HP EliteBook 850 G4 vs. HP ENVY Laptop 17

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
HP EliteBook 850 G4
HP EliteBook 850 G4

Our Rating: 75 %

HP ENVY Laptop 17
HP ENVY Laptop 17

In depth comparison and review of HP EliteBook 850 G4 and HP ENVY Laptop 17. Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

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

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 850 G4 and HP ENVY Laptop 17
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 850 G4 vs. HP ENVY Laptop 17 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 850 G4 HP ENVY Laptop 17
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38.36 cm x 25.77 cm x 1.94 cm 41.6 cm x 27.5 cm x 3.9 cm
Weight 1.84 kg 3.4 kg
Colour - Brushed aluminum, carbon relic
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 850 G4 HP ENVY Laptop 17
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1600 x 900 (HD+)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Features - LED-backlit, TrueVision, BrightView Infinity, edge-to-edge glass
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 850 G4 HP ENVY Laptop 17
CPU Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7200U / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i7 720QM / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.1 GHz 2.8 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 3 MB L3 - 6 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel HM55 Express
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology
MEMORY HP EliteBook 850 G4 HP ENVY Laptop 17
RAM 8 GB 4 GB (1 x 4 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 8 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR3 SDRAM
Speed - 1333 MHz / PC3-10600
Rated Speed - 1333 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 204-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE HP EliteBook 850 G4 HP ENVY Laptop 17
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 500 GB HDD SATA 1.5Gb/s / 7200 rpm
Optical Drive - DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM / BD-ROM
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 850 G4 HP ENVY Laptop 17
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 620 ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5850
Total Available Graphics Memory - 2811 MB
Video Memory - 1 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 720p Yes
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 850 G4 HP ENVY Laptop 17
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY HP EliteBook 850 G4 HP ENVY Laptop 17
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 6-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 51 Wh -
Battery Life Up to 14.25 hours -
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 850 G4 HP ENVY Laptop 17
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 120 Watt, 18.5 V, 6.5 A
INPUT HP EliteBook 850 G4 HP ENVY Laptop 17
Type Keyboard, touchpad, pointing stick Keyboard, ClickPad
Keyboard Name HP Premium -
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Features - Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 850 G4 HP ENVY Laptop 17
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1 (charging)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C
DisplayPort
VGA
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.0
USB 2.0/eSATA
2 x USB 2.0
HDMI
VGA
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone output
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) 5 in 1 (SD Card, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, MultiMediaCard, xD-Picture Card)
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 850 G4 HP ENVY Laptop 17
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition
Software Included - Microsoft Internet Explorer, Adobe Photoshop Elements, HP MediaSmart Suite, Adobe Flash Player, Adobe Premiere Elements, Adobe Reader, CyberLink DVD Suite, Windows Live Messenger, HP Support Assistant, Stardock MyColors, HP ProtectSmart, Norton Internet Security 2011 (60 days subscription)
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 850 G4 HP ENVY Laptop 17
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories 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) -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number - 1190ea
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