HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (G634JY)

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HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook
HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (G634JY). 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 G8 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust security features

sleek aluminum design

impressive audio quality

comfortable keyboard

fast charging support

high price tag

average battery life

no dedicated GPU

limited port selection

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (G634JY) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (G634JY) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

expandable storage options

robust build quality

advanced thermal management

heavier than competitors

expensive price point

average battery life

limited port variety

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Difference between HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (G634JY)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
92 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (G634JY) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (G634JY)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 23.38 cm x 1.92 cm 35.4 cm x 26.4 cm x 3.04 cm
Weight 1.68 kg 2.6 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour - Off black
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (G634JY)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 16"
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight Mini LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 1100 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, HDR (high dynamic range), 3 ms response rate, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (G634JY)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13980HX
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 5.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 24-core
Cache L3 - 8 MB 36 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (G634JY)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 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 G8 Notebook ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (G634JY)
Total Capacity - 2 TB
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 2 x 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (G634JY)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory - 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA G-SYNC
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - HD Yes - HD
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera -
Video Resolutions 720p -
Sound Stereo speakers, HP World Facing Microphone / dual-array digital microphone Four speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio Output: Smart Amplification technology, Hi-Res Audio
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (G634JY)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 -
Network Interface - 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Bluetooth Class Class 2 -
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED -
Features Miracast, dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (G634JY)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (G634JY)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V 330 Watt, 20 V, 16.5 A
INPUT HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (G634JY)
Type Keyboard, pointing stick, ClickPad Keyboard, NumberPad
Keyboard Name HP Premium -
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, precision touchpad, glass clickpad N-key rollover, per-key RGB, ASUS Overstroke technology
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (G634JY)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (charging)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort)
HDMI 2.1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (G634JY)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Home
Software Included HP Support Assistant, HP Power Manager, HP Hotkey Support, HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI, HP Wireless Button Driver, HP Client Catalog, HP Driver Packs, HP BIOS Config Utility, HP Image Assistant, HP Noise Cancellation, HP System Software Manager, HP Notifications, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Privacy Settings, HP QuickDrop, HP WorkWell, HP Manageability & Integration Kit Gen4, myHP, Touchpoint Customiser for Commercial, HSA Fusion for Commercial, HSA Telemetry for Commercial, Tile -
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (G634JY)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Tile module, hall sensor -
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Automatic DriveLock, BIOS Absolute Persistence, HP DriveLock, Power On Authentication, Pre-boot Authentication, HP Sure Click, HP Sure Sense, HP Secure Erase, HP Sure Start Gen 6, HP Sure Run Gen 3, HP Sure Recover Gen 3, HP Sure Admin, HP Pro Security Edition, HP BIOSphere Gen 6 ASUS Aura Sync technology, Aura Sync light bar, BIOS protection, Aura Sync logo, ROG Intelligent Cooling, Aura Sync Rear Glow
Compliant Standards CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, A-Tick, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, KC, CIT, ICCP -
SAR Value 1.769 W/kg -
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 -
Model Number - NM001W
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