HP EliteBook 850 G5 vs. HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 Notebook

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of HP EliteBook 850 G5 and HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 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 G5 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP EliteBook 850 G5 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust aluminum chassis

sharp full-hd display

excellent keyboard comfort

strong security features

good battery life

relatively heavy

no touchscreen option

limited graphics performance

pricey base model

HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

powerful intel processor

bright display

good battery life

robust security features

expensive price point

limited graphics performance

no HDMI port

average speaker quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 850 G5 and HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 Notebook
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 850 G5 vs. HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 Notebook Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 850 G5 HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 Notebook
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 1.83 cm 32.3 cm x 21.5 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight - 1.13 kg
Case Material Aluminum Magnesium alloy
Colour Silver -
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 850 G5 HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 Notebook
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology - 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 -
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features - Full HD ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) anti-glare
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 850 G5 HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 Notebook
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8350U / 1.7 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.6 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 6 MB L3 - 8 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY HP EliteBook 850 G5 HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 Notebook
RAM 8 GB 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed - 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE HP EliteBook 850 G5 HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 Notebook
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 850 G5 HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 Notebook
Graphics Processor (GPU) - Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Camera Yes Yes - HD
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, IR camera
Video Resolutions - 720p
Sound - Dual stereo speakers, HP World Facing Microphone / dual-array digital microphone
Audio Features - Bang & Olufsen Audio
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 850 G5 HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 Notebook
Wireless Bluetooth, Wi-Fi Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2)
Features - Miracast, dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY HP EliteBook 850 G5 HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 Notebook
Technology - 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) - 53 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 14.75 hours
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 850 G5 HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 Notebook
Input - AC 115/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 65 Watt
INPUT HP EliteBook 850 G5 HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 Notebook
Type Keyboard Keyboard, ClickPad
Keyboard Name - HP Premium Collaboration Keyboard
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Precision touchpad, multi-gesture clickpad, glass clickpad, spill-resistant
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 850 G5 HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 Notebook
Interfaces Dock
HDMI
Thunderbolt 3
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (charging)
HDMI
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 850 G5 HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 Notebook
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro (Commercial Microsoft Authorised Refurbisher (CMAR)) Windows 10 Pro + Windows 11 License (may come preloaded with Windows 11) - English
Software Included HP Noise Cancellation HP Support Assistant, HP Power Manager, HP Hotkey Support, Windows Defender, HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI, HP Wireless Button Driver, HP Client Catalog, HP Driver Packs, HP BIOS Config Utility, HP Image Assistant, HP System Software Manager, HP Notifications, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Privacy Settings, HP QuickDrop, HP WorkWell, HP Client Management Script Library (free download), myHP, Touchpoint Customiser for Commercial, HP Noise Cancellation Software, Tile, HP Manageability Integration Kit Gen4, HP Easy Clean, HP Smart Support
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 850 G5 HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 Notebook
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories - HP 65W Smart AC Adapter
Bundled with - HP Wolf Pro Security Edition (3 years)
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor, hall sensor, tamper sensor
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - Automatic DriveLock, BIOS Absolute Persistence, HP DriveLock, Power On Authentication, Pre-boot Authentication, BIOS Update via Network, HP Sure Click, HP Sure Sense, HP Secure Erase, HP Sure Start Gen 6, HP Pro Security Edition, Secured-core PC capable, HP Sure Run Gen 4, HP Client Security Manager Gen 7, HP BIOSphere Gen 6, HP Sure Recover Gen 4
Compliant Standards - CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, A-Tick, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, KC, CIT, low halogen, ICCP, BNCI
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 10 - 90% (non-condensing)
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - parts and labour - 3 years
Other projects: