HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook vs. ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA)

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HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook
HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook

Detailed comparison and review of HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook and ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA). 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.

ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid build quality

decent battery life

fast charging support

average display quality

limited graphics performance

no backlit keyboard

fewer USB ports

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook and ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook vs. ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38.33 cm x 25.77 cm x 1.94 cm 35.97 cm x 23.25 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.84 kg 1.7 kg
Case Material Aluminum, magnesium alloy Plastic
Colour - Cool silver
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
Screen Resolution - 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features - Anti-glare
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA)
CPU Intel Core i7 (6th Gen) 6500U / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1255U / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.1 GHz 4.7 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 15 (X1504ZA)
RAM 0 GB 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 2 1
STORAGE HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) - 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA)
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 Dual speakers, 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 15 (X1504ZA)
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 15 (X1504ZA)
Technology - 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 42 Wh
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA)
Type - Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Precision touchpad, chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA)
Interfaces USB 3.1
USB-C
DisplayPort
VGA
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 (charging)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
HDMI 1.4
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA)
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 15 (X1504ZA)
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, ASUS Antimicrobial Guard Plus
Compliant Standards ACPI, RoHS, WEEE, Common Criteria EAL4+ RoHS, REACH, Energy Star 8.0
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