HP EliteBook 850 G6 Notebook vs. Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)

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HP EliteBook 850 G6 Notebook
HP EliteBook 850 G6 Notebook

Our Rating: 78 %

Side by side comparison and review of HP EliteBook 850 G6 Notebook and Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

HP EliteBook 850 G6 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP EliteBook 850 G6 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust security features

solid build quality

comfortable keyboard

good battery life

bright display

average graphics performance

no HDMI port

heavier design

premium price tag

Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

ultra-lightweight design

sharp OLED display

efficient AMD processor

ample storage options

good battery life

limited port selection

no touchscreen option

average speaker quality

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 850 G6 Notebook and Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 850 G6 Notebook vs. Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 850 G6 Notebook Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37 cm x 25.17 cm x 1.82 cm 35.755 cm x 24.59 cm x 1.295 cm
Weight 1.78 kg 1.2 kg
Case Material Aluminum Magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour - Olivine black
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 850 G6 Notebook Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 16" OLED
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 3200 x 2000 (WQXGA+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Features Slim Design, Full HD ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) eDP anti-glare Glare, CineCrystal, Acer BluelightShield technology, Eyesafe technology, 1 ms response rate, HDR 500 True Black
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 850 G6 Notebook Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8365U / 1.6 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 7840U / 3.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 5.1 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 6 MB L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Platform Technology Intel vPro Platform -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology -
MEMORY HP EliteBook 850 G6 Notebook Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz / PC4-19200 -
Rated Speed 2400 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE HP EliteBook 850 G6 Notebook Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 SATA 6Gb/s - Self-Encrypting Drive, FIPS Opal 2 Encryption, triple-level cell (TLC) 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 - Micron
SSD Cache 32 GB 3D Xpoint (Optane) (PCIe (NVMe)) -
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 850 G6 Notebook Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 AMD Radeon 780M
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - QHD
Camera Features IR camera, HP Privacy HD Windows Hello, Temporal Noise Reduction
Video Resolutions - 1440p
Sound Stereo speakers, 3 multi-array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Audio Features Noise-cancellation technology, Bang & Olufsen Audio Input: AI noise reduction
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 850 G6 Notebook Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 - PCI Express Half Mini Card -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-LM -
Bluetooth Class Class 2 -
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.11d, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, IEEE 802.11h, IEEE 802.11e, IEEE 802.11k, IEEE 802.3az, IEEE 802.11r, IEEE 802.11v -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY HP EliteBook 850 G6 Notebook Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 54 Wh
Battery Life Up to 15 hours -
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 850 G6 Notebook Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output - 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT HP EliteBook 850 G6 Notebook Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Type Keyboard, pointing stick, ClickPad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Name HP Premium Collaboration Keyboard -
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Volume control, spill-resistant, multi-touch clickpad, multi-gesture clickpad Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 850 G6 Notebook Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Interfaces USB-C (supports Thunderbolt)
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (charging)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (with power off charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB4/DisplayPort (DC-In combo, Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 850 G6 Notebook Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English / German Windows 11 Home
Software Included HP Recovery Manager, HP ePrint, HP Spare Key, Password Manager, Windows Defender, HP Velocity, HP Secure Erase, HP Security Manager, HP Drive Packs (free download), HP Client Catalog, HP Credential Manager, Absolute Persistence, HP BIOS Config Utility, HP Device Access Manager, HP JumpStart, HP Noise Cancellation, HP System Software Manager, HP LAN-WLAN Protection, Native Miracast, HP JetAdvantage, HP PhoneWise, HP Sure Click, HP BIOSphere Gen4, HP Manageability & Integration Kit Gen2, Ivanti Management Suite (subscription required), HP Client Security Suite Gen4 -
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 850 G6 Notebook Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Microsoft Pluton chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Noble Wedge security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), padlock loop Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Power-on password, Setup Password, HP Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, Pre-boot Authentication, MU-MIMO technology, Secure Erase, HP Sure Start Gen 4, HP Sure Run, HP Sure Recover Administrator password, system password, Acer Purified.Voice technology, Acer TwinAir cooling technology
Compliant Standards CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, A-Tick, ICES, KC, CIT, ICCP TUV Rheinland Eyesafe Display
SAR Value - 2 W/kg (limb), 2 W/kg (body), 2 W/kg (head)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) - 2 W/kg (head)
2 W/kg (body)
2 W/kg (limb)
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 - on-site Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 43
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