HP ProBook 4 G1iR 14 inch Notebook PC is now in stock at Mascom International for KSh 138,500, brand new and sealed. The configuration pairs an Intel Core 7 150U processor with 8GB of DDR5 memory, a 512GB PCIe NVMe solid state drive, and a 14-inch WUXGA anti-glare screen running 1920 x 1200. It arrives with FreeDOS rather than Windows, which keeps the shelf price down for buyers who already hold a licence or want to choose their own. Find the HP ProBook 4 G1iR at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD, open Monday to Saturday.
Accountants filing KRA returns, procurement officers in Industrial Area, and postgraduate students at Strathmore and USIU keep hitting the same wall: consumer laptops with soldered memory that cannot grow with the workload. The HP ProBook 4 G1iR answers that with two SODIMM slots, so the 8GB it arrives with can climb to 48GB later without replacing the machine. A wired RJ-45 port matters in Kenyan offices where fibre runs to a desk switch and shared Wi-Fi slows down by mid-morning. Field staff covering Nakuru, Eldoret, and Kisumu get a 1.4kg unit that survives a day away from a wall socket.
Unlike other electronics retailers in Kenya who stock only consumer models at this price, Mascom International carries the HP ProBook 4 G1iR as a commercial-line unit with HP Wolf Security firmware protection and an aluminium lid. Buyers throughout Kenya tell us the deciding factor is repairability: memory and storage both open to a screwdriver rather than adhesive. At Mascom International, we're seeing small firms order three or four units at a time for shared desks. Test the HP ProBook 4 G1iR at our Kimathi Street counter, or order it for pay-on-arrival delivery anywhere in the 47 counties.
Common Questions About the HP ProBook 4 G1iR
Does the HP ProBook 4 G1iR come with Windows installed?
No. It boots into FreeDOS, a free command-line operating system, so you supply the Windows licence yourself. Mascom International can load a genuine Windows 11 licence and set the machine up before you collect it, or before it leaves for delivery. Buying a FreeDOS unit saves you the retail licence cost upfront. Companies already running volume licensing keep that saving entirely. Tell our Kimathi Street team what you need when you place the order.
Is the Intel Core 7 150U the same as a Core Ultra chip?
No, and the difference is worth knowing before you buy. Intel sells the 150U as a Core 7 processor built on Raptor Lake-U Refresh, not as a Core Ultra part, so there is no NPU for on-device AI features. What you get instead is 10 cores, 12 threads, and a 5.4GHz peak clock on the two performance cores. For spreadsheets, browser tabs, accounting packages, and video calls, that is more speed than most desks ever use.
Is 8GB of RAM enough, and can I add more later?
8GB handles Windows 11, Office, and roughly 15 to 20 browser tabs without complaint. Large Excel models, heavy QuickBooks files, or 30-plus tabs will push it. The HP ProBook 4 G1iR uses two SODIMM slots rather than soldered chips, and the board accepts up to 48GB of DDR5. Adding a second module also switches memory into dual-channel mode, which lifts graphics speed and screen redraw noticeably. Mascom International stocks matching DDR5 modules and fits them at the counter.
How long does the battery last on a normal workday?
Expect seven to nine hours of mixed office work: email, browser, and documents with the screen at half brightness. Sustained video calls over Wi-Fi pull that closer to five hours. The 3-cell battery charges over USB-C, and HP Fast Charge reaches about 50 percent in 30 minutes, so a lunch break covers an afternoon of meetings in Westlands or Upper Hill. Any 45W or 65W USB-C charger will refill it.
What ports does the HP ProBook 4 G1iR have?
Two USB-C ports at 20Gbps carrying data, DisplayPort 1.4 video and power delivery, two USB-A ports at 5Gbps, one HDMI 2.1 output, an RJ-45 Ethernet jack, and a combined headphone and microphone jack. The RJ-45 is the one that counts in Kenya, since many offices still hang desks off a wired switch and no adapter is needed. One USB-C cable can drive an external monitor while charging the laptop.
How does it compare to the HP ProBook 440 G11?
The 440 G11 runs Core Ultra silicon with an NPU and marginally stronger integrated graphics. The HP ProBook 4 G1iR uses the Core 7 150U, which feels close in day-to-day speed but scores lower in long multi-core jobs such as large exports or video conversion. In exchange it costs less, keeps the same 16:10 panel shape, the same port selection, and the same two upgradeable memory slots. For office workloads the gap stays small.
Is the 14-inch screen big enough for spreadsheets?
Yes, mostly because of its shape. The 1920 x 1200 panel is 16:10, giving roughly 11 percent more vertical space than an older 1920 x 1080 screen, which works out to about six extra spreadsheet rows before you scroll. The matte anti-glare coating cuts reflections from ceiling tubes and bright office windows. Brightness of around 300 nits reads well indoors, though direct afternoon sun on a balcony will wash it out.
Who should buy this laptop at KSh 138,500?
Small business owners, accountants, procurement staff, NGO field officers, and postgraduate students who need a machine that stays useful for five years. It suits anyone who wants to buy the hardware now and pick their own Windows licence separately. It is not a gaming or video-editing laptop, since integrated graphics and 8GB of memory cap that work. For CAD, 4K editing, or rendering, choose a discrete-graphics model instead.
Are HP's security tools usable when the laptop ships without Windows?
Partly. Firmware-level protection such as HP Sure Start, which repairs a damaged BIOS on its own, works no matter which operating system you install afterwards. The HP Wolf Security tools that isolate risky email attachments need Windows and HP's software stack, so they become available once Windows 11 Pro is installed. A BIOS power-on password protects the unit even with no operating system present. Mascom International tests all of this before handover.
