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

HP EliteBook 850 G3 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP EliteBook 850 G3 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

durable build quality

efficient performance

comfortable keyboard

good enterprise security

decent battery life

average display quality

heavier design

no USB-C port

limited graphics power

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 850 G2 and HP EliteBook 850 G3
69 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
69 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 850 G2 vs. HP EliteBook 850 G3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 850 G2 HP EliteBook 850 G3
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.55 cm x 25.36 cm x 2.14 cm 38.33 cm x 25.77 cm x 1.94 cm
Weight 1.83 kg 1.84 kg
Case Material Magnesium-aluminum alloy -
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 850 G2 HP EliteBook 850 G3
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1600 x 900 (HD+) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 850 G2 HP EliteBook 850 G3
CPU Intel Core i7 (5th Gen) 5600U / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (6th Gen) 6500U
Max Turbo Speed 3.2 GHz -
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache L3 - 4 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes -
Platform Technology Intel vPro Platform -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 -
MEMORY HP EliteBook 850 G2 HP EliteBook 850 G3
RAM 4 GB 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 -
STORAGE HP EliteBook 850 G2 HP EliteBook 850 G3
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 256 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 850 G2 HP EliteBook 850 G3
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 5500 Intel HD Graphics 520
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Camera Yes - 1280 x 720 -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones -
Codec Realtek ALC3228 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, DTS Studio Sound, DTS SOUND+ -
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 850 G2 HP EliteBook 850 G3
Wireless Bluetooth, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY HP EliteBook 850 G2 HP EliteBook 850 G3
Technology Lithium polymer -
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 850 G2 HP EliteBook 850 G3
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
INPUT HP EliteBook 850 G2 HP EliteBook 850 G3
Type Keyboard, touchpad, pointing stick Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Volume control, spill-resistant -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 850 G2 HP EliteBook 850 G3
Interfaces DisplayPort
4 x USB 3.0
LAN
Dock
Battery
Headphone/microphone combo jack
VGA
USB 3.0
USB 3.0 (charging)
USB-C
DisplayPort
VGA
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 850 G2 HP EliteBook 850 G3
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 10 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 850 G2 HP EliteBook 850 G3
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip, fingerprint reader -
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001 ISO 9001, ISO 8887
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
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