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HP EliteBook 745 G6 Premium AMD in the second generation: the Picasso platform in the most widely used business size
The HP EliteBook 745 G6 held the premium AMD 14-inch position in the second generation, built on the Picasso platform (Zen+) with Radeon Vega, Bang & Olufsen audio and HDMI 2.0. For companies that wanted EliteBook quality without the Intel premium, it was the mature AMD option: a proven platform, a premium aluminium chassis and a real SO-DIMM upgrade path. As a refurbished business laptop from ITR Bulgaria, it puts a branded 14-inch chassis within reach at a sensible price.
Benefits
Why the HP EliteBook 745 G6 is a sensible buy in the 14-inch premium business class as a refurbished laptop
AMD Picasso platform (Ryzen Pro 3000)
Second-generation Ryzen in business class, Zen+ cores with integrated Radeon Vega. Enough for Office, video calls and multi-monitor work, with no need for a separate graphics card.
2× SO-DIMM up to 32 GB DDR4, upgrade after purchase
Memory sits on two slots, not soldered. For a team that buys once and uses the machine for years, that is a real reserve: you add RAM when the work calls for it.
Bang & Olufsen audio for video calls
B&O stereo speakers and a three-microphone array. Through hours of Teams and Zoom you hear the difference: the voice on the other end comes through clean, without the constant "say that again".
HDMI 2.0 and full RJ45, no adapters
Connect an external monitor and a wired network directly. Practical in a client office that still relies on cable, and when setting up a workstation quickly.
Premium aluminium chassis (MIL-STD-810G)
The chassis is mostly aluminium, tested to MIL-STD-810G. After years of use it keeps its rigidity: it does not creak or flex when carried in a bag.
HP Fast Charge, up to 50% in about 30 minutes
With a 65W charger the battery reaches half in half an hour. For someone moving between meetings in different offices, a short top-up covers the afternoon.
HP Wolf Security at the hardware level
HP Sure Start, Sure Run, Sure Recover and Sure Sense, protection rarely found outside business class. TPM 2.0 and an optional fingerprint reader round out the picture.
14″ FHD IPS, with a Sure View 1000-nit option
A matte IPS panel for working with documents and spreadsheets all day. On selected units, a Sure View privacy screen at 1000 nits that blocks the side view on a plane or in a cafe.
USB-C 3.1 with Alt Mode and Power Delivery
This model has no Thunderbolt, but USB-C carries video over DisplayPort Alt Mode and charging over Power Delivery. For a classic office scenario that covers the daily needs.
Sensible value as a refurbished laptop
As a used laptop that has been through a technical audit and refurbishment, the HP EliteBook 745 G6 puts a branded AMD business chassis within reach at a more sensible price than a new equivalent, with a real warranty from ITR Bulgaria.
HP EliteBook 745 G6: the 14-inch premium AMD EliteBook on the Picasso platform
For years, a business laptop meant one thing: Intel inside. HP chose to offer another road. The HP EliteBook 745 G6 held the premium AMD 14-inch position in the second generation, a machine for companies that wanted EliteBook quality without paying the Intel premium. The bet was the mature AMD option: a proven Picasso platform, a premium aluminium chassis and a real SO-DIMM upgrade path, in the most common business size.
Picasso was the second generation of Ryzen in business class, Zen+ cores on a 12nm process with integrated Radeon Vega graphics. For a team running Office, a browser with twenty tabs, Teams and light graphics work at the same time, it is a machine that does not run out of breath in daily use. Radeon Vega handles video decoding and multi-monitor work without a separate card, which is exactly enough for a business scenario where nobody opens 3D software.
There is a story behind this model that explains why it exists. HP offered AMD processors in the EliteBook well before Ryzen made AMD a serious contender in business, and at a time when most AMD laptops were a compromise, the 700 series was one of the few real business machines running a red chip. HP kept the AMD models in a separate line: while the xx0 numbers (830, 840, 850) were Intel, the xx5 line (735, 745, 755) was the AMD alternative with the same construction and business features. The HP EliteBook 745 G6 is the last generation of that separate 700 line. With the following generation, HP merged the AMD models back into the 800 series. That gives this model a particular status: the mature close of AMD's first serious push into premium business class, in a chassis inherited from the established EliteBook design.
