HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook vs. HP EliteBook 720 G1

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook
HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook
HP EliteBook 720 G1
HP EliteBook 720 G1

Our Rating: 72 %

Side by side comparison and review of HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook and HP EliteBook 720 G1. 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.

HP EliteBook 720 G1 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP EliteBook 720 G1 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

durable build quality

efficient performance

portable design

adequate connectivity options

competitive price point

average display quality

limited storage capacity

basic graphics

no touchscreen option

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook and HP EliteBook 720 G1
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook vs. HP EliteBook 720 G1 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook HP EliteBook 720 G1
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38.33 cm x 25.77 cm x 1.94 cm 31 cm x 21.53 cm x 2.1 cm
Weight 1.84 kg 1.33 kg
Case Material Aluminum, magnesium alloy Magnesium-aluminum alloy
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook HP EliteBook 720 G1
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 12.5" - TN
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution - 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Features - HD standard-viewing angle (SVA) eDP anti-glare
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook HP EliteBook 720 G1
CPU Intel Core i7 (6th Gen) 6500U / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i5 (4th Gen) 4300U / 1.9 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.1 GHz 2.9 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 4 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook HP EliteBook 720 G1
RAM 0 GB 4 GB
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR3L SDRAM
Speed - 1600 MHz / PC3L-12800
Rated Speed - 1600 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 204-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 2 -
STORAGE HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook HP EliteBook 720 G1
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) - 500 GB HDD SATA 3Gb/s
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook HP EliteBook 720 G1
Graphics Processor (GPU) - Intel HD Graphics 4400
Camera - Yes - 1280 x 720
Sound Stereo speakers Stereo speakers, stereo microphone
Codec CX7501 IDT 92HD91
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, DTS Studio Sound
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio, HP Clear Sound Amp -
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook HP EliteBook 720 G1
Wireless - 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0
Wireless Controller - PCI Express Half Mini Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 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) -
BATTERY HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook HP EliteBook 720 G1
Technology - 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) - 46 Wh
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook HP EliteBook 720 G1
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 45 Watt
INPUT HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook HP EliteBook 720 G1
Type - Keyboard, touchpad, pointing stick
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Volume control, spill-resistant
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook HP EliteBook 720 G1
Interfaces USB 3.1
USB-C
DisplayPort
VGA
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 (charging)
3 x USB 3.0
DisplayPort
VGA
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Dock
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook HP EliteBook 720 G1
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR))
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook HP EliteBook 720 G1
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories - Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip, smart card reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) 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 HP Disk Sanitizer, HP 3D DriveGuard, HP DuraFinish, HP DuraKeys, HP SpareKey, soft-touch surface, HP DisplaySafe, HP BIOS Protection, HP SureStart, SecureBoot, HP DriveLock, Hybrid Boot, Master Record Security, Measured Boot, Power On Authentication, HP Roaming Alert, 1 USB 3.0 charging port
Compliant Standards ACPI, RoHS, WEEE, Common Criteria EAL4+ CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, ISO 9001, GOST, SABS, ISO 14001, CCC, FCC, A-Tick, ICES, KC, ISO 27001, CIT
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 10 - 90% (non-condensing)
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
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