HP EliteBook 850 G2 vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of HP EliteBook 850 G2 and ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

HP EliteBook 850 G2 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP EliteBook 850 G2 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

durable build quality

efficient performance

good keyboard feel

ample connectivity options

decent battery life

heavy design

average display

modest graphics

higher price point

ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

innovative dual-screen design

powerful gaming performance

high-refresh-rate display

premium build quality

effective cooling system

high price point

short battery life

heavy and bulky

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 850 G2 and ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS)
69 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
87 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 850 G2 vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 850 G2 ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.55 cm x 25.36 cm x 2.14 cm 36 cm x 26.8 cm x 2 cm
Weight 1.83 kg 2.48 kg
Case Material Magnesium-aluminum alloy -
Colour - Gunmetal gray
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 850 G2 ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1600 x 900 (HD+) 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 300 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC, 75.35% Adobe RGB
Features - Anti-glare, 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated, 72% NTSC colour gamut
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 850 G2 ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS)
CPU Intel Core i7 (5th Gen) 5600U / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10875H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.2 GHz 5.1 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 8-core
Cache L3 - 4 MB 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Intel HM470
Platform Technology Intel vPro Platform -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
MEMORY HP EliteBook 850 G2 ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS)
RAM 4 GB 32 GB (1 x 16 GB + 16 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 48 GB
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2933 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE HP EliteBook 850 G2 ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 850 G2 ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 5500 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 1280 x 720 -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3228 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, DTS Studio Sound, DTS SOUND+ -
Audio Features - ESS SABRE HiFi audio DAC technology, Smart Amp
VR Ready - Yes
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 850 G2 ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS)
Wireless Bluetooth, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY HP EliteBook 850 G2 ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS)
Technology Lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 850 G2 ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT HP EliteBook 850 G2 ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS)
Type Keyboard, touchpad, pointing stick Keyboard, NumberPad, ScreenPad Plus
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Volume control, spill-resistant Chiclet keyboard, N-key rollover, per-key RGB, 14" 4K UHD (3840 x 1100) touch display
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 850 G2 ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS)
Interfaces DisplayPort
4 x USB 3.0
LAN
Dock
Battery
Headphone/microphone combo jack
VGA
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone output
Microphone input
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 850 G2 ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 850 G2 ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip, fingerprint reader -
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features - System password, 65W power delivery
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001 -
SAR Value - 0.028 W/kg (body), 0.028 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return -
Model Number - HF055T
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