HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JK)

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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 Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JK). 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.

Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JK) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JK) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

efficient performance

comfortable keyboard

good battery life

affordable price

average display quality

limited graphics power

no thunderbolt support

modest storage options

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Difference between HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook and Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JK)
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JK) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JK)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38.33 cm x 25.77 cm x 1.94 cm 31.3 cm x 21.93 cm x 1.799 cm
Weight 1.84 kg 1.53 kg
Case Material Aluminum, magnesium alloy Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour - Graphite black
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JK)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14" - IPS
Screen Resolution - 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:10
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features - Anti-glare
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JK)
CPU Intel Core i7 (6th Gen) 6500U / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 1335U / 1.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.1 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 10-core
Cache 4 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JK)
RAM 0 GB 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 40 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 1
Empty Slots 2 1
STORAGE HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JK)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) - 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JK)
Graphics Processor (GPU) - Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera - Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, Windows Hello, fixed focus, hybrid IR camera
Sound Stereo speakers Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec CX7501 Synaptic CX11880
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio, HP Clear Sound Amp Input: Dolby Voice
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JK)
Wireless - 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-V 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) Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JK)
Technology - Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) - 57 Wh
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JK)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 65 Watt
INPUT HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JK)
Type - Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JK)
Slots - 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (1 free)
Interfaces USB 3.1
USB-C
DisplayPort
VGA
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 (charging)
USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI (4K support)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JK)
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included - Intel Connectivity Performance Suite
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JK)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories - USB-C power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip, smart card reader Discrete 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 Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
Compliant Standards ACPI, RoHS, WEEE, Common Criteria EAL4+ RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 6, FSC, TCG Certified, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 26, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution), TCO Certified 9.0
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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