HP EliteBook 855 G7 Notebook vs. Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display

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Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display
Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display

Detailed comparison and review of HP EliteBook 855 G7 Notebook and Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

HP EliteBook 855 G7 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP EliteBook 855 G7 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust aluminum chassis

powerful AMD processor

excellent keyboard feel

bright full-HD display

impressive security features

mediocre battery life

no 4K display option

limited port variety

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 855 G7 Notebook and Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 855 G7 Notebook vs. Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 855 G7 Notebook Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.97 cm x 23.38 cm x 1.92 cm 31.4 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.8 cm
Weight 1.69 kg 1.57 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 855 G7 Notebook Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 13.3" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features Ambient light sensor, Full HD ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) anti-glare -
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 855 G7 Notebook Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 4750U / 1.7 GHz Intel Core i5 (4th Gen) 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 2.9 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Dual-Core
Cache L3 - 8 MB L3 - 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY HP EliteBook 855 G7 Notebook Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR3L SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 1600 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE HP EliteBook 855 G7 Notebook Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe), triple-level cell (TLC) 128 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 855 G7 Notebook Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics Intel Iris Graphics
Camera Yes - HD Yes
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera -
Video Resolutions 720p 1280 x 720
Sound Stereo speakers, 3 multi-array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 855 G7 Notebook Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 -
Features Miracast, dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO -
BATTERY HP EliteBook 855 G7 Notebook Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 71.8 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 9 hours
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 855 G7 Notebook Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 60 Watt
INPUT HP EliteBook 855 G7 Notebook Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display
Type Keyboard, pointing stick, ClickPad Keyboard, trackpad
Keyboard Name HP Premium Collaboration Keyboard -
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Volume control, spill-resistant, multi-touch clickpad, ClickPad with gesture support, glass clickpad Multi-touch touchpad, ambient light sensor
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 855 G7 Notebook Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display
Interfaces 2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (Alternate Mode)
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (charging)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.0
2 x Thunderbolt 2
HDMI
Headphone output
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 855 G7 Notebook Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Apple macOS Catalina 10.15
Software Included - Drivers & Utilities, Apple QuickTime, Apple iTunes, Apple Mac OS X Mail, Apple Mac OS X Chess, Apple iMovie, Apple DVD Player, Apple Safari, Apple GarageBand, Apple Dashboard, Photo Booth, Apple Time Machine, Apple Mac App Store, Apple FaceTime, Apple Automator, Apple Launchpad, Apple Mission Control, Apple Preview, Apple Calculator, Apple Dictionary, Apple Image Capture, Apple Stickies, Apple TextEdit, Apple System Preferences, Maps, Reminders, Contacts, Notes, Calendar, Apple AirDrop, Notification Center, Messages, Dictation, iCloud, Game Center, Apple AirPlay, Apple Font Book, Apple iBooks, Apple Keynote, Apple Pages, Apple Numbers
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 855 G7 Notebook Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display
Included Accessories HP 65 Watt nPFC USB-C AC Adapter Power adapter
Bundled with HP Wolf Pro Security Edition (3 years) -
Integrated Options Hall sensor -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) and firmware (TPM 2.0), fingerprint reader, smart card reader -
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Compliant Standards CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, A-Tick, ICES, KC, CIT, low halogen, ICCP -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 10 °C
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) 0 - 90% (non-condensing)
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year
Technical support - phone consulting - 90 days
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