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 ProBook Fortis 14 G10 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP ProBook Fortis 14 G10 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

rugged build quality

efficient performance

good battery life

affordable pricing

decent connectivity options

average display quality

modest storage capacity

basic graphics

heavier design

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 850 G5 and HP ProBook Fortis 14 G10 Notebook
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 850 G5 vs. HP ProBook Fortis 14 G10 Notebook Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 850 G5 HP ProBook Fortis 14 G10 Notebook
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 1.83 cm 33.6 cm x 23 cm x 2.19 cm
Weight - 1.69 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour Silver -
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 850 G5 HP ProBook Fortis 14 G10 Notebook
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 14"
LCD Backlight Technology - WLED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1366 x 768 (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 - Ultra Slim Design, HD standard-viewing angle (SVA) eDP anti-glare, Micro Edge, narrow-bezel design
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 850 G5 HP ProBook Fortis 14 G10 Notebook
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8350U / 1.7 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1230U / 1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.6 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 10-core
Cache 6 MB L3 - 12 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY HP EliteBook 850 G5 HP ProBook Fortis 14 G10 Notebook
RAM 8 GB 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 8 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed - 4266 MHz
Rated Speed - 4266 MHz
STORAGE HP EliteBook 850 G5 HP ProBook Fortis 14 G10 Notebook
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 256 GB SSD M.2 2230 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), HP Value
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 850 G5 HP ProBook Fortis 14 G10 Notebook
Graphics Processor (GPU) - Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Camera Yes Yes - HD
Camera Features - HP Privacy
Video Resolutions - 720p
Sound - Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 850 G5 HP ProBook Fortis 14 G10 Notebook
Wireless Bluetooth, Wi-Fi Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2)
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8111HSH-CG
Bluetooth Class - Class 2
Compliant Standards - IEEE 802.11d, IEEE 802.11i, IEEE 802.11h, IEEE 802.11e, IEEE 802.11k, IEEE 802.11r, IEEE 802.11v, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6E
Remote Management Protocol - SNMP 2
Features - Miracast, Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY HP EliteBook 850 G5 HP ProBook Fortis 14 G10 Notebook
Technology - 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) - 42 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 9.75 hours
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 850 G5 HP ProBook Fortis 14 G10 Notebook
Input - AC 90-265 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 45 Watt, 19.5 V, 8 A
INPUT HP EliteBook 850 G5 HP ProBook Fortis 14 G10 Notebook
Type Keyboard Keyboard, ClickPad
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, pick resistant
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 850 G5 HP ProBook Fortis 14 G10 Notebook
Interfaces Dock
HDMI
Thunderbolt 3
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 850 G5 HP ProBook Fortis 14 G10 Notebook
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro (Commercial Microsoft Authorised Refurbisher (CMAR)) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition National Academic (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro National Academic) + Windows 11 Pro National Academic Licence - English
Software Included HP Noise Cancellation HP Support Assistant, HP Power Manager, HP Hotkey Support, HP Drive Packs (free download), HP Client Catalogue (free download), HP Image Assistant (free download), HP PC Hardware Diagnostics, HP MAC Address Manager, HP Notifications, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Privacy Settings, HP QuickDrop, HP Client Management Script Library (free download), myHP, Touchpoint Customiser for Commercial, HSA Fusion for Commercial, HSA Telemetry for Commercial, HP Smart Support (free download), HP Manageability Integration Kit (free download), HP Quick Touch
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 850 G5 HP ProBook Fortis 14 G10 Notebook
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories - HP 45 Watt Smart nPFC AC Adapter
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
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, BIOS Update via Network, HP Sure Sense, HP Secure Erase, HP BIOSphere Gen 6, HP Sure Start Gen 7
Compliant Standards - CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FIPS 140-2 Level 2, FCC, A-Tick, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, KC, EAC, CIT, RCM, ICCP, BNCI
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 - 1 year
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
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