HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook vs. ASUS VivoBook 14 (X1404VA)

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HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook
HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook

In depth comparison and review of HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook and ASUS VivoBook 14 (X1404VA). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

ASUS VivoBook 14 (X1404VA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 14 (X1404VA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

compact design

decent battery life

solid build quality

fast boot times

average display quality

limited upgrade options

modest graphics performance

no thunderbolt support

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook and ASUS VivoBook 14 (X1404VA)
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
70 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook vs. ASUS VivoBook 14 (X1404VA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook ASUS VivoBook 14 (X1404VA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38.33 cm x 25.77 cm x 1.94 cm 32.49 cm x 21.39 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.84 kg 1.4 kg
Case Material Aluminum, magnesium alloy -
Colour - Transparent silver
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook ASUS VivoBook 14 (X1404VA)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14"
Screen Resolution - 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features - Anti-glare, NanoEdge display, 82% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook ASUS VivoBook 14 (X1404VA)
CPU Intel Core i7 (6th Gen) 6500U / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 1335U / 1.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.1 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 10-core
Cache 4 MB L3 - 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook ASUS VivoBook 14 (X1404VA)
RAM 0 GB 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 2 0
STORAGE HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook ASUS VivoBook 14 (X1404VA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) - 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook ASUS VivoBook 14 (X1404VA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) - Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera - Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, ASUS 3D Noise Reduction (3DNR) Technology
Sound Stereo speakers Speaker, array microphone
Codec CX7501 -
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio, HP Clear Sound Amp Output: ASUS SonicMaster, Audio by Dirac, Asus Audio Booster; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook ASUS VivoBook 14 (X1404VA)
Wireless - 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Network Interface 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) Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook ASUS VivoBook 14 (X1404VA)
Technology - 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 42 Wh
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook ASUS VivoBook 14 (X1404VA)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook ASUS VivoBook 14 (X1404VA)
Type - Keyboard, NumberPad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Precision touchpad, chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook ASUS VivoBook 14 (X1404VA)
Slots - 1 x PCI Express 4.0 x4 / M.2 2280 (1 free)
Interfaces USB 3.1
USB-C
DisplayPort
VGA
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 (charging)
HDMI 1.4
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook ASUS VivoBook 14 (X1404VA)
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 11 Home
Software Included - MyASUS, ScreenXpert, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial), GlideX
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook ASUS VivoBook 14 (X1404VA)
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 MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, Cortana support, ASUS Antimicrobial Guard Plus
Compliant Standards ACPI, RoHS, WEEE, Common Criteria EAL4+ RoHS, REACH, ISO 22196, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification, ISO 21702
Max Operating Temperature - 49 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -37 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 95% RH
Model Number - EB076W
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