HP Elitebook 8470p - Is this the laptop you need? 

We're in 2024 June and I'm here watching this video 😂. I just got myself an elitebook 8470p and I'm gonna name him bad boy 😂

This is such a good and honest review! This really helped me out researching affordable laptops, and it's the highest quality review I've seen so far! Subscribed

I have been have this laptop now 7 years and it still working like new. I actually travel very much and for me this is not too heavy. I can trust this laptop and when some day i need to buy new laptop that gonna be a Elitebook again.

I have the 8470p with an i5 since 2016. 4gb of RAM weren't cutting it so I gave it 4 more on dual channel. Now it performs much better. I have a WD Blue SSD waiting for install. It should improve a lot. I love its weight, sturdiness and overall reliability and performance. Some days of the week I use it for work, 12 hours straight. Only the battery died soon since it was a used unit. But I can't complain. Prices of this model nowadays in my 3rd world country are skyrocketing.

I collect Thinkpads, but I fell in love with that HP. I got two Elitebook 8470p and an 8460p for almost nothing and I dedicated myself to restoring them. They had suffered blows that other machines would not have survived. I had to replace parts of the cases, keyboards, HDD drives with SSDs and the i5 with i7, as well as the batteries, and do a complete maintenance on them! But there they are, working like the first day. The best of hp

Tbh i really like this laptop's keyboard. I used to use macbook a1278 for a long time and this hp one is not a lot different. That's why i was able to switch to it really easily. And i don't know how it is in the us but in europe on every keyboard you have the "Alt Gr" key. I was really suprised that you mentioned that as something unusuall.

Thanks, very helpful review 😊

This is my laptop too and it will always stay in my heart if i get a new laptop or pc

This model also has a 1600x900 option for the display panel. Your model has a 1366x768 panel.

I love the industrial design such a unit

I am using this laptop its my first laptop in 2022 so it is second hand i am using for study purpose then also this laptop runs very will even in this time era of laptop this laptop is good..i can say great laptop in that. time

thanks a lot Mike

I'm currently using its smaller brother 2570p i7 similar spec.The screen resolution of 1366×768 is a bummer for these laptops, however the Intel HD graphics 4000 handles external monitor 3440 x 1440 resolution pretty well, so much so I don't feel the need to upgrade to a newer laptop just yet.

Back when companies were actually trying. I also absolutely love how these 10+ year old tanks can still run and be loved by many people quite well. Can still be a good friend for day to day tasks. Makes me want to own one haha.

I have the i7 version with 8gb SSD. Excellent build quality. Still a great laptop.

I picked up one of these as a spare some years ago just coz it was so cheap - and a couple years later entered service as my main machine. Been that way another couple years now, they are flippin amazing. it's an i7-3720QM variant with 1080 screen. Has dedicated AMD video as well but I don't play games so not worried about that. Had a newer flashier looking Toshiba i7 as my main machine but that thing caused me DAYS of lost time over several years. From proprietary non-standard EFI/BIOS issues - refused to boot linux until I did something accidentally to make it work, then couple years later screwed up so another day lost. Turns out the useless UEFI coders hard-coded the window loader path into UEFI even though you're meant to be able to set a pointer to another one! I also had issues with the 5Ghz wifi on it (half the time seemed dead/non-existent), and it took 16 screws just to remove the back cover. I spilled coffee in it while away housesitting and the keyboard went all wonky, but back home I always used an external keyboard so I kept using it. Some months later there was a loud pop and the bluetooth was no more - I must accept that was probably motherboard corrosion from the coffee. After another year it finally gave out its last gasp, rolled over onto its side and crashed the O/S. She wouldn't boot no more. I whipped out the SSD and the 16GB RAM and within minutes the Elitebook was up and running with my same old familiar desktop. Zero UEFI/BIOS issues. Zero driver issues. "It just works". And now I understand why a company would pay $2000 for one of these when a similar spec (on paper) consumer model can usually be had for less than half that price. It's the maturity of the BIOS and the hardware chosen. I'm a convert. I've bought my last consumer grade machine. It gets clogged up and overheats the same as all laptops (maybe I should vacuum my house more) but as you showed the back comes off in seconds and the fan lifts out with 2 small screws. When my sister asked me to help her choose a new All-In-One machine I was really disappointed at the specs for the prices being asked. So I found her an equally robust used Elitebook model AiO. She paid a quarter of what she was going to spend and ended up with better specs and better build quality. Only downside was lack of warranty (but you can buy two of them) and it's heavy. Once again it's all quick easy access and everything just works! No drama with resetting BIos/UEFI stuff and performing a fresh O/S install.

