 4.6 pounds Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021).

WeightHP ProBook 445 G8Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021)
Pound
3.03 lbs.
4.6 lbs.
Kilogram
1.37 kg
2.09 kg

Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021) Pros

Reasons that Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021) is better than HP ProBook 445 G8.

Significantly faster CPU performance

Intel Core i7-11800H inside Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021) has a 38% better multi-core CPU performance score than the AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 5850U inside HP ProBook 445 G8.

Geekbench 5 multi-core score
Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021) - Intel Core i7-11800H
7,908
HP ProBook 445 G8 - AMD Ryzen 7-5800U
6,233
HP ProBook 445 G8 - AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 5850U
5,727
HP ProBook 445 G8 - AMD Ryzen 5-5600U
5,302
HP ProBook 445 G8 - AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 5650U
5,015
HP ProBook 445 G8 - AMD Ryzen 3-5400U
3,635
Supports larger memory

Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021) supports a larger memory capacity than the HP ProBook 445 G8. It supports up to 64GB versus 32GB of system memory on the HP ProBook 445 G8.

Max system memory size
Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021)
64 GB
HP ProBook 445 G8
32 GB
Supports discrete graphics

Configurable up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 8GB GDDR6 Max at 95W vs. integrated

11% larger display

Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021) has a 15.6-inch screen size 11% larger than the 14-inch HP ProBook 445 G8.

Display size
Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021)
15.6-inch
HP ProBook 445 G8
14-inch

Key Similars

Similar characteristics share between HP ProBook 445 G8 and Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021).

Uses the same memory type and speed

Both laptops supports the same 3200MHz DDR4 RAM.

Memory type and speed
HP ProBook 445 G8 - DDR4
3,200 MHz
Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021) - DDR4
3,200 MHz
Upgradable memory

Both laptops come with available RAM slots that allow you to replace or upgrade when needed.

MemoryHP ProBook 445 G8Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021)
Slots
x2
x2
TypeDDR4DDR4

Prices

Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.

HP ProBook 445 G8 Price
HP ProBook 445 G8 Laptop Computer, 14inch FHD (1920x1080) Business Laptop, AMD Ryzen 5 5600U (6-Core), 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Windows 10 Pro (Renewed)
HP ProBook 445 G8 Laptop Computer, 14inch FHD (1920x1080) Business Laptop, AMD Ryzen 5 5600U (6-Core), 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Windows 10 Pro (Renewed)
By HP
$294.00
HP ProBook 445 G8 14" FHD (1920x1080) Business Laptop, Ryzen5 5600U (6-Core), 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Webcam, Backlit Keyboard, Windows 10 Pro (Renewed)
HP ProBook 445 G8 14" FHD (1920x1080) Business Laptop, Ryzen5 5600U (6-Core), 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Webcam, Backlit Keyboard, Windows 10 Pro (Renewed)
By HP
$294.00
HP ProBook 445 G8 14" FHD (16GB DDR4 RAM, 512GB PCIe SSD, AMD 6-Core Ryzen 5 5600U (Beats i7-10750H)) Full HD 1080p IPS Business Laptop, Backlit Keyboard, Type-C, Webcam, Win11 Pro
HP ProBook 445 G8 14" FHD (16GB DDR4 RAM, 512GB PCIe SSD, AMD 6-Core Ryzen 5 5600U (Beats i7-10750H)) Full HD 1080p IPS Business Laptop, Backlit Keyboard, Type-C, Webcam, Win11 Pro
By HP
$499.98
Razer Blade 15 Base Edition 2021 11800H Price
Razer Blade 16 Gaming Laptop: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090-13th Gen Intel 24-Core i9 HX CPU - 16" Dual Mode Mini LED (4K UHD+ 120Hz & FHD+ 240Hz) - 32GB RAM - 2TB SSD - Compact GaN Charger - Windows 11
Razer Blade 16 Gaming Laptop: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090-13th Gen Intel 24-Core i9 HX CPU - 16" Dual Mode Mini LED (4K UHD+ 120Hz & FHD+ 240Hz) - 32GB RAM - 2TB SSD - Compact GaN Charger - Windows 11
By Razer
$3,799.99
$4,299.99 12% OFF
Razer Blade 15 Base Gaming Laptop 2020: Intel Core i7-10750H 6-Core, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti, 15.6" FHD 1080p 120Hz, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD, CNC Aluminum, Chroma RGB Lighting, Black,Windows 10 Home
Razer Blade 15 Base Gaming Laptop 2020: Intel Core i7-10750H 6-Core, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti, 15.6" FHD 1080p 120Hz, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD, CNC Aluminum, Chroma RGB Lighting, Black,Windows 10 Home
By Razer
$899.00
$1,499.99 40% OFF
Razer Blade 16 (2024) Gaming Laptop: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 - Intel Core i9-14900HX 14th Gen CPU - 16" OLED QHD+ 240Hz Display - 16GB RAM - 1TB SSD - Aluminum Unibody - Windows 11 - Chroma RGB
Razer Blade 16 (2024) Gaming Laptop: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 - Intel Core i9-14900HX 14th Gen CPU - 16" OLED QHD+ 240Hz Display - 16GB RAM - 1TB SSD - Aluminum Unibody - Windows 11 - Chroma RGB
By Razer
$2,999.99

