HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook vs. HP EliteBook 725 G3

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook
HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook
HP EliteBook 725 G3
HP EliteBook 725 G3

Our Rating: 72 %

Side by side comparison and review of HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook and HP EliteBook 725 G3. 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 725 G3 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP EliteBook 725 G3 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

portable design

efficient performance

adequate connectivity options

reasonable price point

mediocre display resolution

average battery life

limited storage capacity

no dedicated GPU

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook and HP EliteBook 725 G3
72 % - Design
63 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
70 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook vs. HP EliteBook 725 G3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook HP EliteBook 725 G3
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38.33 cm x 25.77 cm x 1.94 cm 31 cm x 21.89 cm x 1.89 cm
Weight 1.84 kg 1.26 kg
Case Material Aluminum, magnesium alloy -
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook HP EliteBook 725 G3
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 12.5" - TN
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution - 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Features - Vivid Color, Slim Design, HD standard-viewing angle (SVA) eDP anti-glare
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook HP EliteBook 725 G3
CPU Intel Core i7 (6th Gen) 6500U / 2.5 GHz AMD A8 PRO-8600B / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.1 GHz 3 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB 2 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 -
MEMORY HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook HP EliteBook 725 G3
RAM 0 GB 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR3L SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 204-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 2 1
STORAGE HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook HP EliteBook 725 G3
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) - 500 GB HDD SATA 6Gb/s
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook HP EliteBook 725 G3
Graphics Processor (GPU) - AMD Radeon R6
Camera - Yes - 1280 x 720
Sound Stereo speakers Stereo speakers, two microphones
Codec CX7501 ALC3228
Compliant Standards - DTS Studio Sound
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio, HP Clear Sound Amp Bang & Olufsen Audio, HP Clear Sound Amp
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook HP EliteBook 725 G3
Wireless - Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
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 725 G3
Technology - Lithium Ion
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook HP EliteBook 725 G3
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
INPUT HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook HP EliteBook 725 G3
Type - Keyboard, touchpad, pointing stick
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Volume control, spill-resistant, touchpad with gesture support
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook HP EliteBook 725 G3
Slots - 1 x Micro-SIM card (1 free)
Interfaces USB 3.1
USB-C
DisplayPort
VGA
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 (charging)
2 x USB 3.0
USB-C
DisplayPort
VGA
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
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 725 G3
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR))
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook HP EliteBook 725 G3
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 -
Compliant Standards ACPI, RoHS, WEEE, Common Criteria EAL4+ -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
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