HP ProBook 5330m Pro Reviews

In the end, the HP ProBook 5330m is a good looking notebook with a great keyboard and a good screen. Its internal specifications are fine, but the lack of an optical drive and average battery life could be its downfall. It is a bit heavy, too.

Overall, the HP ProBook 5330m offers few frills, but what it does include is well executed. So if you do need a no-frills unit, this compact, near-$800 unit from HP will bear closer scrutiny.

At the end of the work day, the HP ProBook 5330m is the kind of business laptop you'll be happy to take home. For just $799 or $899 you get a well-equipped notebook with extremely durable construction, good performance an a nice keyboard with LED backlighting. Of course, at that price you have to accept limited configuration options, limited ports, and average (but still decent) battery life. I wasn't too happy to see how hot the bottom of this notebook gets when you're running graphics-intense tasks, but HP is giving you a lot of PC for a relatively small amount of cash. For a laptop that was designed (at least in part) to be a lower-cost Windows alternative to the 13-inch MacBook Pro, the HP ProBook 5330m is a pretty impressive machine. I would actually recommend this notebook over the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 (arguably the king of the hill among Windows PCs in this class).

Taken on its own, the HP ProBook 5330m seems like a reasonable laptop. Business travelers will be pleased by the sturdy construction, matte display and excellent performance At least, that is, until other mile-high executives pass by in the airport with their own choices. Suddenly the flaws in this product start to reveal themselves.

Despite its shortcomings, the ProBook 5330m is well suited for the niche that HP has targeted. It is one of the most attractive and solid notebooks with a budget price tag and a full suite of business-oriented software and security capabilities. The device may not find its way into every enterprise, but it serves as a suitable option for many small- to medium-size businesses.

All in all, the ProBook 5330m offers a very straightforward and unobtrusive design with extra data protection, additional layers of login credentials, a speedy processor and a more sophisticated power manager. Those interested in the built-in security software features and don’t require an all-day battery life can consider this HP notebook.

First things first: if you’re strictly a home based laptop user, the ProBook 5330m probably isn’t the best choice for you. If you’re looking for a gaming laptop that you can bring with you places, look somewhere else my friend. The HP ProBook 5330m designed for the business/enterprise user that is on the go, with a slew of features that compliment that lifestyle.

Performance and build quality are what we'd expect, and if you need a secure and portable business machine then the HP ProBook 5330m is a good option. Unfortunately, the niggly usability is irritating and the poor battery life means you'll be lugging the charger around.

The components and design of the HP ProBook 5330M are aimed at business users, but the laptop maintains an aurora of elegance.

Overall, the HP ProBook 5330m offers few frills, but what it does include is well executed. So if you do need a no-frills unit, this compact, near-£650 unit from HP will bear closer scrutiny.

The redesigned HP ProBook 5330m is meant to be a stylish rethinking of business laptops. We've heard that before. In the case of this ProBook, it hits the basics but is not really that much of a reinvention.

Straddling small-business and enterprise laptops, this ProBook offers solid performance and high style at a very low price. Still, it's missing a few key elements, so know what you're getting - and not - before buying.

The HP ProBook 5330m has many things going for it: strong performance, great looks, awesome audio, strong wireless scores, and best-in-class bundled software in HP Protect Tools. Unfortunately, this laptop's short battery life is a serious drawback for a notebook this size. Small business users should also consider the ThinkPad Edge E220s, which provides a better keyboard and lighter chassis, or the Toshiba Portege R835, which has more than 2 hours of additional battery life. However, if you want a strong business notebook with great looks and top-notch security, the ProBook 5330m should be on your list.