HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY)

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HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook
HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook

Side by side comparison and review of HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high refresh rate display

powerful gaming performance

expandable storage options

advanced thermal management

RGB keyboard lighting

heavy and bulky

short battery life

high price point

limited port variety

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Difference between HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY)
86 % - Design
87 % - Display
92 % - Performance
87 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38.33 cm x 25.77 cm x 1.94 cm 39.9 cm x 29.4 cm x 3.08 cm
Weight 1.84 kg 3.1 kg
Case Material Aluminum, magnesium alloy -
Colour - Black
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 18"
Screen Resolution - 2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:10
Image Brightness - 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Features - NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, HDR (high dynamic range), 3 ms response rate, IPS-level, 89% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY)
CPU Intel Core i7 (6th Gen) 6500U / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13980HX / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.1 GHz 5.6 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 24-core
Cache 4 MB 36 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY)
RAM 0 GB 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 4800 MHz
Rated Speed - 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 2 0
STORAGE HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY)
Total Capacity - 2 TB
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) - 2 x 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), Performance
RAID Level - RAID 0
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory - 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus
Gaming - Yes
Camera - Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers Four speakers, array microphone
Codec CX7501 -
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio, HP Clear Sound Amp Output: Smart Amp; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY)
Wireless - Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-V -
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3ae, IEEE 802.3az -
Remote Management Protocol SNMP 2 -
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY)
Technology - 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 330 Watt, 20 V, 16.5 A
INPUT HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY)
Type - Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features - Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB, 2mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (0 free)
Interfaces USB 3.1
USB-C
DisplayPort
VGA
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 (charging)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY)
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 11 Home
Software Included - Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (3 months)
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories - Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip, smart card reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features HP 3D DriveGuard, HP SpareKey, HP BIOS Protection, HP SureStart, HP Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, Hybrid Boot, Master Record Security, Measured Boot, Power On Authentication, Pre-Boot Security, Pre-boot Authentication System password, Aura Sync light bar, Aura Sync logo, ROG Intelligent Cooling, Aura Sync Rear Glow, ROG Nebula Display
Compliant Standards ACPI, RoHS, WEEE, Common Criteria EAL4+ TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification
Model Number - N6005W
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