Availability

HP ProBook 445 G8Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021)
Released20212021
Release DateJanuary 2021Announced on July 14, 2021.
Pricing-
  • $1,799.99
    i7-11800H 16GB 512GB RTX 3060 144Hz
  • $2,099.99
    i7-11800H 16GB 512GB RTX 3070 144Hz
  • $2,299.99
    i7-11800H 16GB 512GB RTX 3070 165Hz
Generations-

Exterior

HP ProBook 445 G8Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021)
Dimensions12.67 x 8.42 x 0.78 in (321.9 x 213.9 x 19.9 mm)13.98” x 9.25” x 0.78” (355 mm x 235 mm x 19.9 mm)
WeightStarting at 3.03 lbs (1.38 kg)4.6 lbs (2.09 kg)
Colors
Silver
Anodized Black
Keyboard and Trackpad
  • HP Premium Keyboard
    • Spill-resistant
    • Optional Durakeys and backlight
  • Trackpad
    • Clickpad with multitouch gesture support
  • Full-size backlit keyboard.
    • Single-zone RGB powered by Razer Chroma™
    • Anti-ghosting keyboard
  • Precise Glass Touchpad
    • A large, clickable glass touchpad with Microsoft Precision Touchpad support.

Display

HP ProBook 445 G8Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021)
Size14 Inches15.6 Inches
Info
  • 14” HD 250 nits
    16:9, 1366 x 768, WLED, 250 nits, 45% NTSC, non-touch, narrow bezel, anti-glare.
  • 14” FHD 4o0 nits
    16:9, 1920 x 1080, WLED, 400 nits, 100% sRGB, low power, non-touch, narrow bezel, anti-glare.
  • 14” FHD 1000 nits with Privacy Screen
    16:9, 1920 x 1080, WLED, 1000 nits, 100% sRGB, low power, non-touch, narrow bezel, anti-glare, HP Sure View Reflect integrated Privacy Screen with HP Eye Ease.
  • 15.6” FHD 144Hz
    1920 x 1080 16:9 144Hz IPS 100% sRGB 8ms response time 4.9 mm side bezel factory calibrated
  • 15.6” QHD 165Hz
    2560 x 1440 16:9 165Hz IPS 100% DCI-P3 3ms response time 4.9 mm side bezel factory calibrated

Ports

HP ProBook 445 G8Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021)
Left (3)
HP ProBook 445 G8 Ports - Left
Image Source: HP
  • 1 x lock slot
  • 1 x RJ-45
    1 Gbps
  • 1 x USB-A
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
Right (7)
HP ProBook 445 G8 Ports - Right
Image Source: HP
  • 1 x microSD card slot
  • 1 x headphone jack
    Headphone/Microphone
  • 1 x HDMI
    v2.1
  • 1 x USB-A
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
  • 1 x USB-A
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), Hp Sleep and Charge
  • 1 x USB-C
    USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), Hp Sleep and Charge, Power Delivery, DisplayPort 1.4
  • 1 x power port
Left
  • 1 x USB-C
    Supports USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps).
  • 2 x USB-A 
    Supports USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps).
  • 1 x HDMI 2.1
    Supports up to 4K@120Hz.
  • 1 x Kensington lock slot.
Right
  • 1 x USB-A
    Supports USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps).
  • 1 x USB-C
    Supports Thunderbolt 4.
  • 1 x RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet port.
  • 1 x 3.5mm combo audio jack.
  • 1 x AC power port.

