HP EliteBook 830 G6 Notebook vs. HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
HP EliteBook 830 G6 Notebook
HP EliteBook 830 G6 Notebook

Our Rating: 75 %

HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook
HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of HP EliteBook 830 G6 Notebook and HP EliteBook 850 G8 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 830 G6 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP EliteBook 830 G6 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust security features

compact, lightweight design

strong build quality

fast charging support

good connectivity options

average battery life

modest display brightness

no dedicated GPU

higher price point

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

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 830 G6 Notebook and HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 830 G6 Notebook vs. HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 830 G6 Notebook HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.04 cm x 22.93 cm x 1.77 cm 35.9 cm x 23.38 cm x 1.92 cm
Weight 1.33 kg 1.68 kg
Case Material Aluminum Aluminum
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 830 G6 Notebook HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - 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 1000 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 45% NTSC
Privacy Technology HP SureView -
Features Ambient light sensor, Full HD eDP anti-glare, 72% NTSC colour gamut Anti-glare
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 830 G6 Notebook HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8565U / 1.8 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 8 MB L3 - 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Intel Turbo Boost Technology
MEMORY HP EliteBook 830 G6 Notebook HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 2400 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE HP EliteBook 830 G6 Notebook HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe), HP Value 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 830 G6 Notebook HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Camera Yes - HD Yes - HD
Camera Features IR camera Privacy shutter, IR camera
Video Resolutions 720p 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, 3 multi-array microphone Stereo speakers, HP World Facing Microphone / dual-array digital microphone
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio Bang & Olufsen Audio
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 830 G6 Notebook HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-V -
Bluetooth Class Class 2 Class 2
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, IEEE 802.3az IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED
Features Dual stream (2x2) Miracast, dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO
BATTERY HP EliteBook 830 G6 Notebook HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 50 Wh 56 Wh
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 830 G6 Notebook HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT HP EliteBook 830 G6 Notebook HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, pointing stick, ClickPad
Keyboard Name HP Premium Collaboration Keyboard HP Premium
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Volume control, spill-resistant, multi-touch clickpad, multi-gesture clickpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, precision touchpad, glass clickpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 830 G6 Notebook HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1 (charging)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt)
HDMI
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (charging)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 830 G6 Notebook HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - 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 830 G6 Notebook HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options - Tile module, hall sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Power-on password, BIOS Absolute Persistence, HP Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, Power On Authentication, HP Fast Charge, Pre-boot Authentication, MU-MIMO technology, Master Boot Record Security, HP Sure Run, HP Sure Recover, BIOS Update via Network 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
Compliant Standards CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, A-Tick, ICES, KC, CIT, low halogen, ICCP 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 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 - battery - 3 years
Limited warranty - parts and labour - 3 years
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