HP EliteBook 725 G3 vs. HP EliteBook 650 G9 Notebook

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
HP EliteBook 725 G3
HP EliteBook 725 G3

Our Rating: 72 %

HP EliteBook 650 G9 Notebook
HP EliteBook 650 G9 Notebook

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of HP EliteBook 725 G3 and HP EliteBook 650 G9 Notebook. 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.

HP EliteBook 725 G3 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP EliteBook 725 G3 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

portable design

efficient performance

adequate connectivity options

reasonable price point

mediocre display resolution

average battery life

limited storage capacity

no dedicated GPU

HP EliteBook 650 G9 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP EliteBook 650 G9 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust security features

solid build quality

comfortable keyboard

good battery life

bright display

relatively expensive

average graphics performance

heavier design

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 725 G3 and HP EliteBook 650 G9 Notebook
72 % - Design
63 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
70 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 725 G3 vs. HP EliteBook 650 G9 Notebook Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 725 G3 HP EliteBook 650 G9 Notebook
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31 cm x 21.89 cm x 1.89 cm 35.94 cm x 23.39 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.26 kg 1.74 kg
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 725 G3 HP EliteBook 650 G9 Notebook
Screen Size (Type) 12.5" - TN 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight WLED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Vivid Color, Slim Design, HD standard-viewing angle (SVA) eDP anti-glare Full HD ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) eDP anti-glare, narrow-bezel design
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 725 G3 HP EliteBook 650 G9 Notebook
CPU AMD A8 PRO-8600B / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U / 1.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 10-core
Cache 2 MB L3 - 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features - Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY HP EliteBook 725 G3 HP EliteBook 650 G9 Notebook
RAM 8 GB 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed - 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE HP EliteBook 725 G3 HP EliteBook 650 G9 Notebook
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 500 GB HDD SATA 6Gb/s 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 725 G3 HP EliteBook 650 G9 Notebook
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon R6 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Camera Yes - 1280 x 720 Yes - HD
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, IR camera, Temporal Noise Reduction
Video Resolutions - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec ALC3228 Realtek ALC3247-CG
Compliant Standards DTS Studio Sound High Definition Audio
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio, HP Clear Sound Amp -
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 725 G3 HP EliteBook 650 G9 Notebook
Wireless Bluetooth, Wi-Fi Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2)
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Intel I219-V
Bluetooth Class - Class 2
Compliant Standards - IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.11d, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, IEEE 802.11h, IEEE 802.11e, IEEE 802.11k, IEEE 802.3az, IEEE 802.11r, IEEE 802.11v
Remote Management Protocol - SNMP 2
Features - Miracast, Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2), CNVi
BATTERY HP EliteBook 725 G3 HP EliteBook 650 G9 Notebook
Technology Lithium Ion 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) - 51.3 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 13 hours
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 725 G3 HP EliteBook 650 G9 Notebook
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 115/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 45 Watt, 19.5 V
INPUT HP EliteBook 725 G3 HP EliteBook 650 G9 Notebook
Type Keyboard, touchpad, pointing stick Keyboard, ClickPad
Keyboard Name - HP Premium
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Volume control, spill-resistant, touchpad with gesture support Volume control, multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, spill-resistant
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 725 G3 HP EliteBook 650 G9 Notebook
Slots 1 x Micro-SIM card (1 free) -
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.0
USB-C
DisplayPort
VGA
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 2.1b Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (powered)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 725 G3 HP EliteBook 650 G9 Notebook
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 10 Pro (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence - English
Software Included - HP Support Assistant, HP Power Manager, HP Hotkey Support, HP Secure Erase, HP Client Catalogue (free download), HP Image Assistant (free download), HP Notifications, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Privacy Settings, HP Sure Admin, HP QuickDrop, HP Manageability Integration Kit Gen4 (free dowload), HP Client Management Script Library (free download), HP BIOSphere Gen6, HP Wake on WLAN, myHP, HP Client Security Manager Gen7, HP Smart Support (free download), HP Quick Touch
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 725 G3 HP EliteBook 650 G9 Notebook
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter HP 45W Smart AC Adapter
Integrated Options - HP Tamper Lock
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), chassis intrusion sensor
Features - BIOS Absolute Persistence, HP Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, HP Fast Charge, BIOS Update via Network, MIL-STD-810H tested, Secured-core PC enabled
Compliant Standards - CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GS, SABS, CCC, FIPS 140-2 Level 2, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, A-Tick, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, KC, CECP, EAC, CIT, low halogen, ICCP, RED, IEEE 1680.1, BNCI
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 10 - 90% (non-condensing)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
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