HP EliteBook 850 G1 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP EliteBook 850 G1 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

durable build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

good enterprise security

solid processor performance

decent battery life

heavier than competitors

average display brightness

no touchscreen option

limited graphics capability

MSI Modern 15 H (B13M) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Modern 15 H (B13M) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

fast ssd storage

vivid full hd display

efficient cooling system

competitive price point

average battery life

limited graphics performance

no thunderbolt support

basic audio quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 850 G1 and MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 850 G1 vs. MSI Modern 15 H (B13M) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 850 G1 MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.5 cm x 25.3 cm x 2.142 cm 35.9 cm x 24.1 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.88 kg 1.7 kg
Case Material Magnesium-aluminum alloy -
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 850 G1 MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features - MSI Matrix Display, IPS-level
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 850 G1 MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
CPU Intel Core i7 (4th Gen) 4600U / 2.1 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13700H / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.3 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 14-core
Cache 4 MB L3 - 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Platform Technology Intel vPro Platform -
Features Enhanced SpeedStep technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY HP EliteBook 850 G1 MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
RAM 4 GB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE HP EliteBook 850 G1 MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 850 G1 MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 4400 Intel Iris Xe Max Graphics
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes Yes
Sound Stereo speakers, stereo microphone Speakers, microphone
Codec IDT 92HD91 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, DTS Studio Sound, DTS SOUND+ -
Audio Features - Output: Hi-Res Audio
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 850 G1 MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Wireless Bluetooth, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Intel I218-LM -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY HP EliteBook 850 G1 MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Technology Lithium polymer 3-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) - 39.3 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 5 hours
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 850 G1 MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 90 Watt, 19 V, 4.74 A
INPUT HP EliteBook 850 G1 MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Type Keyboard, touchpad, pointing stick Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (white)
Features Volume control, spill-resistant Precision touchpad, 1.5mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 850 G1 MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Interfaces 4 x USB 3.0
DisplayPort
VGA
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Dock
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI 2.1 (4K support)
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 850 G1 MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 11 Home
Software Included - MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 850 G1 MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip -
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Power-on password, HP Disk Sanitizer, HP 3D DriveGuard, HP DuraFinish, HP DuraKeys, HP SpareKey, HP File Sanitizer, HP DisplaySafe, HP BIOS Protection, HP SureStart, SecureBoot, HP Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, Hybrid Boot, Master Record Security, Measured Boot, Pre-Boot Security, HP Roaming Alert, Intel My WiFi Technology, 1 USB 3.0 charging port MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001 -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
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 - 1 year
Model Number - 003UK
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