HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook vs. HP ProBook 430 G8 Notebook

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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 HP ProBook 430 G8 Notebook. 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.

HP ProBook 430 G8 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP ProBook 430 G8 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

compact and lightweight

strong build quality

good battery life

efficient performance

adequate connectivity options

average display quality

limited graphics power

no thunderbolt support

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook and HP ProBook 430 G8 Notebook
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook vs. HP ProBook 430 G8 Notebook Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook HP ProBook 430 G8 Notebook
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38.33 cm x 25.77 cm x 1.94 cm 30.69 cm x 20.84 cm x 1.59 cm
Weight 1.84 kg 1.28 kg
Case Material Aluminum, magnesium alloy Plastic
Colour - Pike silver
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook HP ProBook 430 G8 Notebook
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 13.3"
LCD Backlight Technology - WLED backlight
Screen Resolution - 1366 x 768 (HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features - Ultra Slim Design, HD standard-viewing angle (SVA) eDP anti-glare, narrow-bezel design
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook HP ProBook 430 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 Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook HP ProBook 430 G8 Notebook
RAM 0 GB 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 32 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 2
Empty Slots 2 1
STORAGE HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook HP ProBook 430 G8 Notebook
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) - 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe), HP Value
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook HP ProBook 430 G8 Notebook
Graphics Processor (GPU) - Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Camera - Yes - HD
Video Resolutions - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec CX7501 -
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio, HP Clear Sound Amp -
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook HP ProBook 430 G8 Notebook
Wireless - 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
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) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook HP ProBook 430 G8 Notebook
Technology - 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) - 45 Wh
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook HP ProBook 430 G8 Notebook
Output - 45 Watt
INPUT HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook HP ProBook 430 G8 Notebook
Type - Keyboard, ClickPad
Keyboard Name - HP Premium
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, gesture function
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook HP ProBook 430 G8 Notebook
Interfaces USB 3.1
USB-C
DisplayPort
VGA
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 (charging)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (powered)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook HP ProBook 430 G8 Notebook
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition National Academic - English
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook HP ProBook 430 G8 Notebook
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories - HP 45 Watt Smart nPFC AC Adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip, smart card reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) 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 DriveLock, BIOS Absolute Persistence, HP Automatic Drive Lock, Pre-boot Authentication, Master Boot Record Security, BIOS Update via Network, HP Sure Click, HP Secure Erase, HP Sure Start Gen 6
Compliant Standards ACPI, RoHS, WEEE, Common Criteria EAL4+ Common Criteria EAL4+, low halogen
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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