HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook vs. HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook

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HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook
HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook
HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook
HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook and HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook. 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.

HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust security features

sleek aluminum design

impressive audio quality

comfortable keyboard

fast charging support

high price tag

average battery life

no dedicated GPU

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook and HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook vs. HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38.33 cm x 25.77 cm x 1.94 cm 35.9 cm x 23.38 cm x 1.92 cm
Weight 1.84 kg 1.68 kg
Case Material Aluminum, magnesium alloy Aluminum
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology - WLED backlight
Screen Resolution - 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features - Anti-glare
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook
CPU Intel Core i7 (6th Gen) 6500U / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7
Max Turbo Speed 3.1 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB L3 - 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Turbo Boost Technology
MEMORY HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook
RAM 0 GB 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed - 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 2 1
STORAGE HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) - 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook
Graphics Processor (GPU) - Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Camera - Yes - HD
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, IR camera
Video Resolutions - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers Stereo speakers, HP World Facing Microphone / dual-array digital microphone
Codec CX7501 -
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio, HP Clear Sound Amp Bang & Olufsen Audio
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook
Wireless - Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-V -
Bluetooth Class - Class 2
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 IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED
Remote Management Protocol SNMP 2 -
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL) Miracast, dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO
BATTERY HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook
Technology - 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) - 56 Wh
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook
Type - Keyboard, pointing stick, ClickPad
Keyboard Name - HP Premium
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, precision touchpad, glass clickpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook
Interfaces USB 3.1
USB-C
DisplayPort
VGA
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 (charging)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (charging)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - HP Support Assistant, HP Power Manager, HP Hotkey Support, HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI, HP Wireless Button Driver, HP Client Catalog, HP Driver Packs, HP BIOS Config Utility, HP Image Assistant, HP Noise Cancellation, HP System Software Manager, HP Notifications, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Privacy Settings, HP QuickDrop, HP WorkWell, HP Manageability & Integration Kit Gen4, myHP, Touchpoint Customiser for Commercial, HSA Fusion for Commercial, HSA Telemetry for Commercial, Tile
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories - USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options - Tile module, hall sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip, smart card reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington nano 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 Automatic DriveLock, BIOS Absolute Persistence, HP DriveLock, Power On Authentication, Pre-boot Authentication, HP Sure Click, HP Sure Sense, HP Secure Erase, HP Sure Start Gen 6, HP Sure Run Gen 3, HP Sure Recover Gen 3, HP Sure Admin, HP Pro Security Edition, HP BIOSphere Gen 6
Compliant Standards ACPI, RoHS, WEEE, Common Criteria EAL4+ CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, A-Tick, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, KC, CIT, ICCP
SAR Value - 1.769 W/kg
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 - parts and labour - 3 years
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