HP EliteBook 850 G4 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP EliteBook 850 G4 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust security features

solid build quality

comfortable keyboard

good battery life

decent processor performance

heavier than competitors

average display quality

limited graphics performance

no touchscreen option

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 755 G4 Notebook and HP EliteBook 850 G4
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 755 G4 Notebook vs. HP EliteBook 850 G4 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 755 G4 Notebook HP EliteBook 850 G4
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38.36 cm x 25.77 cm x 1.94 cm 38.36 cm x 25.77 cm x 1.94 cm
Weight 1.84 kg 1.84 kg
Case Material Aluminum, magnesium alloy -
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 755 G4 Notebook HP EliteBook 850 G4
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - TN 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Features Slim Design, Full HD standard-viewing angle (SVA) eDP anti-glare -
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 755 G4 Notebook HP EliteBook 850 G4
CPU AMD A10 PRO-8730B / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7200U / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.3 GHz 3.1 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 2 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features - Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY HP EliteBook 755 G4 Notebook HP EliteBook 850 G4
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 1866 MHz / PC4-17000 -
Rated Speed 2133 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE HP EliteBook 755 G4 Notebook HP EliteBook 850 G4
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD PCIe - HP Z Turbo Drive 256 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 755 G4 Notebook HP EliteBook 850 G4
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon R5 Intel HD Graphics 620
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 755 G4 Notebook HP EliteBook 850 G4
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, NFC, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2) -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Broadcom BCM5762 -
Bluetooth Class Class 2 -
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED -
Features Miracast -
BATTERY HP EliteBook 755 G4 Notebook HP EliteBook 850 G4
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 51 Wh 51 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 14.25 hours
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 755 G4 Notebook HP EliteBook 850 G4
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 45 Watt, 19.5 V -
INPUT HP EliteBook 755 G4 Notebook HP EliteBook 850 G4
Type Keyboard, touchpad, pointing stick Keyboard, touchpad, pointing stick
Keyboard Name HP Premium HP Premium
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Features Spill-resistant, gesture function -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 755 G4 Notebook HP EliteBook 850 G4
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1 (charging)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C
DisplayPort
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (charging)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C
DisplayPort
VGA
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 755 G4 Notebook HP EliteBook 850 G4
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro
Software Included Skype, HP SoftPaq Download Manager, HP Recovery Manager, HP Support Assistant, Bing Toolbar, HP ePrint, HP Hotkey Support, HP Systems Software Manager (free download), HP BIOS Configuration Utility (free download), HP Drive Packs (free download), HP Client Catalogue (free download), HP Mobile Connect Pro, HP JumpStart, HP JetAdvantage Connect, HP Noise Cancellation, HP LAN-WLAN Protection, HP MAC Address Manager, HP MIK for Microsoft SCCM (free download), HP Client Security Suite Gen3 -
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 755 G4 Notebook HP EliteBook 850 G4
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features HP DuraKeys, HP BIOS Protection, BIOS Absolute Persistence, HP SureStart, HP Drive Encryption, SecureBoot, HP Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, Hybrid Boot, Master Record Security, Measured Boot, Power On Authentication, Pre-boot Authentication -
Compliant Standards ACPI, CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, A-Tick, ICES, KC, CIT -
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 - 3 years
Limited warranty - battery - 3 years
Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
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