HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)

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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 Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD). 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.

Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

slim, lightweight design

sharp full HD display

solid overall performance

fast SSD storage

decent battery life

limited port selection

no dedicated GPU

average sound quality

pricier than competitors

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook and Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38.33 cm x 25.77 cm x 1.94 cm 32.07 cm x 22.28 cm x 1.59 cm
Weight 1.84 kg 1.55 kg
Case Material Aluminum, magnesium alloy Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour - Silver
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14" - IPS
Screen Resolution - 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Features - Anti-glare
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
CPU Intel Core i7 (6th Gen) 6500U / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8250U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.1 GHz 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
RAM 0 GB 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 16 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 1
Empty Slots 2 0
STORAGE HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) - 128 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) - NVIDIA GeForce MX150 / Intel UHD Graphics 620
Video Memory - 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Camera - Yes - 720p
Resolution - 1 Megapixel
Camera Features - Fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec CX7501 -
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio, HP Clear Sound Amp Output: JBL
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Wireless - 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
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) Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Technology - 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) - 55 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 14 hours
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 65 Watt
INPUT HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Type - Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Interfaces USB 3.1
USB-C
DisplayPort
VGA
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 (charging)
USB 3.0 (Always On)
USB 3.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1/Thunderbolt 3/DisplayPort 1.2a (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - Lenovo Settings, McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), Lenovo ID, Lenovo App Explorer
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories - Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip, smart card reader Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection 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 Administrator password, power-on password
Compliant Standards ACPI, RoHS, WEEE, Common Criteria EAL4+ RoHS
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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