The G6 generation, however, also closed the last column on which the AMD edition could be struck from a corporate requirements list: the security package. Sure Start — firmware that keeps a reference copy of the BIOS in a separate chip and restores itself after tampering or corruption; the optional Sure View, which at a keystroke makes the screen unreadable to an airplane seatmate; the military trials of the chassis; even the LTE modem. None of it was trimmed relative to the Intel twin. The quiet news of the HP EliteBook 745 G6 was not the cores but the equality: premium to the last checkbox, years before that became a fashionable claim.
The chassis itself is built mostly from aluminium, a material HP chooses for the series because it keeps its rigidity after years of opening and closing; the machine stays solid in the hand even when you pick it up by one corner, and it carries MIL-STD-810G durability testing behind it. Above the keyboard sit the Bang & Olufsen speakers, backed by a three-microphone array, and you notice it through hours of video calls, when the voice on the other end is the difference between a clear conversation and a constant "sorry, say that again". A full-size HDMI 2.0 and a true RJ45 port mean you connect to an external monitor and a wired network with no adapters, which is practical in a client office that still runs on cable. Memory sits on two SO-DIMM slots up to 32 GB DDR4, a real upgrade reserve that the soldered memory in thinner machines does not offer.
Honestly about the trade-offs: the HP EliteBook 745 G6 has no discrete graphics option, and as an AMD platform from this generation it goes without Thunderbolt. The USB-C port works with DisplayPort Alt Mode and Power Delivery, but without Thunderbolt speeds. It does, however, support a compatible USB-C docking station over a single cable for data, video and power. If you need a more compact body, the HP EliteBook 735 G6 is the 13.3-inch sibling on the same platform; if you prefer ThinkPad ergonomics, the Lenovo ThinkPad T495 is the AMD alternative with a built-in 50 Wh battery, while the 745 G6 leans on Bang & Olufsen and HDMI 2.0. Against the first generation HP EliteBook 745 G5 (Raven Ridge), this model is the Picasso maturity: the same chassis, a more settled platform. As a refurbished laptop from ITR Bulgaria, the EliteBook 745 G6 is a used laptop that makes sense for more than the price: a branded business chassis, verified and refurbished, with a real warranty and an AMD platform that still has a genuine upgrade reserve.
Who it suits
Scenarios where the HP EliteBook 745 G6 makes the most sense
Corporate fleets with an AMD policy
An IT department standardising on AMD for price-to-performance and SKU flexibility. The HP EliteBook 745 G6 brings EliteBook quality to the red platform, with a familiar chassis and easy management across many units.
Premium 14-inch users
An employee who wants the balanced 14-inch format: enough screen for spreadsheets and documents, at a weight of around 1.53 kg that stays comfortable to carry between desk and meeting room every day.
Mobile managers
A manager who changes three rooms a day: HP Fast Charge tops up the battery between meetings, and the aluminium chassis takes the daily bag without ceremony.
Buyers who value audio and HDMI 2.0
Someone who runs video calls and presents on an external screen. The B&O audio keeps the conversation clear, and HDMI 2.0 sends the presentation to a monitor without hunting for an adapter.
Model highlights
AMD Ryzen Pro 3000 / Picasso
Zen+ cores on 12nm with integrated Radeon Vega 6/8/10. Options up to the Ryzen 7 Pro 3700U, the second generation of Ryzen in premium business class.
2× SO-DIMM up to 32 GB DDR4-2400
Two memory slots, not soldered and replaceable. A real upgrade path after purchase, a reserve that thinner rivals often sacrifice.
M.2 NVMe SSD up to 1 TB
A single M.2 2280 slot for an NVMe SSD, replaceable. Fast system startup and enough capacity for everyday business work.
