HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook vs. HP ProBook 450 G7 Notebook

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

Our Rating: 85 %

HP ProBook 450 G7 Notebook
HP ProBook 450 G7 Notebook

Our Rating: 75 %

In depth comparison and review of HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook and HP ProBook 450 G7 Notebook. 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

HP ProBook 450 G7 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP ProBook 450 G7 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

efficient multitasking performance

comfortable keyboard layout

adequate connectivity options

reasonable price point

average battery life

modest display quality

no thunderbolt support

heavier design

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook and HP ProBook 450 G7 Notebook
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook vs. HP ProBook 450 G7 Notebook Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook HP ProBook 450 G7 Notebook
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 23.38 cm x 1.92 cm 36.49 cm x 25.69 cm x 1.9 cm
Weight 1.68 kg 2 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour - Pike silver aluminium
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook HP ProBook 450 G7 Notebook
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight WLED 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 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, Full HD eDP anti-glare
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook HP ProBook 450 G7 Notebook
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 10110U / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache L3 - 8 MB L3 - 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook HP ProBook 450 G7 Notebook
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 4 GB (1 x 4 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 2666 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 HP ProBook 450 G7 Notebook
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD M.2 2280 SATA 6Gb/s - triple-level cell (TLC)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook HP ProBook 450 G7 Notebook
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes - HD Yes - HD
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera Privacy camera
Video Resolutions 720p 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, HP World Facing Microphone / dual-array digital microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook HP ProBook 450 G7 Notebook
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 -
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Bluetooth Class Class 2 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 HP ProBook 450 G7 Notebook
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 45 Wh
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook HP ProBook 450 G7 Notebook
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, 3.33 A
INPUT HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook HP ProBook 450 G7 Notebook
Type Keyboard, pointing stick, ClickPad Keyboard, ClickPad
Keyboard Name HP Premium HP Premium
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, precision touchpad, glass clickpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, gesture function
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook HP ProBook 450 G7 Notebook
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 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 2.0 (powered)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook HP ProBook 450 G7 Notebook
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition National Academic - English
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 HP ProBook 450 G7 Notebook
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter HP 45 Watt Smart nPFC AC 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 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 Power-on password, Setup Password, Automatic DriveLock, HP DriveLock, Power On Authentication, HP Fast Charge, Pre-boot Authentication, Master Boot Record Security, BIOS Update via Network
Compliant Standards CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, A-Tick, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, KC, CIT, ICCP CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, A-Tick, ICES, KC, CIT, ICCP
SAR Value 1.769 W/kg -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °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 - parts and labour - 1 year
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
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