HP EliteBook 850 G3 vs. HP ProBook 430 G7 Notebook

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
HP ProBook 430 G7 Notebook
HP ProBook 430 G7 Notebook

Our Rating: 72 %

Side by side comparison and review of HP EliteBook 850 G3 and HP ProBook 430 G7 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 EliteBook 850 G3 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP EliteBook 850 G3 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

durable build quality

efficient performance

comfortable keyboard

good enterprise security

decent battery life

average display quality

heavier design

no USB-C port

limited graphics power

HP ProBook 430 G7 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP ProBook 430 G7 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

compact and lightweight

strong build quality

good battery life

decent performance specs

affordable price point

average display quality

limited graphics power

no thunderbolt support

modest storage capacity

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 850 G3 and HP ProBook 430 G7 Notebook
69 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 850 G3 vs. HP ProBook 430 G7 Notebook Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 850 G3 HP ProBook 430 G7 Notebook
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38.33 cm x 25.77 cm x 1.94 cm 30.85 cm x 23.1 cm x 1.8 cm
Weight 1.84 kg 1.49 kg
Colour - Pike silver aluminium
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 850 G3 HP ProBook 430 G7 Notebook
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 13.3" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight WLED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features - Anti-glare
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 850 G3 HP ProBook 430 G7 Notebook
CPU Intel Core i7 (6th Gen) 6500U Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 10110U / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache - L3 - 4 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features - Intel Turbo Boost Technology
MEMORY HP EliteBook 850 G3 HP ProBook 430 G7 Notebook
RAM 8 GB 4 GB (1 x 4 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2666 MHz
Rated Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE HP EliteBook 850 G3 HP ProBook 430 G7 Notebook
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 128 GB SSD M.2 2280 SATA 6Gb/s - triple-level cell (TLC)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 850 G3 HP ProBook 430 G7 Notebook
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 520 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera - Yes - HD
Video Resolutions - 720p
Sound - Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 850 G3 HP ProBook 430 G7 Notebook
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY HP EliteBook 850 G3 HP ProBook 430 G7 Notebook
Technology - 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) - 45 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 15.25 hours
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 850 G3 HP ProBook 430 G7 Notebook
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 45 Watt, 19.5 V
INPUT HP EliteBook 850 G3 HP ProBook 430 G7 Notebook
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, ClickPad
Keyboard Name - HP Premium
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch clickpad, ClickPad with gesture support
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 850 G3 HP ProBook 430 G7 Notebook
Interfaces USB 3.0
USB 3.0 (charging)
USB-C
DisplayPort
VGA
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (powered)
LAN
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 850 G3 HP ProBook 430 G7 Notebook
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 850 G3 HP ProBook 430 G7 Notebook
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - Power-on password, Setup Password, Automatic DriveLock, HP DriveLock, Power On Authentication, HP Fast Charge, Pre-boot Authentication, Master Boot Record Security, BIOS Update via Network
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 8887 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 - 1 year - carry-in Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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