HP EliteBook 850 G7 Notebook vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G4 IRH (21J8)

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HP EliteBook 850 G7 Notebook
HP EliteBook 850 G7 Notebook

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of HP EliteBook 850 G7 Notebook and Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G4 IRH (21J8). 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 G7 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP EliteBook 850 G7 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust security features

sleek aluminum design

powerful intel processors

bright full-hd display

comfortable keyboard

premium price tag

average battery life

no dedicated gpu

limited port variety

Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G4 IRH (21J8) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G4 IRH (21J8) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

high-resolution display

solid build quality

good thermal management

decent battery life

heavier than competitors

limited port selection

higher price point

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 850 G7 Notebook and Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G4 IRH (21J8)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
83 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 850 G7 Notebook vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G4 IRH (21J8) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 850 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G4 IRH (21J8)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.97 cm x 23.38 cm x 1.92 cm 35.46 cm x 25.5 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.7 kg 2.2 kg
Case Material Aluminum Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour - Dual tone storm grey
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 850 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G4 IRH (21J8)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 16" - IPS
Screen Resolution - 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen - Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:10
Image Brightness - 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features - Anti-glare, Delta E<2 calibration, Eyesafe technology, X-Rite Pantone factory color calibration, Dolby Vision, Smart sense panel, ±89° viewing angle
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 850 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G4 IRH (21J8)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10310U / 1.7 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13700H / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 14-core
Cache L3 - 6 MB 24 MB
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology Integrated memory controller
MEMORY HP EliteBook 850 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G4 IRH (21J8)
RAM 0 GB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 5200 MHz
Rated Speed - 5200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 2 0
STORAGE HP EliteBook 850 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G4 IRH (21J8)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) - 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 850 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G4 IRH (21J8)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Advanced Optimus, Dynamic Boost 2.0, Direct X 12 Ultimate, NVIDIA DLSS 3
Camera - Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, Windows Hello, fixed focus, hybrid FHD/IR camera
Sound Dual stereo speakers, 3 multi-array microphone Two tweeters, two woofers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3306-CG
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio Output: harman/kardon stereo speakers, Smart Amplifier (AMP); Input: noise-cancellation technology
VR Ready - Yes
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 850 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G4 IRH (21J8)
Wireless - Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY HP EliteBook 850 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G4 IRH (21J8)
Technology - Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) - 80 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 18 hours
Battery Run Time - Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 18 hours
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 850 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G4 IRH (21J8)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 230 Watt
INPUT HP EliteBook 850 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G4 IRH (21J8)
Type Keyboard, pointing stick, ClickPad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Name HP Premium Collaboration Keyboard -
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-touch clickpad, ClickPad with gesture support, precision touchpad, glass clickpad, spill-resistant Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision glass touchpad, smart sense keyboard backlight, SMB Service hot key
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 850 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G4 IRH (21J8)
Slots - 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (1 free)
Interfaces 2 x USB-C 3.1 (supports Thunderbolt, DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode)
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (charging)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI (8K support)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Express Card)
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 850 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G4 IRH (21J8)
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 850 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G4 IRH (21J8)
Included Accessories - Power adapter
Integrated Options Hall sensor Ambient light sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Power-on password, Setup Password, Automatic DriveLock, HP DriveLock, Power On Authentication, HP Fast Charge, Pre-boot Authentication, BIOS Update via Network, MIL-STD-810H tested, Secured-core PC capable Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810H tested, Rapid Charge Pro, self-healing BIOS, LA2-Q AI performance chip
Compliant Standards CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, A-Tick, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, KC, CIT, low halogen, ICCP RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 6, FSC, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 26, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution), TCO Certified 9.0, Low-VOC
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Carbon Footprint - 402 kg carbon emissions (EU)
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 3 years
Limited warranty - battery - 3 years
Limited warranty - software - 90 days
Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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