HP EliteBook 850 G6 Notebook vs. HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 Notebook

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HP EliteBook 850 G6 Notebook
HP EliteBook 850 G6 Notebook

Our Rating: 78 %

Detailed comparison and review of HP EliteBook 850 G6 Notebook and HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 Notebook. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

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

HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

powerful intel processor

bright display

good battery life

robust security features

expensive price point

limited graphics performance

no HDMI port

average speaker quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 850 G6 Notebook and HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 Notebook
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 850 G6 Notebook vs. HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 Notebook Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 850 G6 Notebook HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 Notebook
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37 cm x 25.17 cm x 1.82 cm 32.3 cm x 21.5 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.78 kg 1.13 kg
Case Material Aluminum Magnesium alloy
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 850 G6 Notebook HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 Notebook
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight 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 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 Full HD ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) anti-glare
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 850 G6 Notebook HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 Notebook
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8365U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 6 MB L3 - 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Platform Technology Intel vPro Platform -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY HP EliteBook 850 G6 Notebook HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 Notebook
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 2400 MHz / PC4-19200 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE HP EliteBook 850 G6 Notebook HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 Notebook
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) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
SSD Cache 32 GB 3D Xpoint (Optane) (PCIe (NVMe)) -
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 850 G6 Notebook HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 Notebook
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - HD
Camera Features IR camera, HP Privacy HD Privacy shutter, IR camera
Video Resolutions - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, 3 multi-array microphone Dual stereo speakers, HP World Facing Microphone / dual-array digital microphone
Audio Features Noise-cancellation technology, Bang & Olufsen Audio Bang & Olufsen Audio
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 850 G6 Notebook HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 Notebook
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 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2)
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 - Miracast, dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY HP EliteBook 850 G6 Notebook HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 Notebook
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 53 Wh
Battery Life Up to 15 hours Up to 14.75 hours
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 850 G6 Notebook HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 Notebook
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 115/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 65 Watt
INPUT HP EliteBook 850 G6 Notebook HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 Notebook
Type Keyboard, pointing stick, ClickPad Keyboard, ClickPad
Keyboard Name HP Premium Collaboration Keyboard HP Premium Collaboration Keyboard
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Volume control, spill-resistant, multi-touch clickpad, multi-gesture clickpad Precision touchpad, multi-gesture clickpad, glass clickpad, spill-resistant
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 850 G6 Notebook HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 Notebook
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 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (charging)
HDMI
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 850 G6 Notebook HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 Notebook
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English / German Windows 10 Pro + Windows 11 License (may come preloaded with Windows 11) - English
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 HP Support Assistant, HP Power Manager, HP Hotkey Support, Windows Defender, HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI, HP Wireless Button Driver, HP Client Catalog, HP Driver Packs, HP BIOS Config Utility, HP Image Assistant, HP System Software Manager, HP Notifications, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Privacy Settings, HP QuickDrop, HP WorkWell, HP Client Management Script Library (free download), myHP, Touchpoint Customiser for Commercial, HP Noise Cancellation Software, Tile, HP Manageability Integration Kit Gen4, HP Easy Clean, HP Smart Support
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 850 G6 Notebook HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 Notebook
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter HP 65W Smart AC Adapter
Bundled with - HP Wolf Pro Security Edition (3 years)
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor Ambient light sensor, hall sensor, tamper sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington nano 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 Automatic DriveLock, BIOS Absolute Persistence, HP DriveLock, Power On Authentication, Pre-boot Authentication, BIOS Update via Network, HP Sure Click, HP Sure Sense, HP Secure Erase, HP Sure Start Gen 6, HP Pro Security Edition, Secured-core PC capable, HP Sure Run Gen 4, HP Client Security Manager Gen 7, HP BIOSphere Gen 6, HP Sure Recover Gen 4
Compliant Standards CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, A-Tick, ICES, KC, CIT, ICCP CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, A-Tick, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, KC, CIT, low halogen, ICCP, BNCI
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
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 Limited warranty - parts and labour - 3 years
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