HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook vs. Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3)

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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 Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3). 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

Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

excellent build quality

powerful amd processor

bright oled display

eco-friendly materials

solid security features

higher price point

limited port selection

no dedicated gpu

average battery life

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook and Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
81 % - Design
84 % - Display
80 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook vs. Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 23.38 cm x 1.92 cm 29.44 cm x 19.96 cm x 1.399 cm
Weight 1.68 kg 1.26 kg
Case Material Aluminum Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour - Black (bottom), arctic grey (top)
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 13.3" OLED
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2880 x 1800 (2.8K)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare Anti-reflective, One Glass Solution, anti-smudge, on-cell touch technology, Low Blue Light technology, Dolby Vision, 91.6% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6850U / 2.7 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 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 32 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 6400 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 6400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Union Memory
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics AMD Radeon 680M
Max Monitors Supported - 2 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1080p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera Windows Hello, fixed focus, e-camera shutter, Discrete IR
Video Resolutions 720p -
Sound Stereo speakers, HP World Facing Microphone / dual-array digital microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio Input: Dolby Voice, 360° far-field
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 Qualcomm NFA725A
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 -
BATTERY HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 51.5 Wh
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V 65 Watt
INPUT HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3)
Type Keyboard, pointing stick, ClickPad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Name HP Premium -
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, precision touchpad, glass clickpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, edge-to-edge backlit keyboard, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad, Haptic ForcePad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3)
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
2 x USB4 (supports DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN (on supplied adapter)
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence
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 Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter, Lenovo USB-C to Ethernet Adapter
Integrated Options Tile module, hall sensor -
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip with Microsoft Pluton, fingerprint reader
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 Administrator password, system password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password, certificate based BIOS authentication, FIDO (Fast Identity Online) authentication
Compliant Standards CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, A-Tick, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, KC, CIT, ICCP RoHS, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCO Certified 9.0
SAR Value 1.769 W/kg -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Carbon Footprint - 216 kg carbon emissions (EU)
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 3 years -
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