HP EliteBook 850 G6 Notebook vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L520

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

Our Rating: 78 %

Lenovo ThinkPad L520
Lenovo ThinkPad L520

Our Rating: 72 %

Side by side comparison and review of HP EliteBook 850 G6 Notebook and Lenovo ThinkPad L520. 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

Lenovo ThinkPad L520 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L520 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

durable build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

good battery life

solid performance

reliable security features

heavier than competitors

dated design

average display quality

limited graphics performance

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 850 G6 Notebook and Lenovo ThinkPad L520
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
75 % - Design
66 % - Display
45 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 850 G6 Notebook vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L520 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 850 G6 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L520
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37 cm x 25.17 cm x 1.82 cm 38 cm x 24.7 cm x 3.6 cm
Weight 1.78 kg 2.6 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 850 G6 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L520
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1600 x 900 (HD+)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Colour Support - 16.7 million colours
Features Slim Design, Full HD ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) eDP anti-glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 850 G6 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L520
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8365U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (2nd Gen) 2520M / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 3.2 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 6 MB L3 - 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Platform Technology Intel vPro Platform -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY HP EliteBook 850 G6 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L520
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 4 GB
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 8 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR3 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz / PC4-19200 -
Rated Speed 2400 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 204-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE HP EliteBook 850 G6 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L520
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) 320 GB HDD
SSD Cache 32 GB 3D Xpoint (Optane) (PCIe (NVMe)) -
Optical Drive - DVD-Writer
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 850 G6 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L520
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel HD Graphics 3000
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) Dynamic Video Memory Technology
Camera Yes - HD Yes
Resolution - 0.92 Megapixel
Camera Features IR camera, HP Privacy HD -
Sound Stereo speakers, 3 multi-array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC269Q
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio
Audio Features Noise-cancellation technology, Bang & Olufsen Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 850 G6 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L520
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 3.0
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 -
WWAN
Generation - 3G upgradable
BATTERY HP EliteBook 850 G6 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L520
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh -
Battery Life Up to 15 hours -
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 850 G6 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L520
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
INPUT HP EliteBook 850 G6 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L520
Type Keyboard, pointing stick, ClickPad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Name HP Premium Collaboration Keyboard -
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Volume control, spill-resistant, multi-touch clickpad, multi-gesture clickpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 850 G6 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L520
Slots - 1 x ExpressCard/54 (1 free)
Interfaces USB-C (supports Thunderbolt)
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (charging)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 2.0
PoweredUSB 2.0
USB 2.0/eSATA
VGA
DisplayPort
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 850 G6 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L520
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English / German Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR))
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 Lenovo ThinkPad L520
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) 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 -
Compliant Standards CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, A-Tick, ICES, KC, CIT, ICCP ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, ISO 27001
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
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 - 2 years - pick-up and return
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