14″ display up to Sure View 1000 nits
From HD TN to FHD IPS anti-glare; on selected units, a Sure View G3 privacy panel at 1000 nits against the side view in public spaces.
Bang & Olufsen plus a three-microphone array
B&O stereo speakers with HP Audio Boost and a three-microphone array, tuned for video conferencing and a clear voice in a noisy room.
Ports without Thunderbolt
2× USB-A 3.1 (one for charging), USB-C 3.1 with Alt Mode and PD, HDMI 2.0, full RJ45 and an audio jack. This model has no Thunderbolt.
50 Wh battery plus HP Fast Charge
A 50 Wh battery with HP Fast Charge, 50% in 30 minutes with a 65W charger. A short top-up between two meetings covers the afternoon.
HP Wolf Security plus TPM 2.0
HP Sure Start Gen5, Sure Run, Sure Recover, Sure Sense and Sure Click. Options: an IR camera for Windows Hello, a fingerprint reader, NFC and 4G LTE.
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Refurbished by ITR Bulgaria: what value do you get?
Buying a refurbished business-class laptop makes the strongest sense when the device has gone through a standardised internal refurbishment process and arrives with a real warranty. That is how used laptops become refurbished laptops: a practical, predictable and professional alternative to new entry-level machines, or a far more sensible purchase than new premium equivalents.
- ✓ Technical audit and cosmetic assessment of the device to an internal standard
- ✓ Refurbishment, cleaning, quality improvement and configuration to a standard for repeat business use
- ✓ Use of original software and a prepared configuration for the model
- ✓ Packaging, a real warranty and ongoing support for the model from ITR Bulgaria
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The HP EliteBook 745 G6 is a refurbished business laptop from the AMD EliteBook 700 line, verified, prepared and backed by a real warranty from ITR Bulgaria. Browse current stock or get in touch for assistance.
Additional information
Where does the HP EliteBook 745 G6 fit in the series? ▼
The HP EliteBook 745 G6 belongs to the EliteBook 700 series, HP's AMD line in premium business class. At the time of this model, HP kept the AMD machines separate from Intel: the xx0 numbers (830, 840, 850) were Intel, while the xx5 line (735, 745, 755) was the AMD alternative with the same construction and business features.
Within the HP EliteBook 700 G6 generation there are three sizes: the HP EliteBook 735 G6 (13.3″, more compact), the HP EliteBook 745 G6 (14″, the balanced standard) and the HP EliteBook 755 G6 (15.6″, more screen area).
The HP EliteBook 745 G6 succeeds the HP EliteBook 745 G5 (the first Ryzen generation, Raven Ridge) and is the last of the separate 700 line. With the following generation HP merged the AMD models back into the 800 series (HP EliteBook 845 G7, on the Renoir platform). That makes the G6 the mature close of AMD's first serious effort in premium business class.
The HP EliteBook 745 G6 is not the best fit if… ▼
- You need discrete graphics for video editing, 3D or CAD. The HP EliteBook 745 G6 relies on integrated Radeon Vega; for heavy graphics, look at a mobile workstation.
- You rely on Thunderbolt for single-cable docking or fast external arrays. This model has no Thunderbolt, but it supports compatible single-cable USB-C docking via DisplayPort Alt Mode and Power Delivery, plus data transfer. Check whether your devices specifically require Thunderbolt.
- You want a more compact body. The HP EliteBook 735 G6 is the 13.3-inch version from the same generation and platform.
- You need an officially offered configuration with more than 32 GB of RAM. For this model HP lists up to 32 GB DDR4. For more memory, look at a later AMD generation (HP EliteBook 845 G7).
- You expect a guaranteed privacy panel (Sure View) or IR camera. These are options configured at order time and are not present on every unit.
- You need a guaranteed specific configuration (exact processor, RAM, SSD, LTE). Configurations vary; check the specific unit.
Which size and construction should you choose? ▼
13.3-inch class (HP EliteBook 735 G6): more compact and lighter for frequent travel. Trade-off: less screen working area.
