HP EliteBook 850 G6 Notebook vs. Dell XPS 17 9700

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
HP EliteBook 850 G6 Notebook
HP EliteBook 850 G6 Notebook

Our Rating: 78 %

In depth comparison and review of HP EliteBook 850 G6 Notebook and Dell XPS 17 9700. 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 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

Dell XPS 17 9700 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell XPS 17 9700 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning 4k display

powerful performance setup

premium build quality

excellent battery life

spacious trackpad

heavier than competitors

expensive base model

no full-size usb

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 850 G6 Notebook and Dell XPS 17 9700
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 850 G6 Notebook vs. Dell XPS 17 9700 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 850 G6 Notebook Dell XPS 17 9700
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37 cm x 25.17 cm x 1.82 cm 37.448 cm x 24.808 cm x 1.315 cm
Weight 1.78 kg 2.53 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour - Platinum silver
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 850 G6 Notebook Dell XPS 17 9700
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 17"
Touchscreen - Yes
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 3840 x 2400 (WQUXGA)
Pixel Density (ppi) - 266
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% Adobe RGB
Features Slim Design, Full HD ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) eDP anti-glare Anti-reflective, anti-smudge, Infinity Edge display, Wide Viewing Angle, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, 35 ms response rate, HDR 400 compatible, Corning Gorilla glass 6, Eyesafe technology, 0.0954 mm pixel pitch
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 850 G6 Notebook Dell XPS 17 9700
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8365U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i9 (10th Gen) 10885H / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 5.3 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 6 MB 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset - Mobile Intel WM490
Platform Technology Intel vPro Platform -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology Intel Smart Cache, Intel Thermal Velocity Boost
MEMORY HP EliteBook 850 G6 Notebook Dell XPS 17 9700
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz / PC4-19200 2933 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 2933 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE HP EliteBook 850 G6 Notebook Dell XPS 17 9700
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 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
SSD Cache 32 GB 3D Xpoint (Optane) (PCIe (NVMe)) -
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 850 G6 Notebook Dell XPS 17 9700
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Video Memory - 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1280 x 720 (standard), 576 x 360 (infrared)
Resolution - 0.9 Megapixel (standard), 0.2 Megapixel (infrared)
Camera Features IR camera, HP Privacy HD IR camera, Windows Hello, 78.5 degrees
Image Sensor Type - CMOS
Video Resolutions - 1280 x 720
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, 3 multi-array microphone Four speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC711-CG
Audio Features Noise-cancellation technology, Bang & Olufsen Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 850 G6 Notebook Dell XPS 17 9700
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
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 -
BATTERY HP EliteBook 850 G6 Notebook Dell XPS 17 9700
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 6-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 97 Wh
Battery Life Up to 15 hours -
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 850 G6 Notebook Dell XPS 17 9700
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 5 / 20 V
INPUT HP EliteBook 850 G6 Notebook Dell XPS 17 9700
Type Keyboard, pointing stick, ClickPad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Name HP Premium Collaboration Keyboard -
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Volume control, spill-resistant, multi-touch clickpad, multi-gesture clickpad -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 850 G6 Notebook Dell XPS 17 9700
Interfaces USB-C (supports Thunderbolt)
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (charging)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
4 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 850 G6 Notebook Dell XPS 17 9700
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English / German Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
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 Dell XPS 17 9700
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 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 ExpressCharge
Compliant Standards CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, A-Tick, ICES, KC, CIT, ICCP BFR-free, PVC-free
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) 10 - 90% (non-condensing)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 3 years - on-site -
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