Compared to i3 7th and 8th gen models this works on toe to toe with them even though it's old

I have this laptop, i take it with me to college and university in a bagpack, yes can be quite weighty as well as other items if carried for a long time but not impossible to carry, i photoshop with it and it works really well no problems, although would recommend an ssd like the one shown, not terrible with a hdd but certainly an improvement with an ssd, very good for a 2012 laptop

I think my mom has this exact laptop? Yeah basically the same thing except for the power buttons. I sometimes use it for playing Roblox when she isn’t using it for work, and the performance is actually awesome for a laptop! I love it, and I kinda recommend it for people who want a budget (kinda) laptop!

I recently bought this computer used, and i was kinda nervous about it but this definitely let me know that it was a good decision.

Hello Sir! Thank you for the review, I am now using this laptop.. I really love it! However, the rubber around its lcd frame has been removed.. is it safe to close the lid without it? Especially for the screen.. Thank you so much!

as a student with a low budget this laptop is actually pretty good , i just upgraded the ram to 8 gigs and thats it , still works very well

The Alt Gr button is on every belgian and I think even european keyboard cause over here there are buttons that serve 3 signs. So you use the button, the button+shift and button+altgr for the third sign

I got one with a 500 gb HD and a I7-3740QM, the 8570p. Same chassis, keyboard, ect. I replaced the HDD with a WD Blue 250gb SSD. Best laptop I have ever owned to date. Also, lousy sound so I use aUSB soundbar.

thank you,I'm gona buy this

You can play everything on direct 9 ...i love it . Kof 97-13 Fightcade A great laptop

Hp 3210..HD intel 4000!! To gaming graphic? Should i upgrade that laptop??

I am watching this video on this exact laptop and it, has served my family well for 6-7 years. This laptop is 10 years old as of 2022.

I have the 8470p. I have installed Windows 10 on 240GB SSD + Harddrive Cdyy with 2TB, i nstalled 12 GB of ram. Games run smoth with tweaks. Like GTA V runs with 30 - 40 FPS with low settings with the integradet intel HD 4000. Sorry for my bad English :D

The keyboard is it Is the keyboard backlighting?? Sorry I'm French I use Google translation

Great vid and it's convinced me to buy one. I'm getting the i5 version with a ssd and 8gb. I wanted to ask if I upgraded the processor to the i7which i7 processor would be best used to upgrade the laptop?

I got this laptop yesterday for my little brother so he can do his class work from home because of this virus. It's a great laptop for college work and as a desktop replacement. If you will have it in one place then it's perfect. If you are looking to move it around, it's not mobile because of its weight. For homework it's perfect. For anything else probably not. As an i5 it's great value and solid as fuck.

Im an university student , i wanna kn whenever this laptop was good for programming (language c ,c++ , java ...) .

I actually have this laptop and it runs Kubuntu 19.10, with 8gb ram and a 500gb Samsung Evo ssd, and I upgraded from the i5 3320m to the i7-3612qm. It actually works super great and it's my favorite laptop to type on. I also have AN HP Omen 2018, on which typing is atrocious. I think you were correct when you said you were used to typing on the Lenovo, which by all accounts have fantastic keyboards.