Internal Specs

HP ProBook 445 G8Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021)
Processor
  1. AMD Ryzen™ 3 5400U
    4 cores, 8 threads, 2.60 → 4.00 GHz, 2MB L2 Cache, 8MB L3 Cache, 15W
  2. AMD Ryzen™ 5 5600U
    6 cores, 12 threads, 2.30 → 4.20 GHz, 3MB L2 Cache, 16MB L3 Cache, 15W
  3. AMD Ryzen™ 7 5800U
    8 cores, 16 threads, 1.90 → 4.40 GHz, 4MB L2 Cache, 16MB L3 Cache, 15W
  4. AMD Ryzen™ 5 Pro 5650U
    6 cores, 12 threads, 2.30 → 4.20 GHz, 3MB L2 Cache, 16MB L3 Cache, 15W
  5. AMD Ryzen™ 7 Pro 5850U
    8 cores, 16 threads, 1.90 → 4.40 GHz, 4MB L2 Cache, 16MB L3 Cache, 15W
  1. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-11800H
    8 cores, 16 threads, 2.30 → 4.60 GHz, 24MB SmartCache, 45W
Integrated Graphics
  1. AMD Ryzen™ 3 5400U
    AMD Radeon™ Graphics
    6 Graphics Cores, 1600 MHz
  2. AMD Ryzen™ 5 5600U
    AMD Radeon™ Graphics
    7 Graphics Cores, 1800 MHz
  3. AMD Ryzen™ 7 5800U
    AMD Radeon™ Graphics
    8 Graphics Cores, 2000 MHz
  4. AMD Ryzen™ 5 Pro 5650U
    AMD Radeon™ Graphics
    7 Graphics Cores, 1800 MHz
  5. AMD Ryzen™ 7 Pro 5850U
    AMD Radeon™ Graphics
    8 Graphics Cores, 2000 MHz
  1. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-11800H
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    32 Execution Units, 350 → 1450 MHz
Memory
  • Memory Info
    • Slots: 2 x SODIMM Slots
    • Type: DDR4-3200 MHz
  • Memory Configurations
    • 8GB 16GB 32GB
      DDR4
Memory Slots
  • 2 x DDR4 SODIMM slots
Memory Configurations
  • Speed: 3200 MHz
  • Memory Type: Non-ECC Single or Dual-Channel
  • Minimum Memory: 4GB
  • Maximum Memory: 64B
Discrete Graphics-
  • NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3060
    6GB GDDR6 Max Power: 95W 3840 CUDA cores. Speed: up to 1530 MHz
  • NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3070
    8GB GDDR6 Max Power: 95W 5120 CUDA cores. Speed: up to 1410 MHz
Storage
  • Storage Slots
    • 1 x M.2 PCIe SSD slot
  • Storage Configurations
    • 128GB 256GB 512GB 1TB
      PCIe SSD
Storage Slots
  • 2 x M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 slots
Storage Configurations
  • Up to 2 x 2TB SSD
Fans Number1-
Cooling InfoActive Cooling-

Connectivity

HP ProBook 445 G8Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021)
Wi-Fi
  • Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC Wi-Fi 5 9560 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
  • Realtek Wi-Fi 5 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
  • Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Intel AX201
Up to 2400 Mbps Dual band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz WiFi 6 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.1
BluetoothBluetooth 5Bluetooth 5.1
EthernetRealtek RTL8111HSH 10/100/1000 Integrated NIC Gigabit LAN
Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps.
More
  • NFC NXP NPC300 Near Field Communication Module (NFC Mirage WNC XRAV-1)
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Battery

HP ProBook 445 G8Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021)
Size45 Wh
HP Long Life 3-cell
65Wh
Lithium-ion polymer battery.
Battery Life-Up to 6 hours of battery life
Power Supply
  • HP Smart 65 W External AC power adapter
  • HP Smart 65 W EM External AC power adapter
  • HP Smart 65 W USB Type-C adapter
  • HP Smart 45 W External AC power adapter
  • HP Smart 45 W USB Type-C adapter
230W
Proprietary AC Adapter.

