HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GXR

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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 Zephyrus S GX701GXR. 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 Zephyrus S GX701GXR Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GXR based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

superb gaming performance

slim, attractive design

excellent 144Hz display

effective cooling system

good audio quality

high price point

short battery life

limited port selection

no webcam included

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook and ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GXR
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
87 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GXR Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GXR
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 23.38 cm x 1.92 cm 39.9 cm x 27.2 cm x 1.87 cm
Weight 1.68 kg 2.6 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GXR
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight LED 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 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GXR
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache L3 - 8 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology Intel Turbo Boost Technology
MEMORY HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GXR
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 32 GB (1 x 16 GB + 16 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GXR
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GXR
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 / Intel UHD Graphics 630
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, NVIDIA G-SYNC, Max-Q design
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - HD -
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera -
Video Resolutions 720p -
Sound Stereo speakers, HP World Facing Microphone / dual-array digital microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio Smart Amplification technology
VR Ready - Yes
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GXR
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 -
Bluetooth Class Class 2 -
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED -
Features Miracast, dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO -
BATTERY HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GXR
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh -
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GXR
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A
INPUT HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GXR
Type Keyboard, pointing stick, ClickPad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Name HP Premium -
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, precision touchpad, glass clickpad ASUS Aura Sync RGB LED
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GXR
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 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GXR
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
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 Zephyrus S GX701GXR
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 -
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) 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 System password
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 - HG115T
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