HP EliteBook 850 G2 vs. ASUSPRO P3 (P3540FA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of HP EliteBook 850 G2 and ASUSPRO P3 (P3540FA). 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

ASUSPRO P3 (P3540FA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUSPRO P3 (P3540FA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

extended battery life

lightweight design

efficient performance

good value for money

average display quality

limited graphics capability

no thunderbolt support

basic audio system

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 850 G2 and ASUSPRO P3 (P3540FA)
69 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 850 G2 vs. ASUSPRO P3 (P3540FA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 850 G2 ASUSPRO P3 (P3540FA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.55 cm x 25.36 cm x 2.14 cm 35.73 cm x 23.68 cm x 1.94 cm
Weight 1.83 kg 1.76 kg
Case Material Magnesium-aluminum alloy Aluminum, plastic
Colour - Grey | Classic gray
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 850 G2 ASUSPRO P3 (P3540FA)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1600 x 900 (HD+) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features - Anti-glare
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 850 G2 ASUSPRO P3 (P3540FA)
CPU Intel Core i7 (5th Gen) 5600U / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.2 GHz 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 4 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Platform Technology Intel vPro Platform -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY HP EliteBook 850 G2 ASUSPRO P3 (P3540FA)
RAM 4 GB 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin -
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE HP EliteBook 850 G2 ASUSPRO P3 (P3540FA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 850 G2 ASUSPRO P3 (P3540FA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 5500 Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes - 1280 x 720 Yes - 720p
Image Sensor Type - CMOS
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3228 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, DTS Studio Sound, DTS SOUND+ -
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 850 G2 ASUSPRO P3 (P3540FA)
Wireless Bluetooth, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY HP EliteBook 850 G2 ASUSPRO P3 (P3540FA)
Technology Lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 50 Wh
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 850 G2 ASUSPRO P3 (P3540FA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A
INPUT HP EliteBook 850 G2 ASUSPRO P3 (P3540FA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad, pointing stick Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Volume control, spill-resistant Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 850 G2 ASUSPRO P3 (P3540FA)
Interfaces DisplayPort
4 x USB 3.0
LAN
Dock
Battery
Headphone/microphone combo jack
VGA
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
VGA
HDMI
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 850 G2 ASUSPRO P3 (P3540FA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 10 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 850 G2 ASUSPRO P3 (P3540FA)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) and firmware (TPM), fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - ErgoLift
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001 UL, BSMI, CB, CCC, FCC, MIL-STD 810G
SAR Value - 0.181 W/kg (body), 0.181 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return -
Model Number - EJ0936R
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