Compare models
Spec
HP Pavilion dv7 6b55sg
HP ProBook 4530s
Summary
LB Score
24
29
★
Value
36
43
★
Price
$157
$127
★
Use class
Budget Surf
Budget Surf
Screen
Diagonal
17.3
15.6
Resolution
1600x900
1366x768
Panel type
tn
tn
Brightness
—
—
Screen quality
47
★
45
Processor & graphics
CPU score
22
22
GPU type
dGPU
dGPU
GPU score
2
★
1
GPU rating
—
—
Memory
RAM (max)
8 GB
8 GB
RAM type
DDR3
DDR3
Storage
Storage (bus)
—
—
Battery
Capacity (Wh)
50.0 Wh
★
47.0 Wh
Autonomy (est.)
1.6 h
1.6 h
Chassis
Weight
3.10 kg
2.36 kg
★
Type
Laptop
Business
Release year
2011
2011
Verdict
Best overall: HP ProBook 4530s · wins 13 of 20 parameter rows
Why HP ProBook 4530s over HP Pavilion dv7 6b55sg
- Portability: 29 vs 6 (+23.4)
- Mobility: 16 vs 5 (+11)
- Ports (count): 7 vs 5 (+2)
Is the $30 premium worth it?
Over 2 years, HP Pavilion dv7 6b55sg costs ≈ $0.7/mo more to own than HP ProBook 4530s — extra depreciation $0.6/mo plus $0.1/mo the $30 premium could earn at 4.21%/yr (US Treasury 3-month bill, as of Nov 3, 2026).