HP EliteBook 850 G4 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L520

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

Our Rating: 75 %

Lenovo ThinkPad L520
Lenovo ThinkPad L520

Our Rating: 72 %

In depth comparison and review of HP EliteBook 850 G4 and Lenovo ThinkPad L520. 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

Lenovo ThinkPad L520 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L520 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

durable build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

good battery life

solid performance

reliable security features

heavier than competitors

dated design

average display quality

limited graphics performance

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 850 G4 and Lenovo ThinkPad L520
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
75 % - Design
66 % - Display
45 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 850 G4 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L520 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 850 G4 Lenovo ThinkPad L520
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38.36 cm x 25.77 cm x 1.94 cm 38 cm x 24.7 cm x 3.6 cm
Weight 1.84 kg 2.6 kg
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 850 G4 Lenovo ThinkPad L520
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
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
Colour Support - 16.7 million colours
Features - Anti-glare
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 850 G4 Lenovo ThinkPad L520
CPU Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7200U / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i5 (2nd Gen) 2520M / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.1 GHz 3.2 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 3 MB L3 - 3 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY HP EliteBook 850 G4 Lenovo ThinkPad L520
RAM 8 GB 4 GB
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 8 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR3 SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 204-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
STORAGE HP EliteBook 850 G4 Lenovo ThinkPad L520
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 320 GB HDD
Optical Drive - DVD-Writer
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 850 G4 Lenovo ThinkPad L520
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 620 Intel HD Graphics 3000
Memory Allocation Technology - Dynamic Video Memory Technology
Camera Yes - 720p Yes
Resolution - 0.92 Megapixel
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC269Q
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 850 G4 Lenovo ThinkPad L520
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 3.0
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
WWAN
Generation - 3G upgradable
BATTERY HP EliteBook 850 G4 Lenovo ThinkPad L520
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 51 Wh -
Battery Life Up to 14.25 hours -
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 850 G4 Lenovo ThinkPad L520
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
INPUT HP EliteBook 850 G4 Lenovo ThinkPad L520
Type Keyboard, touchpad, pointing stick Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Name HP Premium -
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 850 G4 Lenovo ThinkPad L520
Slots - 1 x ExpressCard/54 (1 free)
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 2.0
PoweredUSB 2.0
USB 2.0/eSATA
VGA
DisplayPort
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 850 G4 Lenovo ThinkPad L520
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR))
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 850 G4 Lenovo ThinkPad L520
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip
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)
Compliant Standards - ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, ISO 27001
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
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