Software

HP ProBook 445 G8Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021)
OS
  • Windows 10 Pro 64 (National Academic License)
  • Windows 10 Pro 64 (recommended by HP)
  • Windows 10 Home 64
  • Windows 10 Home Single Language 64
  • Windows 10 Enterprise 64 (Volume Licensing Agreement)
  • Windows 10 Enterprise 64 (web support)
  • FreeDOS 1.2
Windows 10 Home 64-bit
Built-in Apps
  • HP Hotkey Support
  • HP Sure Recover Gen4 (requires internet connection and not for systems with multiple drives)
  • HP Sure Click
  • HP Sure Sense
  • HP Sure Start Gen6
  • HP Sure Admin
  • HP Sure Run Gen4
  • HP Image Assistant (available for download)
  • HP Support Assistant (requires Windows and internet access)
  • HP Noise Cancellation software
  • HP Notifications
  • HP Touchpoint Customizer
  • HP Privacy Settings
  • HP Power Manager
  • HP Wireless Button Driver
  • HP WorkWell
  • myHP
  • HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows
  • HP Pro Security Edition (available on select platforms)
  • HP QuickDrop
Razer Synapse 3 enabled with programmable keyboard

Camera & Audio

HP ProBook 445 G8Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021)
Camera
  • 720p HD Camera with Temporal Noise Reduction
  • 720p HD Camera and IR camera with Temporal Noise Reduction
Front-facing camera
Top-mount front camera, 1 Megapixel (720p HD).
Audio
  • Integrated stereo speakers
  • Integrated dual-array microphone
  • Built-in stereo speakers
  • THX® Spatial Audio
  • 3.5mm headphone/microphone combo port
  • Dolby® Atmos support, 7.1 Codec support (via HDMI)
  • Built-in array microphone

Misc

HP ProBook 445 G8Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021)
SensorsFingerprint sensor (optional)-
SecuritySecurity Features
  •  HP Client Security Manager Gen7 (requires Windows and is available on select platforms)
  • HP Fingerprint Sensor (sold separately or as an optional feature)
  • Microsoft Defender (opt-in and internet connection required for updates)
  • For Windows 10, Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 (Infineon SLB9670)
  • Common Criteria EAL4+ Certified
BIOS
  • HP BIOSphere Gen6 (available on select platforms)
  • HP DriveLock/HP Automatic DriveLock
  • BIOS Update via Network
  • HP LAN-Wireless Protection
  • HP Secure Erase (methods outlined in the National Institute of Standards and Technology Special Publication 800-88)
  • Absolute Persistence Module
Manageability
  • HP Driver packs (available for download)
  • HP Client Catalog (available for download)
  • HP Client Management Script Library (available for download)
  • HP Management Integration Kit Gen4 (available for download)
Chasis
  • Support for chassis padlocks and cable lock devices
  • HP Client Catalog (available for download)
  • Intel® Platform Trust Technology (Intel® PTT) security embedded
  • Kensington™ Security Slot
In the box-
  • Razer Blade 15" Base Edition
  • Power adapter + regional power cord
  • Micro-fiber cleaning cloth
  • Important Product Information Guide
Warranty1-year limited warranty includes 1 year of parts and labor.-

Key Features

HP ProBook 445 G8Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021)
At Glance
Released in Early
2021
16:9 FHD
14”
1080p 60Hz
Weight
3.03 lb
1.37 kg
Up to
AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 5850U
8C/16T, 1.90 → 4.40 GHz
Geekbench 5
1,270
Single Core
Geekbench 5
5,727
Multi-Core
With integrated
AMD Radeon™ Graphics
8 Graphics Cores, 2000 MHz
Upgradable up to
32GB
3200 MHz DDR4
HP ProBook 445 G8 Ports - Left
HP ProBook 445 G8 Ports - Right
Released in Mid
2021
16:9 QHD
15.6”
1440p 165Hz
Weight
4.6 lb
2.09 kg
Powered By
Intel Core i7-11800H
8C/16T, 2.30 → 4.60 GHz
Geekbench 5
1,466
Single Core
Geekbench 5
7,908
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® UHD Graphics
32 Execution Units, 350 → 1450 MHz
Upgradable up to
64GB
3200 MHz DDR4
NVIDIA GeForce
RTX 3070
8GB GDDR6 Max at 95W

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