HP EliteBook 820 G4 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP EliteBook 820 G4 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

portable lightweight design

fast ssd storage

good security features

decent battery life

average display quality

limited graphics performance

noisy under load

higher price point

Dell Inspiron 3501 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell Inspiron 3501 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

decent battery life

ample storage options

good processor performance

average display quality

limited graphics power

heavier design

no USB-C port

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 820 G4 and Dell Inspiron 3501
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery
76 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 820 G4 vs. Dell Inspiron 3501 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 820 G4 Dell Inspiron 3501
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31 cm x 21.89 cm x 1.89 cm 36.396 cm x 24.9 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.26 kg 1.83 kg
Case Material - Plastic
Colour - Black accent
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 820 G4 Dell Inspiron 3501
Screen Size (Type) 12.5" 15.6" - TN
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) - 100
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness - 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features - Anti-glare, 25 ms response rate, ±40° horizontal viewing angle, +10/-30 vertical viewing angle, 0.25 mm pixel pitch
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 820 G4 Dell Inspiron 3501
CPU Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7300U / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 1005G1 / 1.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.5 GHz 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 3 MB 4 MB
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY HP EliteBook 820 G4 Dell Inspiron 3501
RAM 8 GB 4 GB
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
STORAGE HP EliteBook 820 G4 Dell Inspiron 3501
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 820 G4 Dell Inspiron 3501
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 620 Intel UHD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Resolution - 0.92 Megapixel
Camera Features - 78.6 degrees, RGB camera
Image Sensor Type - CMOS
Video Resolutions - 1280 x 720
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec CX7501 Realtek ALC3204
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio
Audio Features Noise-cancellation technology, Bang & Olufsen Audio, HP Clear Sound Amp MaxxAudio Pro
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 820 G4 Dell Inspiron 3501
Wireless Bluetooth Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Wireless Controller - M.2 2230
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Ethernet
BATTERY HP EliteBook 820 G4 Dell Inspiron 3501
Technology - 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 42 Wh
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 820 G4 Dell Inspiron 3501
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 19.5 V
INPUT HP EliteBook 820 G4 Dell Inspiron 3501
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Features Touchpad with gesture support -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 820 G4 Dell Inspiron 3501
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (charging)
USB-C
DisplayPort
VGA
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 820 G4 Dell Inspiron 3501
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
Software Included - Dell Mobile Connect
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 820 G4 Dell Inspiron 3501
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip -
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 - ExpressCharge
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001 -
Max Operating Temperature - 40 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 50 - 90% (non-condensing)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return -
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