Technical Specifications
Processor Architecture and Real-World Speed
- Intel Core 7 150U runs 10 cores and 12 threads, splitting work between two fast cores and eight efficient ones.
- Peak clock reaches 5.4GHz on the performance cores, which shortens the wait when opening large files.
- Base power sits at 15 watts and rises to 55 watts briefly under load, keeping fan noise low.
- A 12MB L3 cache holds frequently used data close to the cores, cutting repeat trips out to memory.
- Raptor Lake-U Refresh silicon carries no NPU, so Copilot+ features that need on-device AI hardware stay unavailable.
Memory Configuration and Upgrade Path
- Ships with 8GB of DDR5 in a single module, leaving the second SODIMM slot completely empty.
- Both slots open for upgrade, and the board accepts up to 48GB of DDR5 in total.
- System memory runs at 5,200 MT/s with this processor, well ahead of the DDR4 in older office laptops.
- Fitting a second matched module turns on dual-channel mode, which mainly lifts integrated graphics speed.
- Single-channel 8GB copes with documents and browsing but runs tight on large datasets or many open tabs.
Storage Capacity and Expansion
- The 512GB PCIe NVMe drive holds an operating system, Office, and roughly 100,000 documents with room left over.
- The M.2 slot connects over PCIe Gen 4, so file copies and program launches finish quickly.
- One storage slot is fitted, and the drive can later be swapped for a 1TB or 2TB module.
- Solid state storage has no moving parts, which suits daily transport on a matatu or boda commute.
- FreeDOS occupies almost no space, leaving the full capacity free when you install your own operating system.
Display Technology and Daily Readability
- The 14-inch IPS panel shows 1920 x 1200 pixels in a 16:10 shape at roughly 162 pixels per inch.
- Taller 16:10 proportions add about six more spreadsheet rows than a standard 1920 x 1080 screen.
- A matte anti-glare coating cuts reflections from ceiling tubes and bright office windows.
- Brightness of around 300 nits on the standard panel reads clearly indoors but struggles in direct sun.
- Colour coverage sits near 62.5 percent of sRGB, fine for documents and slides, limited for photo retouching.
Graphics Output and Visual Workloads
- Intel Graphics with 96 execution units sits inside the processor and shares system memory rather than using its own.
- Handles 4K video playback, Teams and Zoom calls, and light photo work without stuttering.
- Two external monitors can run at once through HDMI 2.1 and USB-C DisplayPort output.
- Gaming is limited to older or lighter titles at reduced settings, since no discrete card is fitted.
- Hardware decoding covers H.264, HEVC, and AV1, so streaming video barely touches the processor cores.
Battery Endurance and Rapid Charging
- A 3-cell 56 Wh battery covers roughly seven to nine hours of documents, email, and browsing.
- HP Fast Charge refills about 50 percent in 30 minutes when the machine sits idle or switched off.
- Charging runs over USB-C, so a 45W or 65W adapter, dock, or laptop power bank can top it up.
- The battery is internal and replaced through service rather than swapped by hand in the field.
- Power draw falls sharply when work shifts onto the efficient cores, which stretches runtime during long meetings.
Build Quality, Ports, and Connectivity
- An aluminium lid covers a 1.4kg chassis measuring 31.9 by 22.4 centimetres and 17 millimetres thick at the rear.
- Two USB-C ports at 20Gbps carry data, DisplayPort 1.4 video, and power delivery on one cable.
- Two USB-A ports at 5Gbps and one HDMI 2.1 output connect older printers, projectors, and external drives.
- An RJ-45 Ethernet jack takes a network cable directly, with no adapter needed for office switches.
- Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 reach the 6GHz band on routers that support it, easing crowded office airwaves.
- A 1080p camera, dual microphones, and two 2-watt speakers cover video calls without extra accessories.
Package Contents
Every HP ProBook 4 G1iR leaves Mascom International sealed in its retail box. Inside you will find:
- HP ProBook 4 G1iR 14 inch Notebook PC
- 45W USB-C power adapter
- Power cord
- Quick setup guide
- Documentation and warranty card
Note:No Windows media is supplied, since the unit runs FreeDOS from the factory. Our Kimathi Street team can add a genuine Windows 11 licence, Microsoft Office, and antivirus at the counter.
Warranty
The HP ProBook 4 G1iR ships with a 12-month warranty through Mascom International, covering manufacturing defects under normal use. Claims are handled directly at our Nairobi CBD service desk on Kimathi Street, with no need to send the machine abroad. Keep your receipt and the serial number printed on the base panel for any claim.
Buying the HP ProBook 4 G1iR in Kenya
Mascom International stocks the HP ProBook 4 G1iR in Pike Silver at our Nairobi CBD location: Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street. Walk in Monday through Saturday between 9:00 AM and 7:00 PM to type on the keyboard and judge the screen before committing.
Three ways to order:
- Call/WhatsApp +254 708 852 521
- Email info@mascomintl.com
- Order through www.mascomintl.com
Pay-on-arrival delivery reaches every Kenyan county. Nairobi and its environs receive the laptop the same day. Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret, and all other major towns receive it within 1 business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days. You inspect the unit and pay only when it arrives.
Every machine comes with the 12-month warranty stated above, and our Kimathi Street desk coordinates any claim from start to finish.
Buyers across Kenya rely on Mascom International for accurate specifications, current shilling pricing, and after-sales help that answers the phone. Ask us about memory upgrades, a genuine Windows licence, or a carry case when you place your order.
