HP EliteBook 850 G4 vs. HP ProBook 645 G1 Notebook

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

Our Rating: 75 %

HP ProBook 645 G1 Notebook
HP ProBook 645 G1 Notebook

In depth comparison and review of HP EliteBook 850 G4 and HP ProBook 645 G1 Notebook. 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 ProBook 645 G1 Notebook
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 850 G4 vs. HP ProBook 645 G1 Notebook Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 850 G4 HP ProBook 645 G1 Notebook
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38.36 cm x 25.77 cm x 1.94 cm 34 cm x 23.7 cm x 2.9 cm
Weight 1.84 kg 2 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 850 G4 HP ProBook 645 G1 Notebook
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14"
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 - HD+ anti-glare
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 850 G4 HP ProBook 645 G1 Notebook
CPU Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7200U / 2.5 GHz AMD A4 4300M / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.1 GHz 3 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 3 MB 1 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Chipset - AMD A76M FCH
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY HP EliteBook 850 G4 HP ProBook 645 G1 Notebook
RAM 8 GB 4 GB
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR3L SDRAM
Speed - 1600 MHz / PC3-12800
Rated Speed - 1600 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 204-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE HP EliteBook 850 G4 HP ProBook 645 G1 Notebook
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 128 GB SSD SATA 6Gb/s
Optical Drive - DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM fixed - tray
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 850 G4 HP ProBook 645 G1 Notebook
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 620 AMD Radeon HD 7420G
Camera Yes - 720p Yes
Video Resolutions - 1280 x 720
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec - IDT 92HD91
Compliant Standards - DTS SOUND+
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 850 G4 HP ProBook 645 G1 Notebook
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Bluetooth Class - Class 2
Compliant Standards - IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.11, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3x, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, IEEE 802.3az
Remote Management Protocol - SNMP 2
BATTERY HP EliteBook 850 G4 HP ProBook 645 G1 Notebook
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 6-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 51 Wh 55 Wh
Battery Life Up to 14.25 hours -
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 850 G4 HP ProBook 645 G1 Notebook
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 65 Watt, 18.5 V
INPUT HP EliteBook 850 G4 HP ProBook 645 G1 Notebook
Type Keyboard, touchpad, pointing stick Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Name HP Premium -
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Features - Scrolling wheels (2-way), spill-resistant, touchpad with gesture support
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 850 G4 HP ProBook 645 G1 Notebook
Expansion Bays - 1 x Upgrade Bay
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1 (charging)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C
DisplayPort
VGA
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
4 x USB 3.0
DisplayPort
VGA
Microphone input
Headphone output
LAN
Dock
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 850 G4 HP ProBook 645 G1 Notebook
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 8 Pro) + Windows 8 Pro Licence - English / Finnish / Swedish
Software Included - Cyberlink PowerDVD, CyberLink Power2Go, Adobe Flash Player, HP Recovery Disc Creator, Skype, HP Recovery Manager, HP Support Assistant, HP Connection Manager, HP ePrint, CyberLink YouCam BE, HP Exclusive, HP PageLift
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 850 G4 HP ProBook 645 G1 Notebook
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - Power-on password, charging via USB, HP 3D DriveGuard, HP SpareKey, HP File Sanitizer, HP BIOS Protection, SecureBoot
Compliant Standards - ACPI, CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, A-Tick, ICES, KC
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
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 - 1 year
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