HP ProBook 4 G1iR Intel Core 5 120U Laptop 40.6 cm (16") WUXGA 8 GB DDR5-SDRAM 256 GB SSD Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) Windows 11 Pro Silver

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For £692.29 ex‑VAT, this HP ProBook 16" is the kind of “just works” business laptop that’s hard to hate. The ProBook line is usually reliable for day-to-day office work, remote meetings, and typical admin/spreadsheet use, and the Windows 11 Pro angle matters if you manage devices centrally or want proper business controls. In practical terms, it’s a sensible fit for users who need a decent screen size and smooth Wi‑Fi without getting drawn into gaming-laptop pricing or overkill.

That said, I wouldn’t buy it for heavy multitasking, anything meaningfully creative (video, large design files), or teams that expect long-term headroom—because the storage and memory choices will cap you sooner than you might like, and you’ll feel it if users have lots of browser tabs, thicker document workflows, or run heavier business apps. Also, 16" is great on the desk, but if your people are constantly travelling, it may be less convenient than a smaller, lighter model. If you’re standardising for office/field staff on a budget and want consistent HP business management/Windows Pro, it’s a fair buy. If you’re buying for power users or want maximum lifespan per pound, spend a little more—or spec higher—to avoid doing the “upgrade dance” too soon.