HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook vs. HP ProBook Fortis 14 G9 Notebook

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HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook
HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook

Side by side comparison and review of HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook and HP ProBook Fortis 14 G9 Notebook. 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 ProBook Fortis 14 G9 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP ProBook Fortis 14 G9 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

efficient performance

good battery life

affordable price point

enhanced security features

average display quality

limited upgrade options

heavier design

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook and HP ProBook Fortis 14 G9 Notebook
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook vs. HP ProBook Fortis 14 G9 Notebook Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook HP ProBook Fortis 14 G9 Notebook
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38.33 cm x 25.77 cm x 1.94 cm 33.6 cm x 23 cm x 2.19 cm
Weight 1.84 kg 1.66 kg
Case Material Aluminum, magnesium alloy -
Colour - Jack black
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook HP ProBook Fortis 14 G9 Notebook
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14"
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, Micro Edge, narrow bezel bent
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook HP ProBook Fortis 14 G9 Notebook
CPU Intel Core i7 (6th Gen) 6500U / 2.5 GHz Intel Celeron N5100 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.1 GHz 2.8 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB L3 - 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Burst Technology
MEMORY HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook HP ProBook Fortis 14 G9 Notebook
RAM 0 GB 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed - 2933 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 2 -
STORAGE HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook HP ProBook Fortis 14 G9 Notebook
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) - 128 GB SSD M.2 2230 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe), HP Value
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook HP ProBook Fortis 14 G9 Notebook
Graphics Processor (GPU) - Intel UHD Graphics
Camera - Yes - HD
Camera Features - Privacy shutter
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 Fortis 14 G9 Notebook
Wireless - Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-V Realtek RTL8111HSH-CG
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) Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO
BATTERY HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook HP ProBook Fortis 14 G9 Notebook
Technology - 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) - 42 Wh
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook HP ProBook Fortis 14 G9 Notebook
Input - AC 90-265 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 45 Watt, 19.5 V
INPUT HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook HP ProBook Fortis 14 G9 Notebook
Type - Keyboard, ClickPad
Features - Multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, pick resistant, spill-resistant
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook HP ProBook Fortis 14 G9 Notebook
Interfaces USB 3.1
USB-C
DisplayPort
VGA
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 (charging)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook HP ProBook Fortis 14 G9 Notebook
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 11 SE - English
Software Included - HP Support Assistant, HP Hotkey Support, HP Client Catalogue (free download), HP Driver Packs, HP PC Hardware Diagnostics, HP MAC Address Manager, HP Notifications, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Classroom Manager, HP Privacy Settings, HP QuickDrop, HP Client Management Script Library (free download), HP Image Assistant Gen5, HP Wake on WLAN, myHP, Touchpoint Customiser for Commercial, HSA Fusion for Commercial, HSA Telemetry for Commercial, HP Easy Clean, HP Smart Support, HP Connect for Microsoft Endpoint Manager, HP Patch Assistant (free download), HP Manageability & Integration Kit Gen4 (free download)
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook HP ProBook Fortis 14 G9 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 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 BIOS Absolute Persistence, HP Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, BIOS Update via Network, HP Sure Sense, HP Secure Erase, HP BIOSphere Gen 6, HP Sure Start Gen 7
Compliant Standards ACPI, RoHS, WEEE, Common Criteria EAL4+ CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FIPS 140-2 Level 2, FCC, A-Tick, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, KC, CIT, low halogen, ICCP, BNCI
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
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