HP EliteBook 850 G5 vs. HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook
HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook

Our Rating: 85 %

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

Advantages and disadvantages of HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust security features

sleek aluminum design

impressive audio quality

comfortable keyboard

fast charging support

high price tag

average battery life

no dedicated GPU

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

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

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 850 G5 vs. HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 850 G5 HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 1.83 cm 35.9 cm x 23.38 cm x 1.92 cm
Weight - 1.68 kg
Case Material Aluminum Aluminum
Colour Silver -
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 850 G5 HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 15.6" - 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 - Anti-glare
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 850 G5 HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8350U / 1.7 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7
Max Turbo Speed 3.6 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 6 MB L3 - 8 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features Intel Smart Cache Intel Turbo Boost Technology
MEMORY HP EliteBook 850 G5 HP EliteBook 850 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 850 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 850 G8 Notebook
Graphics Processor (GPU) - Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Camera Yes Yes - HD
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, IR camera
Video Resolutions - 720p
Sound - Stereo speakers, HP World Facing Microphone / dual-array digital microphone
Audio Features - Bang & Olufsen Audio
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 850 G5 HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook
Wireless Bluetooth, Wi-Fi Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Bluetooth Class - Class 2
Compliant Standards - IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED
Features - Miracast, dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO
BATTERY HP EliteBook 850 G5 HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook
Technology - 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) - 56 Wh
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 850 G5 HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT HP EliteBook 850 G5 HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook
Type Keyboard Keyboard, pointing stick, ClickPad
Keyboard Name - HP Premium
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, precision touchpad, glass clickpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 850 G5 HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook
Interfaces Dock
HDMI
Thunderbolt 3
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (charging)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 850 G5 HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro (Commercial Microsoft Authorised Refurbisher (CMAR)) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included HP Noise Cancellation HP Support Assistant, HP Power Manager, HP Hotkey Support, HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI, HP Wireless Button Driver, HP Client Catalog, HP Driver Packs, HP BIOS Config Utility, HP Image Assistant, HP Noise Cancellation, HP System Software Manager, HP Notifications, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Privacy Settings, HP QuickDrop, HP WorkWell, HP Manageability & Integration Kit Gen4, myHP, Touchpoint Customiser for Commercial, HSA Fusion for Commercial, HSA Telemetry for Commercial, Tile
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 850 G5 HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories - USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options - Tile module, hall sensor
Security - Firmware 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, HP Sure Click, HP Sure Sense, HP Secure Erase, HP Sure Start Gen 6, HP Sure Run Gen 3, HP Sure Recover Gen 3, HP Sure Admin, HP Pro Security Edition, HP BIOSphere Gen 6
Compliant Standards - CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, A-Tick, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, KC, CIT, ICCP
SAR Value - 1.769 W/kg
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 - parts and labour - 3 years
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