HP Probook 445 14 G9 RAM upgrade specifications

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The HP Probook 445 14 G9 features DDR4-SDRAM memory specifications supporting RAM upgrades through 2x SO-DIMM slots. The laptop is compatible with SO-DIMM form factor modules operating at 3200 MHz frequency. Maximum memory capacity reaches 32 GB, enabling significant upgrade potential from the factory configuration. These specifications define the compatible memory types and maximum upgrade parameters for the HP Probook 400 series model 445 14 G9.

Memory Upgrade Specifications

SpecificationValue
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM
Form factorSO-DIMM
Memory typeDDR4-SDRAM
Frequency3200 MHz
Maximum RAM32 GB
Voltage1.2V
Number of pins260-pin
InterfacePC4
PC Speed RatingPC4-3200 (PC4-25600)
Bandwidth25.6 GB/s
Laptop Release date28 October 2022

Additional Notes

  • The HP Probook 445 14 G9 contains 2 SO-DIMM slots with no additional expansion options, establishing a hard ceiling of 32 GB total capacity regardless of future module availability.
  • DDR4-3200 MHz specification indicates the memory controller supports standard JEDEC frequencies; modules rated above 3200 MHz will operate at reduced 3200 MHz speeds due to controller limitations, eliminating performance gains from higher-frequency modules.
  • SO-DIMM form factor restricts upgrades to laptop-specific modules; desktop DDR4 UDIMM modules are physically incompatible and cannot be retrofitted despite identical electrical specifications.
  • Dual-slot architecture necessitates removal of existing modules to access either slot; single-slot upgrades require extraction of the incumbent module, creating potential static discharge risk during swap procedures.
  • The 32 GB maximum capacity aligns with consumer-grade DDR4 SO-DIMM manufacturing standards; matched 16 GB dual-module configurations represent the most practical upgrade path for symmetric performance and warranty compatibility.
  • Memory bandwidth at 3200 MHz yields approximately 25.6 GB/s per channel; this bandwidth level may become a secondary constraint in CPU-intensive workloads if paired with higher-performance processors in subsequent G-series generations.
  • Factory SO-DIMM installations in this generation typically ship with single 4 GB or 8 GB modules, leaving one slot empty; populated secondary slots do not require slot-specific timing adjustments when using identical module specifications.