14-inch class (HP EliteBook 745 G6): the balanced standard, enough screen for documents and spreadsheets at a weight of around 1.53 kg that stays comfortable to carry every day.
15.6-inch class (HP EliteBook 755 G6): more screen area for multi-window work, better suited to working mainly at a desk.
Construction: the chassis is mostly aluminium, around 18 mm thick, tested to MIL-STD-810G. A premium HP keyboard with optional backlight and spill resistance, designed for quiet and comfortable typing.
Alternative models ▼
Within HP:
HP EliteBook 745 G5: the previous generation (Raven Ridge, the first Ryzen in the series). A more affordable refurbished option; the G6 brings the more settled Picasso platform and a brighter Sure View option.
HP EliteBook 735 G6: the 13.3-inch version from the same generation, the same platform in a more compact body. A choice for people who prioritise minimal bulk in the bag.
HP EliteBook 845 G7: the next AMD generation (Renoir, Ryzen 4000), now merged into the 800 series. A newer platform with more cores, usually at a higher refurbished price.
Cross-brand alternative (AMD, 14″, close period):
Lenovo ThinkPad T495: an AMD Lenovo ThinkPad 14″ from the nearby generation, with a built-in 50 Wh battery and the classic Lenovo ThinkPad keyboard with TrackPoint. The HP EliteBook 745 G6 leans on Bang & Olufsen audio and full-size HDMI 2.0; the Lenovo ThinkPad T495 leans on ergonomics and a built-in battery that is replaced by authorised service.
Note: do not compare the HP EliteBook 745 G6 with the HP ProBook 445 G6, which is from the mainstream business class, with different features and a different target group.
Refurbished by ITR Bulgaria: what value do you get? ▼
The HP EliteBook 745 G6 is a model where refurbishment by ITR Bulgaria carries a clear logic. HP designed the series for a long corporate life: the internals are accessible, the memory on two SO-DIMM slots and the NVMe SSD are replaceable, and the hardware documentation is comprehensive. That makes the technical audit and refurbishment transparent.
On top of this comes the availability of parts: as a widely deployed business model, original batteries, chargers and docking stations are easy to source on the market years after release. Once it has been refurbished, the model is prepared for repeat business use and arrives with a real warranty and support from ITR Bulgaria.
Frequently asked questions ▼
Is the HP EliteBook 745 G6 a good choice as a used laptop?
Yes, especially for companies with an AMD policy. The HP EliteBook 745 G6 brings a branded EliteBook chassis on an AMD platform at a more sensible price. As a refurbished laptop from business class that has been through inspection and refurbishment, it arrives with a real warranty and a real SO-DIMM upgrade reserve.
What is the difference between the HP EliteBook 745 G6 and the HP EliteBook 745 G5?
The G5 was the first Ryzen generation (Raven Ridge); the G6 moves to Picasso (Ryzen Pro 3000, Zen+), a more settled platform, plus a brighter Sure View option. The chassis and overall construction are almost the same.
Does the HP EliteBook 745 G6 have Thunderbolt?
No. This model has no Thunderbolt. The USB-C port supports DisplayPort Alt Mode and Power Delivery, but not Thunderbolt speeds. It supports a compatible USB-C docking station over a single cable for data, video and power. For a classic office scenario that covers the daily needs, depending on the devices used.
What is the difference between the HP EliteBook 745 G6 and the HP EliteBook 735 G6?
The size. The HP EliteBook 735 G6 is the 13.3-inch compact on the same platform; the HP EliteBook 745 G6 is the 14-inch with more working area. The ports, audio and business features are practically the same.
What configurations are common on the HP EliteBook 745 G6?
AMD Ryzen Pro 3000 (3300U/3500U/3700U) with Radeon Vega, RAM up to 32 GB DDR4 on two SO-DIMM slots, an NVMe SSD up to 1 TB. On selected units: a Sure View 1000-nit screen, an IR camera for Windows Hello, a fingerprint reader, NFC or a 4G LTE module. It is important to check the specific unit.