HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook vs. HP ProBook 650 G5 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 650 G5 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 650 G5 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP ProBook 650 G5 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

good enterprise security

solid processor performance

decent battery life

heavier than competitors

average display quality

limited graphics capability

no thunderbolt support

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook and HP ProBook 650 G5 Notebook
76 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook vs. HP ProBook 650 G5 Notebook Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook HP ProBook 650 G5 Notebook
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38.33 cm x 25.77 cm x 1.94 cm 37.7 cm x 25.7 cm x 2.39 cm
Weight 1.84 kg 2.18 kg
Case Material Aluminum, magnesium alloy -
Colour - Natural silver
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook HP ProBook 650 G5 Notebook
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution - 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Brightness - 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 67% sRGB
Features - Full HD anti-glare
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook HP ProBook 650 G5 Notebook
CPU Intel Core i7 (6th Gen) 6500U / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8365U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.1 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB L3 - 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Platform Technology - Intel vPro Platform
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 -
MEMORY HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook HP ProBook 650 G5 Notebook
RAM 0 GB 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 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 650 G5 Notebook
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) - 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 SATA 6Gb/s
Optical Drive - DVD-Writer
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook HP ProBook 650 G5 Notebook
Graphics Processor (GPU) - Intel UHD Graphics 620
Camera - Yes - HD
Video Resolutions - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec CX7501 -
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio, HP Clear Sound Amp -
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook HP ProBook 650 G5 Notebook
Wireless - Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 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 802.3ab, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED
Remote Management Protocol SNMP 2 -
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook HP ProBook 650 G5 Notebook
Technology - 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 48 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 15 hours
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook HP ProBook 650 G5 Notebook
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 65 Watt, 19.5 V
INPUT HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook HP ProBook 650 G5 Notebook
Type - Keyboard, ClickPad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch clickpad, gesture function
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook HP ProBook 650 G5 Notebook
Interfaces USB 3.1
USB-C
DisplayPort
VGA
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 (charging)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (charging)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook HP ProBook 650 G5 Notebook
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English / French
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook HP ProBook 650 G5 Notebook
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories - HP Smart AC Adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip, smart card reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader
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, Power On Authentication, HP Fast Charge, Pre-boot Authentication, MU-MIMO technology, Master Boot Record Security, Secure Erase, HP Wireless Wakeup, BIOS Update via Network, HP Sure Start Gen 5
Compliant Standards ACPI, RoHS, WEEE, Common Criteria EAL4+ CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, A-Tick, ICES, KC, CIT, ICCP
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 - 1 year
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
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