I am used to the keyboard cause its the exact same as the mac besides the little c stick in between the g and h keys

My hp elitebook 8470p has an i7 8gb ram and ssd 256gb and it works pretty well it never sticks

I have this exact laptop and the only problem i have with it is the fan noise, it is just super loud. Even though i have cleaned the fans and fixed the airflow.

Hello! Great vid man, keep up the great work. I happen to have the exact same one and I am interested in upgrading it. I want to upgrade to an i7-3740QM. Is that possible? Also, what is the maximum amount of ram and ssd that it can be upgraded to?

i just bought ssd for it and it works beautifully

i am typing this scomment right now with this laptop and let me trell you the fans are SO LOUD

Yes this is my loptop in 2020.. and a lot of Iraniam people use this love !!

Bro I have dropped mine over 20 times sometimes a few feet off the ground & it always works fine Plays older games like Diablo2 WoW tbc classic pretty good

i own the exact same laptop, and i play both brawlhalla and og starcraft on it. and oh yeah i have blender too... they run very well. what annoys me is the battery life edit: i've uninstalled both and currently plays valorant in it! it runs smoothly

Led is a useful thing for me. Actually, It works in dark time.

Hey Mike how it would run illustrator cs 6? For some basic illustrations, not too much clipping masks etc.

I still having this laptop. I have two 8470p This laptop is very good. And mine both laptops are brand new. Not even a single scratch or dent

I have this computer and it works really good.

You can see the keys at night in the dark. that light is very useful.

The nice part about CPU is upgrade, it is socketed and can handle i7-3540m (2x3,0 Ghz + HT). Not sure about quadcores i7-3xxxQM.

My 8470p laptop has i7 and the resolution is 1600x900.

As a simple Office Box this model ist cheap, functional and has all you need in you daily office work. I buy these one for 50eur, upgrade on 16gb ram, add 500gb ssd, add large dock with integrated 1tb hdd for backup and at the end all for under 150eur. If something gone defect you can reach ALL inside easily and exchange. Windows 10 or Linux is running fine. 1A For gaming some 8470p models have a dedicated amd graphics. But these are very seldom on ebay or other second hand platforms. But the version with the intel graphics also run games like CS or other Games from this time. =)

I got a 8460p from the lost and found at work. I plan to go 16 G ram, 500 gb ssd, I7 3632qm and Win 10. It'll be a good laptop for traveling.

i have the same one and i run minecraft at 50fps maybe your mc settings are maxed out

Hello bro what name of this background music on starting. Can you tell me

Man I have this machine for almost 4 years, I have a core i7 16GB 500GB the best thing bout this machine is the keyboard I couldn't move to any other laptop because I get used to this comfortable keyboard

Alt Gr = "Alternative Graphics", it lets you type different characters, e.g. æßðđ (by holding Alt Gr and typing asdf)

i m using this now hp 8470p elitebook i want to upgrade ram

I have the 8460p now and its the best pc I ever had

Does this laptop have a disk tray to play old pc games, I'm thinking of purchasing one

How do you factory rest this laptop?

i just purchased one form offer up , with a i5 vpro 2530m for 40 $ two minor dents and much other wear and tear. Cant beat the price located in houston tx

Ihave this Laptop now and he work perfect

In 2018 I got 3 of these babies for free, great to have for throwing around in the car etc, I really like the ruggedness. Only thing I have to complain about is the low resolution, no HDMI port, and the speakers are horrible...

I fly nighttime flight Sims... It's useful then as no backlit

i've had this laptop for yeeears! he's a sweet old grandpa and it runs so well! games run great! even genshin impact runs ok.

"I don't know what that is" then stops and smiled "Alt gr, alt green" 🤣 Sor you give me a good laugh there 👌👌

Hi thx for the vidéo i would like to use it for vidéo montage with adope softwares. What do you think ?

