HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook vs. Dell XPS 17 9700

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HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook
HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook

In depth comparison and review of HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook and Dell XPS 17 9700. Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

Dell XPS 17 9700 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell XPS 17 9700 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning 4k display

powerful performance setup

premium build quality

excellent battery life

spacious trackpad

heavier than competitors

expensive base model

no full-size usb

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook and Dell XPS 17 9700
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook vs. Dell XPS 17 9700 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook Dell XPS 17 9700
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 25.4 cm x 1.89 cm 37.448 cm x 24.808 cm x 1.315 cm
Weight 2.06 kg 2.53 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour Pike silver Platinum silver
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook Dell XPS 17 9700
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 17"
Touchscreen - Yes
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 3840 x 2400 (WQUXGA)
Pixel Density (ppi) - 266
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:10
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% Adobe RGB
Features Full HD ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) eDP anti-glare +PSR Anti-reflective, anti-smudge, Infinity Edge display, Wide Viewing Angle, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, 35 ms response rate, HDR 400 compatible, Corning Gorilla glass 6, Eyesafe technology, 0.0954 mm pixel pitch
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook Dell XPS 17 9700
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8400H / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i9 (10th Gen) 10885H / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 5.3 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache L3 - 8 MB 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset - Mobile Intel WM490
Platform Technology Intel vPro Platform -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Smart Cache, Intel Thermal Velocity Boost
MEMORY HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook Dell XPS 17 9700
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 2933 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 2933 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook Dell XPS 17 9700
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe), triple-level cell (TLC) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook Dell XPS 17 9700
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 630 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060
Video Memory - 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1280 x 720 (standard), 576 x 360 (infrared)
Resolution - 0.9 Megapixel (standard), 0.2 Megapixel (infrared)
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello IR camera, Windows Hello, 78.5 degrees
Image Sensor Type - CMOS
Video Resolutions - 1280 x 720
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Four speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC711-CG
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio, HP Clear Sound Amp -
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook Dell XPS 17 9700
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 -
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook Dell XPS 17 9700
Technology 6-cell lithium polymer 6-cell Lithium Ion
Installed Qty 1 -
Battery Capacity (Size) 64 Wh 97 Wh
Battery Life Up to 16 hours -
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook Dell XPS 17 9700
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 150 Watt, 19.5 V 5 / 20 V
INPUT HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook Dell XPS 17 9700
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Name HP Premium Collaboration Keyboard -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, ClickPad with gesture support, glass with chemical etched surface, two-finger zoom (pinch), two-way scroll -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook Dell XPS 17 9700
Interfaces 2 x USB-C 3.1 (supports Thunderbolt)
USB 3.0 (charging)
USB 3.0
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
4 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook Dell XPS 17 9700
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
Software Included HP Recovery Manager, HP Support Assistant, HP ePrint, HP Hotkey Support, HP Velocity, HP Secure Erase, HP Drive Packs (free download), HP Client Catalog, HP BIOS Config Utility, HP JumpStart, HP Noise Cancellation, HP System Software Manager, HP JetAdvantage, HP Wireless Wakeup, HP Workwise (free download), HP BIOSphere Gen4, HP Client Security Suite Gen4, HP Manageability & Integration Kit Gen2 (free download), HP SureStart Gen4, HP Sure Run, HP Sure Recover -
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook Dell XPS 17 9700
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options Hood sensor, ambient light sensor -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Noble Wedge security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Power-on password, HP DuraKeys, Setup Password, Automatic DriveLock, HP DriveLock, Power On Authentication, Pre-boot Authentication, Master Boot Record Security, BIOS Update via Network ExpressCharge
Compliant Standards Low halogen BFR-free, PVC-free
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) 10 - 90% (non-condensing)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 3 years -
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