HP EliteBook 850 G4 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP EliteBook 850 G4 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust security features

solid build quality

comfortable keyboard

good battery life

decent processor performance

heavier than competitors

average display quality

limited graphics performance

no touchscreen option

HP 250 G9 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP 250 G9 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

decent processor performance

adequate connectivity options

expandable memory slots

average display quality

modest battery life

no backlit keyboard

basic graphics card

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 850 G4 and HP 250 G9 Notebook
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
76 % - Design
63 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 850 G4 vs. HP 250 G9 Notebook Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 850 G4 HP 250 G9 Notebook
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38.36 cm x 25.77 cm x 1.94 cm 35.8 cm x 24.2 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.84 kg 1.74 kg
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 850 G4 HP 250 G9 Notebook
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight WLED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features - Anti-glare, Full HD standard-viewing angle (SVA), narrow-bezel design
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 850 G4 HP 250 G9 Notebook
CPU Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7200U / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U / 1.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.1 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 10-core
Cache 3 MB L3 - 12 MB
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY HP EliteBook 850 G4 HP 250 G9 Notebook
RAM 8 GB 8 GB (1 x 8 GB (non customer accessible / upgradeable))
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed - 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE HP EliteBook 850 G4 HP 250 G9 Notebook
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 850 G4 HP 250 G9 Notebook
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 620 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features - Temporal Noise Reduction
Video Resolutions - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Dual stereo speakers, dual array microphone
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 850 G4 HP 250 G9 Notebook
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller - Realtek RTL8852BE - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2)
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8111HSH
Bluetooth Class - Class 2
Compliant Standards - IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED
Remote Management Protocol - SNMP 2
Features - Miracast, Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO
BATTERY HP EliteBook 850 G4 HP 250 G9 Notebook
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 51 Wh 41 Wh
Battery Life Up to 14.25 hours Up to 8 hours
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 850 G4 HP 250 G9 Notebook
Input - AC 115/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 45 Watt, 19.5 V
INPUT HP EliteBook 850 G4 HP 250 G9 Notebook
Type Keyboard, touchpad, pointing stick Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Name HP Premium -
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Features - Multi-touch touchpad, gesture function, precision touchpad, PTP certified touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 850 G4 HP 250 G9 Notebook
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1 (charging)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C
DisplayPort
VGA
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 850 G4 HP 250 G9 Notebook
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included - HP Support Assistant, HP Audio Switch, HP PC Hardware Diagnostics, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Privacy Settings, ExpressVPN (30 days trial), HP QuickDrop, HP Smart App, myHP, LastPass password manager (30 days trial), HP Smart Health (free download), McAfee Security (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 850 G4 HP 250 G9 Notebook
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter HP 45 Watt Smart AC Adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Firmware 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 - HP Fast Charge
Compliant Standards - UL, VCCI, BSMI, SABS, CCC, FCC, A-Tick, ICES, KC, EAC, low halogen, CU, ICCP, RED
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
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
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