Hi Mike, hope all is well. I believe my ACER is finally ready to retire. I always figured I'd check with you before going to a retailer for a replacement. A used computer is fine. No gaming involved. Business programs and downloading TV shows and Movies. What's your suggestion these days? I noticed the new computers have no port for me to hook up my external monitor. Is there a work around? You may remember me from other comments, I live in B town as well. Planning to watch a few more of your more recent videos later today. Also plan to end my Dropbox subscription and maybe buy an external HD. Any thoughts you have on it would be welcome. Or maybe just go with google drive, not sure.

Backlit?

I have error code 601 Internanl battery needs to be replaced. Do you now where is located internal battery?

Bro I have this laptop. Anyway I can use the screen as a TV for my PS2 and PS3? Thanks x

Ayo, I Brought the exact same model, Used, and it'll surprise alot of people that I've got it for a shocking price for value. Used yet literally Brand New, Clean on the inside, battery condition flawless, 4 gb of ram, 1tb SSD, every accessory with it. It had a major issue with windows 10, every time I left clicked the touch pad it would rotate the screen unconditionally, but I fixed it simply by disabling rotate screen, and it performs flawlessly afterwards... I purchased it for $103 Best buy ever

"internet explorer beta" that sounds like the most unstable browser of all time

Yeah you got an IGPU if you had a AMD GPU like 7400M you'll get alot ton more FPS

i have this same laptop! :D

Hey bro what name of that video background sound ,Can you tell me please? Or link or name??????

I have Hp Elite Book 8470p and it is very good

Is the trackpad clickable kinda like the Mac's or do you have to press a button to click

I use this laptop too

I think buying a dell latitude e7440 with an i7 is a better option and will serve you much better while bding capable of light gaming

I'm thinking about buying this kind of laptop but the one i found doesn't have standard "Intel HD Graphics 4000 " graphics card but an "AMD Radeon HD 7570M". I don't need this laptop for something demanding, but i will love if it will play a game like "League of Legends".

my friend have two laptop one is lenovo think pad yoga 12 and other is hp elitebook 8470 which is best for me.

Actually this is my laptop and I have 3! 16 Gb ram, SSD and a docking station. It ii a great laptop!

Thank you for the review , I have a lenovo thinkpad t450s and sometimes the mouse just freezes or doesn't scroll smottly on RU-vid can you please help me?!

Where is the mic? I hope it has one.

How well do you think video conference apps like Microsoft Teams or Zoom would fare on this?

I have elitebook 8560 with corei5/8gb. Has horrible overheating issue. Can't edit FHD vids. Cause it crawls while editing. Rendering is a pain in the ass. It's So bad I don't consider buying an Hp elitebook again. How would you convince me of getting this? Someone in my area is selling similar model in this review. Thanks in advance

Hey is it good to buy hp elite book 9470m in 2020 in 126.15$ and please give some advice for buying a old laptop

can you please tell me about the mousse (the above two keys above the touch pad ) and if they are mouse keys please tell how they got activated

Guys elitebook 8460 p stay with me 8 years i only upgrade RAM and change thermal paste twice

Sound of this laptop is very low , i have been using it since long i am from India i also got it in low cost. Except Speaker quality rest all good. I use it for office work.

compared to lenovo x230, which one do you prefer? since both have exactly same processor but different lcd size

I wish I could get one of these 😭

Please answer me? Where keyboard backlight hp 8470 p,,, Don't working keyboard light

good video

Hi. I'm planning to buy this model. Is this really one of the best laptops for online class and maybe for gaming too? Please help me decide huhu

Watching from Elitebook 8470p

This elitebook vs Pavilion dm4 i5 2nd, which one would be better.?

Yes this is my gaming computer (customized) it has a i9 proccesor , 4TB HDD, 2TB SSD, GTX , 64 GB RAM . The best computer ever

What is this thing above the CD player? Can someone explain please.