HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook vs. ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707RW)

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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 TUF Gaming A17 (FA707RW). 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 TUF Gaming A17 (FA707RW) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707RW) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

high refresh rate screen

durable military-grade build

efficient cooling system

spacious storage options

heavyweight design

average battery life

no thunderbolt support

limited color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook and ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707RW)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
86 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook vs. ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707RW) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707RW)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 23.38 cm x 1.92 cm 39.5 cm x 26.4 cm x 2.54 cm
Weight 1.68 kg 2.6 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707RW)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45% NTSC, 47.34% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, FreeSync Technology, Adaptive-Sync technology, narrow-bezel design, IPS-level, 83% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707RW)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 AMD Ryzen 7 6800H / 3.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache L3 - 8 MB L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology -
MEMORY HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707RW)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 32 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 TUF Gaming A17 (FA707RW)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707RW)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti / AMD Radeon 680M
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera -
Video Resolutions 720p -
Sound Stereo speakers, HP World Facing Microphone / dual-array digital microphone Speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707RW)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 -
Network Interface - 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 TUF Gaming A17 (FA707RW)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707RW)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707RW)
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 Chiclet keyboard, 1 RGB zone, 1.7mm travel distance, ASUS Overstroke technology
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707RW)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express / SATA) (1 free)
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
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
HDMI
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707RW)
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 TUF Gaming A17 (FA707RW)
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 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, MIL-STD-810H tested, Arc Flow Fans
Compliant Standards CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, A-Tick, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, KC, CIT, ICCP CTR 21, UL 1459, FCC Part 15 Class B, JIS C 0950, EU RoHS, EU REACH
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 - HX027W
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