HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX)

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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 X13 Gen 4 (21EX). 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 X13 Gen 4 (21EX) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

impressive security features

good battery life

portable design

average display brightness

limited graphics performance

noisy under load

higher price point

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Difference between HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook and Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX)
86 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38.33 cm x 25.77 cm x 1.94 cm 30.17 cm x 21.48 cm x 1.595 cm
Weight 1.84 kg 1.09 kg
Case Material Aluminum, magnesium alloy Aluminium (bottom), carbon fibre hybrid (top)
Colour - Deep black
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 13.3" - IPS
Screen Resolution - 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:10
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features - Anti-glare
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX)
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 -
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX)
RAM 0 GB 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 4800 MHz
Rated Speed - 6400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 2 -
STORAGE HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) - 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX)
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, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec CX7501 Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio, HP Clear Sound Amp Input: Dolby Voice, 360° far-field
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX)
Wireless - Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
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)
WWAN
Generation - 4G upgradable
BATTERY HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX)
Technology - Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) - 54.7 Wh
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 65 Watt
INPUT HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX)
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 X13 Gen 4 (21EX)
Interfaces USB 3.1
USB-C
DisplayPort
VGA
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 (charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 2.0 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI 2.1 (4K support)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX)
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included - Glance by Mirametrix, Intel Connectivity Performance Suite
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories - USB-C slim 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, smart card 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, system password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, NVMe password, Firmware Resiliency 3.0, certificate based BIOS authentication, FIDO (Fast Identity Online) authentication
Compliant Standards ACPI, RoHS, WEEE, Common Criteria EAL4+ RoHS, Energy-using Products (EuP) Lot 6, TCG Certified, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 26, TCO Certified 9.0
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty - Base warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Base warranty - battery - 1 year
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site - response time: next business day
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