HP EliteBook 850 G2 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM)
Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM)

Our Rating: 78 %

Side by side comparison and review of HP EliteBook 850 G2 and Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM). 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

Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

compact and portable

efficient thermal management

average display brightness

limited storage capacity

no dedicated GPU

higher price segment

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 850 G2 and Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM)
69 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 850 G2 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 850 G2 Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.55 cm x 25.36 cm x 2.14 cm 31.19 cm x 21.72 cm x 1.69 cm
Weight 1.83 kg 1.28 kg
Case Material Magnesium-aluminum alloy Glass-fibre, magnesium-aluminum alloy, polyphenylene sulfide
Colour - Black
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 850 G2 Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 13.3" - IPS
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 - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 72%
Features - Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 850 G2 Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM)
CPU Intel Core i7 (5th Gen) 5600U / 2.6 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 3500U / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.2 GHz 3.7 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 4 MB L3 - 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Platform Technology Intel vPro Platform -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY HP EliteBook 850 G2 Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM)
RAM 4 GB 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
STORAGE HP EliteBook 850 G2 Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - SK Hynix
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 850 G2 Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 5500 AMD Radeon Vega 8
Camera Yes - 1280 x 720 Yes - 720p
Camera Features - ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3228 Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, DTS Studio Sound, DTS SOUND+ High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 850 G2 Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM)
Wireless Bluetooth, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller - Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 9260
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Compliant Standards - DASH
WWAN
Generation - 4G
Technology - LTE Advanced
Controller - FIBOCOM L850-GL - M.2 Card
BATTERY HP EliteBook 850 G2 Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM)
Technology Lithium polymer 6-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 48 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 14.5 hours
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 850 G2 Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT HP EliteBook 850 G2 Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM)
Type Keyboard, touchpad, pointing stick Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Volume control, spill-resistant Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 850 G2 Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM)
Slots - 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free)
Interfaces DisplayPort
4 x USB 3.0
LAN
Dock
Battery
Headphone/microphone combo jack
VGA
USB 3.1 Gen 2
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Dock
LAN (on supplied cable)
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 850 G2 Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 850 G2 Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM)
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter, ThinkPad Ethernet Extension Cable Gen 2
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, smart card 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 - Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001 RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Silver
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return -
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