HP EliteBook 850 G2 vs. ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of HP EliteBook 850 G2 and ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

HP EliteBook 850 G2 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP EliteBook 850 G2 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

durable build quality

efficient performance

good keyboard feel

ample connectivity options

decent battery life

heavy design

average display

modest graphics

higher price point

ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust gaming performance

durable military-grade build

high refresh rate display

efficient cooling system

competitive price point

heavyweight design

average battery life

noisy under load

limited color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 850 G2 and ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
69 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
86 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 850 G2 vs. ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 850 G2 ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.55 cm x 25.36 cm x 2.14 cm 39.9 cm x 26.9 cm x 2.48 cm
Weight 1.83 kg 2.6 kg
Case Material Magnesium-aluminum alloy -
Colour - Graphite black
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 850 G2 ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1600 x 900 (HD+) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Colour Gamut - 47.34% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB
Features - Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, IPS-level
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 850 G2 ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
CPU Intel Core i7 (5th Gen) 5600U / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 11400H / 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.2 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 6-core
Cache L3 - 4 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Platform Technology Intel vPro Platform -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY HP EliteBook 850 G2 ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
RAM 4 GB 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 32 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 - 1
STORAGE HP EliteBook 850 G2 ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 850 G2 ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 5500 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, Dynamic Boost
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 1280 x 720 Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Speakers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3228 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, DTS Studio Sound, DTS SOUND+ DTS:X Ultra
Audio Features - Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 850 G2 ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Wireless Bluetooth, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.3
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY HP EliteBook 850 G2 ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Technology Lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 48 Wh
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 850 G2 ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 150 Watt, 20 V, 7.5 A
INPUT HP EliteBook 850 G2 ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Type Keyboard, touchpad, pointing stick Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Volume control, spill-resistant Chiclet keyboard, ASUS Aura Sync RGB LED, marked WASD, 1 RGB zone, ASUS Overstroke technology
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 850 G2 ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0) (1 free)
Interfaces DisplayPort
4 x USB 3.0
LAN
Dock
Battery
Headphone/microphone combo jack
VGA
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
HDMI 2.0b
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 850 G2 ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 11 Home
Software Included - Armoury Crate, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (3 months)
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 850 G2 ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
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)
Features - MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, Cortana support
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001 -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return -
Model Number - HX001W
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