HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook vs. Dell Vostro 3581

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook
HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook

Our Rating: 85 %

Dell Vostro 3581
Dell Vostro 3581

Our Rating: 67 %

In depth comparison and review of HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook and Dell Vostro 3581. 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

Dell Vostro 3581 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell Vostro 3581 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

decent battery life

includes optical drive

solid build quality

suitable for basic tasks

average display quality

limited graphics performance

slower HDD storage

basic design aesthetics

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook and Dell Vostro 3581
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
72 % - Design
65 % - Display
65 % - Performance
63 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook vs. Dell Vostro 3581 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook Dell Vostro 3581
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 23.38 cm x 1.92 cm 38 cm x 25.8 cm x 2.27 cm
Weight 1.68 kg 2 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour - Black
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook Dell Vostro 3581
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 15.6" - TN
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features Anti-glare Ultra Slim Design, anti-glare, ±40° horizontal viewing angle
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook Dell Vostro 3581
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 Intel Core i3 (7th Gen) 7020U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz -
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache L3 - 8 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology -
MEMORY HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook Dell Vostro 3581
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 4 GB (1 x 4 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 2133 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook Dell Vostro 3581
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB HDD SATA / 5400 rpm
Optical Drive - DVD-Writer
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook Dell Vostro 3581
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel HD Graphics 620
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Camera Yes - HD Yes - HD
Resolution - 0.92 Megapixel
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera 720p HD movie recording, fixed focus, 78.6 degrees
Image Sensor Type - CMOS
Video Resolutions 720p 1280 x 720
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, HP World Facing Microphone / dual-array digital microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3246
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio MaxxAudio Pro
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook Dell Vostro 3581
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 Dell Wireless 1810
Network Interface - Ethernet
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 Dell Vostro 3581
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 42 Wh
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook Dell Vostro 3581
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V 45 Watt, 19.5 V, 2.31 A
INPUT HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook Dell Vostro 3581
Type Keyboard, pointing stick, ClickPad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Name HP Premium -
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, precision touchpad, glass clickpad -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook Dell Vostro 3581
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
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
VGA
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook Dell Vostro 3581
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro 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 Microsoft Office (Trial), McAfee (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook Dell Vostro 3581
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 Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot Noble Wedge 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 Noise reducing microphone
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 40 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) 10 - 90% (non-condensing)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 3 years Limited warranty - 1 year
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