HP EliteBook 850 G6 Notebook vs. ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707RR)

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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 ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707RR). 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

ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707RR) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707RR) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful AMD processor

high refresh rate display

durable military-grade build

efficient cooling system

spacious storage options

heavy chassis design

no Thunderbolt support

mediocre battery life

limited color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 850 G6 Notebook and ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707RR)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
72 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 850 G6 Notebook vs. ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707RR) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 850 G6 Notebook ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707RR)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37 cm x 25.17 cm x 1.82 cm 39.5 cm x 26.4 cm x 2.54 cm
Weight 1.78 kg 2.6 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 850 G6 Notebook ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707RR)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Slim Design, Full HD ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) eDP anti-glare Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 850 G6 Notebook ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707RR)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8365U / 1.6 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 6800H / 3.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.7 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 ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707RR)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz / PC4-19200 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE HP EliteBook 850 G6 Notebook ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707RR)
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 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
SSD Cache 32 GB 3D Xpoint (Optane) (PCIe (NVMe)) -
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 850 G6 Notebook ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707RR)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 / AMD Radeon 680M
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features IR camera, HP Privacy HD -
Sound Stereo speakers, 3 multi-array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Noise-cancellation technology, Bang & Olufsen Audio Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 850 G6 Notebook ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707RR)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 - PCI Express Half Mini Card -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 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 ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707RR)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 15 hours Up to 12.5 hours
Battery Run Time - Video playback: up to 12 hours
Web browsing: up to 12.5 hours
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 850 G6 Notebook ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707RR)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT HP EliteBook 850 G6 Notebook ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707RR)
Type Keyboard, pointing stick, ClickPad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Name HP Premium Collaboration Keyboard -
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Volume control, spill-resistant, multi-touch clickpad, multi-gesture clickpad Chiclet keyboard, 1 RGB zone, 1.7mm travel distance, ASUS Overstroke technology
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 850 G6 Notebook ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707RR)
Interfaces USB-C (supports Thunderbolt)
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (charging)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
HDMI
LAN
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 850 G6 Notebook ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707RR)
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 ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707RR)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington 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 System password, MIL-STD-810H tested, Arc Flow Fans
Compliant Standards CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, A-Tick, ICES, KC, CIT, ICCP CTR 21, UL 1459, FCC Part 15 Class B, JIS C 0950, EU RoHS, EU REACH
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 - on-site -
Model Number - HX002W
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