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 650 G1 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP ProBook 650 G1 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

durable build quality

effective security features

comfortable keyboard layout

adequate port selection

reasonable base price

average battery life

heavier design

outdated processor

mediocre display quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 850 G3 and HP ProBook 650 G1
69 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
69 % - Design
66 % - Display
45 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 850 G3 vs. HP ProBook 650 G1 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 850 G3 HP ProBook 650 G1
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38.33 cm x 25.77 cm x 1.94 cm 37.8 cm x 25.7 cm x 2.9 cm
Weight 1.84 kg 2.32 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 850 G3 HP ProBook 650 G1
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 850 G3 HP ProBook 650 G1
CPU Intel Core i7 (6th Gen) 6500U Intel Core i5 (4th Gen) 4310M / 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache - 3 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Chipset - Intel QM87
Platform Technology - Intel vPro Platform
Features - Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY HP EliteBook 850 G3 HP ProBook 650 G1
RAM 8 GB 8 GB
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR3L SDRAM
Speed - 1600 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 204-pin
Slots Qty - 2
STORAGE HP EliteBook 850 G3 HP ProBook 650 G1
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 120 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 850 G3 HP ProBook 650 G1
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 520 Intel HD Graphics 4600
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera - Yes - 1280 x 720
Sound - Stereo speakers, two microphones
Codec - IDT 92HD91
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, DTS SOUND+
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 850 G3 HP ProBook 650 G1
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY HP EliteBook 850 G3 HP ProBook 650 G1
Technology - Lithium Ion
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 850 G3 HP ProBook 650 G1
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
INPUT HP EliteBook 850 G3 HP ProBook 650 G1
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Features - Volume control, spill-resistant, touchpad with gesture support
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 850 G3 HP ProBook 650 G1
Expansion Bays - 1 x Upgrade Bay
Interfaces USB 3.0
USB 3.0 (charging)
USB-C
DisplayPort
VGA
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
5 x USB 3.0
DisplayPort
VGA
Microphone input
Headphone output
LAN
Dock
Serial
Modem
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 850 G3 HP ProBook 650 G1
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR))
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 850 G3 HP ProBook 650 G1
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - Power-on password, HP Disk Sanitizer, HP 3D DriveGuard, Intel Active Management Technology (iAMT), Enhanced Pre-Boot Security, HP SpareKey, HP File Sanitizer, HP BIOS Protection, BIOS Absolute Persistence, HP SureStart, HP Drive Encryption, SecureBoot, HP Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, Hybrid Boot, Master Record Security, Measured Boot, Power On Authentication, Pre-Boot Security, 1 USB 3.0 charging port
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 8887 ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 10 - 90% (non-condensing)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
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